A simply wonderful cottage in the heart of Sintra with the most amazing views across the valley. It is a perfect romantic getaway for two people and Carole and her family could not have been better hosts. The fact that they run the cottage as a B&B in a way that means you don't have to think about stocking up for breakfast - but in a way that means you can enjoy breakfast whenever you want - is a really great feature. The highlight of my husband's holiday was definitely Carole's homemade jam.
The information pack provided with the cottage gives you all of the information you need on the house itself, it's facilities and the Sintra sites. The cottage was spotless and you don't even need to worry about the rubbish - Carole ensures the bins are emptied daily.
The roads of Sintra are not for the feint-hearted (we hired a Fiat 500 5-door and it was verging on too big for some of the tighter corners) and the one-way system is an absolute nightmare. But those are the types of things you have to accept if you want a hideaway retreat, close to restaurants and amenities with fantastic views. Alternatively, travel to and from Lisbon and Lisbon airport is super easy is you don't want to venture further than the routes of the tourist bus routes.