Ana was very helpful before the trip, giving us detailed directions and inviting us to ring when we arrived. The house was a little hard to find but that is part of its charm, being at the end of old, winding cobbled alleys off the town square. We got lost, but Ana quickly came to find us.
She and her husband were extremely friendly and welcoming, as if we were old friends. Similarly, they unexpectedly provided us with a welcome pack of delicious local food and drink - very handy after a long journey!
The house itself is beautifully designed and furnished and really comfortable. Local beaches are very close at hand and stunning - particularly for surfers. The village itself is small and friendly and we soon got to know the locals at the cafe and supermarket at the end of the road.
The local area, especially the palaces of Sintra, was a real discovery and had tons of interest.