This is a magical place, full of whimsy and charm from the flowery, fragrant pathway to the adorable black cat artwork guiding us to the breathtaking view of the valley and the cottage itself. We felt like we were on a movie set! The house is small but perfectly complete with a very usable kitchen, cozy sitting room, and surprisingly luxurious bathroom. The electronics are top-notch, including great wi-fi, a full suite of television and music channels and a collection of CDs and DVDs. The bed is very comfortable (we like our mattresses a bit on the soft but supportive side), and it was only too easy to sleep in! It's very quiet and peaceful here, just a short (steep) walk up to town.
There are many places to snuggle in with a glass of wine, a nice book or each other. We ended up spending less time at the Sintra sights and more in our little cottage just because we loved it so much.
Our host really went over and above in taking care of us. We got lost (Carole sends great directions but you have to ignore the DIRECTIONS button in Airbnb), and Stuart walked up to fetch us and guide us through the tiny streets. Parking is great. Stuart gave us a complete run-down of the amenities and provided a fresh loaf of local bread to supplement our cupboard. Basic condiments are on hand, and breakfast staples are offered every day --the fresh eggs are delicious, and the homemade jam is stupendous!
The only thing that could have made our stay better is if it could have been longer!
Be very careful on the drive and don't attempt it in anything but a small car!