Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven

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En rund pool med stenvæg, omgivet af liggestole og udsigt til havet.
En stor, hvid bygning med flere skorstene, omgivet af frodigt grønt og en velplejet græsplæne.
En stenhvid indgang med en træbue, omgivet af frodigt grønt og slyngplanter.
En glasdør fører ud til en balkon med stenbelægning, havudsigt og en pergola med planter.
Et værelse med en trædør, et billede i ramme på væggen og en stol i baggrunden.

Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10, Gæstefavorit
Blandt de bedst anmeldte overnatningssteder i dette område

Højdepunkter

  • Afslapning i vandet
    Den højt bedømte pool er det perfekte sted at stresse af.
  • Strandudstyr
    Et sjældent fund – strandudstyret er klar til skønne dage ved havet.
  • Enestående udsigt og uforglemmelige øjeblikke
    Gæsterne synes godt om beliggenheden med en malerisk udsigt.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    Nær Sintra-bjergene
3 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 6 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Privat pool
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Hundevenligt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Grill

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Sintra
  • Place, Sintra-bjergene
    ‪1 min. gang‬
  • Place, Casal Santa Maria
    ‪8 min. gang‬
  • Place, Anta de Adrenunes
    ‪8 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Lissabon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪40 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

3 soveværelser (6 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 2

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 3

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 4

1 dobbeltseng

2 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Badekar eller brusekabine · Bidet · Toilet

Badeværelse 2

Badekar eller brusekabine · Bidet · Toilet

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Altan
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven

VIGTIG PRISINFO
Sommerhuset (3 soveværelser, 2 badeværelser) plads til 6 personer.
Casa do Celeiro blev opdaget af dens arkitekt / kunstnereejere i 1980. Det var en ruin, der havde været stallen / laden i et 'quinta' (herregård og gård). Stedsets største attraktioner var dets udsigt over Serra og havet og dets afsondrethed og intimitet på grund af at være en gårdhave indbygget i en bakke. Huset i dag har det samme grundlæggende format, men er nu velegnet til selvforplejningsgrupper på op til 6. Der er en 8m dia. pool øverst på ejendommen og en stenterrasse med pergola og stor have foran hytten. Sommerhuset har 3 soveværelser, 2 badeværelser, et stort opholdsområde på øverste niveau med udsigt til en privat gårdhave. Køkkenet / stuen er i stueetagen. Sommerhuset, der har plads til op til 6 voksne, er prissat på prisbordet. Huset er komfortabelt møbleret, og selvom det ikke er luksuriøst, er det charmerende og behageligt. De rolige omgivelser, den fantastiske udsigt over havet og bakkerne og nærheden til den lokale landsby Almoçageme gør denne ejendom til en storslået oase.

Kunstkurser: Ejerne bor på stedet i separate kvartaler. De arbejder som kunstnere og tilbyder korte kurser fra tid til anden. Gæster kan være interesseret i at deltage i kurser i tegning og maling eller ætsning og opfordres til at angive deres interesse, når de booker.
Mary er maler og printer. Spørg ejerne til deres hjemmeside for flere detaljer / fotos af hus, kurser og område.
Klaver: der er et gammelt lodret klaver (Hoffmann) i hyttestuen, som selv om den er lidt ude af tone og med slidte taster er helt ok til synlæsning og komposition, men ikke til betragtninger.

Ejernes baggrund: Alan, der er britisk, arbejdede som arkitekt i London hos BDP (Building Design Partnership). Han kvalificerede sig hos AA (Architectural Association). Da han flyttede til Portugal åbnede han et arkitektkontor i Cascais i 1980. Han trak sig tilbage i 1992. Han maler nu akvareller og designer og fremstiller skulptur og smykker. Mary, amerikaner, arbejdede også som arkitekt efter at have afsluttet sit eksamensbevis på Central London Poly (nu Westminster College). Hun har også grader inden for kunsthistorie, international uddannelse og maleri og ætsning. Hun var leder af kunstafdelingen i St. Julians skole i Lissabon og underviser fortsat på deltid. Hun og Alan udstiller deres arbejde regelmæssigt.

Golf, tennis, strande: Flere golfbaner inden for 20 minutters kørsel. Beloura betragtes som den bedste golfbane for turister, da den har en mere åben og venlig atmosfære. Tennis og vandsport inden for 10 minutter. 3 strande inden for 5-10 minutters kørsel: Praias (strand) das Maças, Adraga og Grande har alle restauranter og caféer ved vandet / Guincho Beach (15 minutters kørsel) har international surfing / windsurfing og fremragende restauranter på markedet / kan anbefale en surfe skole

En Biker's Paradise
En af de største fordele ved placeringen af vores hus er, at det ligger lige i Serra de Sintra med en fantastisk udsigt op og ned af Lissabon-kysten. For en mountainbiker er dette meget fordelagtigt, da vi er ved indgangen til en af bjergvejene, så du kan ride direkte ind i Serra. Fra denne vej er der mange snavsstier, der bringer dig dybere ind i Serra. En hund og en kat på stedet.

