Maria and John made us most welcome to their charming home. The location was perfect for us, within walking distance of Sintra Palace and the Moorish Castle. Maria prepared ample breakfasts, and helped us get the best from our stay suggesting Monserrate (which we both loved and maybe wouldn't have visited but for Maria) and some nice restaurants for dinner at Sao Paulo. John's paintings and prints are strikingly attractive - it was a real privilege to meet Maria and John and to stay with them for a while.