Villa Estefânia, Sintra

Villa Estefânia is an elegant centenary house that was fully renovated, while still maintaining many of its original features. With views to the Moorish Castle, it has a communal gardened deck on the 1st floor and is an 8-minute walk from Sintra National Palace. All of the comfortable and well-equipped studios feature a seating area, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix. Each includes a kitchenette - which guests can use to prepare simple meals - including a Nespresso coffee machine and a dining area. All studios comprise a private bathroom with a shower, a heated towel rack, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Freshly baked bread, croissants and scones are delivered daily to each studio, at a time to be arranged during check-in. Other ingredients are stocked at each studio, for guests to prepare their daily breakfast. Guests are welcome to use the large communal kitchen and/or barbecue facilities in order to prepare meals. A happy hour with drinks and/or tapas will be held regularly at the property and guests may request a welcome drink which will be served by the hosts. Picnics, dinner service, snacks, guided tours and shuttles can be arranged, upon previous request and upon an extra fee. The property is 550 metres from the Sintra Train Station. The Pena National Palace is at a 2.3 km uphill distance and features a large garden area. The nearest airport is Humberto Delgado Airport, 28 km from Villa Estefânia. The airport shuttle service will incur an additional charge of €30 until guests.