Family-friendly holiday rentals in São Pedro de Penaferrim

Explore magical landscapes from a quiet and stylish place.

Charming and cosy newly transformed guesthouse. Where you can breathe the fresh air from the mountain. 20 minutes away from Lisbon, located at the entrance of Sintra, in São Pedro de Penaferrim, inside the Sintra Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Very cozy space, decorated with style and design, with all the amenities you need to relax or even work from home. Fully equipped with machines and appliances you need to live comfortably. Very good internet network. Ideal for a couple. The house consists of a living room with fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with two beds and a bathroom with a great shower and natural light. It can accommodate 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 young children, as there is 1 practical and functional sofa bed in the living room. It has available dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso espresso machine, microwave, entire fridge with 3 freezer drawers, electric hob and oven, electric kettle, hair dryer. The house has a very welcoming atmosphere, is full of light and is very comfortable and sophisticated at the same time. The best of the house is the outdoor terrace, exclusive to this house, full of a verdant and fresh nature, with a great sun exposure and a big table for lunch. The House belongs to the family that lives next door, in Villa Santa Maria, but privacy is total and guaranteed. The House is very well located, has very good access and despite being in a very calm area, it is close to many places of interest around Lisbon. You can park quietly at the door of the house, 1 or 2 cars, without restrictions or limitations. Guests have full access to the entire house, the entire storage space, and the outdoor terrace. We are fully available to support our guests in whatever is necessary. Contactable by email, phone, watsapp and when needed we may meet in person. But we like to give our guests total privacy, because for us your rest comes first. Surroundings and Suggestions: Get your GPS ready and plan your day trips to some places suggested below: SINTRA: Start with visiting the neighborhood: São Pedro de Sintra. You will find in “Casa do Preto”, the pastry shop down the road, many new and delicious Portuguese pastries, try the “queijadas”… delicious! There is also another cozy coffee shop: NATÁLIA in a walking distance. You can also find many restaurants, and nice typical places to eat. Go to Sintra town center: is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man have combined in a symbiosis so perfect that UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage Site. Exotic gardens, lush parklands with centuries-old trees, fantastically decorated palaces, a Moorish castle, older than Europe, small lakes with nooks and fake ruins in the midst of nature are certainly inspiring for a special moment. Sintra is surely one of the most romantic destinations in Portugal, where kings and queens have fallen in love and Which writers and poets, such as Eça de Queiroz and Lord Byron, have recorded for ever in their works. Things to do in Sintra: Have a coffee with the amazing pastry “travesseiro” in Periquita coffee shop. Visit the palace PALÁCIO DA VILA. Visit the house and gardens of QUINTA DA REGALEIRA. Then go up the mountain to another palace PALÁCIO DA PENA and castle CASTELO DOS MOUROS. Get back in the car and go to CONVENTO DOS CAPUCHOS ancient convent in the mountain, then to PENINHA, and finally to Azóia where you can relax in a bar called BAR DO MOINHO. Nearby you can also visit CABO DA ROCA the most western part of Europe. You could carry up north by the coast and pass a beach called ADRAGA with a great seafood restaurant. 3 km after you will find another great beach PRAIA GRANDE. And finally if you carry on you can stop in a small and cute village by the sea AZENHAS DO MAR. Visit CASCAIS and ESTORIL: The house is only 11 km from the cosmopolitan Cascais, with its marina, entertainment, shopping, beaches, restaurants, coffee shops, delightful esplanades by the sea, not to mention the buzz of a very active nightlife. Estoril, that has the biggest casino in Europe, is only 9 km away. The beach Guincho, in Cascais, with its surrounding natural park, is highly recommended for beach and water sports activities (as windsurf or kitesurf). Along this coast the choice of beaches is endless and white sandy family beaches are only 15 minutes drive away. The closest beaches are Praia Grande, Guincho and Estoril. LISBON: Portugal´s capital is only 20 to 25 minutes away by car. Heading to the old part of Lisbon you can first get to CHIADO, park the car for the day and start by having a Portuguese expresso in BRASILEIRA or BENARD coffee shops (never miss the pastry PASTEL DE NATA!). Up another hill across downtown you can take a TUK TUK TOUR to get you to the castle CASTELO DE SÃO JORGE and the old city MOURARIA. There are plenty of beautiful churches all around the old part of Lisbon. In BAIXA (downtown) enjoy the great square TERREIRO DO PAÇO, have a walk alongside the RIVER TAGUS all the way to CAIS DO SODRÉ train station stopping for lunch at the nearby market MERCADO DA RIBEIRA. Head back home from Lisbon before rush hour, 5pm is a good time. DISTANCES: Praia Grande Beach: 10 Km Guincho Beach: 11 km Estoril Beach: 10 km Beloura’s Tennis courts: 3.3 Km Restaurants and bars: 300m Pharmacy: 1 Km Supermarket: 1.5 Km Sintra’s Railway station: 1.2 Km Cascais marina: 12 km Penha Longa golf course: 4 km Cascais center: 11 km Estoril Casino: 9 Km Sintra center: 1,5 km Cape Roca: 11 km Lisbon center: 22 km *** Lisbon airport: 22 km REALLY NICE RESTAURANTS WE RECOMMEND: Fish or sea food Top best luxury sea food restaurants are by the coast, between Cascais and Guincho. Just pick one! At Azenhas do Mar beach: Sal or Azenhas do Mar (great sunset view). The last one is more expensive. At Praia das Maçãs: Loureiro or O Búzio. At Adraga Beach: Adraga Beach At Praia Grande: Bar do Fundo VII. Useful information: HOSPITAL: If you need to see a doctor or if there is a medical emergency go to the nearest public hospital in Cascais, Hospital de Cascais, about 10 minutes away. GPS coordinates: 38.4347.4,-9.2505. PHARMACY: The closest one is near the local Church, 1km away from the house. Open every day. SUPERMARKETS: Open every day between 7am and 12pm. The closest one is Aldi is just a few roundabouts away on the way to Estoril (9am-9pm). Supercor, more down the same road as Aldi’s (9am-10pm). Then follows Continente in Cascaishopping shopping center (8.30am-11pm Monday to Sunday; 8.30am-12pm Friday and Saturday). Pingo Doce is in Portela de Sintra (in front of Casa do Preto, turn left and go down the road. Once passing through a BP gas station, turn right, then turn on the second road left) SHOPS: Plenty of all sorts of shops in Cascaishopping shopping center, Sintra Retail Park on IC19 road, open every day from 10 am to 23 Pm. Villa Santa Maria guest house is only 20 km from Lisbon International Airport and very easily accessible by car through the main road Lisboa-Sintra (IC19). also by train or bus. Extras for children, such as hammock for bed protection, baby bed, baby chair, baby bathtub, are available to guests but must be requested in advance . Ironing board and iron are also available upon prior request.

