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Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens

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Matalva Main House
Matalva pool
Matalva Terrace
Matalva Kitchen
Matalva courtyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Cooke

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - Edla

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 - Wellesley

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens

Set in the beautiful, historic, UNESCO protected mountain range of Sintra, Quinta Matalva is a private villas located in a secluded valley with pine forest backdrops and views of the sea. The Quinta is accessed down an off-road track that leads to only 4 Quintas ensuring seclusion and calm.

Quinta Matalva has three bedrooms in the main house. An adjacent cottage has a further two bedrooms for a larger group and be found under Matalva Main House and Cottage listing. The main house has a wide terrace which is ideal for barbecues, drinks and outside dining. Through a gate from this terrace are steps down to a private swimming pool with another terrace and sun lounges. From the main house, walk through a colonnade to the cottage which has a separate kitchen, sitting room and terrace with a dining area, ideal for anyone in the group requiring privacy such as a family with young children or grandparents. From the entire property there are superb views of the historic botanic gardens of Monserrate and terraces of oranges, lemons and fig trees.

For larger parties, the neighbouring house, Quinta Sao Bento, with 5 bedrooms and a pool can sometimes be made available

Golf details: The following golf courses are approximately 15-30 minutes drive from Quinta Matalva. Golf do Estoril, Estoril is one of the most traditional and classic clubs in Portugal, host to Portuguese Open. 18 hole, par 69, 5238 metres 9 hole, par 34, 2350 metres. Tel: 351-1-4680176 / 4680054. Fax: 468-2796. Golf Estoril-Sol, Linho 'One of the most beautiful 9 hole courses in Europe.' 9 holes, par 31 - 1749 metres. Tel: 351 1 924 03 31. Fax: 351 1 924 03 31.

Penha Longa Golf Club, Sintra. A quality course with spectacular scenery. 18 hole par 72 championship course, 6228 metres; 9 hole, par 35, 2550 metres. Tel: 351 1 924 00 14. Fax: 351 1 924 90 22. Quinta da Marinha, Cascais. Beautiful location overlooking Atlantic Ocean. 5 par 5's, 6 par 3's 18 holes par 71, 6014 metres. Tel: 351 1 486 9881/9. Fax: 351 1 486 9032 486 9159. Quinta da Beloura, Sintra. Designed by William Roquemore Jr. Six lakes on course add to interest. 18 holes par 73, 5817 metre.

Guide and Catering services: These are available upon request.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A gardening team might come on Fridays to carry out work which might make a noise so this is a good day to go to the beach or do another outing.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 67300/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

Located in Galamares, a neighbourhood in Sintra, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Cascais Municipal Market and Oeiras Parque are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tapada Nacional de Mafra Park and Sintra Mountains. Travelling with kids? Consider Sintra Science Center and Olga Cadaval Cultural Center. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Sintra

What's nearby

  • Sintra Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monserrate Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pena Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Quinta da Regaleira - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sintra Science Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Sintra Station - 14 min drive
  • Galamares Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Cascais (CAT) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piriquita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café Paris - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tascantiga - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paço Real - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dona Maria - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens on 2 May 2026 start from AU$857, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quinta Matalva Main House -styish and secluded villa with pool, view and gardens located?

This family-friendly Sintra holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sintra Mountains, Sintra Science Center and Monserrate Palace. Olga Cadaval Cultural Center and Quinta da Regaleira are also within 3 miles (5 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We stayed for 9 days. The home was perfect. It was very quiet and has a beautiful view, just like the photos. Ana was a delight! I'm so glad we chose this home, and we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Lovely

All as advertised. So nice just sitting on the patio watching the sunset. If you’re lucky, you’ll meet Scott ( the dog). 😀 Diogo and Ana are so nice and very helpful. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Many thanks Dale-glad you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Magical!

The property manager Diogo was so sweet and welcoming and had a huge bowl of fruit, bread, wine and coffee for us at self check in. Of all our travels we have never stayed at such a safe, tranquil, peaceful property. Not a sound but birds and the sweet smell of lemon blossoms and jasmine. The house is warm, sunny and opens up to the most incredible valley view of Sintra to the far sea. It will make you cry as will Portugal. Thank you Jonathan,Ana and Diogo we will be back for a longer stay one day!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Family Holiday

Our family of 6 adults and an 18 month old baby spent a week in the larger of the two houses and had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and inviting upon arrival and very much more spacious than we had envisioned. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and open out to the view down the valley. The upstairs bedroom opens onto a private terrace and the two downstairs rooms onto the main terrace above the pool. The living area also opens onto this terrace and there is an outside dining table which we ate at nearly every night of our stay. Below the main terrace there is a fenced off pool area where we also spent a lot of time sunbathing or cooling off. The setting is secluded down a narrow lane about 10 minutes drive out of Sintra. You will need a car to come and go but in any case a car would be a good idea to explore this area. We enjoyed shopping at the local food markets, visiting the palaces in Sintra, kite surfing in Guincho, surfing in Ericeria and day trips into Lisbon. We would highly recommend the property and the area for a holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey O.

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

Absolutely Beautiful Home and Beautiful Hosts

The host of this home are lovely as is the home. A magical location close to all the sites in Sintra but also convenient to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

A lovely big house with a heavenly terrace

We stayed at Quinta da Matalva for 10 days in April 2017. Communication from the English owner by email was good, and when we arrived we were met by a member of his family who was friendly, relaxed and helpful. There were beautiful fresh flowers and fruit in the house, picked from the garden, as well as bread, milk and wine - a wonderful welcome. During the stay the house and pool were looked after by the friendly and helpful Ana. The house was clean and very spacious, and the terrace is wonderfully secluded - you can barely see any other houses as you look out on a fabulous view over the mountains to the sea. The balcony off the main bedroom is gorgeous in the evening as the tiled bench warms up in the sun during the day. The Sintra area is absolutely amazing. The nearby palaces and gardens provided many days of exciting discovery. Though they got busy, we found it was easy to escape the crowds as their grounds are so vast. Our children enjoyed exploring them - especially the tunnels at Quinta da Regaleira. Although the driving along the nearby steep and narrow roads was a little challenging at first, we got used to it quickly, and found other drivers to be patient and understanding. We were able to manage without a car on a few days, walking to Quinta da Regaleira and down into Galamares to catch the vintage tram to the beach at Praia das Maçãs. Monserrate Palace is also wonderful and walkable from the house. We also spent a day in Lisbon (parked and rode the Metro from Reboleira) and one of the highlights was our catamaran trip from Setúbal to see the dolphins who live in the Sado estuary, driving back through the stunning Parque Natural da Arrábida. An amazing holiday and Quinta da Matalva was a delight.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

George H.

Exceeded our expectations.

This rental was our best ever. Everything was as promised from our dealings with the manager and staff to the beauty of the property and its meticulous upkeep and condition. Travelling as three couples, we rented the main house for two weeks. Our arrival was delayed but we were met at close to midnight by a most friendly lady who set the tone for a memorable and glorious holiday. Portugal and its people are tops. Prices were well below our expectations with a taxi for six into the beautiful town of Sintra costing only 10 euros!

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Hosted by Jonathan

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