Quinta Do Scoto

Portugal , Estoril Coast
Sintra, Rua Dr. Teixeira Bastos 18, Meleã§as
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75 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Natalya

We liked the owner Maria who was very helpful with everything. Pool is great. There is no AC.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Michael

A little slice of paradise! The old converted farmhouse is beautiful and charming. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the room huge by any standard especially for Europe. Beautiful pool and fruit and flower trees everywhere! Two very sweet but large dogs, so keep that in mind if tou are afraid of dogs. My eight-year-old and four-year-old loved them.

You need a car here as everything is a 5 minute drive away including the train.

The host was for than helpful and accommodating, helping you plan your visit, providing train tickets etc. We loved our stay here and plan on being back.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Loreen

We loved our stay at Quinta do Scoto! What a beautiful property complete with two lovely horses and two adorable and friendly dogs! Maria was so welcoming and accommodating. A perfect little oasis just outside of the city.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Charlene

Lovely, Relaxing Family Stay

We enjoyed our stay very much; our room was one of the largest we've ever stayed in, very clean and with such comfortable beds, the property is also on lovely grounds. The children enjoyed playing in the salt water pool situated right outside our room, and our wonderful host Maria even dug out some floaties for them to use in there.

Maria goes out of her way to make you feel at home, assisting with travel (taxi/ train) and restaurant information, and is always on hand to help with anything else you need during your stay. We will definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Sujitra

We Love our host,Maria is very hospitable and welcoming us.We stay in the converted barn room which is very spacious and quiet. We wished we stayed there longer!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Lisa

I loved everything ~ Maria is a wonderful hostess, the room and grounds are beautiful a no d the breakfast was delicious ~ I highly recommend and will definitely be back!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2024

Cheri

Beautiful property but would be better with a car.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Nice stay

Good clean property, nice owners. One advantage is that the owners are on property so there is no issue with late arrival. Would stay again if in the area.
The only suggestion I'd have is to give better instructions on driving to the property, google takes you to a slightly off location.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2023

Robert

Very nice place super friendly owner. We used as a hotel \" a place to sleep\" . But would be a nice place just to enjoy the pool and barbecue, shared kitchen and relax

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Serguei

Clean and spacious rooms, very attentive staff, good location, simple check in and check out. Good breakfast.

Business_and_leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful site but way overpriced. Rooms were very damp and smelled like it. We found a 4 stars suite in Figuera da Foz a few days later for less money. At least the owner was willing to give us a discount.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

Alona

What an oasis in the periphery of Lisbon. So unique, beau

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful time at this property. The new owner made us feel very welcome. The added touches in the room were very appreciated, lovely fruit a complimentary bottle of fabulous wine and beer and drinks in the fridge. The cold buffet breakfast was delicious. On our last day we left our bags and went to the beach. They graciously kept our bags and when we returned they let us use the small communal kitchen for our picnic and the communal shower to rinse off all of the sand. It really let us extend our time in the region. Two nearby restaurants were also delicious and within walking distance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The owners were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. It was a lovely place to relax within easy reach of Lisbon and Sintra by car.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Very friendly and helpful welcome. Tony and Penny were happy to do anything to help. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed, and the Quinta is in an ideal spot for exploring.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

I had made the reservation for a different date by mistake. Quinta honored my reservation despite the fact that the owners had shut it down for a few days. There was no one in the property and the told me how to get in. Incredible trust from their part.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the beautiful manor- beds and pillows sooo comfortable. Great area to use as vase to your the many sites that are around that area. The hosts we so friendly and helpful- they made it a spectacular trip.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2019

Kelly

Rustic Charm Perfected!

