Overlooking the valleys of São Vicente, this restored 18th-century manor house features a garden with a heated swimming pool.
Stokes
New Zealand
Apparently this has been a tourist destination for many years but the old building has been modernised inside. At least our room, the dining area and the reception area were modern. We didn't use the lift because stairs led directly to our room. The man in charge of the breakfast rates special mention. He was very helpful both at breakfast and helped find other staff when we were leaving. There was a gentle grey cat who supervised the car park. The accommodation was signposted from the town. You drive up into the hills then at the T-junction there was nothing so we asked at the cafe. You turn left at the junction and the right turn for the hotel is shown soon after.
Featuring inner courtyard views, Granny's farm features accommodation with patio, around 19 km from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools.
Maudi
Netherlands
The location is incredible with a very well maintained garden
Very clean sanitairy
Hospitable and easy to reach host
Lovely inside decoration of the tent
Hammocks available
Solar da Bica is a cosy and tranquil retreat. This comfortable guest house faces the mountains and has green natural surroundings. The Solar features accommodation in rooms and an apartment.
Annelies
Belgium
Beautiful location
Comfortable room with great bed and fridge
Superfriendly staff
Fresh homemade breakfast buffet
Casas do Lanço by An Island Apart is set in São Vicente and features a pool with a view and garden views. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay.
Matilda
United Kingdom
Location and view was fantastic, overall property and gardens was amazing, design was fab, kitchen had good facilities and equipment for cooking. There is also parking, which is super helpful! Overall loved it, and would definitely stay again
Situated 23 km from Girao Cape, 32 km from Marina do Funchal and 33 km from Santana's traditional houses, São Vicente House offers accommodation located in São Vicente.
Bjorn
Belgium
Spacious apartment with 2 amazing terraces and an amazing view. Private parking space just in front of the apartment. 2 bathrooms and 1 seperate bedroom (on top of the regular bedroom). Nice welcome gesture with some sweets and a bottle of wine. Easy check in with the key in a lockbox. Perfect location to explore the northern part of the island
Madeira Surf Lodge is a homey property just a 1-minute drive from the sea.
Deimante
Netherlands
The location and the property itself are very nice with great views. The room was clean and the wqlk in shower was a delight after out last property :) Breakfast was bigger than anticipated and was a very nice surprise.
Located in São Vicente in the Madeira Islands region, Casa dos Terços by An Island Apart features a balcony.
Patrick
Germany
The house was ideal for us, 3 adults, as we could have one bedroom each. That way there was enough space in the bedrooms, with double occupancy it might have been a bit of a squeeze. For a family of 5 or 6 it would also be fine.
The house is spacious and has a very nice seasoned, lived-in, and somehow British touch, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, where the family of the landlady had lived in for many decades and really made it a very comfortable home. It is well equipped, with plenty of dishes, plates and glasses, etc. as you can only find in a house that was really lived in, and not just done up on a small budget for rental.
The house is airy and dry, which is not an easy accomplishment on this island, especially in autumn.
There is plenty of space in the kitchen, the dining area, the sitting room, and very importantly also on the various terraces all around the house. The house is situated in a nice garden with interesting plants and which is still nicely maintained.
The location is beautiful. Not easy to find on your own, so you should take the offer of the landlady to lead you there. Once found, access is easy, also the parking. It is very quiet all around, just a few animals in the early morning, no noise from neighbors or any traffic. Also, there is a nice view down onto the ocean, so you immediately get the feeling that this is a wonderful location for a holiday.
Ponta Delgada is not the hub of activity on the island, but it is not very touristy, so nice and calm. Access to most parts of the island are vey easy and quick from here. Therefore an ideal base for all kinds of tours.
This is a beautiful, small town in the north side you should...
This is a beautiful, small town in the north side you should definitely stay in. It's central to most everything (even though a huge chunk of a convenient road to some trails was closed...) and has its own lovely charm.
Jennifer
United States
10
Scored 10
Superb view and little church with Banksy’s hidden gem on...
Superb view and little church with Banksy’s hidden gem on the wall... apparition of a little person holding a heart and flowers in hand @beeart.o
...gosh world changers in Madeira... flowers to the world xxx
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Anonymous
Sri Lanka
10
Scored 10
Helena is very kind helpful and welcoming and made our stay...
Helena is very kind helpful and welcoming and made our stay very comfortable. The area is beautiful, the house is in the perfect location to explore the north part/north west, and spend time in the capital city.
House has huge en-suite rooms and a great size well-equipped kitchen, living room, and terrace with outdoor furniture.
We had dinner every day in Sao Vicente (5 min by car) Restaurante Calamar. Excellent food, and we were happy with everything we tried.
I am sure will go and stay here next time when we'll visit the island.
Timea
United Kingdom
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Scored 8.0
Sao Vicente is a great base for exploring the north of the...
Sao Vicente is a great base for exploring the north of the island without really having a huge amount going for it per se (nothing negative). But Seixal is only a few km away and is my favourite village on the island! Sao Vicente does have a few ok restaurants by the sea but I had better meal experiences elsewhere during my trip. The local caves are closed for the next year or so.
Charles
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The village is absolutely beautiful.