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
We do not allow events or large parties
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt: Kun hunde under 23 kg hver (maks. ét kæledyr i alt)
Small to medium sized dog
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
Only outside
in high season of July and August we request guests to book for a minimum of a week
We ask that guests can book up to 12 months in advance maximum
We request guests stay a minimum of 5 nights. During high season (June, July and August) we request guests stay a minimum of 7 nights.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer 8449/AL
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 223444
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Dette overnatningssted accepterer kontanter
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Besked fra værten: We do not allow events or large parties
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

Sintra

Dette feriehus befinder sig i Sintra i bjergene og ved vandet. Casal Santa Maria og Adraga Strand er begge et besøg værd, hvis oplevelser står på agendaen, mens dem der er interesseret i seværdigheder, kan kigge forbi Sintra Videnskabscenter og Olga Cadaval Kulturcenter. Rejser du med børn? Du kan overveje at tage dem med til Havmuseet og Cascais Kulturcenter. Oplevelser som windsurfing og sejlads giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve mountainbiking og bjergklatring i nærheden.
Kort
Sintra

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Sintra-bjergene - 1 min. gang - 0.0 km
  • Casal Santa Maria - 8 min. gang - 0.7 km
  • Ulgueira Kirke - 3 min. kørsel - 2.2 km
  • Anta de Adrenunes - 8 min. kørsel - 2.6 km
  • Rossio Torv - 37 min. kørsel - 47.9 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Banzão Station - 4 min. kørsel
  • Carcavelos Station - 20 min. kørsel
  • Cascais (CAT) - 37 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Panisol (Malveira da Serra) - ‬7 min. kørsel
  • Estrela da Serra
  • ‪Moinho D. Quixote - ‬3 min. kørsel
  • ‪HopSin Brewpub - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Toca do Júlio - ‬2 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool.

Er Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader hunde (maks. 1 i alt) med en maksimumvægt på 23 kg pr. kæledyr.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Arkitekt / kunstner konverterede 17th C 'bondegård på verdensarven?

Denne hytte med familievenlig profil ligger ved vandet i Sintra, kun 10 minutters gang fra Sintra-bjergene og Casal Santa Maria. Derudover ligger Ulgueira Kirke og Anta de Adrenunes ca. 3 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,8

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Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 8 af i alt 67 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 2 af i alt 67 anmeldelser
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9,2/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

9,6/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

9,8/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Rich S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Charming property with an incredible pool and stunning views just minutes from exceptional beaches like Praia da Adraga (which also has an awesome restaurant). The host was super helpful, and the kitchen was well stocked with the basics.
Overnattede 5 nætter i juli 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 3. aug. 2026
Such a lovely appreciative family. It was a real pleasure to host them.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Frank P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Excellent and professional accomdation with mountain views and a swimming pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A big kitchen and a spacious living room. I will definitely want to return for a longer stay.
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 29. jul. 2026
Thank you Frank and family for caring so nicely for our Casa do Celeiro Cottage. Happy travels.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Phoebe R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
A beautiful place to stay. Loved by both adults and kids. Thank you Mary and Rita
Overnattede 5 nætter i april 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 16. apr. 2026
Thank you for staying and for taking such good care of the house. Also I was so pleased to meet you having been away when you arrived.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Johannes L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Mary is a great host. We really enjoyed our stay there. Especially the view over the ocean, the pool and the beautiful nature around the house are some of the highlights that must be mentioned.We would come back there any time.
Overnattede 7 nætter i oktober 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 21. okt. 2025
It was a real pleasure to meet Johannes who came to take part in the Iron Man with his wife both of whom were supported by their families. They were great guests who took excellent are of the Cottage and would be welcome any time! Thank you for your stay!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Denise B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Mary was an incredible host and the property was amazing! An oasis in a quaint village with beautiful vistas, an amazing pool and everything you could ask for for a comfortable stay. The cottage itself was very roomy and contained amazing art work created by Mary and her husband. It was just the perfect location to explore the Sintra, the many beaches close by and many other points of interest too many to mention. We had such a wonderful time, we are planning on visiting again! Thank you Mary!
Overnattede 6 nætter i september 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 2. okt. 2025
I had a chance to meet and get to know a delightful couple and their adult daughter from Canada. Wonderfully appreciative and positive. I do hope you come back! Thank you again.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

laura b.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful house in wonderful location

Amazing stay - well equipped, good wifi and beautiful paintings all around
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 20. aug. 2023
Delighted to have met a lovely family who appreciated our Cottage and the natural beauty of the Serra de Sintra. Thank you for choosing us.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

ulla k.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

great place between sintra and cascais

wonderful and quiet house with pool and garden, best equipment in the kitchen and comfortable beds, friendly and helpful hosts.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 16. jul. 2023
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Donna S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful home in Sintra!

