it is an absolute gem in the middle of the "bulging" city of Funchal. The hosts Zito and their lovely dogs are very friendly and attentive! We were already for the second time in this great facility

 

A perfect sanctuary in the centre of a beautiful country. Not to be missed if you want a peaceful retreat after a day's adventure in the heart of Madeira!

Beautiful location set in a banana plantation with pool. Confortable well equipped Cottage. Beautiful pool and very near restaurants and central Funchal. A great place to stay.

 

Amazing property. An oasis in the centre of town. Hosts so helpful and friendly. Accommodation had everything we needed and more. Pool area great for relaxing. Central location. Will be returning!!

This is a very unique place in the heart of the city - a mini-estate of banana trees and grape vines. It's clean, spacious, modern and private. Everything works well and the wi-fi is especially strong (no problem chromecasting to the TV). The location is very convenient for the attractions of Funchal with a variety of bus stops within a five minute walk. If you're not planning regular excursions outside the city, you won't need a car.

Madeira is brilliant, but it's useful to pick a base that makes travelling around the island as convenient as possible. We think we got this just right in our decision to stay here with Our Madeira. The walk into Funchal was very acceptable, and taxis and buses were close at hand - as were restaurants, shops, swimming spots and a diving school. The accommodation itself was great, with everything we needed and lots of helpful extras like guidebooks and tips from our hosts, as well as good communication throughout. We have a personal highlight though that might not be everyone's top choice! One thing you'll find on Madeira is you cannot get away from wall lizards, which are everywhere, and we loved that we shared our balcony with a lizard couple. No one should be scared of them as they are very sweet, calm and unintrusive - they'd pop by to keep us company and maybe eat a small piece of fruit, but are too timid to venture indoors even if you happened to leave a door or window open. I hope whoever follows us in staying at the house will be kind to them! :)

This Casa was an absolute delight to stay in for our 10 nights in Funchal, a wonderful oasis in the midst of busy Funchal. The Casa lacked nothing and worked perfectly for us to get out and about exploring the island using public transport, the pool is generous and lovely at the end of a hot days exploring, fantastic local bakery called Sesamo for great bread and cakes and local small supermarket. The Casa is light, bright, airey, spotlessly clean with excellent cooking facilities and equipment, bed very comfortable and the balcony is lovely to sit out on anytime. Hosts are genuinely interested in you, welcoming and knowledgable.

We had a great stay here. The apartment was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Buffy couldn't be more helpful. I would highly recommend the accommodation

A fabulous holiday retreat if you want a peaceful holiday , yet be with in walking distance of the bustling city of Funchal. Thoroughly recommended.

We're almost reluctant to review this property but that would be selfish of us. Having found it, we don't want to share it. We can honestly say that we have never stayed anywhere like it. It's like a different world - peace and quiet reign. The cottage was beautifully furnished and had everything you could need - a fully fitted kitchen, balcony, TV , dvd player, books, Wi-Fi. There is even a washing machine and a tumble dryer available. Every home comfort is provided. Outside is spectacular with vines and banana trees. The large pool is beautiful with loungers and umbrellas. We spent every morning at the pool and sometimes returned for a swim later in the day. Buffy and Frank made us very welcome, as did the dogs who came to see us most days. The property is well within walking distance of the centre of Funchal and all amenities including supermarkets and restaurants. We've fallen in love with Casa do Feitor and hope to have many more holidays there. We really can't praise this beautiful property highly enough.

This was our first visit to Madeira and we found Casa Do Feitor to be perfect in every way. We felt so at home surrounded by the banana trees. Some days we were reluctant to open the gates and venture into the outside world. The owners, Buffy and Frank, are special people Phil and Hazel, Northampton UK

Our stay here was part of our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations. The accommodation here did not let us down. The comfortable apartment is fully equipped for self catering although there are many places to eat out close by. We had a car and although the entrance is a bit tight after a while presents no problem. Owners Frank and Buffy made us most welcome. We would definitely recommend this property.

