“We have no doubt in stating that we experienced the best cottage holiday following a stay at Casa da Olga.”

Eilian and Elena, Wales, UK – June 2007

“A very simple but trendy 1 bedroom cottage situated in a very intimate and tranquil village of Praia das Macãs. It offers everything that you need and I cannot stress how friendly and helpful Ralph and Ana were. They picked us up from the airport to the cottage and welcomed us with a basket of basic local food. When it was time to leave 🙁 they gave us a ride to Lisbon City Centre for the second half of our holidays.

They were always on hand to provide helpful advice on where to go and what to do. The cottage and surroundings were impressive and the owners definitely played their part to ensure that we had a wonderful holiday.

Our typical day was to travel to nearby towns such as Sintra (using the historical tram if available!), spend the day sightseeing (advice given by Ralph and Ana on what to see and do), back to the cottage late afternoon but visiting the local butcher first to get the best meat we’ve tasted to be used on the giant BBQ the cottage offers. After that (and a few beers and glasses of wine!) we ventured late in night to the village which has a trendy cider bar, cocktail bar, and restaurant bars. If the temperature is good, we would walk along the tranquil seashore at early hours in the morning for a romantic ending to an eventful day.

For a seaside village, Praia de Macãs has everything you need. It is a place which is far enough from urban settlements to be quiet but close and accessible enough to commute to the livelier towns.

Since my stay at Casa da Olga, I have been recommending pretty much everyone to stay there. Don’t miss the experience and contact Ralph and I finish with the words I started with, “We have no doubt in stating that we experienced the best cottage holiday following a stay at Casa da Olga.” (If you don’t believe me, here are a few photos of us on holidays!).”

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