Vacation Rental Description
The apartment is all in one level and occupies the whole of the second floor; it is reached via a pretty period external staircase. The living room is spacious and bright with distant sea views. The new large kitchen is fully equipped and has an eat-in area, dishwasher and washing machine. Wooden garden furniture and mobile bar-b-cue to use either in the private balcony or the shared patio and garden are available.
Both bedrooms are spacious with good storage space. If the kitchen is used as living room, the living room becomes effectively a very large third bedroom.
Sintra is unique and deserves its status as a world heritage site. First the Moors, then the Portuguese kings who expelled them, built their castles and palaces there. In later ages, Sintra attracted rich foreigners who created villas and stately homes with lush gardens and romantic architecture - outdone by King Don Fernando, whose bizarre palace anticipated mad King Ludwig's Rhine castle by several years.
The location is ideal for exploring not just Sintra but central Portugal, given the easy access to the motorway system. Lisbon is only half an hour by train or car, and Cascais and Estoril 20 minutes away. Further afield - in easy day trips from Sintra - you can visit the walled city of Obidos, the Knights Templar castle of Tomar and Batalha Abbey, the monastery palace of Mafra, the seaside towns of Sesimbra and Ericeira, Palmela castle and Arrabida national park.
The house stands in an area of Sintra designated as historical heritage, where no new construction is allowed.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
2 Bedrooms - sleeping arrangements:
1 large bedroom with 1 double bed and ample storage
1 bedroom with 1 double bed
1 sofabed in the living room
Baby cot on request
2 Bathrooms:
1 bathroom with bath, shower and bidet
1 toilet room
Living Area:
Large living room opening onto private balcony
Cable TV / Satellite TV, DVD player.
Kitchen:
Fully equipped spacious kitchen with eat-in area
Dish washer, Laundry machine, Cooking stove, Oven, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner
Outside:
Small private balcony with distant sea views, fits table and chairs for two
Shared patio and garden with wooden furniture, barbecue
Car parking area
Other:
Internet accessIron, Ironing board, hairdrier
Services
Bed linen and Towels included in price
Upon additional payment: cleaning service on departure, internet access, baby cot
Activities
Beach
Playground
Cinema
Golf
Horse Riding
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Shopping
Theater
Water Sports
Beaches
Sintra's beaches are 15 minutes away by car; golden sand, sheltered coves and magnificent cliffs are all within easy reach. Praia da Macas (Apple Beach) can also be reached by a restored 100 year old tram. Cascais is 20 minutes by car, with its many beaches, yacht marina, restaurants and night life. The surfers' paradise of Guincho is 20 minutes away.
Golf
Six of Portugal’s best golf courses are within a 15 minute drive, offering surprising landscapes, along with first class services and facilities. Discounted green fees are available, please contact us. Portugal is a golfer’s paradise where it is possible to play almost every day of the year, with plenty to offer both beginners and advanced players.
Gastronomy and wine tasting
Sintra is famed for its 'queijadas'(cakes) and local wines from Colares. Restaurants are both good and inexpensive. Wineries can be visited in person or as part of an organised tour.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Lisbon Airport at 20 kilometers distance;
- Travel Info: The houses are easily reached from Lisbon airport in 30 minutes.
Fast road access means both Lisbon and Cascais are 20 minutes away.
You can opt for a car free holiday: there are local buses on the doorstep and the train that takes you to Lisbon is 10 walk away. From Sintra there is a good network of buses to Cascais, Estoril and elsewhere.
Many excursions can be arranged locally