See all properties
Save
Entire home

A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland

A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland

Photo gallery for A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland

Property grounds
Quinta da Boiça
Living area
Pool
Outdoor dining

Overview of A 3 Storey Country House Nestled in 10 Hectares of Woodland

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Sintra, Portugal
  • Popular LocationSintra National Palace5 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuinta da Regaleira5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPena Palace11 min drive
  • AirportLisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)30 min drive

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

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Pool
House of Architects in Pinhal
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (9 reviews)
House of Architects in Pinhal

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

This vacation home is located in Santa Maria e São Miguel, a neighborhood 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 water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
Map
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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

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

8/10 Good

David G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Flemming S.

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.

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

Peter M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Marta Soares

Host profile image
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

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback