I loved my stay here - every time I arrived back from sightseeing it was like coming home. Izumi, Maria and Francis were the best hosts - explaining everything on arrival, bringing an iron when I needed to press some clothes. The studio is a little gem in the midst of Sintra, just yards from the main square but with a flower-filled private garden giving a view over the Serra and out to the sea. Everything, from wi-fi to tv, to towel heater, worked beautifully. The bed was wonderfully firm and comfortable, the blue and white tile decoration lovely. I think all writers or artists would appreciate the combination of high points.