Apart from a couple of niggles, which could have been avoided had the owners, who were on holiday, left someone on site to ensure that guests were OK, this is a def recommend from us. Do not, like us, make the mistake in hiring a car, unless you are a professional driver, or a masochist, or own an Insurance Company. The only access to the cottages is so difficult that we elected to largely stay on site, as the thought of having to return through the entrance spoiled any excursions

Based on previous reviews these cottages had a lot to live up to! We stayed for, sadly, only one week in Casa das Vinhas. It certainly lived up to every one of our high expectations. Right from the start, walking up through the vines and bananas to our front door, we felt instantly at home. The surroundings are lovely, private, calming. The cottage itself didn't really feel like a rental property, more like someones little home we had borrowed. A lovely atmosphere. Everything there we could want. We swam, laid by the pool, drank wine on our patio, generally chilled out.....exactly what we needed and this cottage delivered it in spades !! The sea, Funchal's shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance. We didn't have a car and didn't miss one. The owners, Frank and Buffy were away for the first few days of our stay but came to see us once they returned to ensure all was well and were we happy and did we need anything. That was such a kind personal touch which made us feel so welcome. They also came to say goodbye when we left. Its not often that we say this but we would definately return to Madeira and without doubt we would return to "our" Casa.

Based on previous reviews these cottages had a lot to live up to! We stayed for, sadly, only one week in Casa das Vinhas. It certainly lived up to every one of our high expectations. Right from the start, walking up through the vines and bananas to our front door, we felt instantly at home. The surroundings are lovely, private, calming. The cottage itself didn't really feel like a rental property, more like someones little home we had borrowed. A lovely atmosphere. Everything there we could want. We swam, laid by the pool, drank wine on our patio, generally chilled out.....exactly what we needed and this cottage delivered it in spades !! The sea, Funchal's shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance. We didn't have a car and didn't miss one. The owners, Frank and Buffy were away for the first few days of our stay but came to see us once they returned to ensure all was well and were we happy and did we need anything. That was such a kind personal touch which made us feel so welcome. They also came to say goodbye when we left. Its not often that we say this but we would definately return to Madeira and without doubt we would return to "our" Casa.

The cottages were set in beautiful gardens and we loved listening to the birds singing away while lazing by the pool. The gardens were also very nice with a mixture of grape vine, banana plantations and an abundance of bright, brilliant flowers. So pretty. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the terrace every morning and a post dinner drink in the evening. I suppose it helps that we had glorious weather and not a drop of rain during our stay. I love older properties and both the cottages, the Quinta and its grounds oozed old world charm. We found the owners to be very pleasant. On hand when you needed to ask them questions but not at all intrusive so very easy to relax. The cottages were cleaned at the end of the first week and all towels and bedding were changed. The only niggle some might have is that you could hear distant traffic noise. We live in an area where there is no passing traffic so I'm used to total silence at night and am a very light sleeper. Therefore I closed the bedroom windows at night. Not a problem in May but I could imagine the cottages could be quite warm during the summer months. I'm sure most people could however leave the windows open at night and not be disturbed by the traffic noise. Perhaps at some point, air conditioning could be installed in the bedroom, even if you have to pay extra for it locally? The cottages provided everything we needed for a two week break. The kitchen was small but we only eat snacks and breakfasts in the cottage anyway so suited us fine. Lots of wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the cottages, which was an unexpected bonus. Excellent value for money and I would return again.

Thank you to Buffy and Frank for a very comfortable stay in the delightful Loja da Lenha. The accomodation is light and spacious. It is tastefully decorated and well equiped. The Quinta is well located near the centre of Funchal giving good access to all parts of the island yet provides a haven from the busy surroundings. Buffy and Frank are excellent hosts. Both welcoming and attentive but not intrusive.

stayed here in September 2013. These cottages are a perfect retreat, really peaceful and relaxing we had the lovely large pool to ourselves some of the time. But even when all 3 cottages were occupied there were only 6 of us sharing the pool and there were plenty of sun umbrellas and sun beds. Each cottage also has a patio area or a balcony. The patio areas have a table and 4 chairs and sun umbrellas which made it ideal for eating outside in an idyllic location surrounded by banana trees and vines. All 3 cottages are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Casa Das Vinhas where we stayed was very well equipped, with ample storage. Frank and Buffy are perfect hosts who helped make our stay very pleasant, we were made to feel very welcome from the start. They were both very helpful answering any questions and dealing with a couple of minor issues we had. The cottages are close to the centre of Funchal, where there is a good selection of restaurants and bars. Madeira is a beautiful but hilly island, but if you don't want to walk there are plenty of buses and taxis. The views from the cable car are excellent.

