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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

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Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Sintra, Portugal

Sintra National Palace5 min drive
Quinta da Regaleira5 min drive
Pena Palace11 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)35 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We and our friends spent 9 enjoyable days here. We have been many other places but this is without question the most bea...

Flemming S.

Sep 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland

Secluded in a forest of its own, Quinta da Boiça offers you a peaceful and private refuge in the heart of Portugal’s enchanting Sintra World Heritage Cultural Landscape. The house belonged to the Franciscan monks and is in fact an ancient hermitage transformed into a home over the last decades. From every window of the house a particular view opens before your eyes, and every shade of green is offered by the multiple varieties of trees, shrubs and bushes extending to the far off horizon of the distant coastline. Breathtaking views of Monserrate Palace and Pombal Manor House can also be enjoyed from various points of the Quinta.

This property with 10 hectares of woodland, ideal for hiking, walking or simply relaxing, is only 30 minutes from Lisbon airport, 15 minutes walk to Sintra historical centre with its collection of palaces, castles and manor houses, and in another 15 minutes you can find yourself in the colourful busy seaside towns of Estoril and Cascais with their lovely beaches, restaurants, shops and famous casino.

The house can be described as a 3 storey cottage comfortably furnished with period antiques and modern amenities. It has a large high ceiling living-room, 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and a kitchen with all the modern appliances. There is a sofa bed in the large living room allowing for five people in total to use the house. Far from the stress and hectic routine of everyday life, Quinta da Boiça offers you sanctuary and peace making your stay a veritable holiday.

Keywords: A natural Sanctuary. Self-Catering Cottage with service

Property manager

Marta Soares

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number 11635

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

This holiday home is located in Santa Maria e São Miguel, a neighbourhood in Sintra, and is next to a golf course and near the beach. Sintra National Palace and Pena Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ribeira Beach and Guincho Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Estoril Racetrack or Estádio da Luz. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Sintra, Portugal

What's nearby

Sintra National Palace - 5 min drive
Quinta da Regaleira - 5 min drive
Moorish Castle - 11 min drive
Pena Palace - 11 min drive
Estoril Racetrack - 12 min drive

Getting around

Portela de Sintra Station - 8 min walk
Sintra Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Cascais (CAT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dona Estefânia Fabrica de Queijadas e Travesseiros - ‬7 min walk
‪Bar-Saloon Cintra - ‬2 min walk
‪Restaurante Mei Si Cheng II - ‬7 min walk
‪Cafetaria Tulipa - ‬7 min walk
‪Taberna Criativa - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland located?

Located in Santa Maria e São Miguel, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sintra Mountains and Sintra National Palace. Quinta da Regaleira and Castle of the Moors are also within 2 miles (3 km). Sintra Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Portela de Sintra Station is 8 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Flemming S.

24 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful location

We and our friends spent 9 enjoyable days here. We have been many other places but this is without question the most beautiful place you can find. The property is huge and you can easily spent a couple of hours walking around without leaving the property. Very friendly owners and good service. Certainly highly recommendable.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

23 Apr 2023

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

Unique Memorable Home

Two couples shared this home for almost a week. We loved everything. We enjoyed using this as a base for exploring Lisbon, walking through Sintra and usiting nearby beaches. Best memories will be sitting under the arbor, sipping wine, eating local cheese and looking out over a very private forested hillside. For us, a car was somewhat of a necessity. But I would stay here again anytime. Fabulous!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

5 Apr 2023

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

Charming House in an Amazing Location!

If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the place for you! The house is surrounded by acres of forest and is very secluded. We used the house as a base to explore Sintra and Lisbon which are both a short drive away. There is a fantastic dining area just outside the front door overlooking the forest. The beds were very comfortable and the house has just about everything you need. The host made us feel very welcome and went out of their way to make our arrival special. The only thing that might be a problem for some people are the stairs. They are quite steep and might not be suitable for people with mobility issues. We had a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

21 Sept 2022

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

Fabulous villa in an enchanted forest

Quinta da Boica is like something out of a fairytale. Perched on a steep hillside in its own old growth forest, it’s an oasis from the crowds in Sintra, but still within walking distance of the town and attractions. The owners are gracious, excellent hosts and the warmth and comfort of their family home is immediately apparent. It is from another age, so don’t expect the glitter of a 5 star hotel, but if you’d like an authentic hideaway with incredible views and a spring fed pool, the Quinta da Boica is for you.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

31 May 2022

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

Simply perfect!

