On our arrival we were greeted by Maria's son Duarte and the family dog Arturo very warmly. We were allowed to store our bikes safely on the terrace, this was very convenient. The room was nice and well heated already on our arrival, which was very cozy. Due to the regional climate, the room was a little damp in the night time but we were never cold. Our hosts had prepared a selection of tea and coffee as well as a small breakfast of bread, fruit and confiture. This was a nice surprise and very much appreciated because since we were out all day riding our bikes, we never found the mini market open. We came to Sintra to discover the region by mountain bike, and the house of Maria and her sons provided an ideal starting point. Since it is already one third up to the top of serra de Sintra, the climb to the start of the trails wasn't so long, which saved us time and strength. The neighborhood around the house is lovely, there is an excellent Indian restaurant nearby and nice cafes. We definitely recommend!