Old Cottage at the Atlantic coast near Sintra and Lisbon

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

São João das Lampas, Sintra

Sintra National Palace13 min drive
Quinta da Regaleira14 min drive
Pena Palace20 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa das Figueiras...

is a restored 18th century farmers cottage and is located within Cascais-Sintra Natural Reserve Park. Its original features have been preserved. A stay in the house enables you to feel and live the simple life of the last 200 years with some comforts of our times.

The surrounding fields may have grazing sheep and and goats.

The bedrooms are simple and comfortable. The second bedroom is quite low as it was in former times. The bathroom is in marble from the region.

You will also be able to use the garden around the house with pines, fig trees, palm, fruit and other kinds of trees, bushes and herbs and relax under the grape vine with view to the little village of São João das Lampas and the sea at the end of the valley leading to praia da Samarra, a little beach used as harbour by the romans. It can be reached by car or a hike.

The old still full functioning stone oven with the big fireplace, was also formerly used by the local community to bake the weekly bread.

In a perimeter of 40Km there are so many things to see and do that it is impossible to name them all. You may go for a day sailing trip along the Estoril coast, hike by the sea or the mountains, visit Sintra and Lisbon or simply relax in the garden or at the fireplace.

This house is especially suited for the ones who love the countryside and the seaside and who enjoy the simple life in an authentic old Portuguese cottage near to Lisbon and Sintra.

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WHEN BOOKING PLEASE READ!
- The cottage has 1 double bed (2adults) and a bedroom with a queen sized bed which fits 1 adult OR up to 2 small children!
- ALWAYS send me a valid mobile number, preferable with WhatsApp as it makes communication easier before and during your stay.
- The cottage is in the middle of the countryside and may have sheep and goats grazing in its vicinity.
- As everywhere in the countryside, food crumbles and open litter in the house may attract ants and country mice despite regular pest controls.
- The cottage has also harmless geckos which are an active insect control. You may be lucky to see some.
- When booking a flight please note that check-in AFTER 8pm may incur in to an extra cost of 10€ for the housekeeper who doesn't live nearby. Should other arrival times not be possible, please check with me first.
- Please let me know your expected time of arrival at the airport AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Rent a car procedures may take up to an hour.
- As soon as you have the car send me a message when leaving the airport. Should you have any delay please send a message!
- There is no washing machine in the house, but there are several laundromats nearby.
- Please make sure I send you the Googlemaps link to the house. Should you have any questions please let me know!

This is just a piece of advice to make your holiday preparation and stay smoother and enjoyable. Good communication is absolutely necessary.
Thank you! :)

Property manager

M Wallenstein

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese

Amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

This farm stay is located in São João das Lampas, a neighbourhood in Sintra, and is in a rural area and by the sea. Sintra National Palace and Pena Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guincho Beach and Ribeira Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estoril Racetrack or Clube de Tenis do Estoril. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

What's nearby

Sintra National Palace - 13 min drive
Quinta da Regaleira - 14 min drive
Estoril Racetrack - 19 min drive
Pena Palace - 20 min drive
Magoito Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Sintra Tram Stop - 9 min drive
Algueirão-Mem Martins Station - 12 min drive
Cascais (CAT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Rui dos Pregos - Odrinhas - 4 min drive
O Cortador - 2 min drive
Don Pedro Guedes I - 12 min walk
A Vaca Argentina - 5 min drive
O Magoito - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Cottage at the Atlantic coast near Sintra and Lisbon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Cottage at the Atlantic coast near Sintra and Lisbon ?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Cottage at the Atlantic coast near Sintra and Lisbon ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Old Cottage at the Atlantic coast near Sintra and Lisbon located?

Located in São João das Lampas, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Air Museum, Parques de Sintra and Modern Art Museum of Sintra. Olga Cadaval Cultural Center and Anjos Teixeira Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lisa T., Corona del Mar, California

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rustic charm

Marco gave us the warmest and most informative welcome. Such an interesting ancient home, a good place to step back in time and relax. We also enjoyed having a garden to ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reinhold J.

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein unverwechselbares, wunderbares Urlaubserlebnis

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dem wunderschönen, liebevoll gestalteten, alten Haus sehr genossen. Es war eine Art Zeitreise mit allen Annehmlichkeiten und dem Komfort der Gegenwart. Der Garten hat wie das Haus einen Zauber, der uns ganz schnell in den Bann zog. Jeder Winkel zum Staunen, dazu noch ein herrlicher Ausblick auf das Meer. Sightseeing (Sintra, Mafra, Lissabon etc.) Kulinarik, Erholung etc.- alles in unmittelbarer Umgebung leicht möglich - ein unvergessliches Urlaubserlebnis.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terri J.

26 Sept 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

This property does not match the listing

While the owner of this property is very helpful and responsive, the property itself is in drastic need of maintenance. In its VRBO photos, the farmhouse appears to be in an open, sunny field. It is not. Based on the full-grown trees and shrubs that currently block the view, the photos in the listing are at least 10 years old. 1) It leaks when it rains. These are large puddles, not drips. The wood around the skylights is rotted and discolored from previous leaks. In several places, plaster was falling from the ceiling. 2) The main entryway is via a patio of large uneven paving stones. There is no outside light. We arrived in the dark and left in the dark, and it was extremely hard to avoid tripping. 3) There is a semicircular cut-out in the kitchen floor to allow the door to open. This unexpected drop in the floor is not marked in any way. We all tripped, and one of us was badly injured. 4) The second bedroom loft roof is so low that there is only a few square feet where you can stand upright. The railing is just a few pieces of thin wood. If this house is rented to families with children, a deadly fall could result. 5) The low entryway into the sitting room has a sharp stone edge that is not marked in any way. The owner remarked that a previous renter was hospitalized after walking into it. 6) The bathroom sink drain and shower overflow and the bathroom is infested with pillbugs. In its current state of disrepair, this property should not be on the rental market.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karim K.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances

Point de chute idéal pour visiter la région et l'hôte est super disponible !

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia R.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Das Bauernhaus ist sehr sehr sehr alt... Fast ein Museum.

Für einen Kurzurlaub okay. Als Quartier für 14 Tage würde ich es nicht empfehlen. Der Garten ist sehr schön. Im Haus war es im Sommer schön kühl, aber Ungeziefer und Mücken haben uns erheblich gebissen und gestochen. Der Vermieter war verbindlich und freundlich. Wer pure Romantik sucht und 3 Flaschen Autan bzw. genug Fenistil mit hat, wird hier zufrieden sein. Mir haben die Insekten den Urlaub 30% verdorben.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023