Bed and Breakfast in Portugal10 February 2010  Just 15 kilometers from Lisbon, Portugal there is a delightful bed and breakfast situated in a traditional, old-world home built in 1746. Each of its eight spacious guest suites is tastefully decorated with a blend of modern amenities and antique furniture, including some pieces made specifically for this home in the 18th century. Many of the breathtakingly beautiful original features of the home are still intact and there are over 4,500 hand-painted tiles that bring vibrant color to the décor. Each comfortable suite features an en suite bathroom and sleeps up to six, with some having separate bedrooms or sitting rooms. Sleeping arrangements in most of the suites include two double beds and a comfortable double sofa bed, providing abundant space for larger families, or couples or friends traveling together who prefer the cost savings of shared accommodation.
Guests considering Quinta do Scoto for their Portugal bed and breakfast accommodation will have the opportunity to choose between one of six guest suites situated around the large sun terrace and pool, a suite situated in a converted adega (wine cellar) or a suite located in the manor house. Each guest suite is elegantly appointed with a clean, simple décor theme and is well-equipped with wireless Internet, a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival, an in-room safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities and a refrigerator with complimentary bottled water, soft drinks and beer to ensure that you have cool beverages waiting for you upon arrival and to assist you in starting your holiday off well.
Outside, guests will enjoy seven acres of picturesque historic grounds with horseback riding facilities, a furnished barbecue area and a 12 meter x 6 meter salt water swimming pool surrounded by a furnished sun terrace. Within just a short walk from this lovely Portugal bed and breakfast, there are a number of restaurants and cafés, as well as additional options and local markets available in the nearby historic town of Sintra. Lisbon is just 25 minutes by train and Sintra is just a 10-minute train ride from the village.
Whether you are searching for a Portugal bed and breakfast for a romantic honeymoon, a writer’s retreat or a family holiday in the country, Quinta do Scoto offers an ideal setting for breaks of any kind. Nearby activities, such as clay pigeon shooting, shopping and dining in Sintra, and all that nearby Lisbon has to offer make this cozy, comfortable bed and breakfast the perfect home base for your next holiday.
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