Spacious home with a beautiful pool and garden . We loved our stay here!
Overnattede 3 nætter i april 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 22. apr. 2023
Thank you for choosing us.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Irit W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relaxed

Although the weather was terrible we enjoyed the stay in this beautiful place.
Overnattede 5 nætter i juni 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. jul. 2024
Thank you Irit, alas the weather has not improved much since your stay. Thanks agzin
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Chris M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great place for a relaxed stay

We had a lovely week here as a family with two boys (11 & 9). The pool is large and deep with great views both from there and from the outdoor table at the front of the house - a great spot for lazy days without needing to go out. There's great walking in the hills behind the house and the location is near plenty of interesting places. Mary is a very welcoming host and had loads of good suggestions for us. We'd definitely recommend here for others - families or couples.
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 9. jun. 2024
It was a pleasure to host this delightful and appreciative family. It was great to see that the boys adored the pool and the dog. They definitely saw and did a lot of touristy things but also just relaxed around the Cottage which they took impeccable care of. Great guests.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Hillegien R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fantastic location!

We had a wonderful week. The house has so much to offer. Wondeful beds. There are beautiful paintings everywhere, made by Maru and her husband. Mary is a lovely hostess. She can give you a lot of tips. The swimmingpool is wonderfully private. This location is highly recommended.
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. apr. 2024
I really enjoyed this lovely family group. Two were artists who participated in my art class one day which always makes a great connection. They really loved the area and house too fir which I am very grateful. Thank you again!!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Karen Y.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Picturesque, unique spot in a fantastic location

Had an amazing time in this historic and artistic home. Beautiful ocean views, gardens, and pool. Great for relaxing afternoons and watching shooting stars at night. There are many beaches, villages, and monuments within a 15 km radius. We stayed for two weeks and still didn't see everything! Mary is a very welcoming host and keen to share her love of the arts. Highly recommend this property for families!
Overnattede 15 nætter i september 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. okt. 2023
A really lovely family who took great care of the Cottage, did masses of things and seemed to love the place and area. Delighted that the mom took a watercolour session with me in the studio. A great memory!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Gwen R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great property, lovely host

Spent a fabulous 2 weeks at Mary's property. The house is perfectly located to explore the area and had everything we needed. The photos don't do the place justice. Mary is the perfect host, she readily answered all of our questions (we chose to communicate by WhatsApp) but otherwise left us to it. The way the house is configured lends itself to families as well as couples travelling together.
Overnattede 14 nætter i august 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 19. aug. 2022
Such a lovely group and great to know they were happy here. We are always pleased that the house is big enough with old thick stone walls that give privacy and yet we are close by if anything is needed. Still WhatsApp is often the best way to communicate.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Alwin v.

Lovely spacious house on a great spot

We rented the house for a week. First we stayed with 4 people, later on 2 people joined us so we stayed with 6. It's a spacious house with multi levels outside. The view from the terrace on front, looking on the Atlantic ocean, is lovely. The garden up front is peacebringing. At the back there are several terraces and the swimminpool. Nice round pool with fresh water. We used it every day. The location is great to discover the middle part of portugal. We rented a car and visited Lissabon twice, Cascais twice and Sintra once. We drove to the supermarket on daily basis to get fresh fruit, bread etc. just 5 minutes by car. Well, our conclusion: we give this villa 5 starts at least. Great time! Mary and Allen, thanks for the hospitality and privicy. All the best and maybe we'll meet again.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. mar. 2020
Lovely appreciative guests who we would love to see again. Thank you!!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Cherie g.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Rustic cottage with ocean view near Sintra