Cristina met us at a nearby restaurant the day of check-in to show us the best way to get to the home and walk us through some tips and tricks of the house and gave us pointers about the area. We arrived later in the afternoon and she was even kind enough to leave us some homemade dinner and snacks so we didn't have to leave the property again. The house and property are absolutely beautiful and serene, a great place to unwind and relax after a busy day sightseeing in Sintra or Lisbon. The location is great; you can easily drive to the coast and beach or hop onto the freeway towards Lisbon. You can even walk into Sintra from the property to avoid traffic and finding parking. The views, particularly at sunset, are stunning, and it was lovely to sit in our private lemon grove or under the gazebo enjoying some wine watching the sun go down. Between the property and Cristina's hospitality, this was the perfect place to spend our honeymoon!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

17 May 2022

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A tranquil sanctuary, respite from lovely but busy Sintra

Just a lovely experience from start to finish. Marta met us and told us the history. All good at the house. One point , the drains are a bit slow. Apart from that, heaven on earth.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C., Austin

13 Oct 2021

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

Sintra

Ultimate rural relaxation. The host was outstanding.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Aug 2021

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Séjour Exceptionnel !!!

Probablement l’un des meilleurs endroits dans lequel nous avons pu séjourner. Je recommande très fortement 😉

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David G.

3 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location is incredible. I hope to make it back annually!!!

Beautiful historical landmark property. We truly feel fortunate to have experienced it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Carmen G.

26 July 2021

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Exteriores y jardín orecioso

Algo caro

10/10 Excellent

Carey C.

8 Oct 2019

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

Magical mountain retreat

We enjoyed our stay immensely! Two couples had a week in this special property and we would love to come back. Marta was a dear host! We appreciated the walk in to Sintra sites and the driver Antonio that Marta arranged took 2 of us to “do” Lisbon whilst our husbands ride bikes to the beach. It was a short drive to the gorgeous beaches and Sintra itself was wonderful! We feel very lucky to have had this property as our base.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudio R.

17 Sept 2019

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Tranquil and relaxing property.

Charming house and secluded property. We enjoyed having breakfast outside watching the sunrise and a glass of wine in the evening watching the sunset. Marta was a wonderful host. She took the time to inform us about the property and local attractions and restaurants. Marta also provided a nice welcome gift basket. Very thoughtful. Highly recommended!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karel R.

1 Aug 2019

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Great place

Superb

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2019

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Oasis of calm

Driving through Sintra is definitely not relaxing but arriving at the property was worth it. We missed the left turn immediately after the BP station on the outskirts of Sintra, but if you get this right, the instructions are good. The house is lovely and the views spectacular. Thoroughly recommend!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

3 June 2019

Superb Holiday location

We had a very relaxing holiday break, perfect place.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Eowynne N.

14 Apr 2018

Beautiful house and countryside!

This is a stunning spot - a beautiful oasis! Marta is a fabulous host and is very responsive to her guests needs. She provided a wonderful dinner for us on the first night and breakfasts items. She even brought us a high chair and baby crib for our daughter. If this place is available you should book it. The weather was a little cold when we were there March/April and the house does not have central heating so next time we’ll book in the warmer months! This place is truly spectacular though.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luis Q.

14 Sept 2017

La finca es única y las vistas son lo mejor quede puede pedir....

Estancia excepcional. La propietaria es muy amable y nos obsequio con un pack de bienvenida que nos permitió cenar y desayunar el día de llegada. Rodeada de un frondoso bosque,la casa tiene unas vistas excepcionales, con una tranquilidad absoluta. Totalmente recomendable

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

7 Sept 2016

Heavenly!

