Pedro's place was in a great location to see the area. We were able to make the short drive to the beaches, Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon. You could probably get by using a taxi and public transport to get around but it is much better suited to having your own car. There are a number of beautiful beaches that are a 10-15 minute drive away. A well stocked local supermarket is only about a 5 minute drive away. Pedro has great local knowledge and was happy to answer all of our questions. The house we stayed in shares the swimming pool with the family that live in the main house. They are a lovely friendly family. They also have dogs so you will need to be ok around dogs, although Kiko the dog was lovely and one of the highlights for my son. I would highly recommend Pedro's place as a base to explore the area. Thanks.