We were thrilled with the property in Quinta dos Alamos, an area we know and love. Beautiful garden and a small private pool which was shallow and not too daunting for non-swimmers. All rooms well appointed and attractively furnished and decorated and kitchen well equipped with loads of pretty, colourful tableware and good cooking facilities( except for a casserole ?) One little fly in the ointment, beyond the control of the owners, I know, was the noise created by dogs in the neighbouring house, which disrupted our peaceful mornings and evening al fresco meals.