The village is absolutely beautiful. Ideal for walking around. The views are just stunning, especially if you walk on top of the hill where the small chapel is. It's just difficult to get there if you want to use public transport. Buses there are a nightmare. We were lucky enough that our previous host took us there from Funchal. Otherwise we would struggle as nobody whom we asked in Funchal knew where the bus stop was for bus going to Sao Vicente.
Iva
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Sao Vicente is a small town on the north side of Madeira,...
Sao Vicente is a small town on the north side of Madeira, rather less well known than most of the south side of the island. It has an interesting old church, a garden of indigenous trees (for plant enthusiasts), volcanic caves and interpretation centre (for geology enthusiasts) and several good restaurants (for foodies!).
From Sao Vicente you can travel along the north coast; westwards to Seixal and Porto Moniz, eastwards to Boaventura, Sao Jorge or Santana. Drive inland to Encumeada, the starting point for several superb hikes, or drive up to the Paul da Serra moorlands.
The roads around here are in good condition and easy to drive, there's not much traffic and the local drivers are quite considerate.
I've visited this area at various times of the year, for hiking and plant spotting, and there's always something new.
Food and drink? No problems! There is everything from simple roadside bars where you can share your coffee break with the locals to top quality restaurants serving authentic Madeiran dishes.
We really enjoyed the beautiful, rural location of this hotel, steeps hills and all! It was peaceful and charming overall, and the room was very relaxing with everything done perfectly. The staff were kind and personable, the pool was lovely and I had it all to myself when I went swimming. The bed was very comfortable with good pillow options. The local herb garden was another perfect touch to a charming overall experience.
The little house is perfect for a stay in Sao Vicente. Is has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We highly appreciated that it had a washing machine. We were greeted with a bottle of Madeira wine and home made cookies, very thoughtful. Janine who administrates the property, is a wonderful person, very attentive and communicative. She gave us lots of info on where to eat, drink, trekking spots and so much more.
The property is beautiful, feels like staying in a garden. Nice views from the pool and the terrace. It is located in the hills above Sao Vicente, 5 min drive from a supermarket, 30 mins drive to funchal, Kid friendly, we were provided with a child chair and a bed. very helpful host, they did laundry for us as there was no washing machine on property. Also communicated fast and were ready to help with anything.
I spent 9 days in Casa Oliveria Esmeraldo in January. The house, it's garden, the view and everything was just perfect. Duarte and Nuno are super nice, very helpful and always available. The whole north region is just like a fairytale. Sao Vicente and the house with the surrounding are perfect if you want to get out of everyday life and find your peace. It was very
hard to leave.
The location was outstanding with the ocean right outside the window and next door were plenty of bakeries for breakfast, restaurants for lunch and dinner, bars for relaxing and a supermarket too for everything else. It was also easy to get everywhere in north and western Madeira from Sao Vicente. The apartment was spacious, pleasant, and had all the essentials.
Everything was really clean and new. Owner is helpful, he gave us many advices about restaurants, places to vistit and he recommended us cheap car rentals. There wasn't any problem even with check in at 03:00AM. Accommodation is beautifully placed next to the wine yard and São Vicente is like green paradise.
We are looking forward of next visit of this place.
A Casa Estrelícia-Dourada Garcês was a beautiful place to stay! We had a fantastic few days exploring the north of the Island. Sao Vicente is a lovely small town with so much to offer. Thanks to Elda & Leonel for their warm hospitality, excellent local tips, and the wonderful Madeiran wine - a must try!
Spectacular views. the sea practically laps up against the building. the sound of the waves is very relaxing. Sao Vicente has a couple of supermarkets and restaurants. Comfortable living space and bed and very well equipped. The host kindly provided lots of complimentary local produce on arrival.
I can’t imagine a more perfect place in São Vicente. For the price of a hotel room you can be on a comfortable apartment in the center of the village. There are restaurants and a market in easy walking distance. Filipe is a wonderful and helpful host. Great views from my balcony.
Fantastic hosts, incredibly warm and welcoming. Beautiful spacious room (we had the 2 bed chalet), lovely pool area and only a few minutes from the centre of Sao Vicente. Terrace is private and the view is worth staying here for by itself. Cats are also super friendly!
Good location, easy walk to Sao Vicente and restaurants. Easy to park the car on property. Host checked that all was okay with us and made helpful recommendations about what to see and do. Property was clean and there were plenty of toiletries.
Location was perfect, communication with the house owner was pleasant, nice surrounding (supermarket, nature and gas station), view to the village. Nice fully equipped kitchen (permanently available) and the hall with the fire place.
The gorgeous view and the kindness and generosity of the host. we were warmly welcomed with wine, a bowl of fruit, fresh eggs, and more. Sao Vicente is a beautiful location with so much natural beauty. great hikes nearby!
It's a nice hotel with a solid breakfast, and the location is excellent. There's some parking if you have a rental. The pool and hot tub are great for relaxing after a day of hiking. The staff is very friendly.
Amazing location on the coast of Sao Vicente. Everything you could need and more. Well equipped kitchen, homely communal areas, desks in rooms, and really friendly hosts who are there if you need them.
We were two friends sharing two of the 3 bedrooms in this big house. The accommodation is very comfortable, clean and very roomy. Great location in a quiet neighbourhood in Sao Vicente. Recommended.
Family run hotel where everything is perfect. Very kind owner, perfect breakfast, scenic views from rooms, swimming pool, beautiful nature all around and very convenient location.
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