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Matalva Main House and Cottage- stylish and secluded villa, with views and pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Matalva Main House and Cottage- stylish and secluded villa, with views and pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Matalva Main House and Cottage- stylish and secluded villa, with views and pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Matalva Main House and Cottage- stylish and secluded villa, with views and pool located?

This family-friendly Sintra villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sintra Mountains, Sintra Science Center, and Monserrate Palace. Quinta da Regaleira and Sao Martinho Church are also within 2 mi (3 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Jul 30, 2025

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We had a wonderful stay, beautiful house with amazing views and sunsets.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Aug 2, 2024

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Beautiful house in Sintra

Beautiful location Peaceful and elegant Thoroughly enjoyed my stay

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose F.

Jul 28, 2019

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Sintra stay

Beautiful property in beautiful setting and impeccably decorated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Aug 5, 2023

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Wonderful stay

Our group of friends and family had an absolutely wonderful time here! Jonathan and Diogo were extremely responsive and went above and beyond for us. The property is beyond gorgeous - private and peaceful with beautifully maintained grounds. We loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

Sep 20, 2023

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Beautiful house

The house is beautiful and spacious with the most incredible views. It's pretty remote which is great for a group and a fantastic base for exploring. We would love to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fionnuala O.

Jun 28, 2022

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Wonderful stay in Sintra

The house was fabulous. Beautiful views from the patio and pool. Such a relaxing and comfortable house to stay at and so close to Sintra and all its historic sites. We walked to the Palace de Monserrate from the house. Colares was great for local food shopping and plenty of restaurants nearby to enjoy an evening meal. We hope to return again one day soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 18, 2023

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Difficult entry road, beautiful location, could be updated, helpful staff.

This is a very beautiful location and the house is laid out very well. The furnishings, kitchen, and baths could use some updating. The housekeeper and the chef were excellent. The road down to the house from the main road required some patience and skill.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Washington DC USA

Sep 11, 2018

Country hillside treasure

Overall, this is a lovely house situated in a spectacular setting near Sintra and the cute nearby town Colares and beaches. The pictures are accurate and we ate out on the terrace almost every night, bc it was so pleasant! However, it is quite remote inasmuch as it is down a long, narrow gravel road and it's about a 15-20 minute drive from Sintra. The hosts were very accommodating. Their next door property, Quinta Sao Bento, is utterly spectacular. In sum, this is a charming house in a beautiful setting up in the Sintra hills.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irina P., Rostock

Oct 9, 2022

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Wundervolle Villa

Die Villa ist sehr grün und ruhig gelegen. Perfekt um Sintra und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Jonathan und Diego waren stets ansprechbar bei Rückfragen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Besten Dank!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Apr 24, 2022

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Beautiful holiday home

We had a great stay in this beautiful home. It was very clean, a great layout for our family and friends, plenty of space, and a great location within a couple blocks walk to the most family friendly beach in Lagos. The beach has 2 great places to get a good meal or take away from the beach bar. The beach has lovely tide pools at low tide our younger kids enjoyed! The location is a short drive/bike ride/uber for going into the old town area of Lagos and for hiking around the cliffs. We will definitely consider again for our next beach holiday.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

Oct 3, 2021

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Great villa, perfect for large groups

Lovely villa in a very secluded area, the communication and check in process were seamless. It was very clean and the garden is absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Aug 8, 2021

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Traditional house in stunning location

We enjoyed a fantastic family reunion in this gorgeous yellow house. The location is truly magnificent with views across wild forest to the Atlantic coastline. It is the perfect place to explore the astonishing palaces in the Sintra hills and just a 20 minute drive from wild Atlantic beaches.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G., Washington DC

Jul 26, 2021

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What's not to love here?

Beautiful setting, helpful people when questions arose, great escape and great place for large families.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pilar R.

Aug 13, 2020

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Summer 2020

We stayed at Quinta Matalva for two weeks and loved it. Everything was spotlessly clean, the house was in a very quiet location and we slept really well. The kitchen is well equipped and we barbequed most nights. The owners greeted us with fresh cheese, bread and milk as well as a wonderful bottle of red. We took long walks in the woods surrounding the house and refreshing swims by the pool. The weather in Sintra is never too hot so we didn’t use the airconditioners. Do bring bug spray as mosquitos come out at night and if you grill you’ll need it. If you have very young children, the staircase in the main house looks tricky but a safety gate can be installed and I saw one in the closet. Anna the housekeeper lives nextdoor and is always available for help. She often brought us fresh vegetables from the garden. The beds were firm but comfortable and our line s fresh and changed every week. We had a lovely time!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S., Auckland, New Zealand

Jul 8, 2019

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Beautiful house with everything you needed

We had a wonderful week in Sintra at this beautiful house. It had everything you needed and Anna came around most days with delicious fruit & vegetables from her garden, we were totally spoiled. Would absolutely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Olivier C., Nantes

Jul 28, 2018

De qualité, mais difficile d'accès.

