Quinta De São Thiago, Sintra (Lisboa)

This guesthouse is set in a 16th century country house on the lower slopes of the Sintra hills 3 km outside Sintra. It boasts a swimming pool surrounded by a tree-shaded garden.

Quinta de São Thiago features rustic rooms decorated with historic charm. All rooms have a bathroom with bath, while some rooms have balconies that enjoy views of the garden.

The Quinta Thiago offers a well-stocked library and a music room available for dancing. Remaining faithful to its historic function as residence for monks, there still is a in-house chapel.

From the guesthouse steps lead down to the garden pool surrounded by deck chairs. Guests can bathe in the sun or read a book while enjoying the peaceful garden. Alternatively, a tennis court provides active leisure possibility.

Cabo da Roca lighthouse, marking the most westerly point of Europe, is only a 20-minute drive. Portugal’s capitol Lisbon is 30 km away.