Cristina was at the house to welcome us when we arrived and she was really helpful with local tips and suggestions. The house is lovely and the pool is just beautiful. It is a real centrepiece of the garden and because the water flows over the edges of the pool it is very peaceful to watch. Even the birds come down to drink the water around the edge. The garden is enclosed so is very private and the grass is lovely underfoot ( sprinkled nightly by sprinklers that appear and disappear to keep it looking fresh). The view of the sea from the balcony is lovely and we enjoyed being able to hear the sea at night. The area is very quiet and in late June only a few people were on the beach. It is definitely a place away from the main tourist trail. There is a small beach bar that sells coffees, ice creams and cakes. The beach is expansive and you can explore the rock pools at low tide with ease once you've crossed the river. The beauty of this location is that it is quite remote (although it has very good wifi) so a car is necessary for food shops or restaurants. We particularly liked Ericeira, which despite being rather built up on the main road is charming if you venture into the old town. We ate there (recommended by Cristina) and enjoyed wandering around the pretty streets. There are lots of bars and cafes to choose from and a relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this house and its location if you want peace and quiet. Cristina and Paulo were quick to respond to our queries and were very helpful. The only downside for me was that I did find the beds rather hard (although I'm sure if I had contacted Cristina about this she would have found a solution as she was a great host). A relaxing place to spend time and with Sintra and Lisbon not too far away there is plenty to visit.