We had a wonderful time at Casa de Boica. The house is clean, welcoming, and handsome. The grounds (once the site of a monastery) are exquisite, with picturesque views and unforgettable sunsets. After a day spent touring Sintra and the surrounding areas, it was refreshing to come back to the house and take a dip in the pool, hang out in the lemon grove, or walk along one of the many trails. Inside the house is comfortable; we took advantage of the nice-sized kitchen and prepared many meals (which we ate outside). And even during the height of summer the temperature inside stayed cool. The house is conveniently located right outside of Sintra but feels miles away. With a very long unpaved driveway and no neighbors in sight, you’ll think you’re the only ones on this side of the mountain. Our host Marta greeted us upon arrival with a delicious lunch and fresh fruit and vegetables from her garden. She made herself available to answer any questions we had about the house or sites nearby. We were traveling with our 18 month old son, which proved to be a bit of challenge, as the house isn’t the most toddler friendly (there was a crib and some toys), but we managed to make it work rather quickly. Suffice it to say, he had a great time as well. If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay with convenience, space, and fantastic scenery, look no further than Casa de Boica.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 June 2016

A fabulous quinta in a fairytale location.

This glorious house nestles on the steep side of a wooded valley with tremendous views to the west and northwards to the Atlantic coast. The weather patterns are forever changeable because of the topography and the fabulous quality of the light is a constantly-changing photographer’s delight. The house is accessed by a narrow lane to the estate gate and then a steep gravel drive down to the house itself. The woods are dense, steep and full of great variety of ancient trees. There are a few paths & tracks available but it is hard to judge the full extent of the property due to the terrain. Nevertheless there are plenty of lovely, well-kept spaces and terraces around the house to enjoy the location to the full. It is a truly remarkable place. The house is well-kept and beautifully furnished with antiques, painting etc and has a fantastic homely quality. All the facilities worked well and our 10-day stay was utterly trouble-free in all respects. The owners left us a comprehensive welcome package of food and the efficient and polite cleaners appeared twice a week. We wanted for nothing and the quite luxurious environment meant we were tempted to just stay in the quinta for the whole holiday. However the local historic gardens and architecture of Sintra beckoned and we found that we could easily walk to the town centre in 15-20 minutes with the local attractions and restaurants right on hand or nearby. Sintra is very busy during the day with day-trips from Lisbon, but lovely and quiet in the evenings. We had some good meals out and the moonlit walks back to Quinta da Boica to the magical background of fireflies and the singing frogs were just magical. We have over the years tried to find special places with some sense of individuality for our family holidays with a good balance of comfort, practicality and easy access to local interests. It is never an easy task each year and now it will be so much harder as Quinta da Boica has just raised the bar so much. It is simply the best place we have ever stayed.....

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

7 Aug 2015

What a greatbplace

Large living room , 2 convenient gauches, wifi works well. Kitchen well equiped. First and 2 nd floor are the bedroom each with an own modern bathroom with toilet. Beds sleep well and rooms are romantic Swimming pool is larger as it looks on the website, water is clean and well temperatured. Total garden is over 1 km by 1 km with great sights. So all possitive, had a great time with 2 adults and our son and dog

About the host

Hosted by Marta Soares

We are 2 sisters Cristina and Marta and we enjoy sharing our property with our guests. It is a very special area of woodland - in fact we can say that we have our own forest. We strive to keep the flora and the little fauna there is in its habitat using only bio products to maintain our trees and shrubs healthy. Since the house is not very big, it is not easy to maintain our forest but that is our passion. The days we spend here with our family give us peace and serenity for days ahead and we hope the same will apply to you.

Why they chose this property

Quinta da Boiça has been in our family for 4 generations. We inherited the property from our mother, our grandmother before and our great grandfather - William Lawrence Oram, who purchased it from the Cook family of Monserrate Palace. He was their ship chandler and property manager for some years. You can see views of Monserrate Palace from Quinta da Boiça.
We took over the Quinta in 2007 and have been renting to our guests in order that we are able to preserve this indigenous forest with its mixture of ancient trees and variety of bushes and shrubs. It is quite unique in its variety and we have endeavoured to keep it so, avoiding eucalyptus and acacias and cherishing the pine, cork , cedar, oak, walnut etc trees that you will be able to see on your walks inside the Quinta.

What makes this property unique

A secluded forest all to yourself in the Sintra hills.
If you are a nature lover this is the ideal place for you.
Total privacy. No other guests, peace and silence.
Very close to Sintra historical center for sightseeing.
Access to the Colares area for beaches and restaurants