Sítio do Loural, Rosário, São Vicente, Madeira, 9240-216 São Vicente, Portugal
#2 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in São Vicente
Guests' ChoiceBased on 85 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Ryan
NetherlandsNothing
Lovely quiet accommodation in a house that feels like home. Helena is a wonderfull welcoming host. The room was great, spacious and spotless. Breakfast self serve in the morning. Great central location on the island to explore (east) Madeira. Restaurants, shops 5+ min drive away. Would definitely return and recommend!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Filip
PolandLocation - beautiful valley in center of Madera.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Zsombor
HungaryIt was a little bit cold in the room and house at the middle of March. Wifi connection was not the best in the room as it is far from the router.
Helena was a very good host. Big kitchen and living room for common use. Great breakfast. Beautiful location. Big parking space for cars.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Wozniak
BelgiumThe vacation at Solar do Carvalho was superb. De location is very attractive for hikers and not far from the highway. The breakfast is not at time so you can slip how long you want. You can use the kitchen whenever you want it. Helena is very friendly, kind en flexibel person. I recommend highly to stay there.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Quinten
Belgium-
Very nice location, friendly host, tasteful breakfast, ...
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Marta
ItalyPerfect location if you are looking for a quite place close to several hikes.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Sarah
FranceLovely place to stay to discover Madeira. Helena is very helpful and available. Breakfast is nice, room quite spacious and clean. We really enjoyed ! Thanks for everything 😊
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Eszter
HungarySmell of mold in common areas, toilet got blocked, but they solved it. Breakfast was real nice, but you got certain portion of everything, so it is limited and you have to do it yourself. (for example: omlette) Towel was not replaced during our stay. (6 nights).
Real nice location, surrounded by mountains, not crowded. Good feeling to stay in a house, that you feel like home. Clean and tidy.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Daniel
IsraelWe liked every single thing.
This is the best place I have ever been hosted in. We arrived late at night, the host waited for us, welcomed us with a big smile and explained everything about the facilities. This is her house and it has some rooms for the host. The kitchen is extremely well equipped for self cook and on top of that with a huge generousity she offers a lot of small things to eat on the house, such as cakes, cereals and so on. Everything is super clean and tidy. There is a place where you can take yourself some madeira wine or make yourself tea. It feels like a boutique 5-star hotel. The rooms are beautiful with new furniture. The whole house has an amazing view. The living room is super cozy. It has some board games, blankets, and all of that well-designed and clean! She took care of us very nicely when we had some exceptional requests. Our room was cleaned and made every day, and she made our laundry for free. To sum up, this is a fabulous place, can't recommend enought.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Alex
United KingdomThe most noticeable downside was the room's Wi-Fi connectivity, which was occasionally affected by its distance from the router. Also we lacked phone signal in our downstairs room, but that might have been due to our network providers. On the bright side, this encouraged us to disconnect and wholeheartedly immerse ourselves in our vacation.
Our recent stay at Solar do Carvalho proved to be a tranquil getaway. We selected a ground-floor room with a double bed, providing a snug retreat. The room, generously proportioned and impeccably kept, set a soothing atmosphere. The daily housekeeping ensured a consistently high standard of cleanliness. The central location was a definite asset, affording swift access to every corner of the island within an hour's drive, thereby simplifying our exploration of Madeira's natural marvels. It is worth noting that a car is indispensable for reaching this location. The communal kitchen, while convenient, may necessitate some coordination with fellow guests due to the multiple-room layout. However, this minor inconvenience did not overshadow the overall positive experience. Furthermore, while breakfast offerings were modest, they proved to be ample for our requirements. In summary, our stay in Sao Vicente offered a memorable retreat. The blend of capacious rooms, assiduous housekeeping, and a strategically advantageous location ensured a comfortable and convenient visit. Despite minor considerations, this accommodation comes recommended for a serene stay in Madeira.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Rui
United Kingdomdidn't stay longer enough
Helena (the landlady) For being so friendly and accommodating. She offered us free breakfast when we never asked for it and did our laundry as a gesture of goodwill.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Malgorzata
PolandNone
Big room cleaned every day and generally lots of space there, access to the terrace, well-equipped kitchen available, nice owner.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Radka
Czech RepublicHelena is a great host. Rooms are spacious, very clean and hay a beautiful view.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Viktor
PolandVery helpful and pleasant owner Helena, clear communication before arriving, good price, very good facilities, nice views, good location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Hana
LuxembourgNice spacious house well located for exploring the NW of the island. Big rooms, very well equipped kitchen and tasty breakfast. Moreover, Helena is a very kind and helpful host (I fell ill during the stay in her house, she provided everything I needed.)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Dave
NetherlandsBit difficult to drive up the steep ramp the first time with the car. In the end the pillows were not great for us.
We really liked the place, the hostess was very nice and the place was great!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Sohaib
FranceEverything is perfect with Helena, and she's so kind. the quality of this guesthouse is beyond imagination. The fully equipped kitchen and common lounge are wonderful. The room was so spacious with a beautiful view on a field, such a peaceful environment amidst nature. The chambres are always made when you left and when you come at the end ot the day, everything is clean. You can even able to do your laundry. Finally i will not hesitate to comeback here again next time. Thank you again, Helena, for everything, you are one of kind!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Renee
South AfricaHelenas place is very comfortable and perfectly positioned for exploring the north of the island. Helena is a very kind and helpful host. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Ruth
GermanyWe were a group of 2 families staying in the house and enjoyed the time together - the house was perfect for this as there was space to spend tome together but also space to rest.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Eva
Slovakiasuper nice staff! excellent service :)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Karolina
PolandAwesome views , very clean , comfortable bed. Really big room! If I will comeback definetelly I will choose one more time Solar Do Carvalho. Very good localisation close to the supermarket and also close to the seaside and to Seixal beach around 10/15 min by car. Kitchen was also big , fully equipped.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Nikola
SlovakiaNothing
We really enjoyed staying here, the room and whole house is very comfortable and clean. The view from teracce it’s really beatiful. I can absolutely recommend :-)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Petr
Czech RepublicUnfortunately it is necessary to have a car because walking to the supermarket, restaurant is not very possible, busy road without pavement....
This is the second time we have stayed in Solar do Carvalho, and we can't complain about anything. Helen is a perfect hostess, she made good breakfast every morninig, she did the laundry, advised on restaurants and trips. It si clean and nice accommodation, adjacent green surroundings, outdoor view, sunbeds, hammock etc.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Elsa
Germanyfor some reason the cell service is really not good in this area, but you have wifi in the house so it‘s all right.
Helena was fantastic, super lovely and makes you feel very welcome. The house was clean and comfortable, felt very homey and you have everything you could need in the kitchen. The location is gorgeous, you are surrounded by mountains und Helena even lets you take delicious salad right out of her garden. Would definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed in May 2023
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