TOUR THE PERFECT WEDDING PALACE, a hotel "home from home" in Sintra, land of the palaces, Portugal.

An enormous thank you to hosts of The Quinta Da Bella Vista, Aline and Alex, and also the amazing Dinesh for showing us around!
It's not amazing wedding venue you can stay there as well!!
To book, visit their website:
www.quintadabellavista.com
Follow too on Instagram at
@bellavistasintra
And don’t miss our other episodes on Sintra, Portugal and see the fabulous things to do in the area.
Join Ollie and Stephanie as they visit the most luxurious “home from home” hotel and events venue, with some of the worlds most stunning views they’ve ever experienced. They get to enjoy a look at the finest suites, sumptuous lounges, extensive gardens,a small working farm with a cottage garden providing fresh produce. After all this, they get to enjoy a relaxing glass of sparkling red and the complimentary charcuterie board boasting its lovingly homemade produce -all in the most delightful setting. This home was formerly the residence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes
Ollie and Stephanie are using profits from Travels With My Friend to go towards the restoration and renovation of their historic homes - one an Art Nouveau mansion in Spain and the other, a Chateau in France.
To support this work directly, and get behind the scenes stories of their lives, visit:
/ magicalmodernistmansion (Ollie)
/ thechateaudiaries (Stephanie)
We hope to release new episodes of Travels With My Friend weekly.
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@ chateaudelalande
@strong.oliver
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[@lisalarosa4546]

I haven't been on a vacation in over 40 years. I felt like I was on one watching this! Thank you for this wonderful trip.

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

Exquisite and charmingly beautiful STEPHANIE and Oliver once againg you have surpassed yourselves thank you

[@sandranaylor2348]

The house and grounds were stunning

[@daniellehendriks5992]

You know what is SO sad Stephanie... All of Sintra is being taken over by tourists. We have recent visited all of Portugal so its nice to see your vlogs, to see the places we also have been. But.... We have spoken to some locals in Sintra and they are complaining that they are no longer able to keep living there. A) because of the many many tourists that visit Sintra all year round. That can't park their cars, and its a small town and are run over by millions of visitors... Its too much they say But B) because it is so populair, its in the Unesco list. Wich means that if there houses need maintenance, they are under law forced to build in the old style. Understandeble on the one side but it is SO expressive to do so and also the builders who can do that work the old way are hard to find and expensive. So.... If you walk in the city of Sintra... You can see a lot of houses empty and abandoned... Fallen in disrepair. The people told us that if we see a house that has had maintenance, you can count on it that its a boutique hotel or air B&b... That is so sad. For the tourists its nice because at least some houses are saved. But the people that belong there are moving out. That made us very sad to know. And we were there half september and the number of Touring cars, tuctuc's, cars, people walking up and down the mountain is insane... Really insane.

[@rowandowland1391]

It's interesting to learn this. It would have been more insightful if this information was included in the vlog. The same thing has occurred in our province in Italy. Over tourism is destroying our villages. Throughout summer it's not possible to get onto the local bus or ferry, get a park to shop, go to the doctor or church. Properties are being purchased by foreign investors and let as short term rentals. Very sadly young local residents can no longer afford to buy homes in their own villages and are moving away. No one is sure what the future has in stall.

[@sharongaines3043]

Im a expat living in France, I have no other home just my home in france. The area I live in always has a house or two for sale in so wont be pushing anyone out..my home needed alot of renovations. I dont agree with foreigners coming into a country jyst to buy a property not live in it, then rent it out for holiday lets or as a rental. Its up to governments to step in and make it illegal for this to happen, but you can do it if it the principal home you live there. That would be fair.

[@adelemcneil125]

I can see a path through the woods of LaLand like this! A golf cart in your future Stephanie?

[@nicoeeek.7181]

WOW. Jaw droppingly exquisite. My favourite episode so far, absolutely breathtaking and magical property. What an incredible job they have done in restoring the whole grounds.

