We had a wonderful week at Joana's house. It was so homely and full of thoughtful touches, from the wine and chocolates waiting when we arrived to the guide books, umbrellas, games and beach gear which all came in so handy. It was also perfect for staying with our 14 month old baby, with stairgates, a high chair, cot and even a buggy all available to use in the house.

There is a great little Portuguese restaurant below the house which was so handy for us as they served up our food and then allowed us to bring it upstairs to eat when our baby was asleep in the evening. Their music can get a bit loud but they close at 11pm at the latest and the bedroom upstairs stays quiet.

Cascais is a great town to stay in, with nice beaches (the nearest, a lovely little cove, is only two minutes walk away). There are also lots of cafes and restaurants and a wonderful park with a lake, roaming chickens and sandy play areas for babies and children.

The house is really central in the town and less than 5 minutes walk from the train and bus stations, which was perfect for getting to and from Lisbon, Sintra and the airport.

All in all we had a brilliant week and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joana's house for a trip to Cascais. We hope to be back soon!