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What a stunning property! Exceptional interior design, spotlessly clean, all the facilities you could ask for, beautiful outdoor space with lovely pool (not heated but warms up perfectly during the day). Book now if available.

Stayed in April 2024

Those who are not fond of walking just know it is located on a big hill but that is the case for most places on the island.

Great location! Ability to walk or rent a car if you want to explore the rest of the island. Susana was also extremely flexible! Our flights got delayed and we arrived a day later then expected and she accommodated us and switched our dates for the stay. Very nice place and would stay here again!

Stayed in April 2024

We didn't have a car so we were on foot, and it was a bit of a trek to get to supermarkets or bars, especially on the way back which was all uphill. Prior to arrival, we found it difficult to get in touch with the property, but they did eventually get in touch the day before we arrived.

The garden and pool were amazing, plus we loved having a private outside eating area. It was very quiet in the property and garden despite being in quite a busy area.

Stayed in February 2024

The wasn't anything we didn't like about the property.

Peaceful. Tranquil. Access to the garden with sea views directly from the living area and the bedroom. Bordal Houses would make an ideal base for an active/exploring holiday as the space and facilities allow you to be totally self sufficient. Perhaps, above all else, Susana baked us an unbelievable chocolate cake.

Stayed in January 2024

You need to park at the top of the street and go uphill and downhill every morning and evening, respectively. The previous reviews didn't overstate how steep the hill is. It's roughly the equivalent of 5+ flights of stairs. The street you have to ascend and descend is also a one way street that is quite narrow, where there is traffic. You need to be very careful walking along the walls, as cars driving down the hill are quite fast and may not see you very well. The hosts did allow us to park the car in their courtyard to unload our luggage upon arrival. Allowing car parking in the hosts' courtyard would allow access to their home, not just Bordal houses; this is why it's not allowed on the daily.

Clean, spacious, room to lounge in the sun by the pool. They were amazing hosts and shared banana ice cream made with bananas from their garden, as well as an entire lava cake with us for Christmas. The kitchen has Tupperware to pack food for hikes, and is well equipped. Laundry facilities are very good. Good price.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, we had a great stay.

The property was in a great location with a beautiful garden area, the private dining area was especially nice when eating together on an evening. Fresh mangoes on our doorstop which were delicious and Susanne even baked a chocolate cake for us one day.

Stayed in September 2023

Beautifully decorated and very peaceful

Stayed in April 2023

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Excellent location, great communications. Lovely outside areas, pool, comfortable bedroom. Susana was a brilliant host. We are returning to Funchal and will stay here again. Fully recommend. Thank you Susana, Marta airport taxi and Celia

Stayed in May 2023

We felt welcome in the Bordal house from the first minutes, Susana personally met us and showed around. There is a beautiful garden, swimming pool, vegetable garden, and banana palm trees. We enjoyed having dinners in the garden during our stay. Susana also gave us lot’s of great advice of activities around Funchal and the red of the island.

Stayed in March 2023

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Love the place. It was perfect for us three. Just a shame we couldn't make use of the pool so much as it was cold- couldn't be helped as it was in February. Susana was very kind to let us check-in early. She looked after us very well. Loved the welcome fruits and wine plus the cake that she baked us. It's also very nice of them to allow us to pick fruits and herbs in the garden.

Stayed in February 2023

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everything perfect! its really an amazing place to relax and enjoy. every detail is so thoughtful and heart made! plus the view is amazing and not far to city. we will definetly come back (:

Stayed in January 2023

no adequate air conditioner

peaceful and cozy. private pool

Stayed in July 2022

We absolutely loved the house and the location, but be (mentally) prepared for the walk home. The road - like most roads on the island! - is steep.