[@endeavouringit]

WOW, WOW, WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justjane2070]

In February 1973 I visited Portugal. Stayed in Lisbon and took day trips including Sintra ! Beautiful 😍

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

A Very beautiful place, every country has so much to offer If you know where to go and what to see, you are giving us a glimpse to see what there is available. Thank you for the sightseeing tour, food for thought.😊 wouldn’t mind at all having your career so much fun and so much to be grateful for. Thank you Stephanie and Oliver💕🌈🇨🇦

[@bradg7373]

I’ve only been there twice but Sintra truly is one of the most beautiful places. Just gorgeous

[@lindabryant4292]

This palace is aptly named. It certainly has a beautiful view. Thanks for the fun. 🧡

[@adelemcneil125]

Love the idea of old lamps hanging in the forest trees

[@hilltopgirl2665]

O, the things you two put yourselves through just to entertain us! So grateful.

[@srqlisa7881]

I have never seen such a warm welcoming home that says, come in relax and breathe. Just wow, and incredible. What a pleasant tour also, well done young man.

[@mariafaris653]

Wow what a beautiful palace.

[@debtheguest3109]

What a beautiful Hotel! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@tropicalmom2468]

Gorgeous! What an exquisite home.

[@brendagraw3729]

I was asking myself, how can Stephanie and Oliver afford to stay in such a place? I am glad you explained it. You tube makes a mmall world. Gorgeous place!

[@myhillslife27]

they have not said that but how much would that entire house be?! How could you afford it? Thats enormous for 2 people! @@roseannegiovinazzo7788

[@gabbyharris2906]

Superlative says it all😅❤

[@susangillespie7226]

Myers first thoght and for obvious reasons,omg it must be heaven.

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Arthur Conan Doyle wow who would have thought. Beautiful home and location.

[@LizelleGrobler]

What an amazingly beautiful home. ♥️🇿🇦

[@amandalevy1227]

The light! Ahhhhh the light. Oliver, as painter, must have been in seventh heaven. 😊

[@andreacatzel8259]

Fabulous! Such beauty and what a home! Thank you to the owners and to you Steph and Ollie…for sharing this with us! ❤

[@jasondubey8251]

Fantastic, and you guys found A REAL BUTLER, thank GOODNESS! You're obviously in heaven on this trip!

[@martinethevenau69]

Love Sintra. Visited many years ago and did the touristy things but the beauty was just breathtaking. The villa you stayed at was simply exquisite with that extraordinary view. ❤

[@cwebb4872]

Beautiful place, you’re a very lucky kady! I’m sure Phillip would love it too.

[@jaxstorey6734]

Oh my goodness, I'm sighing all over the place, Stephanie and Ollie! Utterly incredible! 😍🤩😍 Love, Jacqueline from New Zealand 🥰

[@stephaniedavis6531]

Hard to choose where to sit and enjoy the ambience. Each space, indoor and outdoor offers so much.

[@melaniehewetson428]

Yes , views, perfect light ( and shadows ) and how it’s decorated make it a beautiful home. Love your tours around the world 😊.

[@andrealee230]

Whow!!! A million times - thank you for the experience!

[@laurenglass4514]

How exquisite! Thank you for the continuing trip through Portugal! Filming was wonderful , the food wine, and the view!!!!!!

[@tinacarrol6702]

Stephanie Ollie What a Stunning Home. Xx 😘

[@melaniewest3947]

It is a beautiful place to visit. Such beautiful decor

[@johnfyfe3233]

Trying to find the right words…and all I can think is: WOW!!! Thank you for sharing.❤

[@deebowker768]

Completely stunning. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤

[@TravelsWithMyFriend]

Our pleasure 😊. Thank you for watching!

[@ehpeachylove]

Stephanie and Oliver you bring us to some amazing destinations. What a beautiful home that is shared at times with special guests. Just amazing views and that balcony is the perfect spot to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets, the pool looked like a dream to swim in too. The gardens, goats, chickens, ducks just lovely. I enjoyed seeing the lanterns hanging high along the golf cart ride. The young man did a super job of explains how the home is open for weddings and events, and the fresh Fruit and vegetables along with fresh eggs and goat milk for everyone can enjoy. He was wonderful and gracious. Thank you for sharing your journeys to such fabulous places. ❤❤❤

[@ralphjones9903]

Beautiful property & the young woman looks exactly like a younger Stephanie too ! Incredible ❤️

[@krisscamire4081]

Gratitude is the best word you could say Stephanie I can't believe what a beautiful place that you have went to I can't wait to see the next place that you and Ollie go to

[@juliajoplin4238]

Thank you for these programs, nobody else could make them as enjoyable as you two as friends. They are exquisite, so worth watching…I almost feel like I’m there or at least I want to go there very soon ❤️Well done! What a stunning and unique place 🥰👌🏾

[@svetlanabajic7887]

Great privilege to be able to visit all the places you two have been to. Lovely channel

[@Teena-yi9xw]

One of the most stunning properties, Thanks for sharing.

