Nice, cosy house with a great view, in the middle of nowhere easily makes you feel relaxed. We couldn't have imagined a better place to stay. House was very clean and well equipped. Silvia is a wonderful hostess and makes you feel taking care of.

The journey up to this house is not for the faint hearted but the view is totally and utterly breathtaking. It is quite a bit cooler so take a few layers, not too many because the sunshine is warm, as always. The house is cosy and yet spacious, the kitchen well equipped (we did miss our dishwasher but your kind hostess leaves everything that’s needed to get the washing up done). It is so peaceful you really do properly unwind and the locals are friendly, beavering away on their allotments almost daily. You must get your walking legs on and discover the beauty of the area. Sílvia leaves lots of ideas and is incredibly supportive throughout. This has been one of our best holidays despite the fact that both of us have always been petrified of heights! It got easier and is what Madeira is all about. Incredible value and we found the most amazing wines from the supermarket called Pongo which sells fresh fish and fruit and veg too. I even packed turnips in my case to bring home they tasted so great....

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Orchid House sehr genossen. Durch seine Lage in ca. 500 m Höhe hat man vom Balkon aus einen tollen Blick über das Meer und in die umliegenden Hügel. Man benötigt aber einen Mietwagen, ein Stellplatz vor dem Haus ist vorhanden. Das Haus hat alles, was man für den Aufenthalt benötigt. Silvia ist über Whatsapp immer gut erreichbar und kümmert sich aufmerksam und unaufdringlich um ihre Gäste.

Das Orchid House war toll, alles sehr sauber. Von dem kleinen Balkon ein super Blick zum Meer. Man fährt ca. 10 min Serpentinen hoch zu dem Haus. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett und steht jederzeit für Fragen zur Verfügung. Die Küche ist recht dunkel, da vor dem Küchenfenster eine Art Anbau ist. Die Küche ist jedoch mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Das Schlafzimmer und Wohnzimmer sind hell. Wir können das Haus definitiv empfehlen.

Nice house! Everything you need! Great owner, Silvia, so helpful and kind. Clean and everything in order. Very good choice at a reasonable price!

Ruhige, komfortable Wohnung, in einem typisch madeirischen Dorf. Einrichtung ist modern, die Küchenausstattung komplett, keine abgenutzten Sachen. Vermieterin ist sehr hilfsbereit und hält auch während des Aufenthaltes Kontakt und ist um das Wohlergehen besorgt. Wir würden gerne wiederkommen.

Maison tout à fait conforme à la description, au calme sur les hauteurs de Calheta. Sylvia est au petits soins et très disponible en cas de besoins. Mes filles de 20 et 23 ans ont bien apprécié ce logement et les services : Tv, accès internet par wi fi, vue du balcon etc.

If you do not like: crowing cocks baker's van beeping while delivering fresh bread and rolls (delicious!) twisty roads people working fields do not go there! Others who like rural life will enjoy the place.

We had an excellent week walking the levadas and enjoying the winter sun in verdant, lush, moutainous Madeira. Silvia's villa was an excellent base; comfortable and well equipped with a lovely view of hills and ocean well away from the bustle and high-rise time shares of Funchal. Every evening we sat on the balcony with a drink watching the dusk settle over Madeira. The apartment itself has a good kitchen, lounge and two bedrooms, and was very reasonably priced. Silvia was welcoming and friendly host.

Silvia really knows how to be the perfect host. The house is lovely and clean and has everything we needed. The location has a great view and it’s quiet once you get used to the rural noises. The house has parking, a car is essential and the hills are steep so consider one more powerful than our struggling Fiat 500. The TV has some English channels and the Wifi is great. The beds are firm with lots of spare blankets and lovely memory foam pillows. There was always hot water and the shower is lovely and powerful. The house is bright and well designed, decorated and has a lovely feel to it. You can even sit on the roof terrace or the balcony. Silvia made everything easy. She was great with the booking and directions. She sent me pictures on Whatsapp of a landmark so I knew which petrol station to meet her at and guided us to the house as it was dark and I was worried that I wouldn’t find it. She made us feel able to ask any questions and provided a heater which we only needed a couple of times but it was reassuring to have it. It is the extra little things that make the difference on holiday and Silvia provided them. Extra towels, plenty of toilet roll, soap, washing up liquid, coffee filters, coffee, sugar etc and knowing Silvia was just a text away. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again in May :-) Thanks for a lovely stay. x