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Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf

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Exterior
Pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Sintra, Near Lisbon
  • Sintra National Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Quinta da Regaleira
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pena Palace
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cascais (CAT)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf

Very attractive private family-home villa with pool, within 10-15 minutes drive to five lovely beaches (with great surfing) and various golf courses & tennis. The villa is set in its own large garden, with a fantastic location on the lower slopes of the hills running up from the sea, with a marvellous view up to the wooded mountain of Sintra. The villa is large, with lovely spacious living rooms, with a lawn, a big terrace and its own sheltered swimming pool.

- The house is 45 minutes drive from Lisbon and Lisbon airport and is 15 minutes from the historic town of Sintra and from various beautiful palaces. Tennis courts, mountain biking, golf courses and riding facilities are also all within 15 minutes drive. There are many great restaurants nearby, especially for seafood.

- The Sintra region is one of the most interesting in Portugal, with castles, palaces and gardens to visit. Overlooking the town are the ramparts of the 8th century Castelo dos Mouros, and the eccentric Pena Palace. The nearby town of Colares is charming, and the exotic gardens and small palace of Montserrat are only 10 minutes away by car.

- The sandy beaches of Sintra's coastline are famous: Praia Grande (great for surfing), Praia das Maçãs, Praia da Adraga, Praiai da Adraga and Magoito (further south), are all from 10 to 20 minutes car trip from the house. There is a big beach called Guincho south west of the house, where the surfing world championships have been held.

- Many superb seafood and other restaurants, especially in Praia das Macas,
- Eight excellent golf courses close by
- Tennis, riding, mountain biking
- Fabulous walks, both along the coastal clifftops and in the hills of Sintra
- Local festivals in the summer in Sintra (arts and music), in Mucifal (local folk festival) and elsewhere
- Best of all, relax by the pool in the villa, with its lawn and breath-taking mountain views
- sleeps 12 plus 1 baby cot provided

** Full information pack provided to enquirers with details of beaches, restaurants, shops etc.

Property manager

Mark Hudson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No more than 20 people ever in the house
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Bookings are for Saturday to Saturday. Other booking dates may incur extra charges. Please do not arrive earlier than 5 pm. Leave property by 10 am.
RUBBISH: put rubbish in wheelie bins outside house at the back. When full, dump rubbish outside main gate to the left in huge communal bin.
RECYCLING must be put in collection bins on main road at bottom of Rua 5 de Outubro before leaving property.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No more than 20 people ever in the house
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 indicated that 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 237/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

Located in Sintra, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Pena Palace is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guincho Beach and Carcavelos 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 waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Sintra, Near Lisbon

What's nearby

  • Monserrate Palace - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sintra National Palace - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Quinta da Regaleira - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Pena Palace - 17 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Estoril Racetrack - 19 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Galamares Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Algueirão-Mem Martins Station - 13 min drive
  • Cascais (CAT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea House - Palàcio Monserrate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pub Medieval Casa do Fauno - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪HopSin Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café do Paulo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Adega Regional de Colares - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly villa with pool & beautiful view, near beaches, surfing & golf located?

This family-friendly Sintra villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sintra Mountains and Monserrate Palace. Sintra Science Center and Casal Santa Maria are also within 3 miles (5 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Colares Tram Stop is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

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

Wonderful villa near Sintra

Our family party were celebrating a birthday and we had a fantastic time at Casa do Cedro, the views from the house were lovely, the house was spacious and homely, the location was exceptional. So close to beaches, vineyards, castles and palaces. We could have stayed a month and not have seen enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate R.

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

Well-loved spacious family home.

This is a beautiful house in a lovely location with amazing views. Very well equipped with ample cutlery and crockery and all the amenities needed. I would suggest providing fans in the bedrooms as it got very hot - especially upstairs. We could also have done with more sunbeds as there were only 5 for potentially 9 of us.. We were sorry not to go on the tram into Sintra as that would have avoided the high season traffic jams. A car is definitely needed. The beaches were 10-15 minutes away and the beautiful Montserrat Palace and gardens a short drive too. Rui was very helpful and Mark is an excellent host providing very quick answers to my numerous questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul P.