Located up on a high hill with jaw dropping views of the ocean, this is a lovely rustic cottage that was a farmer’s home in times past. Mary and her husband restored the property 40 years ago and graciously rent the cottage which is next to their home. If you want a traditional home in the hills of Sintra, this is for you. If you need sleek and modern, keep looking. The cottage is about an hour drive from Lisbon airport, up a narrow winding (beautiful) road and less than 30 minutes from the town in Sintra. There are numerous beaches a short drive from the house. The cottage has two bedrooms upstairs (2 single beds each) with a shared bathroom and sunroom. The ground floor has a well stocked country kitchen and small sitting area with a piano, lots of books and games. There is a washing machine and dishwasher. Down about 2 stairs from the kitchen is a bedroom (Queen) with a bathroom. The surrounding woods are beautiful with a small hiking path to the summit. We loved the nearby town of Cascais—beaches food shopping wild coastline. Excellent communication with the owners.
Overnattede 6 nætter i april 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 27. apr. 2023
Thank you for this lovely and thoughtful review. It was a real delight to host this very considerate and appreciative group. I was also delighted to meet them before their departure as I had been away for most of their stay. Muito obrigada!
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Nicole M.

Wonderful stay in an idyllic retreat

We (two adults and two children, age 8 and 9) just returned from a nearly 2 week stay in Mary and Alan's beautiful home. The setting is picture-perfect and the photos do not adequately capture the gorgeous landscaping and special setting: it is high up on a hill (very steep driveway!) with spectacular views of the ocean from virtually every window. Sunsets are incredible, and we often enjoyed a glass of wine on the outside terrace (under a grape arbor) while watching them. The aerial photo gives a sense of the terraced quality of the property. Our boys particularly liked the garden/yard level (first floor of the house with the outdoor terrace) where they played with the sweet dog Alma. They also loved the daily swims in the pool (third level) -- the pool and gardens surrounding it are lovely and this level has spectacular views as well. The house is comfortable and has all amenities needed and was very clean. Mary thoughtfully stocked the kitchen with basics before our arrival. She was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout our stay with great suggestions and ideas. We also arranged for Mary to give a private drawing lesson to our sons, and we'll treasure the drawings they did. Mary's artwork adorns the house, and we purchased a beautiful print of the mountains to remind us of our stay. The location is incredibly well situated for getting to beaches, exploring Sintra and Cascais (we went back to both a few times). Colares and Almocageme are perfect small towns for basics -- several good bars and restaurants, good grocery stores (don't let the size of the one in Almocageme fool you -- it's well priced and stocked!). One of our favorite meals at home included the delicious grilled chicken (available on the main square in Almocageme or next to the grocery store in Colares.) And of course lots of vino verdhe! The farmer's market in Almocageme was terrific as well (Saturday / Sunday). We hiked on the trail that begins on the property and while the first part of the passage is fairly overgrown, it opens up to a nice trail that is shaded and offers a lovely walk for the whole family. A friend came for the last week and stayed in the downstairs bedroom (of the main cottage, not the annex). It is a private set up and quite separate from the upstairs bedrooms where we stayed. We've stayed in many rental homes and this one is quite special -- both the place and the lovely host. We can't recommend it more!
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. mar. 2020
We are over the moon with this lovely family group and their very charming review. If owners were to rate their guests this would have to be a 5 star. It is always extremely rewarding to get to know and interact with our guests and when it happens like this you feel marvelous. Thank you!!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Patricia G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Sehr schöne Unterkunft in den Bergen in der Nähe von Sintra. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man für einen guten Aufenthalt braucht. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr herzlich und hilft einem bei jedem Problem weiter.
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 3. aug. 2026
Thank you very much Patricia and family. A lovely and thoughtful group who took great care of the house. Especially delighted that you bought my wolf print!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Franziska M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Mary ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin, die versteht immer erreichbar zu sein und für alle Belange schnelle Lösungen parat zu haben, dennoch die Privatsphäre wahrt. Das Haus ist wunderschön und in perfekter Gegend. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Einzig das untere Badezimmer und die Küche sind ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen, aber alles war sauber und nutzbar!
Overnattede 8 nætter i oktober 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 2. nov. 2025
Thank you Franziska and group. It was a pleasure to host you and glad you were so enterprising in finding things to do when it rained. I also appreciate your suggestion re some modernisation.... I agree!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Karina V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Die Lage ist wirklich einmalig – das Haus ist wunderschön in die Natur eingebettet und der Blick vom Pool ist einfach atemberaubend. Das Haus selbst ist bestens ausgestattet, es fehlt an nichts. Besonders aufmerksam fanden wir, dass zur Begrüßung sogar Brot und Obst bereitstanden. Gastgeberin Mary war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Ein kleiner Tipp: Abends kann es frisch werden, also am besten etwas Warmes zum Überziehen mitbringen. Insgesamt ein großartiger Aufenthalt – absolut empfehlenswert!
Overnattede 5 nætter i september 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 11. sep. 2025
Thank you so much for your kind description of our Cottage. We agree! Also very good advice about being prepared for cool mountain weather in the mornings and evenings. We are in a microclimate in fact in the Serra de Sintra. Also a big thank you for taking such great care of the Cottage!
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10/10 Fremragende

Manuel B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Une semaine très agréable dans une jolie maison avec un jardin magnifique et une vue splendide... la piscine est incroyable !
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. jul. 2025
A very delightful family who I was pleased to get to know and who are welcome back any time.
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10/10 Fremragende

Ralf B.

