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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Eighteen21 Houses - Quinta Velha in Sintra offers a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine, and a coffee shop. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and family rooms. Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 15 km from Cascais Municipal Airport, the property is an 18-minute walk from Pena Palace and Sintra National Palace. Nearby attractions include Moors Castle and Quinta da Regaleira. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the dinner, castles, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hiltje
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The housekeeper is lovely, she really takes care of the guests in a way that is just right! the location is amazing, right on the road towards the Pena Castle. After the nice breakfast it is great to follow the road up. Be aware that it gets busy...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unnecessary to repeat all the wonderful reviews about the host. Made to feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Superb house and gardens, the swimming pool is heated, yeah!
  • Sheila
    Canada Canada
    Absolutely beautiful location and amazing views from every window. Walking down a forest path to the town and historic sites was easy, picturesque and a wonderful way to get around.
  • Barbara
    Macao Macao
    The property is pristine - the room and common areas are very clean and customer service is excellent. We were welcome with homemade cake and juice in a lovely sitting room. The room itself was beautiful put together with wonderful views. The...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An oasis of calm between the town of Sintra and the Pena Palace. Everything was wonderful from the room, location, views (the Pena Palace lit up at night was spectacular) pool, great food, cleanliness to the warm welcome from Armie who is a...
  • Joana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We felt like home, super welcoming with the best coconut cake I ever ate in my life and the staff was brilliant. Armie is such a sweetheart 🥰made everything unforgettable for us, super caring. The swimming pool is breathtaking, the surroundings...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Armie really made our stay special! She made my partner and I dinners on the nights we stayed in; so friendly, made us feel very welcome. The pics are of her pumpkin soup and lemon souffle (I'm not a huge lemon fan when chocolate mousse is on the...
  • Justina
    Lithuania Lithuania
    An interesting experience: apartments on a hillside with a wonderful pool. Complete tranquility. Quality breakfast, though it could use more fruits and vegetables.
  • Ewa
    United States United States
    Great hospitality, beautiful property and perfect location. We wish we stayed longer.
  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    Exquisite 1821 villa beautifully located on the hillside at Sintra. Awesome pool, beautiful gardens, delicious breakfast and optional dinner service.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Constança de Castro

Company review score: 9.8Based on 463 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

We love nature, history, discovery, adventure, ecology, happiness, travel, the art of hosting..

Property information

Blending old world charm with modern elegance, Quinta Velha is completely enveloped by the Sintra Mountains but also just 1.6km from the village and 10 minutes’ walk from the Pena Palace. Situated in two hectares of private lush forest, a stay at our House means plenty of space for our guests to explore and immerse themselves in the magical beauty that is Sintra. An oasis for inspiration. Quinta Velha has held onto its unique history by staying true to as much of the original architectural structure while also adding modern comforts on its latest renovation in 2019. With twelve bedrooms, each room is adorned with antique Portuguese style furniture and sleek contemporary lines. Featuring a lounge with fireplace, a library and a dining room where guests can enjoy a small exquisite breakfast with fresh fruit, several types of bread, homemade jams, tea or coffee and homemade pastries. A wonderful home-made dinner can be served everyday upon request. Guests can also choose to explore the surroundings in our electric bikes.

Neighbourhood information

Welcome to Sintra! One of the most romantic villages in Portugal. Quinta Velha borders Park and National Palacio da Pena and the Castelo dos Mouros, easily Sintra main attractions and part of UNESCO world heritage cultural landscape. Here you are surrounded by History, Nature and the Sea at a distance.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Dinner

House rules

Eighteen21 Houses - Quinta Velha takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of 20 Euros applies for arrivals after 9 pm until 12am check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please note that dogs live on site.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Eighteen21 Houses - Quinta Velha in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 27688/AL, 36053/AL