Casal de Santa Maria Archives - Page 3 of 5

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 46 reviews 
    
  
 
 
       Fantastic and well-equipped house with a short distance to the beach, shopping and good restaurants. Ralph is a super host who made sure that all aspects around the house ran smoothly. A clear recommendation from us.
     
   Duy 
 
 
 
 
 
     We celebrated a big family birthday with 12 of us. had a great stay at Casal de Santa Maria in Praia das Maçãs. Ralph is a great host- super responsive and ready to recommend places to eat. He even recommended a chef for us to have a special celebration at home (hugely recommend Francisco and Pipa too!) The kitchen is very well equiped. There are restaurants and small supermarkets walking distance. the house was a bit cold to start with (was a week of really bad weather) but once the heating was on it was toasty. From our bed we could see the crashing waves which was lovely. Easy to get to Sintra and from there to Lisbon. the drive requires some clever driving skills but once you've got it its easy enough
     
   Marie-Lisa 
 
 
 
 
 
     La maison est spacieuse et très bien équipée pour les grands comme pour les petits.
     
   Didier 
 
 
 
 
 
     All nine of us thouroughly enjoyed stayng at the villa. Great location with the beach (and surfing waves) within a 5 minute walk, high-quality restaurants (Ralph was very helpful) and a villa with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Clean and very well equipped for two families.
     
   Marianne 
 
 
 
 
 
     Great villa in a fantastic situation. Very comfortable villa, with everything you could possibly need. There are some great restaurants in walking distance and wonderful places to visit like Sintra. Highly recommended!
     
   Simon 
 
 
 
 
 
     An absolutely lovely villa in a fantastic location. We had a superb family holiday. Ralph was a great host, easy communication and really helpful info to help us make the most of our stay. Lots of things to do in the area and some lovely restaurants to try as well. We made great use of the pool and the local beaches were excellent. The villa has lots of space and everything you need to have a great stay. We’d love to go back. Highly recommended
     
   Dan 
 
 
 
 
 
     La maison est parfaite pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis. Elle est très bien équipée, propre et très bien située. Excellente communication avant l’arrivée et pendant le séjour. C’est une très bonne adresse.
     
   Magali 
 
 
 
 
 
     We had a beautiful holidays. The house is perfect, very well equipped, very well placed. Ralph is very present and always ready to help.
     
   Lucile 
 
 
 
 
 
     We were a large party of adults (couples), the Villa, andlocation suited us perfectly for our needs, in our late fiftys, so resort perfect.not much to say as it ticked all our boxes, and we really had a great time
     
   David 
 
 
 
 
 
     Vi var 11 voksne og en baby i huset, og alle opplevde at de hadde nok rom «for seg selv» og fellesarealer! Kjempefint svømmebasseng og veldig fine omgivelser. Du kan egentlig bo her uten bil også, det går en trikk rett utenfor døren til Sintra, og bilkjøring inn mot Lisboa er ikke anbefalt, så vi kjørte bare leiebilen inn til Sintra og tok toget derfra. Super beliggenhet med restauranter og butikker like ved! Stranda 5 minutter unna. Rett og slett helt supert - og Ralph var en god og vennlig vert som hjalp oss med det neste! Anbefaler dette stedet på det varmeste!
     
   Martine

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 57 reviews 
    
  
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Het is een mooi groot huiset dito tuin. Zowel binnen als buiten veel plekken om te zijn. Heerlijk zwembad met ligstoelen en meerdere zon- en schaduwplekken. Ralph, de eigenaar, geeft goede tips voor de omgeving, is erg behulpzaam en aardig. Het huis is goed schoon, heeft goede bedden, een grote keuken met veel voorzieningen en het ligt in een prachtige omgeving. Er zijn meerdere sport- en spel mogelijkheden voor binnen en buiten. Sintra is 20 minuutjes rijden en Lissabon 3 kwartier, afhankelijk waar je in Lissabon wilt zijn. Makkelijke en goede wegen. Er zitten kleine en grotere supermarkten in de buurt, goede restaurants en ook bezorgdiensten. Beslist een aanrader!
     
