Pedro and his father were lovely hosts - very warm and responsive. They gave us great directions to get to the place and spent some time recommending what to see and where to eat nearby. The villa was very self sufficient. This is a fine place to stay at to explore the wonders of Sintra further. We didn't see any access to the pool, however.

A note to others considering this place: They own 2 dogs: a german shepherd and another small dog that looked like a mini rott. At first they seem ferocious, but they're fine once the owner lets them know we are safe. So just don't panic :)