Rumah tumpangan di Santana

Had a good nights stay in Hotel O Colmo as part of a group walking trip. Very quirky, with lots of old memorabilia around hotel. Our room was large and had 4 single beds for the 2 of us! Nice indoor pool and jacuzzi to use after a day walking, but both had quite cool water. Well stocked and priced bar (including a delicious banana beer, poncha and Madeira wine). We had a group dinner which was excellent, beautifully presented, and delicious. Good selection at breakfast but there was a very large group so felt crowded and rushed. Great location for the town and easy walk to see the traditional huts.

We spent two weeks in the paradise of Madeira, surrounded by the care of Quinta do Furao team members. Excellent breakfasts and even more wonderful dinners pleasantly tickled our taste buds, and the wonderful Rita and her colleagues provided us with the perfect experience. Hotel Quinta do Furao is an exceptionally nice place to spend a holiday - it's quiet, peaceful and the hotel's surroundings and views are breathtaking (especially the mornings and beautiful sunrises). Almost everything on this wonderful island was wonderful, so we were able to spend a very special 20th wedding anniversary there. Almost, because as a result of various circumstances, this wonderful place on the planet was engulfed by forest fires high in the mountains. However, this made us experience even more care from the Quinta do Furao team. Every day we were informed of the situation with the fires, which trails on our beloved pearl of the Atlantic were safe and which still needed to be postponed. If I had to express my rating for Quinta do Furao in a numerical way it would be a 6 on a five-point scale :).

LocationThe holiday village is located in São Jorge, which is situated some 50 km to the northwest of Funchal. The peaceful location and idyllic surrounds make this the ideal stopover point. The houses have been laid out in a terraced style down the hillside as far as the clear Atlantic waters. The damp air during the winter means that the slopes of São Jorge remain lush green throughout the year, with the fruit trees, cornfields, sweet potatoes and citrus fruits providing colourful contrasts. The centre of Santana and the nearby leisure park are both just 10 minutes drive away and it is 35 km to Machico. Madeira airport is approximately 40 km away. FacilitiesAmenities include a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to surf on the internet and stay connected. Gastronomic options offered by the hotel include a restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A garden is among the features contributing to a pleasant stay. Additional features of the hotel include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests travelling in their own vehicles can make use of the available parking spaces. Other services include a laundry. RoomsAll rooms feature air conditioning, central heating and a bathroom. Many of the rooms also offer a sea view, adding to the ambience. All accommodation units offer a telephone and a TV. Each of the bathrooms features a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer. Sports/EntertainmentBoth an indoor and an outdoor pool are available for swimming. Sun loungers and parasols offer the ideal way to unwind. Leisure options at the hotel also include table tennis and pool/billiards. A wellness area with a solarium is available. MealsThe hotel offers a wide range of bookable meals and board options, including breakfast, dinner, B & B and half board. PaymentThe following credit cards are accepted at the hotel: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.