Neat and contemporary the 194 rooms and suites at Penha Longa Resort Portugal all offer a private balcony and view as standard, alongside in-room amenities including free Wifi, a Nespresso coffee machine and a large bathroom with separate bathtub and shower and Asprey toiletries.

There’s a good range of sizes and views to suit guests’ preferences, including the Family Suite which is interconnected to sleep up to 7 guests, and the Sintra Suite with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking to Sintra’s Mountain.

For an extra special treat for younger guests, an in-room camping package can be arranged.

Foodies are really spoilt for choice at Penha Longa thanks to its eight restaurants.

LAB by Sergi Arola is all about innovative gastronomy; Midori offers traditional Japanese favourites; and the exceptional tasting menus of Eneko Lisboa restaurant by Basque chef Eneko Atxa, holder of six Michelin stars. All three of these restaurants are Michelin star awarded.

However there are less formal dining options too, perfect for families. Spices with it’s Asian inspired buffet, tapas favourites at Arola, Italian fine dining with a view at Penha Longa Mercatto, fresh fish poolside at Aqua; and finally Eneko Lisboa & Basque restaurants, located in Alcântara, offers a dining experience in its own league. Not forgetting B Lounge with its huge selection of cocktails.

Just a 2.5 hour flight from London, Penha Longa’s nearest airport is Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado. From there, it’s a speedy 25 minute transfer to the resort; all in all making it an easy short-haul destination to reach if you’re time limited or prefer shorter travelling time.

For day trips from the resort there’s plenty within a half hour radius, including the city of Lisbon, the UNESCO heritage town of Sintra, the gardens of Monserrate and trendy Cascais.

Or of course you could head to the coast with surfer’s favourite Guincho beach just 10 minutes’ drive away, while Estoril and Cascais are better suited to families thanks to their calm waters. Head to Cabo da Roca for a photo opportunity at Europe’s westernmost point.