The accommodation is truly a hidden gem among Sintra. It's situated within walking distance of all the major areas (the station, the villa and St Pedro), it takes no more than 15mins to get to these areas. Maria's hospitality has been very warming, she greeted us with a tour of the room and the private bathroom and handed us a hand drawn map of how to get about and recommendations to restaurants (among her favourites is Don Pipas which is a great restaurant). Each morning Maria would prepare a light breakfast for us before we venture off every morning, she would ask us whether we prefer tea or coffee and it will be waiting for us. Maria and John are a lovely couple and great hosts, I wish I could of spent more time with them.