Guesthouse holiday rentals in Sintra

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 small children, because in the living room there is a practical and functional sofa bed. It has available dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso brand espresso machine, microwave, whole refrigerator with 3 drawers of freezer, electric plate and oven, electric kettle, hair dryer. The house has a very cozy 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 of this house, full of a green and fresh nature, with a great sun exposure and a large table for lunches. 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 quiet area, is close to many places of interest around Lisbon. One 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 existing storage space, and also the outdoor terrace. We are fully available to support our guests as needed. Contactable by email, phone, watsapp and when necessary, we can meet in person. But we like to give our guests total privacy, because for us their 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 Praia da Adraga: Praia da Adraga 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 a hammock, baby cot, high chair for baby, baby bathtub, are available to guests, but must be requested in advance . Board and iron are also available upon request.

Quiet Oasis with Pool & Tennis

Escape to our secluded guest house, 5 mins from the pristine Guincho beach. Within a Quinta estate, this family-friendly cottage is set in nature with access to a salt water pool and tennis court shared with the owner, and the town of Malveira da Serra is a 5 min walk away with restaurants, super market, pharmacy. With two bedrooms and modern amenities, it's perfect for families. Unwind on the terrace as you soak in the views of the lush gardens. Pool is opened seasonally from April-October.

Independent apartment with a relaxing patio

205 SERENITY in Cascais is a modern and stylish home, uniquely built with Nordic wood and modern amenities. Situated in a prime neighbourhood, Bairro Do Rosario, stays only 5 min walk to the Atlantic Ocean and 15 min to the historic centre. Surrounded with trees, free parking on the street and walking distance to everything including the train station. It is perfect for holiday with or without a car. Certainly a great escape for those looking for a special, peaceful, and relaxing getaway.

Pool house in the coast north of Lisbon

Villa Zambujeiro is a modern guest house in the centre of Parede, in a charming Chalet next to the Estoril coast. Quiet and peaceful area. Overall 80 sqm, fully equipped with sleeping and living area, dining and kitchen, and bathroom. Outside lounge area by the pool with a barbecue and biological vegetable garden. Walking distance to all amenities, the beautiful and natural beaches of Cascais and 5 minutes away from the train station. Only 20 minutes from Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais.

Villa Roma - The romantic scenery house

Escape to a charming detached house within the Villa Roma estate, built in 1856. Set on the picturesque road between Sintra National Palace and Seteais Palace, directly opposite Quinta da Regaleira, it offers an authentic stay surrounded by history and nature. Enjoy cosy evenings by the fireplace in winter, unwind on your private terrace and in the mature gardens during warmer months, and explore Sintra's palaces, walking trails and Atlantic beaches, all from an exceptional location.

Cascais Amazing Pool House With Shared Plunge Pool

The Pool House is located on my plot on the outskirts of Cascais Center, within walking distance to many restaurants, cafés, museums, beaches and a short 35-minute train ride to the center of Lisbon. In the plot there is the main house with direct entrance from the street, and three small Houses, each accessible from the street by the garden entrance: Pool House, Guest House and the Garden House Our 6 Guests in total are welcome to use the heated plunge pool all year round.

Almost by the sea I

Annex/2-bedroom apartment in a private house, a five-minute drive from Guincho beach (surfing and kitesurfing). It is close to the town of Cascais (about 15 min), Cabo da Roca (about 10 min) and the town of Sintra (about 20 min). In Malveira da Serra, which is a 5-minute walk away, you will find a variety of establishments (cafes, restaurants, pharmacy, supermarket, butcher, bank and bakery). Public transportation to Cascais and Sintra on the street itself. No pets allowed

Pool/Beach House Lisbon/Caxias

Outdoor annex with a bedroom with private access belonging to a villa. Room in Open space with 35m2, a full toilet and kitchenette. Permission to use a swimming pool and patio / Garden around. Free street parking Air-conditioned. Caxias is a small village by the sea 10 km from Lisbon on the coast. It has a large beach, train station, supermarket, grocery stores, barbershop, several cafes and restaurants, atm machine, skate park, playground and beautiful gardens.

Charming Studio in the middle of nature w/ Swimming Pool

Set in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this cosy studio sits on a 24,000 m² property with gardens, pine trees, a swimming pool, lawn and meditation space. It includes an open-plan sleeping and living area, kitchenette and private bathroom, accommodating up to three guests. Private parking, organic orchard and vegetable garden. Fresh air, peace, silence and a deep connection with nature. Cats, birds, quails and rabbits may stop by to say hello.

Casinha @ Casa Bolacha · Near Beaches and Palaces

A small guesthouse in the heart of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Casa Bolacha is a wonderful location to explore the beauty and richness of this magnificent coastline. Set between the forest and the sea, Almoçageme is a charming market village in easy reach of Lisbon, but a world apart from the bustle of the city. ​ This small studio is separate from the main house, with private access, ideal for couples and solo travellers.

Snug Houseguests (15min walk from Lisbon Airport)

Welcome to our family home. At Snug Houseguests, our rooms where thought to be unique, as independent units, kindly decorated with handmade furniture, that were built, refurbished and transformed, by ourselfs, so you can meet comfort and elegance on every detail. Whether for a short getaway or an extended visit, we invite you to discover an experience that combines convenience, charm and hospitality. Feel closer home!

Villa Sintra - 3 rooms 1 Kitchen, BBQ & Parking

The independent house (3 bedrooms + Kitchen) in the quiet area of the historic Vila de Sintra between Palaces and Residential Villas was remodeled in 2026 is full of comfort, light, ideal for those who want to be away from the big urban centers, but close to the tourist sites and historical monuments and natural parks ready to visit. Outside balcony for resting with garden and Barbecue. Parking lot.