Our wonderful stay in Sintra was made all the more pleasurable by staying in this excellent apartment. The location, hosts and value for money make this a great place to begin exploring the splendour of Sintra.
The location of the apartment is one of the main selling points. A stone's throw away from the Historic Centre means you are right in the hub of the action.
The hosts Izumi and Francis were very quick to respond to any issues and made checking in and out very simple. They also arranged an airport transfer on our final day for 35 euros which took the stress out of traveling.
The apartment itself was very spacious and more than I expected for two people. The modern kitchen and bathroom were a particular highlight. The garden is an added bonus, ideal for having a glass of wine out in the sun.
The apartment was spotless and the hosts provided many little amenities such as tea and coffee, toiletries and basic ingredients.
Overall I would highly recommend this apartment if you are planning to come to Sintra, you won't be disappointed.
*A few tips for Sintra
The local shops in Sintra are quite limited if you are planning to stay for more than a day or two or intend to cook. I'd suggest going to a supermarket before you arrive.
A few of the restaurants in the main square can be quite tourist trappy but a few places I would recommend would be cafe saudade, Bacalhau na Vila and in particular the Indian that is next door to the apartment, Bengal Tandoori
We had a few issues with Uber and the one way in Sintra so probably best to ask in the tourist office the best place to get collected if you are going to some of the sights that are farther away.