Casa do Ribeirinho

The bathroom had a bleach smell mixed with wet-shoe odor, like a gym changing room on a Thursday evening. The tiny room felt like a dump, and the damp smell lingered everywhere, even on the supposedly fresh towels, despite running the dehumidifier all day. Maybe opening the windows in summer would help, but there are plenty of better places around Madeira at a similar price. This was by far the worst accommodation we stayed in on the island.

The garden is gorgeous, and there's a small rooftop terrace too. Breakfast each morning was simple but nice, and you can use the washer and dryer. It's far enough up the hill from Porto moniz to be peaceful, while still close by. I'd suggest adding a fan to the room. The road up is really narrow, so you'll need to drive carefully and manage the clutch.

We had a peaceful stay in lovely, affordable accommodation surrounded by beautiful gardens and historic buildings. Late check-in was arranged at a local restaurant. The shower had good pressure and plenty of hot water, and a tasty breakfast was prepared and left in the dining room for us.

The garden was stunning, with lovely places to sit and a rooftop terrace. We didn't get much use out of it because it was cloudy and windy the whole time, so we felt stuck in our dark, uncomfortable room. It didn't even have a window, and the damp was so bad that towels wouldn't dry and clothes that had been dry became wet overnight. Hot water took ages to come through. We eventually noticed the dehumidifier, but nobody told us it needed emptying every few hours. It was full again 12 hours after we emptied it. For a guest room costing over €80 a night, that just isn't acceptable. Breakfast was mixed: the scrambled eggs were very good, but the rest was limited, with no vegetables. It was served at a shared table, and when something was gone, it was gone. Santa, where the room is, felt shabby and unpleasant. We were glad to leave. The only star I'm giving is for the garden.