Stay in the main 300 years old house at Velvet Sintra Giant Home and discover the historic centre at your own pace, by walking everywhere you wish. Room 6 gives you a base for days spent exploring the historic town. Arrive independently with smart keypads entry and a self check-in video. It’s a very big room with some stairs inside this peculiar antique
special place close to everything, with many great shared places like music room, patio, BBQ and Snooker table!
YOUR PRIVATE ROOM 🏡
Room 6 sleeps up to 4 guests in a 2 × 2 m king-size bed and double sofa bed. Its private bathroom has a bathtub, shower and bidet. Your room and bathroom are exclusively for your travelling group.
SHARED SPACES
Enjoy the shared guest leisure areas: snooker table, piano, guitar, library, lounge, patio and BBQ. Please respect other guests and quiet hours, 23:00–07:00.
HILLSIDE SETTING & HISTORIC STAIRS
Our family villa is over 300 years old and follows Sintra’s hillside. Access involves descending three flights of old stone stairs and climbing them again when heading out. The bedrooms are one storey above the exterior ground, with windows overlooking greenery and the street; they are not basement rooms. Please consider the stairs, luggage and mobility needs before booking. When your check-in video is sent before arrival, please watch it to see the access route.
COMFORT & CARE
We take great care to keep the rooms thoroughly cleaned and welcoming, with carefully chosen, high-quality mattresses and pillows for a restful stay. Our family is happy to help through your booking chat, so please ask if you have questions before booking or during your stay.
ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+ and SkyShowtime are available. Please keep the supplied accounts signed in.
There is no guest access to the main house kitchen. A stove/hob, washing machine and dishwasher are not available. Your accommodation has one mini fridge, one microwave, one kettle and one Nespresso capsule coffee machine, plus plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery, napkins, sugar, coffee and tea.
An iron and ironing board, bath towels and hand/face towels, toilet paper and hand soap are provided. Shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and other personal toiletries are not provided; please bring your own.
Your bedroom and its private bathroom are exclusively for your travelling group. Room 6 is in our family villa, over 300 years old. Access involves descending three flights of old stone stairs through shared areas, and climbing them again to leave. The room itself is one storey above the exterior ground, with windows overlooking greenery and the street; it is not a basement and there is no step-free route. Please consider stairs and luggage before booking. When you receive your room-specific check-in video, watch it to see the route.
You may enjoy the shared guest leisure areas: lounge, snooker table, piano, guitar, library, patio and BBQ. Other guest rooms and private staff/storage areas are off limits. The main house kitchen, stove/hob, washing machine and dishwasher are not available to guests.
We are a small family home and are happy to help through the booking platform. Your stay is self check-in. Please message us for assistance, food orders or special requests; requests depend on availability and confirmation.
Stay in Sintra’s historic centre, among old lanes, traditional cafés and green hills. Discover the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and the town’s distinctive architecture, then return to a welcoming 17th-century family villa. The surrounding landscape is hilly, with slopes and steps; allow extra time for exploring and wear comfortable shoes.
Explore the historic centre on foot. Trains connect Sintra with Lisbon, and local buses and taxis serve the surrounding area. For attractions farther uphill, including Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, plan transport and admission in advance. Driving and parking in the old town can be difficult. Read the arrival and parking instructions for your reservation before travelling and contact us if you need help planning your arrival.
Self check-in from 15:00; check-out by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out each cost €15 and require prior confirmation, subject to availability.
Room 6 is private, with its own bathroom; the wider house and communal facilities are shared. Access involves descending three flights of stairs and climbing them when leaving. The room is one floor above the outside ground, with elevated windows. Please consider luggage and mobility needs. Children and infants are welcome and must be supervised around stairs and windows.
Pets are welcome for a 35 euro fee per stay. This fee includes one pet bed and one set of food/water bowls tailored to your pet's size, and extra specialized cleaning products for future guests with animal allergies
(please message us if your pet is small, medium, or large). If you require a second bed and bowl set, the pet fee is doubled.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only, never in bedrooms or indoor areas. Quiet hours are 23:00–07:00. Events must be arranged in advance and respect other guests and house rules. Optional breakfast is €12.50 per person and should be requested at least 24 hours ahead.
An iron and ironing board, bath towels and hand/face towels, toilet paper and hand soap are provided. Shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and other personal toiletries are not provided; please bring your own.