The apartment, whilst smaller than the pictures suggest, is perfectly located in one of the most picturesque parts of town - nestled in the heel of the castle. If you have any mobility problems then it could prove a problem (there are steps at every turn), but strangely the challenge in locating the apartment time and again added to its charm!
Didier and Silvia (who looks after the flat in his absence) were brilliant. Quick to respond and ever helpful. We had a late flight out of Lisbon and despite guests arriving the same afternoon, checking out late didn't prove any problem.
Turn left out of the apartment, and left again - and make sure you eat at Cantinho do Aziz. The most amazing Mozambiquean food. Do make a plan to eat at Cervejaria Ramiro too. But do book: the queues were long, and daily!
Coming from London, it was a joy to be able to discover pretty much the whole city (with the exception of Belem), on foot. And whilst it rained, it never seemed to rain for long. If you like architecture then Sintra is well worth a trip. If you like trees and plants and views then definitely go so far as the gardens of the Monserrate Palace. I just wished we'd had more time to stay longer.