I really enjoyed my time in this apartment. After a taxi ride from the airport with a very obnoxious driver it was wonderful to be met by Luis who had a lovely smile and bounded up the stairs with both my bags. The apartment was spotless and the sun was streaming into both bedrooms.
The apartment is exactly as it appears on the website and has been decorated very stylishly but is still homely.
The apartment is in a wonderful spot and even though it is on a busy street – once the windows are closed the double glazing kicks in and the noise disappears. Earplugs are supplied in the apartment but I didn’t need them once and I am a very light sleeper.
Luis and Andre have their office in the building and are also living in the building while they undertake some renovations. As a result they are always available if you have a question or need any assistance. I mentioned that I wanted to go to Sintra and Andre happily did some research for me and contacted a few tour companies on my behalf.
I walked into town quite a few times and also visited the Museum of Decorative Arts which is 5 minutes up the hill and the amazing flea market on the Saturday which is also a 5 minute walk away up the hill. I also visited Belem, the Museu Nacional do Azulejo (Museum of Tiles) and the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. All of which were great.
Eurovision was on while I was in Lisbon and there were often a couple of cruise ships in so it was so nice to be able to come home and relax in the apartment away from all the hustle.
I only ate once in the family restaurant which is at the bottom of the building and it was wonderful. I also ate at Café Pit a couple of times – it is on the left as you walk down the hill opposite a Portugese wool shop selling wonderful jumpers and jackets. Another place to check out is Le Petit Café which is on the right as you walk down the hill – they have outdoor tables and I stopped there a couple of times for a glass of rose to break the walk up the hill and also ate there once. Both places were recommended to me by Luis and Andre
At the end of my lovely week in the apartment Luis carried my bags down for me and hailed a cab. I have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful apartment