The house with two bedrooms was great for our stay with our teenage son. Comfortable, clean, simple/cozy, good beds and a modern bathroom with rain shower. Well equipped kitchen and Susana even brought us an electric BBQ grill when we were talking about grilling fish for dinner. That’s just one great example of the kind of hosts that Susana and her family are. Bordal Houses are next to their own home, but completely separated, giving full privacy but with occasional moments to see each other; usually ending with some useful tips for an even better holiday! The beautiful garden and pool including its herbs, veggies and fruit make it a difficult decision each day of whether to visit the beautiful island… or just stay at home! We did both :)

Stayed in August 2022

We had a fantastic stay at Bordal Houses! We stayed in the one-bedroom villa which was all very clean and well equipped for cooking in the evening. Susanah was a brilliant host- she picked us up from the airport bus stop, and left home-grown fruit, jam and cake with us during our stay which was always a lovely surprise. The pool area was beautiful and the perfect end to our afternoons after a busy day of walking. Bordal Houses is within walking distance of Funchal. We had a wonderful stay and really didn’t want to leave!

Stayed in June 2022

Unfortunately there was a construction site behind the house (July 2022) of which the host informed us. Nothing they can influence but something to keep in mind if you're looking to spend more time at the pool or traveling with small children (also keep in mind that there is no parking on the super steep road so you need to walk up or down every time you need to get to the car). There were a lot of flies which weren't super annoying but insect nets in front of all windows would have been great to keep them out.

Bordal House consists of two separate flats on top of each other and even though the pool is shared, the top apartment with its own patio was very private. Very tastefully furnished with great attention to detail. Fully equipped kitchen and nice, large bathroom. The hosts were super friendly and helpful and provided us with a delicious chocolate cake and Madeira wine upon arrival. The garden is full of fruit trees, a vegetable pad, and tons of fresh herbs that you're free to harvest. The outdoor space of the house was also well-maintained and looked after.

Stayed in July 2022

coffee machine wasn’t clean and didn’t work properly initially the property was double booked but the issue was sorted out within the hour, very stressful to deal with but as soon as Susana was able to deal with the issue everything was handled with care. if you are booking this property contact the host to ensure you’re their only people booked for your stay. Susana did do her best to make it up to us, ensured we had everything we needed and more, sweet treats, fruits, we had beer and water on arrival. if it wasn’t for this initial problem I would’ve given the property a 10/10.

loved the pool area , garden, living space, bedroom and bathroom. can rave enough about the house that we stayed in and arranged transfer for us to the airport for early departure. Susana is a very kind host and also Martha was great to drop us to the airport. the view from the property is priceless. the property is on a steep hill. everything in the property is as it seems. you also share the pool with the other guests who stay on the property. you don’t have the same entrance as them and have different levels we stayed in the top apartment. the property had a herb, salad and fruit garden that you could pick from

Stayed in June 2022

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Stayed in May 2022

The place was wonderful, very clean, cozy, everything essential was present. It was easy to walk to the places of interests or to the restaurants. The bakery and food store was also in a walking distance. Host was very kind, very fast to reply any questions and even surprised us with a chocolate cake! I would recommend this place to everyone - with kids/family or without.

Stayed in April 2022

The apartment was fully equipped (towels, hair dryer, coffee machine)

Stayed in March 2022

No parking at the appartment but a few hundred meters further up on the hill.

Perfect place to explore Madeira from in a nice neighbourhood with lots of restaurants. Susanna the host was excellent, personal welcome on arrival, lots of tips for shops, restaurants and trips on the island. A few nice gift surprises on arrival and during the stay. Very comfortable and clean appartment in a green oasis of quietness.

Stayed in January 2022

parking is a little bit difficult since the property is located on a hilly road

everything is super nice, super friendly hosts, amazing garden

Stayed in January 2022

No Parking possibility

Stayed in December 2021

Wonderful garden, very private and calm space, very well equipped apartment with lots of personal touch. Great location to explore Funchal and all of Madeira. Host was very friendly and accommodating, giving us lots of private space and yet checking and making sure that everything is fine and giving recommendations.

Stayed in December 2021

The only downside is that parking is a pain in the nearbies. They say that in the future they will provide parking right aside the apartment. A must!

The apartment is beautiful, the garden and pool superb and It Is very tastefully decorated so you feel much at home and money well spent. The view is a gift in the early morning. Susana is really helpful and try to make your stay easy and enjoyable.

Stayed in November 2021