Alexandra's house is the perfect place for those wanting to explore Sintra. It's a bit out of the centre of the historic old town, about 15 minutes walk. This was great for us as we were away from the crowds, but with a nice stroll whenever we wanted to see things. There aren't a lot of facilities in Sintra itself, but Alexandra's place is really close to everything you will need, like supermarkets. Alexandra was on hand with advice of what to do and where to go. The house is beautifully decorated, very relaxing and a wonderful place to enjoy a holiday.