   Elise Kapitz 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Auch wenn das Wetter über die Osterfeiertage wirklich nicht sehr gut war, es hat tatsächlich viel geregnet hatten wir trotzdem eine sehr gute Zeit in Colares. Die Wohnung war dafür sehr gut ausgestattet und sauber. Ralph ist ein super Gastgeber, freundlich und entgegen kommend mit guten Tipps für die Umgebung. Die Lage ist sehr gut. Auf jeden Fall kann ich Lisbon Coast cottages weiter empfehlen.
     
   Marius Funk 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just returned from a fabulous one week stay at Quinta Sinfonia. The place is simply amazing. The house works well for 2 families, providing fantastic entertainment (swimming pool, pool table, boules, badminton, table tennis and foosball table).... Cooking options are great too, from standard kitchen to pizza oven and bbq. The location is a set back and private yet only a 10 minute walk to the centre which is well stocked with restaurants, bars and shops to cater for all needs. Travelling to Lisbon for a day via taxi and train from Sintra was very easy. Ralph is very helpful, no question is too small or daft, thanks Ralph. A great holiday in a great place and fabulous setting.
     
   Julia Carr 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just returned from a week at Casa da Santa Maria in Praia da Macas.  What a fabulous stay, the house is fantastic, so well equipped and clean.  We are a family of 6 adults and 4 children, 3 generations and everyone had a great time.  The pool and games room were a bonus, lots of fun.  Ralph provided lots of information  and restaurants and local market so handy.  Locals are so kind and friendly.  Happy to return.
     
   Elaine McIntosh 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful stay here. Ralph was a great host and we loved his local recommendations - you absolutely must eat at Nortada if you visit! The cottages are equipped with all the basics and even some extras we weren’t expecting like a Bluetooth speaker. The cottage was spotlessly clean, had everything we needed, and is located in a very quiet and walkable area with shopping, restaurants, and the beach just minutes away. Local transit is inexpensive and can get you to Sintra to see all the attractions. There is lots of both leisure and adventure to explore and could not have asked for a more ideal accommodation in the area.
     
   Alexander Anderson 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kom akkurat hjem fra en av de beste feriene noen gang! Vi var 11 voksne og en baby i huset, og alle opplevde at de hadde nok rom «for seg selv» og fellesarealer! Kjempefint svømmebasseng og veldig fine omgivelser. Du kan egentlig bo her uten bil også, det går en trikk rett utenfor døren til Sintra, og bilkjøring inn mot Lisboa er ikke anbefalt, så vi kjørte bare leiebilen inn til Sintra og tok toget derfra. Likevel gir nok leiebil deg litt mer fleksibilitet. Super beliggenhet med restauranter og butikker like ved! Stranda 5 minutter unna. Rett og slett helt supert - og Ralph var en god og vennlig vert som hjalp oss med alt vi trengte! Anbefaler dette stedet på det varmeste!
     
   Martine Tønnessen 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ralph was a pleasure to work with, he always responded quickly to our questions. His assistant Tiffany met us at check in and she was very personable and offered tremendous tips for the area, it was a seamless check in. As for the house it was spotless and the kitchen had everything you need for cooking. I would definitely rent from Ralph again. And did I mention the beach (beautiful), restaurants & store were a short 10 min walk away.
     
   Scott Wenzel 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The cottage Casa da Bia was comfortable and cozy. Our host Ralph was friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommended!
     
   Robert Umphress 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superbe villa pour 12 personnes dans laquelle nous avons été très bien accueillis. La terrasse avec une entrevue sur l’océan et sa piscine est un vrai plus !
     
   Lucas 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just got home from an amazing Holiday @ Casual de Santa Maria,  Met up with for a family reunion, 10 of in this house, with children ranging from 3-20 yrs old, Ralph was fantastic, very thorough and offered many tips and attractions for us in the area, the location is PERFECT! Walk to the beach , town, restaurants, local farmers market, butcher and small supermarkets are all within walking distance, even had playgrounds in the area for the kids,The  views off the deck were beautiful, spent many nights grilling up fresh fish and eating outside at the table drinking wine and listening to the waves hit the beach. Definitely an experience I will never forget! Thank you again Ralph and all of your staff for making this a memorable stay!
     
