Sintra vacation rental by owner: 7 bedroom Two Houses rental that sleeps 16. Casa Da Confraria You Will Never Forget

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Location: Sintra, Sintra Area, Portugal, Europe (Lisbon 12 miles, Beaches 5 miles, Airport 10 miles) View Map

Accommodations: Two Houses, 7 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 11-16)

Nestling in a majestic place, CASA DA CONFRARIA offers you a peaceful and private setting in the heart of Portugal's enchanting Sintra region. The recently refurbished manor house, 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport, is situated in one of Portugal's most treasured areas, with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, the village, and the distant coastline.

The picturesque old town of Sintra, with its 18th century pastel-hued palatial facades, is only five minutes distant, and within another 15 minutes you enter the colorful, bustling seaside towns of Estoril and Cascais, with their lovely vistas and beaches.

The Casa’s two houses are individually and tastefully furnished in period antiques. The sitting room and the traditional dining room give CASA DA CONFRARIA a warmth and home-like atmosphere that is rare among luxury guest houses of its type. The terraced gardens are perfect for a quiet and relaxing visit. Hiking in the neighboring hills and sightseeing make your stay at the CASA DA CONFRARIA a memorable one.

Location:

* The House is located in the very picturesque area next to the church of Santa Maria in the most elevated area of the town. It is surrounded by the large estates (Quintas).
* The walk to Historic Center of Sintra will take only five to ten minutes. Sintra National Palace as well as a great many restaurants and shops are located there.
* One does not really need a car to get around. The walk to the Sintra Train Station is about 15 minutes downhill, with the pleasure to view beautiful vistas. The train is scheduled every 15 minutes and it takes about 30 minutes to get to Lisbon.
* The distance to the cost with several beautiful beaches is about five miles. One can take a bus from the town center to go there.
* The Lisbon Airport is located eighteen miles from Sintra. Takes about 30 minutes by car.
* Casino Estoril, the largest in Europe, is only about ten minutes by car.

Services:
* Maid is available upon request. The guest will be charged for the maid service a customary local fee.
* The Property Manager and the Gardener will be available should any problem or request arise.
* Property Manager will be also answer any question regarding the house or local services.

Non-Smoking Accommodations.
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Bedroom configuration

The big house bedrooms:

One bedroom with a double bed with a bathroom
One bedroom with two single beds with a bathroom
One bedroom with a single bed with a bathroom
One bedroom with a single bed

Total four bedrooms, six sleeping places, three bathrooms

The small house bedrooms:

One bedroom with a double bed with a bathroom
One bedroom with a double bed
One bedroom with a single bed

Total three bedrooms, five sleeping places

Parking is available at Santa Maria church yard, about 100 meters from the house. It is very quiet and secure.

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Reviews left by previous renters:

(+) We stayed at the Casa da Confraria in September 2004 for my wife's 40th birthday. We couldn't have been happier with the house and Sintra itself.

The house was furnished with beautiful antiques and decorated with exquisite Portuguese tiles. There were two bedrooms, one on the first floor and one on the second with an adjoining room that I believe had another single bed. There were three sitting rooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and two terraces - the higher one complete with fruit trees and a table for alfresco dining.

The house is at the top of a hill, and at night, you can walk out the front door and see all the way to the sea. At the bottom of the hill, there is a natural spring where the locals fill their water bottles, and we did as well. There were plenty of restaurants, both down the hill to the main part of town and over in Sao Pedro, which is walkable from the house. Sao Pedro also has a market every second and fourth Sunday with a wide variety of foods and products for sale, including an amazing bread stuffed with chouriço made in clay ovens permanently installed in the square there. Getting it hot out of the oven made it even more delicious.

There is also a local bus that stops at the bottom of the hill and goes into another part of Sintra where there is a grocery store.

Sintra itself is wonderfully beautiful, with two royal palaces and amazing courtiers' houses. But the surroundings were elegant and the site manager extremely helpful. The owner even gave us the number of a taxi driver who picked us up at the airport in Lisbon and took us to the house. We look forward to returning to Casa da Confraria, having had such a lovely time there.
Matt Flynn and Megan Mooha

(+) I have had the pleasure of staying at Casa Da Confraria (in both Casa Grande and Casa Piquena) on several occasions over the last 5 years. I always ensure I take enough time to have a small holiday with family and friends because it is so idyllic and magical.

Casa Da Confraria could not be better located. The house is on a convenient, yet quiet street that is peaceful and adds to the historical splendor of the area. Not only is it an easy and beautiful walk to Sintra, and many of the regional palaces, it is a simple drive to see other national treasures of Portugal and is conveniently located for drives to Lisbon, the Algarve or up north towards Porto. Market shopping is also very convenient for food or for gifts that are unique to the country.

Both houses are beautifully appointed and easy to use with a full complement of modern appliances. The proprietor has a house manager who is very familiar with the area and quite responsive to your every need. He also suggests a driver who is also responsive and interested in ensuring you see the best of what the area has to offer. The combination of the setting and supporting manager and driver ensure that anybody staying will have a fabulous time.

Barb Ferneyhough

Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Monument View
Communications
- Telephone
Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding

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The Large House  1 Week       2 Weeks       3 Weeks    4 or More Weeks
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