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Fantastischer Aufenthalt / Workcation

Wir waren für vier Wochen im November für eine Mischung aus Arbeit und Urlaub in dem Anwesen. Die Gegend mit der Mischung aus Stränden und dem Nationalpark mit seinen "verwunschenen Wäldern" ist magisch. Mary war jederzeit ansprechbar und hat sich um alles direkt gekümmert. Jederzeit wieder!
Overnattede 28 nætter i november 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Angela F.

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Mädelsurlaub

Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub, das ist wunderschön vorallem der zauberhafte Blick ins Tal. Mary ist einen liebe Gastgeberin, die Kommunikation mit ihr hat super geklappt. Wir kommen gerne wieder
Overnattede 11 nætter i september 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Siebrine N.

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Heerlijk huis op prachtige locatie!

Wij verbleven met opa en oma en onze twee jongens in het knusse huis. Het was niet heel warm toen we aankwamen en dus had Mary, onze host, de haard voor ons aangemaakt. Een warm ontvangst! Ondanks het niet altijd warme weer genoten onze jongens elke dag van het zwembad en wij van het uitzicht, zittende aan de rand. Je kunt heerlijk wandendelen in de omgeving en bent in een paar auto minuten op de mooiste stranden van Portugal. Onze jongste zoon heeft een kunst klas bij Mary gevolgd en raakt er niet over uitgepraat. Bedankt voor de heerlijke week, Mary!
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 9. maj 2024
I had the pleasure of hosting a very lovely family from Holland who not only were great guests taking excellent care of the house but also nice to get to know. Two of them joined my weekly art class which was an extra plus and I am always grateful that the hosting experience is often more than just guests passing though but often a bit more satisfying. It would be lovely to see you again!
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8/10 Godt

Michael W.

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Great views in rustic setting

Mary war ein rundum aufmerksamer Gastgeber und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Pool und Ausblick sind spektakulär, Einrichtung einfach, aber funktional. Ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Hiker und Biker. Die Restauranttips von Mary waren spot on. Danke!
Overnattede 14 nætter i august 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. sep. 2023
Thank you for being great guests and taking TLC of the Cottage. It was lovely to host you and particularly fun to teach P. an etching technique!
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8/10 Godt

Emiel P.

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Beautiful location

Nice swimming pool and a lot of privacy.
Overnattede 9 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 31. maj 2022
So pleased to see these guests as they had to cancel twice in the past due to Covid. Grateful for persistence!

Om værten

Vært: Mary St.George

Værtens profilbillede
I grew up in Wisconsin, studied history of art at Connecticut College and then lived and worked in NYC. I moved to the UK where I met my architect husband. I also studied architecture and we moved to Portugal in 1980 to set up an architectural practice. I taught art at a local British secondary school and now work as an artist and teach in my studio.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

We found a 17th ruin (barn and stable) attached to an old 'quinta' (up-market farm) and as architects took our time developing it for our family and now for guests.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

World Heritage Site (Serra de Sintra), secluded setting with panoramic views of Atlantic and Serra. Close enough to amenities but away from noise and crowds. Converted by owners / architects. Full of paintings, etchings and sculpture. A place for artists to retreat to work or relax. Mary open to teach art students in her studio.

Old upright piano. There is a sturdy Hoffman piano which is fine for sight reading and composing but not for recitals. Slightly out of tune and with worn keys but still fun to play on.

BIRD WATCHERS PARADISE:
One of the advantages of our position in the Serra de Sintra is that we are within easy reach of spotting interesting local birds. Our house is on the edge of the Serra (Pé da Serra, Colares, Sintra) so that one can walk up into the low wooded mountains directly from the house. There is also a link (Portuguese) with more information: www.avesdeportugal.info/#790B11
Some of the local birds in the area include: Sparrow Hawk, Bonelli’s Eagle, Black Swift, Green Woodpecker, Black Cap Warbler, ‘Ferreinha alpina’ among others.

Note: We now have a video from a drone (2019)which shows the position of the house and general area relating to sea and serra. Get in touch if you wish me to send this to you. We are not allowed more than one video on the site. unfortunately.

Sprog:

engelsk, fransk, portugisisk

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