Claudia and her friend Victor were very friendly and helpful and the house was really nice. We were glad we had hired a car as there are lots of things a short drive away, shops, beaches, restaurants, other villages and the town of Sintra. But there is also a great restaurant within walking distance and it is possible to get to the beach by foot though it's along roads. We also stayed in and cooked at home with the fire lit, which was really cosy (benefit of coming in April) and the garden gets lots of sun in the mornings so we had breakfast outside. This house has everything you need for a really relaxed quiet holiday.