Our stay at Quinta do Scoto was absolutely perfect. I only wish I had booked more time there. The property was so charming- from our beautifully renovated (former barn) suite- to the fields with 2 gorgeous and friendly horses, we couldn’t ask for more. Our suite was so spacious and beautifully decorated. Our hosts- Penny and Tony - made us feel very welcome. The home was convenient to historic Sintra, yet in a non- tourist area- away from the crowds. We can’t wait to return!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2018

John&Lilian

One of the GREAT B & B's.....beautiful grounds and huge rooms.....lovingly restored from the original house and barns with antiques and great modern amenities! Fabulous bedding and wonderful breakfasts! The owners, Penny and Tony are delightful, charming and very, very helpful. It is well situated and close to all the \"must-see's\" of Sintra. Our highest recommendation!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2018

Linda

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!! Warm greeting (including a glass of wine while I filled out paperwork), tour of the property and my room... FANTASTIC room!! Tons of space, HUGE bathroom with a fabulous soaking tub. Very convenient to all tourist places, but with a quiet you can't get in any bigger town or city! I will definitely return here on my next trip to Portugal!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

Ray

It was a little piece of Heaven on Earth! The owners are so gracious and the grounds were beautiful!

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Quite old villa

The place is rather old and needs renovation in my opinion. The owners were very friendly and were generous with us leaving all what we needed in the fridge. Breakfast was good but no hot food options. Very quite location and relaxing. This hotel is closer to Sintra than to Lisbon. You need a car to get there. Not far from the train station where there is free parking and you can take the train from there to either Lisbon or Sintra.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Peaceful stay

We had a very nice stay at Quinta Do Scoto. We enjoyed the peaceful rooms and surrounding. Walking distance to several nice cafes. The hosts are very genial, knowledgeable about the area and very helpful. We would definitely come back and stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2018

Lourdes

Great peaceful place to stay. We felt at home with all the attentions of Tony and Penny. Recommend this place for families.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

beautiful, quite home, minutes from Sintra central! Truly a gem!! We feel so grateful to have found it!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful Bed and Breakfast

Beautiful restored bed and breakfast. Rooms were large and well equipped. The heated floors were fantastic as it was cold and damp outside. Tony and Penny were excellent hosts and breakfast was very good.

The antique furnishings in the dining room were amazing!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great Hosts, Wonderful Property

Can’t say enough about Tony and Penny and the wonderful environment they have created in this unique B & B. The rooms were the largest we’ve ever had at a B & B and attention to the smallest details are obvious everywhere you turn. Due to local restrictions, they cannot serve a hot breakfast, but the continental breakfast was outstanding and we felt spoiled. If staying in the Sintra area, don’t hesitate to book this gem!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic!

Great place. Great hosts. Would recommend to anyone

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2017

Christine

We loved everything about our stay at Quinta do Scoto & Penny & Tony are terrific hosts. A great location if you enjoy a bit of village life away from the clamour of the city. Train service is nearby and 4 stops from beautiful Sintra was a bonus!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2017

Carlos

GREAT, beautiful B&B

A most beautiful and confortable, clean spacious B &B....Tony and Penny are incredibly helpful.The suites (9) are spacious and decorated with antiques....the \"mansion\" dating back to the 1700ths, and reconstructed in 2006 sits in the outskirts of Sintra, about 6 kms ( E25.00 by taxi).....plenty of peace, satisfying breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2017

Veronica

Great stay

The owners are great, kind people who made us feel welcomed. They took the time to explain all the nearby places you can visit and tell you the story of the renovated estate that is Quinta do Scoto. The room is huge, clean and decorated with antique furniture

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

A true 5!

This hotel is situated in a small village close to both Lisbon and Sintra. It is a lovely semi rural setting, with a large yard, swimming pool, very good parking, and wonderful people operating the hotel. Tony and Penny do a great job of explaining the area, and go out of their way to assist people to enjoying their stay in Portugal. I could not recommend any facility more highly that Quinta do Scoto.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2016

Xiaomi

Penny is very kind. Breakfast in the old house with blue landscape tiles and antique furniture is quite an experience to have. Loved our stay there!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay!

