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Lisbon, Portugal

English

Learn english in Portugal with Vanessa

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Portugal, English and Surf with Vanessa

I am an English native speaker from London with Portuguese and French roots, living in Sintra, Portugal since 2011. I share my home with my three daughters (born in 2008, 2012 and 2017), two friendly dogs and two cats, creating a welcoming and lively family environment. I am a TEFL-trained English teacher with a professional background in NGO work and event production, and I have also worked previously as a naturopath and birth doula.

Our home is located in a small village just five minutes from the ocean, close to Sintra’s spectacular coastline. I enjoy travelling, pottery, market shopping a...
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What makes this stay special

Qualified language teacher Offers to give language lessons
Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full board Three meals a day included
Airport pick-up Vanessa picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)
Nearest public transport 20 metres

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About this home

Meet the family

Vanessa (mother)
Marlena (18 years old)
Emelie (13 years old)
Makaela (8 years old)

2 dogs and 2 cats

This home welcomes

Capacity: 2 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

18-25 years old (girl - boy)

Adults (woman)

Groups and families

Available activities

Arts and crafts
Hiking
Cinema, shows
Cooking
Board games
Painting
Animal care
City outings
Cultural visits

Enhance your stay

Language courses 29€ per hour
Group surf lesson 57€
Private surf lesson 154€
Climbing 32€
Gastronomy tour 89€
Sintra palace visit 51€
Market and traditional meal lesson 45€
Pottery class 77€
Auricular acupuncture session 38€
Beginners portuguese class 38€
Bacalhoa buddha eden, óbidos, and nazaré day trip 115€
Winery tour and tasting and cliff walk 102€
Traditional tile workshop 77€
Transfer Arrivals Hall 57€ per stay

Life with your host family

A typical day in our home begins with a relaxed breakfast together, where conversation in English is encouraged in a natural and supportive way. Mornings are usually calm and organised, with students taking part in classes, activities or surf lessons, while the household settles into its daily rhythm. Our village lifestyle offers fresh air, nearby nature and easy access to the ocean, and afternoons often include walks along the coastline, time at the beach, or exploring the surrounding area. Whe...
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São João das Lampas, Portugal

Nearest public transport stop: 20 metres

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5,0

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Elin Clayfield,

Jul 15, 2026

Stay of 1 week

Comfortable large Portuguese house which has been restored with contemporary good taste - spacious room very comfortable with private bathroom. Short bus ride or walk to the beach. Stunning and safe beach. Warm welcoming family who are kind, generous and welcoming Felt like a member of the famil...

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