We loved our stay in Vimeiro. If you're looking for peace and quiet then this is a great choice. Andreia's parents live downstairs and made us feel very welcome, although they were hardly ever there so you often had the place to yourself. Arlindo picked us up from Torres Vedras station and drove us around the local area to show us where everything was which was above and beyond our expectations.

We didn't have a car and managed to get by, although it would have made life easier. We cycled to the beach and the supermarket with no problem, and even to Santa Cruz a few times. There is a small local bus that serves the village and local beaches, but unfortunately this only runs in the peak season and stopped operating on our first weekend. Same goes for the swimming pool, which was glorious but unfortunately closed after our first visit. Worth bearing in mind if you are planning to visit out of season.

The fresh fruit and veg from the garden were delicious and I perfected my gaspacho recipe during our stay!

The beaches in the area are stunning and rarely busy. We had surf lessons with the Noah surfschool in Santa Cruz, which I would highly recommend. Also the food in the adjoining restaurant was excellent too and perfect for a special occasion. If the peace and quiet get too much for you it is relatively easy to get to Lisbon for some action. The bus is actually much faster than the train so I would recommend that if you are planning a trip to the city.

Andreai was always quick to reply to any messages or questions we had. We were both working from home and did have a few issues with the internet but Andreia always sorted it out as quickly as possible. Other than that we had everything we could possibly need for our month away. BBQ, blender, bikes, towels and an umbrella for the beach. Vamos voltar com certeza!