Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches

Great place, fantastic pool, Sandra was very helpful with recommendations and making us feel welcome.

Everything was clean and cozy. We loved the outdoor kitchen and the playing area for the kids. Sandra was a great hosts- trying everything to make us happy. Some plants in the garden are a bit dangerous for little children, though

This was so much fun staying here, we really enjoyed it!Sandra was extremely responsive and helped us a lot with planning transport ahead of the trip. She also prepared some amazing food for our arrival as well as arranging a meal one of the evenings at our request. We were three families travelling with four young children and the house was set up perfectly for our needs with plenty of ways to keep the children entertained. The only reason for the lower vote was that we found some of the local restaurants weren’t very welcoming to young families - for a group of adults I think it would be a good area to stay in.

The photos do not do the property justice - particularly the outdoor areas. It is so beautiful. Sandra is a very accommodating host, allowing us to check in early due to our flight arrival time and was there to greet us when we did arrive. Sandra was very easy to stay in touch with and answered all my questions very promptly. We cannot thank Sandra enough for the wonderful stay we had in a Barca charm house and would not hesitate to recommend anyone stay here!

Superb hosts, very friendly and helpful. always on hand to offer tips about the area or house. The villa is in an excellent location, close to beaches, lovely towns like Sintra very close and Lisbon is even close enough for visits . Colares was perfect for our family as it had everything with needed. The house was well equipped, the WiFi was good. We loved the pool and bbq area. Would defo stay again.

All the reviews were true! Sandra and Eduardo own a perfect place for a group vacation. Their hospitality is first class and they are very concerned about their guest’s well being. The pool and outside dining area were wonderful. The location is very convenient for a wide range of activities. I based my choice of this house on reviews and we were not disappointed. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo.

We chose the Barca Charm House for its location, family friendliness and wonderful reviews. Each review referred to the hospitality of our hosts and I have to agree with previous reviewers, Sandra and Eduardo were exceptional. The house is comfortable and fully equipped. There was everything you could possibly need and so much more. The only item we were unable to bring with us was a potty for our 2 year old. Sandra was immediately on the case and brought a brand new potty round which was so helpful! There is so much to see and do in the area that a week just wasn’t long enough. We left with heavy hearts. Our family are spread out over the world and time spent together is very precious. We made many happy memories in the Charm house. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo. Wishing you both health and happiness.

It was a wonderful location and we had a great trip, especially with such wonderful and responsive hosts. The only issue we had was plumbing/ventilation of the three bedrooms downstairs could have been improved because of all the rain.

We had a great time. The neighborhood was quiet, the pool was lovely, and the hosts were fantastic. Will definitely recommend.

I booked this villa for my wife’s surprise 60th, she wasn’t aware the rest of the family was there the day before. we are a 3 generation big family ranging from 9 months to 60 and based on the fact it had five bedrooms and 4 separate bathrooms it was perfect, when we arrived it stood up to our expectations plus more, it’s a perfect villa for big families, the pool, garden, the BBQ and outside kitchen all made it a holiday not to be forgotten. It’s central to all your needs, a day trip to Sintra, Lisbon, the local beach’s , shops and restaurants, I would recommend the fish restaurant called Bar Do Fundo at the end of the beach road of Praia Grande and watch the sun set, if you want simple food and some great beers then head off to the beach village and try AMA stone bake Pizzas A massive thank you to Sandra & Eduardo for your hospitality and arranging a traditional Portuguese birthday meal for us , the paella was out of this world?

We had 9 adults, children aged 7, 6,2 and newborn. The Barca Charm house was perfect for all ages! We loved the outdoor kitchen and the pool. Wonderful communication. Sandra and Eduardo had excellent communication and recommendations for our group. Their welcome Portuguese starters and Sangria were delicious as well as the meal they prepared for us. It’s an excellent location with bus stop right outside to Sintra or the beach. Ubers were cheap and came quickly too. Easy walk to Colares for groceries and brewery. We would stay here again and highly recommend! Thank you for opening your home to us

The Barca Charm House was our dream come true for a 50th wedding anniversary with the whole family (12 of us). Every little thing to make your vacation special has been thought of - we loved the beautiful decor with all it's colorful accents, toys & activities for kids, deightful pool, and the ourtdoor kitchen SO much!! The location is also PERFECT for enjoying Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and all the lovely beaches and quaint coastal villages that are nearby. Colares itself is a terrific little non-touristy town - a fabulous base for our 9 days. There even is excellent bus service to the beaches and towns right at the end of our little private road! While everything about the house gets a 10+ in our book, the best is the incredible hosts, Sandra and Eduardo. They were so attentive, right from the start - and so helpful answering our many questions. They were always quick to respond with the perfect restaurant recommendation to the best fish markets to a wonderful local place to wacth Portugal play in Euros 2024! I cannot stress how much they added to our enjoyment! We left the Charm House feeling like we now had family in Portugal. We'd be back in a heartbeat - it is just the BEST!!! A million thanks, Sandra and Eduardo, for helping us to have the best vacation/family reunion ever!

The owners Sandra and Eduardo were amazing. They greeted us with Portuguese appetizers and sangria at their lovely home. They were very helpful, honest, caring and thoughtful. The house was great for our party of 12. Nine adults and 3 children. We loved the outdoor kitchen, nice extra space to hang out. The house is big and wonderful for larger groups. We were all together but everyone had their privacy at the same time. Very spacious. Very close to a bus stop with connection to Sintra. We took a train from Sintra to Lisbon, very easy. The house is located approximately 30 min walk from the beach, and the beach is beautiful. House is very well equipped, we had everything we needed. We appreciated that previous guests left spaces etc. in the pantry. Very helpful when trying to cook . I would highly recommend the house . Thank you Sandra and Eduardo for making our vacation so special. We appreciate your traditional Portuguese gift as well!!! We had an awesome time at your house.

A Barca charm house was the perfect place for our entire family to enjoy a week in beautiful Portugal. Sandra and Eduardo are the most charming hosts and so helpful. The house was supplied with everything we needed, clean, comfortable, and gorgeous. There are bikes, games, toys and an awesome heated swimming pool. So close to all the major sites and beaches. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!