Discover the best holiday rentals: self-catering villas, charming holiday homes and unique apartments Sintra

The beauty of staying in a holiday home lies in the rhythm you set for yourself. Whether it's a minimalist beach house, a secluded stone cottage or a design-led villa with sweeping views, these spaces offer the freedom to live like a local, but with more style, privacy and intention, be it for couples, families or groups of friends. At Secretplaces, we seek out holiday homes and villas that stand out for their architecture, ambience and setting — places where the materials matter, the light is right, and the atmosphere invites calm. From refined apartments in historic cities to countryside retreats framed by olive groves, our handpicked selection goes beyond the functional. These are spaces with soul. Whether you're preparing a slow breakfast in a sunlit kitchen, enjoying the quiet of a mountain chalet, or watching the sea change colour from a villa with a pool, the essence is always the same: considered design, a sense of place, and the luxury of simplicity Each place in our collection has been handpicked for its style, soul, and sense of place.


Boutique holiday homes, villas, and self-catering apartments — curated with care:

  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    Casa do Valle, a charming guest house in Sintra, astonishes its guests with beautiful views of the mountains and the historic palaces. Relax by the pool, take a walk through the wonderful woods around Sintra or just spend the day on one of the nearby beaches. The Sintra region, with its very special microclimate, presents us with a place that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale.
    • Historic Quarters
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    • 11 rooms
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    • from 99 EUR info
  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    In the heart of Sintra lies a very special boutique hotel, the Casa Holstein. It once belonged to a distinguished Portuguese aristocratic family. Today, with its marvellous views, we consider it one of our most romantic hotels. Ideal for a honeymoon. The chic atmosphere with nostalgic touches makes it a special gem. The essence of this place is so special that it can hardly be captured in photos.
    • Village
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    • 13 rooms
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    • from 170 EUR info
Our short listed lodgings
Below you will find some more lovely accommodations we have recently discovered and that we will publish soon. You can book them through booking.com in the meantime.
  • Bed and Breakfast & self-catering
    Quinta Velha, part of the 1821 Charm Houses collection, is a stunning retreat in Sintra, Portugal, surrounded by two hectares of private forest. This villa has six unique en-suite bedrooms and two apartments, and provides breathtaking views of the nearby Pena Palace. Located just 1.6 kilometers from the centre of the charming village of Sintra,
    • Countryside
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    • 11 rooms
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    • from 192 EUR info

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