| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 5 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/11/07 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed visiting this fabulous house in Penedo. We were full of admiration for the loving way in which it had been restored and decorated – it was an absolute delight. The valley was green, lush and sunny (being July) and the closest beach Praia Adraga was our favourite of any visited – the food at the beach restaurant was very good. We were grateful for the advice of the previous writer in terms of car size as the local roads were indeed incredibly narrow. |
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Anonymous, London, UK
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| 09/03/05 |
Positive
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| This comfortable and spacious house gives visitors a view of Portuguese village life (Almocageme, Penedo & Colares) which is as yet not destroyed by mass tourism. The lovely, secluded Praia Adraga, while popular with local people, has not been overrun. The casa is well situated for sight-seeing other than at Sintra, and destinations such as Mafra and Obidos are to be recommended. Rent a COMPACT car - streets are extremely narrow, steep and winding, and parking can be challenging. Staying here gives a very satisfying experience of this part of Portugal. |
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Anonymous, Mountain View, California |
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| 08/31/05 |
Positive
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We found the house spacious and easy to cook
, eat and sleep in with great beaches, markets
and restaurants close by definitely recommend
it. |
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Annie |
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| 06/13/04 |
Positive
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what an incredible place! i have rented numerous
homes over the years in the area and this is without
a doubt one of my favorites! such a peaceful
environment and so beautifully furnished. it is truly
my dream home in portugal! |
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Anonymous |
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| 01/29/04 |
Positive
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| What a beautiful house. The five of us fell in love with it and wanted to take a number of the artefacts home! We spent Christmas 2003 here, had a great time at Lawrence's Hotel on Christmas Day and went to mass at Colares on Christmas Eve. Its a great base from which to explore Lisbon, Sintra and the coast. Well worth it. |
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Emma Crabtree, London, UK |
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The previous comments were made prior to this page
and were published on a site no longer on line. I
thought that their validity merited inclusion to give an
idea of the house and its former guests.
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owner
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Beverly,
On behalf of my friends and I, we just wanted
to thank you for the opportunity to stay in your incredible
and beautiful house in Penedo. We all fell in love with
the land, the people, and the life. It was a magical
experience.
Sincerely,
Tara Davis
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Tara Davis
NYC
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will certainly
recommend your house to our friends.
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L. Herzog
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
You have created a beautiful setting from which to
explore Portugal.
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A. Valdespino
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Last spring, I stayed for five days in this incredible
house, which has lovingly and artistically restored to
provide the feeling of living within a place of sculptured
beauty. The ancient walls, thick and white, invite a
feeling of well-being; the lovely decor and furnishing
offer rich visual pleasure. I spent time each morning
reading in the garden, surrounded by palms and
flowering vines and blossoms of all color and
fragrance, spent the day traversing the nearby
countryside by foot and by car, and evenings making
simple but sumptuous meals in the well-appointed
kitchen. Each night finished with a starlight stroll
around the old village and the promise of the morning's
fresh bread hovering over there, across the small plaza,
at the baker's house. Lucky will you be to stay even a
short while at Vivenda Santa Iria. I was!
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Marilyn Zucker
Seattle, WA
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I stayed a month at this quaint casa. It's up in the hills
about 8 miles to Sintra and very easy to get around the
area. You do need a car and be in good physical
condition for the roads are very steep. The casa is so
comfortable no tv.no radio (no longer true - check web
site) no newspaper, and no one to bother you just
peace and quiet. I will be returning.
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Helen Vaughn
San Antonio, Texas
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We stayed in this lovely home for two weeks. It was a
magnificent location with a chance to experience real
Portuguese culture, as opposed to the isolation of a
hotel. The area is close to Sintra, which is georgeous,
and to various parks where one can hike. It's also
within driving distance of several great coastal villages.
All in all, a wonderful place to take a family (yes, we took
small children) on vacation.
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Lorraine Berry
Ithaca, N.Y.
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A most incredible vacation spot! The house is
beautifully decorated and maintained, the garden a
lush oasis of greenery and flowers, the ocean vista
serene, the environs rich with culture and history. A
second visit to this casa confirmed that I wil return
again and again.
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Marilyn Zucker
Seattle. WA
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The house and its location in a village close to Sintra is
wonderful! I felt at home the minute I entered the house.
The attractive garden and view terrace added to the
pleasure of our stay. The house is well appointed and
has that rare luxury in Portugal ---parking. The
restaurants within a few miles are varied and good. Our
two weeks provided a great base from which to explore
the wonders of Portugal. The area around Sintra is
especially beautiful.
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Lawton Thomas
NYC
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