We just loved our stay at Quinto do Scoto. Penny and Tony were wonderful hosts! The location was very convenient to visit the numerous castles and and palaces of Sintra. We could walk to local restaurants in the evening. The breakfast was delicious, and we loved relaxing at the pool.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2016

Katrina

Excellent B&B nr Lisbon\n\n

Stayed here on our last evening of a walking holiday along the Sintra coast. As it was our first day of not walking we were looking forward to a relaxing stay. We were not disappointed. We had a very warm welcome from the owners who showed us their lovely renovated house with a glass of wine. Our roomwas in a seperate builidng and was huge. Two very compfortable double beds and a huge bathroom with large shower seperate bath and two basins.
The room opened onto a terrace overlooking a lovely pool which is where we relaxed in the afternoon reading. as we were leaving early the next day they provided us with a hamper full of lovely things for breakfast. This is an excellent B&B for exploring this part of portugal and we would definately stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2016

Alex

Amazing B&B

I recently spent one night at the Quinta and I wished my stay was longer! We were immediately welcomed by the owners and made to feel 100% at home. The property is unbelievable and the history of the buildings is incredible.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2016

Brian

Fabulous pick

The owner Tony, was extremely friendly and helpful. He was great to explain the culture of Portugal. Our room was huge, extremely clean and had very unique, well preserved antique furniture. Tony showed us through their beautiful home where we were treated to a great breakfast buffet. Fabulous stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2015

Sudeshna

Wonderful rural retreat!

Couldn't have asked for a better retreat to start our vacation! It was restful and serene. Tony and Penny were very detailed in their communications. Warm, welcoming and accommodating. Heard lovely stories, enjoyed the slice of Portuguese rural life!
Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2015

Carole

A one of a kind experience in Portugal.

Unmatched hospitality from Tony and Penny. A wonderful, peaceful farm setting with clean, well appointed rooms in the beautifully restored Quinta. We had a fantastic time.

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2015

Annette

Portugal visit

Wonderful b & b ! Great location! Central to visiting sights!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2015

Boris

Amazinly restored old farm house close to Sintra

We stayed in Quinta do Scoto during our trip through Portugal. I wished we have stayed there a bit longer - it is conveniently located close to many sightseeing destinations in the center of Portugal. You can take radial trips from Quinta de Scoto easily. Note: it is not located in the heart of old town but more like industrial/suburban outskirt of Sintra. This requires some driving to the center of typically very busy town but eases the parking situation next to \"homebase.\" The house is very nice and authentic - 16th century farm house meticulously respired by the British family. The owners are living on the property and personally taking care of everything.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2015

Xavier

Country place 30 minutes from Lisbon

Historical place nicely renovated. Friendly hosts

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2015

jeff

Just perfect. Hard to leave!

Dinner recommendations perfect, accommodations beautiful, amenities bountiful. Easy to love the place and hosts!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Quiet and relaxing place

It was very family friendly. My children had so much fun feeding the chickens. Everything was clean and the breakfast was great.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2014

Shannon

Qunta do Quaint!

Quinta do Scoto is a 400 year old farmhouse lovingly restored by two British engineers, Penny and Tony. I can't recommend it more highly. They have done a remarkable job turning the old barn into charming suites (ours slept 6 with two double beds and a separate room with two twin beds), which they upgraded us. You are greeted with a complimentary bottle of wine, an honor bar, wonderful breakfast food, and several chickens! There is a new pool with nice chairs, and a short walk to the small town for local food and drink. It is about 10-15 minutes to Sintra by car, and at the most 20 minutes from the Lisbon airport. Penny couldn't have been more welcoming, and I could sense they give extra attention (such as arranging cabs or taking folks to the local train station) to all the guests. Top notch

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

diamond in the rough

there was a lot of trepidation in the car as we approached the hotel, which vanished once we had met Penny and she welcomed us in. What a fabulous place!Tony and Penny are the owners and are super- very friendly and helpful about local restaurants and customs.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2014

