Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9240 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Colares, Sintra

Sintra National Palace9 min drive
Quinta da Regaleira11 min drive
Pena Palace17 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful villa (10625/AL) is located in the village of Galamares, 4km drive or 1,5km by walking trail to World Heritage Sintra, 5min drive to various beaches, 15 min to Cascais/Estoril and 35min to downtown Lisbon. It is south facing and in a quiet neighbourhood. It is less than 10min drive to all the major sights. It has a private heated swimming pool (Apr 15 - Oct 15). The 60m2 living room enjoy a splendid clear view over the Sintra mountain and Monserrate palace which is lighted up in the evenings and no other buildings in front. It has 1000 m2 of a well cared garden with grassed areas, flowers and some pine trees. It has a relaxing wooden deck over the pool and an outdoor covered lounge area with sofas in front of the BBQ area. It has 4 bedrooms, 9 beds, 2 baby-beds, 3 full bathrooms plus an extra entrance w/c. It has cable TV, stereo, unlimited wireless Internet and table tennis. Within a 5 minute walk there are 2 restaurants, a grocery shop, a couple of cafés, bus stop and 100 year old tram line. The closest big supermarket is 4min by car in the village of Colares. Along the seaside there are many seafood restaurants and cafés.
Included in the fee is cleaning in the middle of the week and at the end of the stay.
All towels, sheets and blankets are included.

Walking path to Sintra: From the house you can walk up to historic Sintra. It takes about 25 minutes.

About the rooms: There are 9 adult beds + 1 sofa-bed + 2 baby beds.
The pool is electrically heated to 26 degrees from Apri 15 - Oct 15, not the rest of the year.
The pool area can be closed for child protection.
A tennis table is always set up.

The Sintra sights:
Quinta da Regaleira – “Enchanted mansion” with secret passageways, botanical garden and beautiful views.
Castelo dos Mouros – You can walk on the steep stony walls overlooking the stunning view.
Palácio da Pena – Enormous fully equipped saloons, bedrooms, kitchen just as it was hundreds of years ago.
Convento dos Capuchos – Sculpted in the rocks, midget sized living room, bedrooms, kitchen, chapel and a washroom with a river running underneath, a sinister place.
Palácio de Monserrate – Built by an English trader with a majestic botanical garden.
Palácio da Vila – Grandeur saloons with intricate wood work, marble and sculptures.
Weekend fruit market near Almoçageme.
Weekend antique market in Colares
Cabo da Roca, Europe’s most Western point with 200m high cliffs.
The village of Almoçageme and Praia da Adraga where you will find the incredible seaside cliff walking trails with breathtaking scenery.
Azenhas do Mar, a village perched on a cliff.
Visit Penedo village and Peninha to see the views.
7km long seaside boardwalk in the Cascais/Estoril area.
At least 5 golf courses 15 min by car.
Huge shopping malls with all types of food, 15min by car.
Doctor and clinics nearby.
Major hospital 20 min by car.

Property manager

Antonio Cruz

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 cots, 2 baby chairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking in the verandas permitted.

No weddings allowed in the house. No parties with persons outside of the main group.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 10625/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

Located by the sea, this villa is in Galamares, a neighbourhood in Sintra. Sintra National Palace and Pena Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guincho Beach and Ribeira Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sintra Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Estoril Racetrack. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Colares, Sintra

What's nearby

Monserrate Palace - 6 min drive
Sintra National Palace - 9 min drive
Quinta da Regaleira - 11 min drive
Estoril Racetrack - 14 min drive
Pena Palace - 17 min drive

Getting around

Sintra Station - 9 min drive
Galamares Tram Stop - 14 min walk
Cascais (CAT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Café Quinta da Regaleira - 11 min drive
Fatto in Sintra - 10 min drive
Pub Medieval Casa do Fauno - 12 min drive
Tea House - Palàcio Monserrate - 7 min drive
Estrada Velha - Actividades Hoteleiras - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes located?

This family-friendly Sintra villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sintra Mountains and Sintra Science Center. Sintra National Palace and Anjos Teixeira Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Ribeira de Sintra Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

edward c.

6 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Antonio, the host, was friendly and very helpful. The villa gave us everything we wanted, it is spacious, very clean and extremely well equipped for our 3 generations. We loved the pool, especially the grandchildren who were reluctant to get out! The gardens were beautiful and a great place for hide and seek. It is ideally located for all the Sintra historic sites and the local beaches could be easily reached by car. The lanes and footpaths are great for walking and running, especially if you wanted to leave the car at home. There is a grocery store, cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance and would particularly recommend Cantinho do Picadeiro. We would certainly stay there again.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz Totterdell

3 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect villa. Perfect host!

We loved the villa, the pool and the garden. And the view! Fantastic area too! So easy to go to so many interesting places. Antonio was a perfect host - very helpful. All in all a perfect stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

stuart JACKSON

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa in scenic setting

A well equipped villa with everything you need. Pool was heated and comfortable for dipping in and out.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

SAEID G.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wonderful, property with excellent scenery.

This is one of the most beautiful properties I have stayed in. The house is equipped with literally everything you need. The Internet speed here is very good. The house was kept extremely clean by the cleaner that came in once a week (very friendly lady). Unfortunately, the issues that we had was that the House was extremely damp. Due to the microclimate of the area. The bed always felt damp and the smell of the damp on the bed was pretty horrific. Truth be said, I don't think anything can be done about this. If you are going to stay at this property, it is critical for you to have your own vehicle or transport. Taxi service will not come out to this area for some reason. It was a nightmare trying to get a taxi. The bus service is good in this area, however, It's always very overcrowded. The tram looked like a wonderful way of seeing the area. But again, the tram was always packed and we could never get on. Another big problem that we faced as a family was the mosquitoes. By the second night, everybody in my family had been stung by mosquitoes. Don't forget to take mosquito repellent and fly spray. The outside areas, specially paving and steps going to up to the House, could have been better maintained. As there was lots of loose tiles. Unfortunately, I did have a bad fall on one of these steps going up to the house. Is best to avoid the gardener I didn't find him friendly and the quality of his work was not very good. Every time he left the swimming pool was covered with debris and grass cutting. Finally. The next door neighbour has three large dogs that continuously bark throughout the whole day. This can be a problem if you're trying to sleep in. Enjoy your trip if you're going there.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

29 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Family Holiday

The villa was spacious and very comfortable. The children just loved the pool (so did the adults)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Antonio Cruz

I live 6 minutes from the house and with the help of our wonderful maid, the gardener and Rosa we manage this small business.
I am always within a phone call away to help in any way or to service the house.
I lived 15 years in Canada in my early years so I speak English perfectly. I can also communicate very well in French and Spanish.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Incredible view, plants, flowers and green everywhere. The pool area and the entire house is a sun trap since it is facing south and protected from all winds.
The house has huge windows and in the living room even the doors to the exterior are in glass. Our maid, Marilia, speaks english and keeps the house stopless and does the cleaning in the middle of your stay. Within 5-10 minute walk there are a couple of restaurants with a pleasant outside area away from any traffic where one can sit for hours or until late in the evening. While the village of Galamares is very quite, major shopping malls, train station and the freeway are less than 10 minutes away. Going the other direction the various beaches with numerous cafes and restaurants are less than 10 minures away. Rent a bike (or e-bike) and have it delivered to the house.