Quiet Countryside Nature Retreat

Beautiful stay in a rural countryside, perfect for outings across the island provided one has a car.

Pros: It was, as the title suggests, a mostly quiet countryside retreat with a nice garden and within the lush foothills at approximately 700m altitude. The nearest town is Santo da Serra which has a nice farmer's market - it is worth mentioning that this is open on Sundays only. For us it was perfect after arriving on Saturday evening. Santo da Serra also has got other shops which open all week, so one does not have to drive all the way into Santa Cruz or Funchal to do shopping. We liked that the property is situated not too far away from the airport, but also quiet and outside the hustle and bustle of the capital Funchal. The old house has got a modern glass extension to the front with beautiful views over the valley. There is a place to eat quite close by which is the snack bar Juza. This was an experience of it own, as you buy the meat at a butcher downstairs and then you barbeque the meat yourself or the help of local residents. Very tasty, very rustic, and very value for money!

Cons: It would have been useful if there had been a drying rack in the property for drying towels e.g. outside in the sunny garden or inside the glass extension. The leg room between the front of the WC pan and the wall is a bit tight. There is also a fairly tight winding staircase worth mentioning which is connecting the old house lounge with the upstairs bedrooms. We were okay with it but people with wider body girth might struggle? Alternatively, they could use the external staircase if needed, just to be aware. The gate to the driveway is right on the roadside. Although the road is fairly calm, the gate is situated in a road curve. We managed it by having a second person waving to the driver for potential oncoming traffic. Just mentioning it for awareness.

Pros: The scenic location with view over the sea. The quite surroundings and the nature around.

Pros: - w komplecie są ręczniki mimo, że brak tej informacji w ogłoszeniu - klimatyczny domek z historią - gry planszowe, karty, przewodniki do dyspozycji - wiejska okolica (rano słychać koguty i owce) - ładny widok przez okno w sypialni - super wyposażona kuchnia (była nawet sól, pieprz, olej) - przestrzenne, przeszklone patio - wygodna kanapa w salonie - barek wypełniony lokalnymi trunkami (chociaz nie skorzystaliśmy) - w miejscowości niedaleko domku jest fajny targ (na pewno w niedzielę)

Cons: - krzaki przy patio od strony oceanu nadają sie do przycięcia - ze względu na płytki na podłodze w kuchni i lazience polecam wziąć na pobyt klapki do chodzenia po domu - ciasne schody z salonu do sypialni - zagłówek w łóżku jest luźny i lata przy każdym ruchu głowy

מושלם

Pros: בית מקסים ועתיק שיש בו את כל מה שצריך בשביל להנות מהאי . רואים שהושקעה מחשבה רבה ואהבה בבית

Cons: הכל היה מצויין

Wirklich schön!

Pros: Das Haus ist schön, gut ausgestattet und sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber war ausgesprochen freundlich. Uns hat es dort sehr gut gefallen!

Prachtig uitzicht, leuk oud huisje.

Pros: Locatie is prachtig, huis is prima wel wat vochtig 1 klein kacheltje. Het ligt wat ver van winkels. Een auto is een must!

Cons: niets

Un refuge au milieu de l’île

Pros: La maison offre une jolie vue sur l’île et dispose d’une véranda couverte parfaite pour les jours de pluie. La situation de la maison permet d’être isolée de la capitale et de se recentrer comme dans un refuge.

Cons: La maison est situé en bord de route et il faut être équipée d’une voiture pour pouvoir profiter de d’environs.

Pros: Ein wunderschönes Häuschen in einer ruhigen Lage mit toller Aussicht. Wir haben es sehr genossen, im Wintergarten oder draußen im Garten zu frühstücken und den Abend ausklingen zu lassen. Die Küche gab alles an Utensilien her, das man brauchte. Bad und Bett waren hervorragend und sauber. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und der Kontakt war sehr lieb und einfach. Wir haben die Woche auf Madeira und besonders in diesem schönen Häuschen sehr genossen und empfehlen es gerne weiter

perfect spot offside of hotel tourism

Pros: beautifully located in the mountains and forests of Madeira; it was a very nice, traditional, old stone house; the temperature inside was always cool, which is great during summer; the garden is idyllic Hosts were very nice and helpful!