Paul

Beautiful Quinta but so so location

This is a beautifully restored comfortable property well run by it's owners. It's well located to access Sinatra or Lisbon by road or rail. We enjoyed our stay, the only downside was the area it's in. Whilst it may be the 'real' Portugal some seek we prefer to stroll to restaurants and bars in attractive surroundings which unfortunately you just can't do here. If you can look beyond that fact you'll enjoy your stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Pleasantly surprised! Owners very friendly and helpful. Breakfast wonderful! Dinner recommendation great. Fun way to meet up and share stories with other travelers from other countries.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2014

David

Relaxing, characterful and friendly

What do you want from a hotel? Comfort? Cleanliness? Friendly staff? This provides all of that. But it also provides much more - it provides a touch of authenticity. In a consumer driven society, where a yearning for the tourist dollar is uppermost in many minds, the Quinta de Scoto is a little different. Tony and Penny's restoration of the Quinta was obviously a labour of love. The Quinta was built at a time when my ancestors were most probably supporting Bonny Prince Charlie in his doomed attempt to seize the British throne. While my ancestors were spilling blood at Culloden, artisans were crafting a beautiful Manor House in Portugal, and, after many years of neglect before they bought it, and many years of hard work under their stewardship, Tony and Penny have reserected an authentic part of Portugal's history And the best bit is ..... they let you stay in it!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2014

Luc

Fantastic Quinta in Sintra.

Very nice owners, excellent service, beautifull setting.. No need to say more. Would go back anytime.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2014

Michael

Relaxing B&B

We enjoyed our stay here very much. Penny was extremely helpful and our rooms were spacious and clean
The pool was excellent as was the breakfast. There is a good restaurant nearby but the local village itself is nondescript. Lisbon and Sintra are nearby. We hired a car which made getting around easier but perhaps that isn't essential. Apart from the very noisy Canadians next door it was a great stay

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful experience here. The owners Tony and penny were were welcoming and full of useful information about Portugal and the local town Sintra. They sent us to one of our favorite restaurants on a trip. They have big rooms that can accommodate families ( we have 3 kids), a nice pool and a delightful breakfast. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2014

Beverley

Highly Recommended

A great experience. We were treated more like family friends than paying guests. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was spacious, immaculately clean and the décor was beautiful. Good quality toiletries were provided (e.g. shower gel / shampoo etc) and a mini fridge was full of beer, soft drinks and fresh milk which was all complimentary, as was a bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine. Lots of hints and tips were given about travelling around the area - this was extremely useful. We were also provided with a telephone number for a local taxi driver who could speak / understand English. The accommodation was very convenient for visiting lots of places (e.g. Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril coast, etc) - all within 20-30 minute journey. The train station is only a short walk away. Travel is extremely cheap too - a single ticket to Lisbon costs approx. 1.85 Euros.Breakfast was continental and a variety of cereals, breads, ham, cheese and cake were provided - plenty was provided and if you wanted anything different you only had to ask. We will certainly be returning and will be recommending to family and friends.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2013

Laura

Experience the real Portugal

We had a lovely stay at Quinta Do Scoto. We had rented a car at the airport and we feel it was necessary. The train station is within a 10 minute walk from the Quinta. A taxi service is also offered. The hosts Tony and Penny are most helpful and informative.. There are a few restaurants in the area which serve really good food and are inexpensive , again Tony will advise on where to eat and these are good recommendations. Our accommodation was lovely, lots of space,very comfortable. The pool area was also very nice. The location of the Quinta was very good for visiting the places of interest, although rural, yet had close access to the motorway.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Best B&B found!

Although we're not the B&B type of travelers however, we absolutely loved this place, the owners (Tony and Penny), and 11 year old was over the moon. Highly recommend if you are city people looking for some quiet peaceful time and our daughter loved playing with the two dogs, horses, chickens, etc...

