Perfectly enchanting! That is the only way I can describe this apartment and garden in the fairytale setting of Sintra. The location is fantastic! It is literally across the street from the Quinta da Regaleira, and a lovely 5-minute walk to the restaurants and shops in the historical village. To see the major sites you don’t need a car, everything is either within walking distance or easily accessed by the bus system, taxis and the Tuk-Tuks (hang on!!) that whisk people between sights… although a car came in handy for us since we visited the nearby beaches (beautiful) and also made a couple of trips to the supermarket 10-minutes away.
The kitchen is very functional, we ate breakfast “at home” every day and also cooked a few dinners during our 5-night stay. While the beds and bedding are comfortable, the apartment is more than just a place to sleep. My husband, college-aged daughter and I enjoyed spending time relaxing in the apartment, admiring the view from the balcony and wandering in the garden. The bedroom has lots of closet space and plenty of hangers… also a large window with a lovely view onto the garden.
Madalena and Carlos were wonderful hosts who took their time to introduce us to the apartment and to give us advice on how to make the most of our time in Sintra and the surrounding area. We really appreciated the fresh flowers, fruit and treats that were left for us. Communication was excellent before, during and after. I feel so lucky to have stayed at Villa Roma… thank you so much, Madalena and Carols, we loved your magical little place!