La maison est très isolée. Pour y parvenir, il faut remonter une route étroite en double sens sur plus de 3 km puis descendre un chemin en terre sur environ 1 km. Ne pas oublier que l'on est à Sintra ! Finalement, tout se mérite car la maison est de belle qualité avec une vue très dégagée. Piscine agréable même si non chauffée. Climatisation présente dans les chambres (nous ne l'avons pas utilisée car les nuits restent fraiches sur Sintra). Terrasse très agréable pour manger. Les propriétaires sont attentifs à vos besoins dès la réservation. Le "guide maison" mis à disposition est très bien fait et met en avant nombre de choses à réaliser à proximité. Un point à améliorer sur la vaisselle qui pourrait être un peu plus soignée et nombreuse (toujours les mêmes problèmes des poêles abimées et du manque de verres que nous retrouvons régulièrement dans les locations...). L'ensemble reste de très bonne facture.

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

4/10 Poor

Jumel N.

Aug 14, 2017

Piscine non entretenu durant le séjour éclairage chambres et couloirs HS

Belle maison mais manque d entretien

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Marley B.

Oct 19, 2016

Exceeding Expectations in Beauty and Comfort

Quinta da Matalva turned out to be the perfect choice for three couples who wanted privacy but also the appropriate spaces for being together at meals and other times of relaxation. The design, layout, finish, and furnishing of the rooms not only matches what is shown in the property's pictures, but the lived-in comfort and charm of the spaces, from bedrooms to living and dining areas, is exceptional. We were able to take meals on the terrace (weather permitting) and in the more formal dining room, and spend many pleasant hours in conversation in front of a welcoming fireplace that projected comforting warmth as the early October evenings grew colder after the sun went down. The kitchen was also extremely well outfitted and laid out for making meals for our group. The bedrooms and bathrooms were also most comfortable and furnished to a high standard. All in all, Quinta da Matalva is everything that is described, and much,much more. As a group we couldn't have been happier with this property and the only complaint might be that it was too inviting so that we would get late starts to our daily touring of the many exceptional heritage sites and beaches within an easy driving distance. Sintra certainly deserves its reputation as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape, and while the number of tourists at different sites can be intimidating depending on the time of day, the many historic properties nearby the villa, are quite remarkable in their beauty and in the professionalism with which they are interpreted and managed. Ranging from the National Palace of Sintra, dating back to the thirteenth century and associated with Portugal's earliest monarchs, to the highly eccentric Quinta da Regaleira, an elaborate tribute to the brilliant but highly esoteric twelve-year collaboration of Carvalho Monteiro and Luigi Manini in the two decades before the Great War, the properties of Sintra are all worth a serious visit, which can take at least a half a day each. The beaches are also well worth visiting as is Lisbon, which is a short train ride away. Quinta da Matalva is an outstanding base from which to tour all of these places and more, and the setting could not be more beautiful and relaxing. Our main regret was having only one week to enjoy both the property and the surrounding sites. One should stay two weeks. Also, visitors should be prepared for narrow roads and some challenging traffic. A longer stay also allows you to adapt better to the driving.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Tommi V.

Nov 30, 2013

Wonderful place and staff

Thanks for the wonderful stay! We had reserved the barn, but upgraded to the main house on last minute. When we arrived, the housekeeper was waiting for us with fireplace on and a first-aid supply of food and beverages, as a free compliment. That was a lovely thing, we needed it after long flights and late-evening journey through narrow roads of beautiful Sintra. The whole stay was great as well. The views were magnificent, and the house was spacious and had everything we needed. Whenever we had any problems, the hosts and housekeeper helped us promptly. The town of Sintra is probably difficult to drive and park while peak summer months, but we travelled off-season and it was easier. It’s an absolutely beautiful place, strongly recommended. Also the nearby towns and attractions are really nice - Matalva had listed their favorites for visitors. We are a Finnish couple aged 35, with two kids age 3 and ½ years. - tommi

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

10/10 Excellent

Cedric N.

Aug 16, 2013

Superb villa, outstanding location and good value.

If you value calm, nature and great view on the surroundings, then this house is for you. You will have a view over several shades of green who end up with the blue of the sea. You will need a car to go anywhere but calm and isolation come at this small price. The interaction with the owner was great, as well as with Ana, the local housekeeper, most helpful. The house has a great garden and the house has a note from owner "feel free to explore and pick up any fruit you would like". The amenities are also very good. We rented both houses and have appreciated the flexibility of the houses and their amenities.

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