Property has good access to local bus network (Funchal) and has many levada walks right from the door. Overall great stay, very clean and quiet location. Would not hesitate to book this accommodation again.

Stayed in January 2024

Very scenic house in an old garden, perfect equipment and instructions.

Stayed in January 2024

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Our host, Filipe, was very kind and took time to tell us about the local area and Madeira. There was a book with maps and tips as well. He also left a large loaf of fresh baked bread and some eggs from the chickens who roamed the farm. To top it all off, he was able to arrange for our laundry to be done the last full day we were there, even though it was a national holiday! Here is a link to an article my wife wrote about our time here: https://open.substack.com/pub/loriroach/p/island-fever-at-the-worlds-best-island?r=2ec0er&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Stayed in December 2023

Small house in the hills, close to local supermarket and amenities. Friendly host with flexible check-in time. Comfy bed!

Stayed in November 2023

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It was wonderful. The place was clean, we had a everything we nedeed for 7 days. The yard is so beautiful. The house has a history and it is a objectiv by itself. You will not regret if you choose to stay here. We had private space and time for relax. It is a parking lot for yourself. It is a perfect place for 2 couples. Filipe, the owner, is ready with all the information that you need. It is a supermarket at 500 m. and a traditional restaurant.

Stayed in September 2023

Lovely cottage with a wonderful garden. Good location. The kitchen is very well equipped.

Stayed in September 2023

It was very humid and hard to get things dry. Therefore, it would be good to provide an extra set of bath linens.

Beautiful location, very comfortable beds, quiet. Centrally located to explore East Madeira.

Stayed in September 2023

Super comfortable and clean. Property very well manteined. We had a great experience

Stayed in September 2023

We missed the fresh eggs service from the chicken running around freely at the property. We would have loved that!

Lovely cottage with a wonderful garden to really relax. The kitchen is very well equipped. The Adega de Pomar restaurant is nice and on walking distance as well as the supermarket.

Stayed in July 2023

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breakfast wasn't included

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing to notice

Very nice and large garden, just blooming. Instruction booklet very practical. Very nice furniture and paintings.

Stayed in June 2023

- it was a perfect stay for us, just be aware that it's useful to have a hire car when staying here, plus the property lies at an altitude of 700 metres. So it the temperature at the coast is 21 degrees, it's probably only 17 at the house

- very well-kept mature garden location, quiet (apart from the roosters sometimes) and tranquil - the property is in excellent condition and well-equipped - gives you a real feel of the more peaceful side of Madeira

Stayed in May 2023

Everything was perfect.

Everything exceeded our expectations. The photos simply cannot capture the timeless charm or quality of detail of the cottage or the magnificence of the entire property. The place was spotlessly clean and fresh. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, kitchen facilities generous and water pressure/heat excellent. Check-in and entry via rental car was easy and the owner, Filipe, made us feel very welcome. The location was the ultimate "close yet far away" lodging experience we crave.

Stayed in May 2023

Amazing house, beautiful interior and all the amenities you need. Surrounded with lovely garden and a lot of privacy. A little piece of heaven for sure and it definitely exceed our expectations upon arrival. Filipe is a great host, communication was easy, he even prepared a booklet with useful information about restaurants, places, etc. + his homemade bread and marmalade are delicious! We highly recommend it to anyone who's visiting Madeira!

Stayed in April 2023

The cleanliness could be improved slightly. It was ok, and I have to admit that I have high standards regarding it :)

The wonderful garden. It was really amazing. The house was well equiped as well, we liket hte kitchen very much. It was easy to reach with car but the bus stop is also very close. There are some shopping options and restaurants close to the house (pharmacy, supermarket, bakery). The owner is helpful and kind. And the welcome present was very nice.

Stayed in April 2023

We would have liked a small oven rather than 2 microwaves.

The cottage is located in the large & colourful gardens of the Quinta where the Friendly & helpful owner & his wife live. The location is very peaceful, full of birdsong & free range hens!! Yet only a 20 minute bus journey into Funchal, the bus stop being 5 mins walk away. The local supermarket, 3 restaurants & excellent bakery/coffee shop are 10 minutes walk away. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable 2 week stay. The daily cleaner was friendly & efficient & we particularly liked the laundry service which included ironing!!

Stayed in February 2023

All good at the property. However.... The road outside has no footpath and is dangerous, especially at night.( Take a torch). The property is in a semi rural area where neighbours ( residential and businesses) have untethered guard dogs making direct access on foot to the nearest bar behind the property impossible without being mauled or worse.

Accommodation in incredible landscaped mature gardens. Wonderful to wake up in such a fantastic place. Private and not overlooked. Respectful, polite and friendly hosts. Well equipped, comfortably furnished property. Toasty hot log burner, which was essential on chilly late November nights.

Stayed in December 2022

It was a little cold in the night and we couldn’t make the heater work! Out fault to not have spoken with Filipe but wasn’t a massive issue for us as the bed was comfortable and warm!

Location, comfort

Stayed in October 2022

all very good

great high quality cottage, nice farm garden, free parking, very friendly host

Stayed in August 2022

in some hidden spots it must be insisted with the cleaning. But it was a minor issue.

The villa provided was in an excellent condition, having all the amenities needed. The all property at Quinta das Faias is a destination in itself, being an exotic park. The owner, Mr Filipe de Vasconselos, was very helpful and flexible.

Stayed in July 2022

The garden is absolutely stunning.

Stayed in July 2022

Beautiful and quiet grounds.

Stayed in July 2022

the cottage was chilly we didn’t expert it to feel that cold in late June we didn’t get much sun up there to sit out & chill like we hoped maybe bad luck with weather but would be better prepared next time we visit as the cottage was beautiful & the gardens

lovely location stunning very quiet comfy

Stayed in July 2022

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We appreciated the garden setting and tranquility. Filipe recommended Adega do Pomar, a very good restaurant nearby. We also enjoyed the Fado singer and homemade cider. The bus into Funchal is convenient

Stayed in May 2022