   Aaron Deneen

Guest comments

We stayed one lovely week in Villa Santa Maria

2017-06-292017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 27 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 27

“We stayed one lovely week in Villa Santa Maria,
We are ‘The Wichter’ from Groningeny the Netherlands, a former pub football ladies team.
The busses are, more or less, not at the right time. One day we waited almost 1 hour for the bus to Sintra.
The people in Portugal are very friendly, the food, the wine, the sea, the weather, A lot of blue and Sun !
Excellent, the villa is very well equipped for 9 people, we only missed the teapot in this English house.”

Anneke and friends,The Netherlands – April 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria

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Thank you Ralph for the wheelchair you are a…

2017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 26 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 26

“Thank you Ralph for the wheelchair you are a genius!
We will have to try Portugal again in season and without an unexpected broken ankle.
I also appreciated the heavenly bed pillow under my ankle at night.”

Alexa McPherson & Family, Germany – New years 2011/12 – Casal de Santa Maria

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The villa met all our needs and was very…

2017-06-292017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 25 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 25

“We were a group of 10 from the north east of Scotland. We had an excellent here in superb weather.
The villa met all our needs and was very comfortable.
We would recommend – Nautilus restaurant in Praia das Macas for excellent food at reasonable cost. House wine very palatable.
– Nortada restaurant in the next village.
– Azenhas do Mar restaurant, 5 mins on bus.
– Outings to Sinta, Lisbon, Cascais & Estoril.
In Sintra we would especially recommend Qunita da Regaleira, Pena Palace and the Moorish castle.
Thanks to Ralph for his help and advice.”

Guest comments

House was a great home to which return

2017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 24 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 24

“Great time for our group of nine,
Warm days, cool nights – Day trips to Lisbon, Sintra, palaces, monasteries – House was a great home to which return – Thanks from all of us.”

Groups of Friends, USA – September 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria

Guest comments

Great villa, great town, great fun

2017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 23 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 23

“Ralph, Ana + Stu,
Thank you so much for your fantastic hospitality. Great villa, great town, great fun.
Can’t think of a better place to celebrate an underwater hockey world championship win !

I’ve had a fantastic time while staying here, thanks heaps for your help and advice while we were here. The house is amazing !!”

Reese Quilford & friends, Australia – September 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria

Guest comments

Your Villa is very special

2017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 22 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 22

“To Ralph & Ana,
We have had a wonderful family holiday. Your Villa is very special, It worked out perfectly for all eleven adults, Two 2 year olds and a 4 week old baby.
I will not hesitate to reccomend to friends and family.”

Stevens family, UK – September 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria

Guest comments

A relaxing holiday in a wonderfully equipped villa

2017-06-29
by lcoastcottages

Casal de Santa Maria - Review 21 — Casal de Santa Maria – Review 21

“Dear Ana & Ralph,
We have very much enjoyed our stay in Portugal, It should of been longer but we were limited by needing to be home for A level results etc…
Nevertheless Ive managed a relaxing holiday in a wonderfully equipped villa.
Thank you both for all your help, recommendations, both before and during the holiday.”

Kay & Kevin, UK – August 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria

Guest comments

All the stuff in the house was perfect

2017-06-282017-06-28
by lcoastcottages

“We enjoyed holidaying in your house. The house and all the stuff in the house was perfect – The pool.
One minor detail, we missed mattresses on the sun loungers.
Thank you for your hospitality”

Subsequently – Sun bed padded covers were added.

Family from Norway – August 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria

Guest comments

We drank the little shop dry!

2017-06-282017-06-28
by lcoastcottages

“Two weeks just isn’t long enough to see and do everything although we tried our best. We did manage to get to Lisbon (by bus & train – quite easy) Cascais and of course to Sintra. There was also the beach, both the village beach as we called it, “Big Beach” or Praia Grande. But there was always time for a swim in the pool. The kids have loved the playground & the stream on the left hand side of the village beach & the grown ups have enjoyed the “Don Simon Sangria”, So much so that we drank the little shop dry!
We had barbecues & sat out in the evening to watch the sunsets.
So I think that we’ve had a great time all round. This is a fab villa and we’d love to come back again – Lets hope that if we do, they get more sangria in!!”

5 Families, UK – July 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria

Guest comments

Lovely relaxing holiday

2017-06-28
by lcoastcottages

“Lovely relaxing holiday”

Pearson family, UK – August 2011 – Casal de Santa Maria