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Linda

Friendly

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2025

Thomas

Liegt etwas außerhalb

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Empfehlenswert - mit familiärer Atmosphäre

Sehr nette und angenehme Betreuung, familiäre Atmosphäre, grosszügige und saubere Zimmer, grosses Areal mit Aussenpool (war zu unserer Jahreszeit noch nicht benutzbar) und Spielmöglichkeiten für Kinder. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jan 2025

Myriam

cheiro a humedade muito forte

o cheiro era terrible. O preço é muito alto para a qualidade.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2024

Maria del Carmen

No volvería

Si no tienes coche es una mala opción. Es lindo el hotel. No para 4 estrellas. No tiene aire acondicionado. No vaciaron los basureros, dejaron el agua de la tina, dejaron los vasos que usamos en donde los dejamos.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2023

Manon

L’endroit est parfait pour une petite famille qui désire s’installer quelques jours et qui voyage en auto. La piscine, la cuisine et la belle grandeur de la chambre sont des plus. Nous étions en train et en taxi, le soir venu, les options étaient limitées pour nous. Nous sommes restés une seule nuit, nous n’avons pas pu profiter des installations. Mais Alexandra nous a bien aidé, nous avons bien apprécié

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Sallie

Parfait pour séjour en famille

Fantastique séjour. L’établissement est très propre et notre chambre était plus grand que j’imaginais. Vraiment une style authentique et charmante. Super accueil et bon petit-déjeuner tous les matins. Piscine très joli et facile à accéder. Parfait pour être au calme après des journées bien chargés à faire le tour à Lisbonne et Sintra.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2023

Constance

Endroit magnifique, accueil adorable authentique

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Per

Lantligt boende utanför Lissabon

En fin gammal gård från 1700-talet omvandlad till ett litet intimt pensionat med pool och stor trädgård. Väldigt trevliga och gästfria värdar som tar hand om sina gäster på ett opretentiöst och vänligt sätt. Här kan man ta det lugnt eller ha som bas för besök i Lissabon och Sintra.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2022

Beatrice

Wunderschöne historische Kachelbilder im Esszimmer

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2019

Bloch

Very nice place to stay.
Comfortable, you can arrange for your own barbecue in front of the swimming pool.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2019

Josiane

Absolument PARFAIT !

Absolument parfait. Une hôtesse adorable. Abondance et choix de nourriture au petit dejeuner. Menage fait tous les jours. Accueil parfait. 30 mn de lisbonne et de tous les palais magnifiques de Sintra. Grande piscine. Experience parfaite. Je recommande.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2019

petra sofia

A experiência foi fantástica na quinta do Scoto. Sr Tony é uma pessoa muito atenciosa e gentil. A área da propriedade é linda, o quarto Marquês de Pombal era muito confortável. As crianças adoraram.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2018

Bente

A 260-year old quinta carefully restored by the British owners. Penny and Tony are very friendly hosts.
Within a short driving distance of Sintra.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Frank

1st x in B&B en schitterend!

Het was onze eerste B&B ervaring en eerlijk gezegd is het ons voor 100% meegevallen! Een schitterende rustige locatie, maar een goede uitvalsbasis om zaken te bezoeken zoals Sintra, Lissabon, de kuststreek, …
Zeker aan te bevelen en voor herhaling vatbaar!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

En idyllisk oase

Fantastisk vertskap. Sentralt med kort avstand til severdigheter. Fint å ha bil her men vertskapet henter og bringer til togstasjonen. Fint for barn.

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2018

Verified traveler

Kurzurlaub Quinta do Scoto

Es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt, die Gastgeber waren wunderbar, nett, zuvorkommend und unglaublich hilfsbereit. Das Ambiente ist unbeschreiblich...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2018

Claus

Very nice couple that has converted an old place to a nice B&B. Service, breakfast and rooms are great, but nearby village and town rather boring.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

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