Guest comments
“Wonderful trip. Great weather. Good food & friends. Love the cottages.
So close to the beach & downtown.
Can’t wait to come again.”
April & Herb – October 2011 – Casa da Bia
Guest comments
“I had a lovely time here. Weather was absolutely perfect. The Cottage is lovely and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Your tips on restaurants were really good as our waistlines tell the tail !
Hope to come back with my family.”
Bonnie & Steve – October 2011 – Casa da Bia
Guest comments
“Dear Ana & Ralph,
Very comfortable cottage in an idyllic setting. Had a wonderful relaxing week with lots of great food, and a little sight seeing thrown in !
Hope to come again.”
Sandra & Joe, UK – June 2012 – Vila Arcos
Guest comments
“Dear Ana & Ralphy,
Well that was the perfect antidote to London life.
The cottage was superb and all your many recommendations – restaurants, sights to visit and the best Vinho Verde, all were spot on.
Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer !”
Stacy & Rupert, London – June 2012 – Vila Arcos
Guest comments
“We eat, We read, we sleep then repeat !
After all it’s not a competition, thanks for a fabulous break in the sun by apple beach.”
Case & Rhiannon, UK – October 2011 – Vila Arcos
Guest comments
“Ralph, Although our visit was short, we very much enjoyed our stay. The visit to the Palace of Pena, the tram ride, the beach of Praia das Macas + the restaurants, especially restaurant Nautilus all made our stay so enjoyable !
The cottage was lovely & so comfortable.
Thank you for all your recommendations, we hope to maybe see you again this time for a longer stay.”
Holly & Richard Finlay, Canada – October 2011 – Vila Arcos
Guest comments
“Ralph, we have had a very nice week, so peaceful and relaxing. The accommodation was perfect, quiet and comfortable which is what we were looking for.
The village is so pretty and the restaurants are great value for money. We spent a whole day in ‘Sintra’ and visited the ‘ Quinta da Regaleira’ had a lovely day there, otherwise we chilled out & enjoyed sunshine in a peaceful setting, which is here!
Many thanks for your help.”
Brenda & Una – September 2011 – Vila Arcos
Guest comments
“A wonderful relaxing place after a family wedding in Portugal. All generations from 4 weeks weeks old →
The villa is well situated for lots of wonderful experiences – as follows.
Great location for Sintra and Lisbon – Bus to Sintra easy + train to Lisbon takes you right to the centre.
Having enjoyed a family holiday in Portugal last year we were very happy to return and experience a different area. The location of the villa has proved favourable with all offering both delightful beach trips and city visits. The villa has proved very comfortable and the facilities excellent.
Walks to castles, delicious pastries, great coffee and some hospitable and welcoming locals have made this a fantastic (first) visit to Portugal. Perfect house for a amazing holiday!
With 14 of us the villa still provided a very spacious with a pace for all times of day, the description before we came was very good and the experience has exceeded it, not least because of Ralph’s hospitality and guidance.
Taxi from Sintra, 14 euros, very reasonable.”
Guest comments
“We had a very lovely relaxing week at Villa Santa Maria, The village has it all, We loved the market for all the fresh produce.
The hairdressers and massage rooms were excellent, We found people helpful and the prices so reasonable.
It is a very convenient place to commute to Lisbon and Sintra, We missed the little tram as we were told it doesn’t start until June.
Our only criticism were the footpaths along the busy road, a number of them need repair.
Thank you Ralph, for all your help it made everything very easy.”
Guest comments
“A great villa in great surroundings makes the perfect base for an excellent holiday.
We have enjoyed the pool, the village, the beach, Sintra, Estoril, and Lisbon.
And thanks to your great introductions, Ralph, Lars and Jeppe especially enjoyed biking on the beautiful hills of Sintra.
Thank you for a great holiday.
Group of friends, Denmark – May 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria