Family holidays · Colares, Sintra
A family holiday villa near the beach in Sintra
Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a fenced private pool and a big garden, a 15-minute walk from Praia Grande.
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Sleeps
- 12
- Pool
- Private, fenced
- Nearest beach
- 15 min walk
- From
- €700 / night
Why families choose Villa Rio Seco
Two beaches on foot
Praia Grande is about a 15-minute walk and Praia da Adraga is also walkable. No car, no parking, no packing everyone into the back seat.
A fenced pool
The private pool is fenced, so young children can play in the garden safely. It can be heated on request, so they can swim in spring and autumn too.
A bed for everyone
Five bedrooms and twelve real beds: one room with four single beds for the children, and four rooms with two. Nobody sleeps on a sofa.
Space outside
A large private garden and a barbecue for long family lunches, with room for children to play.
Bring the dog
Pets are welcome, so the whole family can come.
Help when you want it
On request: a concierge, a private chef with vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, airport pick-up, groceries delivered before you arrive, and surf, yoga and guided tours for the family.
A villa with a heated pool in Colares for 10 people
Few holiday houses on the Sintra coast have room for a big group. Villa Rio Seco takes up to 12 guests in five proper bedrooms, which makes it one of the few options for two or three families travelling together, or for three generations under one roof.
All the beds are singles that can be pushed together, so the house adapts to children, couples who prefer separate beds, or a group of friends. The pool, garden and dining table are big enough for everyone at once, and four bathrooms (three en-suite) mean no queues in the morning.
A week with children on the Sintra coast
- Day 1Arrive, unpack and swim in the pool. Walk down to Praia Grande for sunset.
- Day 2Beach morning at Praia Grande. Climb the steps at the south end to find the dinosaur footprints.
- Day 3Quinta da Regaleira at opening time for the tunnels and the spiral well. Afternoon in the pool.
- Day 4Walk the new clifftop boardwalks between Praia Grande and Adraga, then lunch on the sand at Adraga.
- Day 5The vintage Sintra tram to Praia das Maçãs, and an ice cream on the promenade.
- Day 6A first surf lesson at Praia Grande for the older children; Pena Park for everyone else.
- Day 7Azenhas do Mar for photos and a seafood lunch, then a last barbecue in the garden.
Questions families ask
Is there a family holiday house near the beach in Sintra?
Yes. Villa Rio Seco in Almoçageme, Colares, is a five-bedroom family holiday house about a 15-minute walk from Praia Grande, with a fenced private pool and a large garden.
Is there a villa with a heated pool in Colares for 10 people?
Yes. Villa Rio Seco sleeps up to 12 guests in five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and its private, fenced pool can be heated on request, at an extra cost.
How many bedrooms, beds and bathrooms does the villa have?
Five bedrooms with 12 single beds in total: one room with four beds and four rooms with two. There are four bathrooms, three of them en-suite.
Can we walk to the beach?
Yes. Praia Grande is about a 15-minute walk, and Praia da Adraga is also within walking distance.
Is the pool heated?
The pool can be heated on request, at an extra cost. Ask us about heating for your dates.
Is the pool fenced?
Yes, the pool is fenced, which makes the garden safer for young children.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are welcome.
How far is the villa from Lisbon airport?
About 40 minutes by car without traffic. A driver can be arranged for airport transfers.
How much does it cost?
From €700 per night for the whole house. The exact price depends on dates and length of stay.
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