[@trishecoole8421]

Stunning Also the two of you are such good friends. It comes through so much through the vlogs and makes them even more enjoyable with the two of you.

[@tamaraelinaartist]

Absolutely Fantastic home! 😊🙏🏽❤️just beautiful property and the views - Wow! It’s wonderful to see the owners were able to renovate and bring back its beauty and livability. 💐 And I also loved your handsome host’s dimples and smile I have to say! Lol☺️ Another excellent vlog! Thank you!

[@lynlandham3779]

Oh my! Exquisitely beautiful, but very livable.

[@toddmurphy523]

Just incredible. The epitome of luxury.

[@denizberlin9441]

Just think about the life the owners do have and I am pretty sure this is not the only place they do own. It’s just mind blowing. Truly blessed . Such an amazing property.

[@deborahduthie4519]

A more generous Greeting platter than that at the Oberoi. Beautiful gardens, very special Decor.

[@charmainejfritz]

what a wonderful place just gorgeous! how peaceful it must be to live in such an incredible home every room just feels like a warm comfortable place to be!

[@user-hh3iv7dn2l]

Oh my another lovely place . Thank you both for the wonderful time.

[@ritasengupta9611]

Exquisite and elegant. Beautiful home without being too formal and stiff. . How lucky you two are but even more so the owners who live there.

[@norabrice]

Your friendship is such a joy, Thank you both for taking us all with you on your adventures.

[@wendylinsen3900]

I look forward to seeing you both on your adventures. How beautiful was that sunset?

[@janetmiller3313]

Heaven on earth through video, I can't imagine what it must be like in person!

[@joycestempa5647]

Oliver really has the most exquisite taste in places to visit on holidays. The vlog you did of the buildings in Spain was beyond amazing and now this place…???!!! He keeps out doing himself every time. This property is so wonderful. If money were no object, I would definitely book the entire place just for myself & my immediate family for at least a week or two (can you just imagine). Thank you for sharing, I SO, enjoy it!!

[@catkiki7779]

OMG thank you for taking us with you Thank you guys are fantastic !! love

[@sandicarpenter2658]

Perfection! Sandi x

[@josephinedavidson5968]

You two are simply amazing together, so funny and humorous as well as knowledgeable ! I too have now got Frame Envy ! Oh my god the picture frame was simply to Die for !!! Oliver surely such a knowledgeable distinguished educated old friend of Stephanie’s knows where to attain that !! Did you look at the rear for a sellers label ! If not why not Ollie x That was heavenly to watch ! You did it Oliver no small wonder that you two are such great friends x Congrats to you both xx and Not forgetting Philip who is quietly behind the Camera ! We all appreciate you Philip, ( we know you are there ) xxx

[@TravelsWithMyFriend]

Aww thank you so much Josephine what a wonderful comment!! x ps in this instance Philip wasn't there unfortunately - it was the two of us as he flew home from Porto.

[@josephinedavidson5968]

@@TravelsWithMyFriend Thankyou for replying ! Incidentally Oliver your wife is so Beautiful and with such poise ! I could watch her walk down any street anywhere ! People always look and admire ! No small wonder either ! Great taste Oliver x

[@lindagage7315]

Absolutely beautiful, breathtaking! No words really!

[@carynkabat4208]

This was heaven on earth. What more can be said but thank you.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The views! Though I am sure that the views which you did not show - Ollie in a pair of shorts - were just as nice! Thank you for the video!

[@denisefazio6708]

Are you serious!!!!!! Fantastic everything!

[@janeblandford852]

This place is beautiful and really enjoyed the music. Yup....a golf cart is a must at Lalonde Stephanie and maybe lanterns along the paths!!

[@1231ms54]

What a beautiful place.

