Claudia's place really is lovely. Local and quiet with wonderful views. And there's a real fire! There's a great market just a few minutes walk on a Sunday by the side of the road, where local people bring their home grown produce. Sintra is a wonderful place and if you have any spiritual interestes at all you MUST visit the Convento Dos Capuchos. We were lucky enough to be there on our own on the day we went. It's a moving, humbling experience. Go quickly before they fix it all up. The hermetic, alchemical gardens of Quinta Da Regaleira are also magical. I'll be back!