The pictures and the other reviews are spot-on. This place has the exact type of charm and quality that you are hoping for on your romantic Sintra getaway. The views of Quinta da Regaleira (and the Moorish Castle if you look up to the left from the balcony), as well as the beautiful home being restored across the way, and the swallows constantly swooping over it, give you a good sense of place while not being exposed to tourist noise from the central square. The neighbor’s rooster is polite enough to wait until 6am, and if you want to sleep with the shutters closed you will probably not hear it at all. Charming antiques and tasteful but stylish art.
Access very secure and simple with an electronic code for the front door and for the unit.
Quinta da Regaleira truly is a max 10-min walk, but be careful that you don’t accidentally take the road to Pena Palace instead, or you’ll be trudging for 40 minutes up a steep hill with no sidewalk as buses go by you, as you wonder how much longer. Not saying I did this, but…
Some restaurants are closed or have limited hours in September when we visited, but there were still large crowds of tourists for the major sights. We had lunch at Casa da Mina, just a few a steps up Estrada da Pena — beautiful view and atmosphere, good prices, tasty food and very friendly hosts.