We stayed for two months at the lovely house during the June and July 2014. The location is just perfect for everyone going to Sintra and Lisbon. Lisbon is about 45 minutes driving and Sintra 15 minutes, Mafra and Queluz 25 minutes. There are so many things and sights to do and see close by. My recommendation is doing a donkey ride with Nelson, winetasting at the local winery in Cheleireos or searching some fossils just around the corner. There is airbase close by with a great Museum and one can see some training flights sometimes. There are some Roman sites and a wonderful museum in Odrinhas just 5 minutes away....

The house has been decorated with love and care. Barbara, Chicos mother is a painter and the artworks in the house have all been done by her. A treat is the great fruit and vegetable garden. We were allowed to harvest as much as we wanted - and there was plenty ripening. The pool is great and the river just below is fun to for everybody who likes swimming or cooling down more natural (we did).

Maybe the best treat is Manuel and Teresa the local host who provided us with any kind of Information we needed or fixed everything which broke. Not to speak of their luscious welcome dinner and their friendly and relaxed way of life. THANKS!!!

The house itself is quiet and perfectly located overlooking the canyon; the bedrooms and the kitchen are nice. Some weeks of our two months stay we were 5 adults and 5 children and there was plenty of space. As we had such a long stay we also rearranged a bit, to make it more feasible and safe for our small children (1 and 3) (stored some sculptures and pots and flowers and glass (decoration) at some safer place. Local markets as well as a great Supermarket are 5 minutes driving as well as all other necessities (barber, gas Station, Auto repair garage, etc.

Dalila the cleaning Lady is very friendly and provided us with fresh bio eggs from her own hens. Last the beaches are 25 - 45 minutes away. Many of them nice and not crowded at all (it is the Atlantic)

I can recommend the house to everybody and please consider staying at least some weeks as there is so much to do and see.

Roland & Susi, Lorenz & Clemens