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

Vacances entre amis

Super séjour !!! Maison correspondant exactement à la description.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Sintra gem

Not a classic VRBO but you will have been invited into your relative's family home. Designed and built in the 70's with orientation to the Sintra palaces which sparkle at night. Custom built and adorned with antiques and extensive library makes for a restful visit. A couple cautions. The house was built for a typical Portuguese height so there is a dangerous corner in the kitchen and taller ladies needed to bend down when using bathroom mirrors. Also, the VRBO address will not work when using UBER. I requested and received an alternative address from the PM. Last, a more complete visitor guide (eg printed google maps to stores, restaurants, train stations and mosquito prevention tips) would be very useful.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn H.

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

Fantastic family vacation

We loved the house and its location! So much charm and out of the way of the busy city. Rui was very helpful in getting us settled in, and even put us in contact with the owner’s friend that is a fantastic cook! The house/ appliances could use a bit of updating. Some of the rooms had a very strong musty smell and the mosquitoes were getting in from somewhere even though we were very careful to keep doors/windows shut (use bug spray on your pillows at night to keep them from attacking your face while you sleep). Mosquitoes aside, the house is oozing traditional Portuguese charm. So many nooks and crannies for the kids to sleep in too. We loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

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

Happy holiday

We had a fantastic week in Sintra. It was great. the house, the location the weather and specially me friends. We used the swimming pool and also swim in sea. It was cold but very nice with big waves. We could eat every day at the terras and used the bbq.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margit H.

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

Charaktervolles Haus, maximales Pech mit dem Wetter

So viel und obendrein fast durchgängiger Regen bei kalten Temperaturen hat uns das Genießen etwas erschwert, zumal das Haus schwer zu heizen ist. Aber vermutlich hat sonst niemand ein solches Wetterpech...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

helena n.

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

Charmigt boende som passade oss bra Vi var 13personerFantastiskt läge Lyxigt med så många badrum

Fantastiskt boende i en härlig miljö Rek att testa elen . Kan varmt rekommenderas till en större familj
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jose F., Albacete España

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bonita casa

Una casa preciosa con bonitas vistas, bien decorada en su interior necesitada de pequeñas mejoras.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle O.

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

Wyjątkowy Dom

Dziękuję z całego serca za możliwość mieszkania w tym wyjątkowym domu. Jestem zachwycona i szczęśliwa. Polecam bardzo ten dom każdemu, kto pragnie spędzić wakacje w magicznej Sintrze. Wasza podróż do krainy baśni zacznie się już po przekroczeniu progu Casa do Cedro. Z wdzięcznością za wszystko Isabelle
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jorge augusto F.

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

vacances

villa superbe cadre idéal , seul petit bémol aboiements des chiens du voisinage la nuit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa María H.

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

One week stay

Great location to discover Sintra region. Big house, perfect for several families. The garden and the swimming pool were great for the children. I would recomend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel C.

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

Marvellous

Quality, peace, space for everyone, sunny days, fresh evenings, what a place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred M.

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

Field trip with students

We were a group of 10 students and 2 professors. This house was excellent for such a group. The atmosphere was brilliant - we enjoyed it very much. Thanks a lot...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal V.

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

Authentique maison portugaise

Dans la superbe région de Sintra, au pied du parc naturel, nous avons séjourné dans cette authentique grande maison portugaise meublée dans un style et un charme fou où rien ne manque en terme de confort. Un beau jardin et une piscine chauffée complète cette location. Nous avons eu l'impression d'être reçu chez des amis dans une maison familiale et non une quelconque location de vacances. A recommander
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Edith B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentiek ingericht Portugese Villa

vakantie van Nederlands/Portugees familie. Heerlijke natuur , stranden en steden .Veel ruimte voor iedereen in de villa. Keurige gastheer .wij hebben veelal de tijd buiten doorgebracht in de tuin met fijn terras en zwembad . makkelijk te bereiken met auto en openbaar vervoer.inrichting van het huis is gedateerd. Min puntjes:last van muggen gehad. Nadat we een dag goed geventileerd hadden verdween de vocht geur , weinig ventilatie buiten vakantie seizoen? Al met al prima plek voor 13 personen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

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

Excellent

Tout a fait a notre attente
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Raimundo D.

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

Casa acogedora

Casa completa para grupos numerosos y con todo lo necesario
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Everything was perfect

Everything was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

ERNESTO S., Madrid

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

Muy buena

Muy bien pero hay que tener en cuenta el tiempo. Casi siempre cubierto en Sintra
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

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

De chouettes vacances !

Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour dans cette villa. L'échange avec Mark lors de la réservation a été très agréable et rapide. La procédure d'arrivée a été charmante, reçus par Rui. La villa est très bien placée et a une superbe vue sur le Palais de Pena. Elle était très confortable pour nous huit avec de nombreuses chambres et salles de bain. Et la piscine, sacré plus pour partir en période estivale ! Nous recommandons vivement !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Extérieur top, intérieur flop

Communication très compliquée avec la personne chargée de l'accueil, qui ne parle que portugais (contrairement à ce qui est écrit). Dans la cuisine, beaucoup d'ustensiles très sales, un frigo un peu petit pour 13 personnes et un grand four hors service. Un autre four multifonctions sans mode d'emploi (pas simple d'utilisation). Dans 2 chambres du rez-de-chaussée la literie est à revoir (on a pu améliorer un lit en bricolant, mais pas deux). L'extérieur est nickel, grande terrasse avec stores, buanderie et piscine. 2 passages pendant la semaine (lundi et jeudi) pour du nettoyage de linge et des sanitaires. Assez inhabituel pour une location de samedi à samedi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Wunderschönes Anwesen in perfekter Lage

Wir haben mit drei Familien, insgesamt 12 Personen, zwei Wochen in diesem prächtigen Haus verbracht, und wir fanden, dass es eines der schönsten, interessantesten und angenehmsten Ferienhäuser ist, die wir in den Jahren unserer gemeinsamen Urlaube kennengelernt haben. Die Lage ist perfekt, einige der Paläste und Schlösser der Umgebung kann man direkt von der Terrasse aus sehen, und es ist weder weit zu den Stränden noch nach Sintra, Cascais oder Lissabon. Das Haus selbst ist ein kleines Wunder an Behaglichkeit, Großzügigkeit und interessanten Details. Es gibt eine beeindruckende Büchersammlung, in der man neben ledergebundenen englischen Klassikern auch Celines Reise ans Ende der Nacht auf Portugiesisch oder Enid Blyton auf Französisch findet. Für deutsche Gäste gibt es unter anderem komplette Jahrgänge der Zeitschrift Schöner Wohnen aus den 50er Jahren voll mit handschriftlichen portugiesischen Notizen. Wer sich für alte Nähmaschinen oder Kaminuhren interessiert, wird reichhaltige Sammlungen von beidem vorfinden, und es ist ein ausgesprochenes Vergnügen, anhand der Möblierung und der Einbauschränke hohe handwerkliche Kunst aus mehreren Jahrzehnten zu bewundern. Es gibt interessante Stiche und Zeichnungen, Handtuchhalter in Musikinstrumentenform, Leseecken und eine Tischtennisplatte. Es gibt auch einen gepflegten Garten, eine riesige Terrasse, einen Pool, eine Waschküche und eine Unmenge an bequemen Schlaf- und Badezimmern. Insgesamt finden wir, dass das Haus für sich eine eigene Reise wert ist. Natürlich gibt es ein paar Kleinigkeiten, die mit den Jahren vergnügter Nutzung unvermeidlich sind. Die Abflussrohre sind wie bei vielen älteren Häusern zu klein dimensioniert, so dass man sie mit etwas Feingefühl nutzen sollte, und die Arbeitshöhe der Küche richtet sich an die Durchschnittsgröße von Menschen aus früheren Zeiten. Allerdings kommt es einem ungebührlich vor, solche Dinge zu kritisieren - als ob man einer Königin sagen wollte, dass ihre Locken etwas schief sitzen. Herzlichen Dank für ein außerordentlich gastfreundliches Haus, das wir zwei Wochen lang jeden Tag genossen haben!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We were a family group ranging from 12 to 82 and had a wonderful week at the house. It's characterful and quirky inside and has a great outdoor space with amazing views and a lovely pool which most of us had us brief swim in (it was April so still cold!). The location was perfect, quiet yet close to Sintra, from where you can easily get a train to Lisbon, and lovely beaches. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Hudson

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The villa is a family home, and most of the family live in the UK. The house has character and is well looked after.

Why they chose this property

The villa was the family home of my parents-in-law, who no longer live there. However, it is still the family holiday home.

What makes this property unique

* The house has a stunning view of the mountain of Sintra, from a lovely and huge terrace, below which the lawn slopes gently down to the pool.
* The villa is large but it is still cosy and very easy to live in.
* It is in a beautiful area, within easy reach of 5 attractive beaches, many restaurants, lots of unique sights and walks (in Sintra and the Serra) .. and yet is only 45 minutes from the centre of Lisbon.

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