Accommodation is clean, well finished and spacious, great for a relaxing break away. Perfect location, central and no need for a car. Swimming pool is a real bonus, brilliant for lazy days around the pool. A choice of restaurants within a 5/10min walk. A lovely week away.

What can we say that hasn't already been said before, what a wonderful apartment, facilities and location! We booked after a recommendation from a friend who stayed in one of the other apartments this July. I think that Casa Do Feitor is the best of the three options, as being upstairs you get the fantastic views with light and airy rooms, not to mention the private covered veranhah. The apartment was spotless and fitted with everything you could really wish for. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. One of the many helpful guides in the apartment was a comment book written by previous guests with plenty of recommendations on places to eat and visit. We found it very helpful. We hired a car for a week but it wasn't really necessary, you can walk into Funchal easily, there is so much to see and do. If you are thinking of visiting Madeira then any of these apartments are a must! Thankyou for a fabulous stay on a very beautiful Island, if we get the chance to come again WE WILL!

We spent our second week in Madeira at the Casa de Feitor. Our first floor accommodation was excellent. The accommodation is set within a working banana and grape producing property and has been tastefully converted from old working buildings. The surroundings are peaceful and it is hard to believe the centre of Funchal is only a short walk away (the hill to the property is not for the faint hearted) The accommodation is smart and comfortable kitchen well equiped with modern cooker, micro and dishwasher. Bed comfortable and everything clean.We almost had the pool and garden to ourselves as the other tennants were out and about most of the week. But had the other two properties been fully occupied there was plenty of room for everyone to be quiet and private.The owners were away during our visit, but one small problem was quickly sorted out by the agents. We have no negative comments and really enjoyed our stay. Suggestions: We choose self catering accommodation because my husband likes to cook local dishes when on holiday. For us a couple of extra oven proof dishes would have been useful. We were also anxious about hot dishes on the glass table. We were lucky in that the weather was really warm and pleasant but Madeira can be cool and rainy at times so a TV can be handy. Unfortunately I have poor eyesight and found the small screen of the TV almost impossible to watch unless I sat directly in front of it.

We stayed in the upstairs apartment of this complex which allowed us to have great views over the capital of Funchal and the sea. We were met by the owner on arrival, who is really nice, and showed us around the complex and property. The facilities were exactly as described and the property was nicely furnished, clean and well equiped. It even had a really good fan oven which we found unusual for properties overseas. We could only find BBC world service to watch on the tv and it might have benefited from an i-pod docking station. Otherwise a fantastic apartment. Being on a small banana plantation made it very unique and added to its charm. The only thing to be aware of if you have a hire car, make sure it is a small one - perhaps no bigger than Class C - as the entrance is VERY narrow and can be a challenge. Being close to the town centre was a dream and you could walk to the centre of Funchal or the "hotel area" which had lots of shops and numerous restaurants - all within a 15 minute walk. Alternatively you were relatively close to the main roads allowing you to explore the island by car. We really liked the cable car trip from Funchal to Monte where you can see the tobaggons that travel on the road; the caves near St. Vincent; and Port Montiz (where you can see the Atlantic Ocean with all its power); the views looking down onto Nuns Valley; and the dinner and dance show at the Casino (15 minutes walk from the complex). We would highly recommend it.

I'm rather reluctant to comment on Casa do Feitor at all; I would prefer to keep it a secret. That being said, this is a very exceptional place to stay. As other reviews have stated, it does have everything one could reasonably wish, provided to a very high standard. The location is also exceptional, somehow combining the tranquility of an almost rural retreat with the convenience of immediate access to the city centre (an easy walk into town often got the juices going for a delicious meal in one of the local resturants). I really can't imagine a better place from which to explore the powerful beauty of Madeira.

We spend 2 weeks in May 2009 in the casa de feitor and we were absolutely delighted. Pictures can't show how beautiful and perfect this place is for a holiday. The apartment was perfectly clean and in the best condition one can imagine. Rooms are quite spacious but not lacking the coziness you need to relax and unwind. The kitchen is well equipped. The biggest asset of this place is its location in the middle of a banana plantation but only a short stroll from the city. To enjoy Funchal you don't need a car, but if you plan to explore the countryside (which you should) you'll we able to park the car inside the property in an absolutely safe place. The thick walls of the house helped to keep it cool in the day. From the windows you have a nice view on the city of funchal. The owners are charming and helpful, you really feel welcome in this house. Conclusion: This place is absolutely recommended! Chris