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Lovlies I only have one word WOWED. Thankyou for sharing. Safe travels blessings Luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@donnamaree2311]

Oh wow, totally stunning, love from Australia

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Wow..this is the 1st one of your videos that I have watched. Simply amazing, great job. I was in Sintra 10 days ago. What a lovely town even if you don't get to stay at a palace.

[@hollykeller1545]

What a fabulous day!!! Beautiful & fun❣️❣️👏🏻👏🏻🎃🎃🎃

[@user-fu4pw7cj7g]

I am a little biased...but Portugal is Beautiful. Sintra is one of my families favourite places to visit.

[@ladybarbarapinsonartist4052]

Spectacular. Your responses were perfect- with spirits of generosity.

[@CatherinesChronicles_]

Absolutely love this video. That place is incredibly gorgeous! You are giving us beautiful content to places maybe we can’t get to Or at least not right now anyway! I hope they get some wedding booking because of your video. You both did a great job.

[@restlesssoul5853]

What a luxury! 😇😍🤩 Every corner of property where you turn you eyes looks amazing. Thank you for this video...average Joe can enjoy through you!

[@stephaniekeeping]

What a dream. Def going on my list of places to travel to.

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thank you Stephane Oliver Amazing Place Thankyou For Sharing Beautiful Home 🏠And The Amazing View You Would Die Forever 💕👌

[@florentinalily]

thankyou so much for the vlog; always a joy

[@TravelsWithMyFriend]

Our pleasure -it is a privilege to be able to visit and show such amazing places - this one was a real pinch ourselves moment of true happiness it really was - quite emotional to see it again on film!

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Magnificent place what a glorious experience

[@tydanum]

Absolutely fabulous, I really am envious 🥰🥰

[@irenebianchi5088]

Thank you so much for showing us such beautiful places

[@gloriaveronicagonzalezgarz1271]

Beautiful place

[@bethlewis582]

This place was amazing and it was almost as if you were there also. Thank you.

[@josephinewills8647]

Incredible, Just Beautiful 👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂

[@IRSA1]

Heavenly place !

[@annegretewardrope5668]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for charging, absolutely beautiful 😊

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Very beautiful! Thank you!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Oh my goodness this property is gorgeous-and the weather you’re having. How lucky you both are to visit there and we get to follow along. So wonderful. 👌🏻

[@Marykguise]

Oh my goodness; you guys find the most exquisite places! Thank you! Love and gratitude from Mary in Southern California 💗🤗

[@okienana11]

What an incredible place to stay

[@tanianigelwade8935]

Stunning.

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Oh you two ! This series is amazing and keeps getting better. Why oh why haven’t you tried to sell these to a television , I am sure you both could find a use for the money lol 🤗

[@honkinhappy]

Lord Byron loved Sintra he called this place a glorious Eden , which it truly is . I once lived there in the woods for 6 months it was a most magical time which l feel truly blessed to have experienced .

[@MsSherryjh]

Fabulous palacio!

[@kaywallace6139]

Beautiful

[@annemackenzie7295]

Love this channel ❤ It feels like we’re there with you on your travels. Thank you for sharing these wonderful experiences. This place is so beautiful ❤ Your joy and happiness to be there is infectious 👏👏👏😀

[@lisac1110]

No words just pleasure to watch ❤❤❤😊🎉😊🎉

[@rayleneertle951]

Thank you for the tour, so beautiful. Great video.

[@janetcameron4743]

Splendid! And, very nice touch, that rendition of "What Child is This?" Reminds me of a cross between the botanical lushness of the San Diego Zoo, and Hearst Castle's placement above San Simeon, California. That lilac divan in the main sitting room(?) was so scrumptious, I just wanted to stare at it. And I'd be in that pool until I was a prune. 😅

[@miareal1746]

Stunningly beautiful 🙏👏❤️😀👌👍

[@jeanmkaufmann]

What an incredible place. So stunning. 🙂🇨🇦

[@davidbredthauer2524]

❤Wow…. This is so beautiful 🤩 I wouldn’t want to leave….

[@autodidactin]

So beautiful!🙌❤️👏🏻

[@nizethpretorius2400]

If I pressed the like button in succession, would it shout out "Lovelovelove it!"? Thank you for the lovely channel.❤

[@rebeccaharrill7824]

Wow how amazing that home is, you were two lucky people