We booked ourselves into Quinta Beira-Mar for 5 nights in July 2011 whilst we visited our friends who live in Colares. We chose to stay here because of the website which seemed friendly, had clear photos each of the rooms and the location was great, very close to 3 beaches: Praia Grande, Praia Pequena and the Praia das Macas. We... More

Our 2nd visit and as ever the hosts were welcoming, even remmebering our prefernecs for breakfast and staying up even though our flight was delayed. They have worked hard on improving it since last year and the pool is beautifully done. Susannah has worked hard at this and she runs the most friendly place we have ever stayed at. The... More

We stayed at the Quinta for a couple of nights. Overall it was good, but we have had better. However, the location next to the beach (Praia grande and Praia das Macas) was perfect. Overview: ++ Great location next to beaches and not far from Sintra ( Palacio da Pena!) Owners were friendly and helpful Room was quite big Breakfast... More

My wife and two small children spent 12 days at Quinta Beira Mar in August. The weather was superb and the position of this guesthouse was unbeatable. There were 3 differing but beautiful beaches in walking distance. It reminded us of Cornwall with sun and more picturesque views. The sea is rough but the beaches have streams and places the... More

I stayed at this wonderful bespoke B&B with my wife and two young children. Located superbly for the surrounding beaches, just 2 minutes from the trendy surf beach of Praia Pequena and about 10-15 minutes to the two larger beaches at Praia das Macas and Praia Grande (both have swimming pools nearby). Also great for visting nearby Sintra and only... More

The House is lovely, very well looked after and in a fantastic location; 1 minute walk to one beach, 5-10 mins to two other beaches with amazing restaurants (I highly recommend the yummy seafood at "Oceano" in Praia das Maçãs) Our room was large, very clean and beautifully decorated, fantastic view of the gardens and sea from our big balcony.... More