This cottage is right in the center of historic Sintra. It is clean, comfortable, and stylish with just a few minutes walk to cafes, restaurants, pastry shops, and more. Carole is an outstanding host. She has not only provided a large book of things to do in town and maps of how to get there, but she readily helped us with recommendations for things to buy, things to see, and places to eat based on our preferences. We were able to arrange for her to both pick us up and drop us off at the airport for a small fee. It beats worrying about getting scammed by a taxi at the airport or trying to navigate historic Sintra in a car (it really serves you to not drive there. Roads are windy, steep, and hard to navigate. You're better off without it.) Sintra itself is beautiful and relaxing with plenty of sights to see. Well worth extra days on a trip to Portugal.