This really is an exceptional house - wonderful rooms and well equipped, it's comfortable, spacious, and well located for exploring the region around Lourinhã. It's modern, but the family history of the house makes it feel welcoming and the mixture of contemporary design and older furniture makes you really feel at home here. Ricardo was the perfect host - from the moment we contacted him to check on availability, he was available to answer any questions, help us out with planning our trip (including finding a car rental company for us), and generally making sure we were well prepared before arriving and the house would suit our needs. During the stay, he and his dad were warm and generous, available to help - even driving our bags to the local train station when we left!
The house is centrally located in Lourinhã - a local grocery is right next door. Ricardo introduced us to the owners, meaning we had a friendly welcome when popping in to buy freshly baked bread each morning! Three bigger supermarkets are less than 5 minutes drive away, and there are cafes, restaurants and bars all within walking distance.
Though it's best to have a car to explore the surrounding area, the beach is easily accessible by foot - a 40 minute walk, or 20 minute morning run - and there's a taxi rank just outside the house if need be. By car, the beach is less then 10 minutes away, and Obidos, Peniche, and vineyards such as Quinta do Gradil are easily reachable for afternoon excursions.
We stayed here in a group of of 7 friends, and the house was fantastic for this size - the fully equipped kitchen and big dining space were perfect for long brunches, and group dinners (complimented by the local wines!) - but it's cozy enough for you to escape to the back terrace for a quiet spot of reading alone.
All in all, we couldn't fault the house or Ricardo's warm hosting: a spot of a luxury in a charming town. The photos and description really don't do it justice! We'd recommend a stay at Casa do Convento in a heartbeat and really hope to return there ourselves! Big thanks to Ricardo and his dad!