A Capela - Converted 18th Century Chapel

Please see our House Rules before enquiries. Unfortunately no outside visitors or events or celebrations are allowed. Thank you. Stay in a beautifully renovated chapel, built in 1789. A Capela offers a private outdoor lounge area for guests’ exclusive use with mountain views of the Moorish Castle. 3 - 5 minutes walk to Sintra Station which is also the main meeting point for most sightseeing tours. We are within easy walking distance to all the beautiful quaint cafes, shops and restaurants.

Romantic Vintage Cottage with garden

The house has two floors. On the lower floor, there is a living room and dining area. We have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, induction stovetop, microwave, kettle, toaster, and Nespresso coffee maker. There is also an adjoining room with an American-style refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. There is also a toilet on this floor. On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms and one full bathroom with a shower. The house has 90m2 (45m2 per floor) and a 340m2 garden.

Beautiful apartment w/ fabulous views!Free Parking

This beautiful apartment is part of the charming house Cerrado dos Pinheiros. Located in an exclusive area close to the historical center of Sintra with only a short walk from everything you need and easy access to Lisbon, beautiful beaches and peaceful countryside. The house was recently renovated offering modern facilities, whilst maintaining the original historical aspect. It's a perfect retreat for families, couples and friends who are looking for a private and peaceful place to stay.

Boutique Family Retreat: 2 suites+patio

“Sparrow Sintra Nest” is a refurbished design town house, right in the center of Sintra village. Located in a very quiet non-traffic street, just 250 m from the train station, that come directly from Lisbon and also the bus stops, all in a walking distance. It's a fully equipped nest, with all the kitchen amenities, 2 suites with private bathroom and a sofa bed in the living room. In the patio you can enjoy a breathtaking view to “Castelo dos Mouros” and enjoy the fantastic sun light.

Sintra Sweet Suite

Our top floor apartment was completely renovated to great standards, and fully equipped in April 2017. It comes with 1 double bedroom, bathroom, living room and a fully equipped kitchen. All the windows of the house with beautiful views of Sintra's nature surroundings. Access via two flights of stairs. It is located in a very beautiful and traditional area between Sao Pedro and Sintra village, 5 min walk from the historic centre and 15 min walk from the train station.

Casinha das Vinhas in Sintra's Old Town

Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of old Sintra is our little house of vines. With original finishes from the 1890s and views of the Moorish castle from the bedroom’s south-facing balcony, you’ll be immersed in Sintra's idyllic village. Centrally located, we’re just around the corner from some of the best restaurants and cafes in town, and only a 3 minute walk from the train station to Lisbon. There is also free parking on the street in front of the house.

Charming Urban Farmhouse in Sintra

A single-story farmhouse renovated for tourism; it preserves the original charm of a traditional Sintra family farmhouse. Surrounded by nature, it features a spacious garden and a mini forest, offering complete privacy. Ideally located near all that Sintra and the surrounding region have to offer, it is perfect for families seeking proximity to attractions and amenities, and groups of friends who want to enjoy a wonderful vacation together.

Cozy Private Cottage with Fireplace & Outdoor Tub

Tranquil and secluded cottage in the hills of Sintra, set within a private historic estate once home to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Casa Bohemia offers absolute privacy, a light-filled living room with wood-beamed ceiling and fireplace, a queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a private courtyard with an antique stone bath for romantic outdoor bathing. Garden, terrace, parking, and nature all around.

Lovely Duplex Apartment in Sintra

Located in the nº 27 of square Largo 1º de Dezembro in São Pedro, Sintra, this small building was completely renovated to accommodate two tourist apartments. Its architectural and landscape surroundings make it perfectly integrated into the historic setting and serene environment of Sintra. This typical building had been for decades in ruins, just as so many others around the country.

Heart of Sintra - Amazing Views, Pool & Garden

Heart of Sintra is an extraordinary house within an estate located a couple of minutes walking distance from the center of Sintra. The house has every amenity you could possibly need, and the gardens are a wonderful place to wander and feel inspired by Nature. On sunny days you can relax by the pool and enjoy the amazing views over Sintra's landmarks.

Vintage chic romantic cosy cottage

"Bijou, cute, amazing, lovers' retreat, honeymoon hideaway" - these are just some of the words used by recent guests to describe our lovely stone cottage. Set in a private garden with access to a private pool, it's the perfect romantic setting.