Het is een erg mooi gelegen,comfortabel huis. Van alle gemakken voorzien. Je kunt de hele dag in de Tuinkamer van de zon genieten ,ook al is het buiten minder warm. Ideaal als uitvalsbasis voor levadawandelingen.

1st Class accommodation with a friendly welcoming host. Cottage situated in a quiet village with stunning sea views. Very relaxing place to spend time.

Wir suchten nach einem schönen Platz auf Madeira mit viel Licht, Sonne, Kamin und bester Aussicht, um dort Weihnachten und Silvester zu verbringen. Was wir bekamen war weit mehr als wir uns überhaupt erträumen konnten: Das Rosemary Cottage war der perfekte Ort für unseren Urlaub. Es fing damit an, daß wir unser Auto unterm Haus in der eigenen Garage abstellen konnten. Dort lag schon das Feuerholz für unseren Bollerofen bereit. Heather, unsere Vermieterin, bereitete uns ein sehr warmes Willkommen. Nicht nur war ein Tannenbaum geschmückt im Cottage für uns aufgebaut, sie hatte sogar schon ein Geschenk unter den Baum gelegt. Dazu lag ein Willkommensgruß dort, mit allem was man zum Wohlfühlen brauchte. Der Blick auf den Ozean ist unbeschreiblich schön und von der ersten Minuten an, fühlten wir uns wie zu Hause (oder noch besser!). Das Haus hat alles, was man zu zweit brauchen könnte, eine Dusche, eine Geschirrspülmaschine, ein Kamin, ein Wintergarten, eine komplett ausgestattete Küche, wo wirklich nichts fehlte. Es gab sogar eine moderne Salatschleuder. Und außerdem ist im Nachbarhaus eine Waschmaschine nutzbar, so dass wir am Ende fast komplett mit sauberer Wäsche heimfahren konnten. Das Haus ist super in Schuß und sehr sauber. Draußen auf der Terasse kann gegrillt werden, was für uns zu Weihnachten wirklich das i-Tüpfelchen war. Es fehlte wirklich an nichts. Und wenn etwas fehlte, war Heather sofort zur Stelle. Die Kommunikation mit ihr war sehr herzlich und unkompliziert, wie der ganze Aufenthalt. Sie weiß, was man als Gast und Mensch braucht, damit man sich wohlfühlen kann. Im Cottage lagen neben Reiseführern auch Bücher in versch. Sprachen, sowie DVDs und Spiele, falls es mal regnen sollte. Hier ist wiklich an alles gedacht. Ihre Tipps für die Insel waren Gold wert, insbesondere die zur Gestaltung des Silvesterabends, der uns unvergesslich bleiben wird. Zusammenfassend können wir sagen, dass es ein sehr sehr schöner Aufenthalt dort war. Wir würden sofort wieder dorthin zurückkehren und können nur eine uneingeschränkte Empfehlung aussprechen. Danke für einen fantastischen Urlaub.

Finding the right accommodation can make or break a trip - we knew from the the moment Heather greeted Sue & I, after a long day travelling - that Rosemary Cottage was perfect for our needs. The welcome pack got us off to a flyer and with a plethora of local tips - we can honestly say we wasted little time getting acclimatised. In short - this property is an ideal bolt hole on an island that truly lived up to it's friendly and relaxed reputation. Just make sure you don't book it for when we want to return! 😉

For self-catering accommodation, it would be difficult to find anything superior at anything like this price. The cottage has a superb location on a terrace overlooking the coast in a quieter part of Madeira. There is a lovely pool on a lower terrace that is shared with just one other cottage. We drove ourselves from Funchal Airport having rented a car from Funchal Car Hire which was recommended to us by Heather who runs the site. She gave us very detailed instructions and we found Banda do Sol with little difficulty. The main road from the airport is an easy drive thanks to the many tunnels that have been constructed in recent years. Allow an hour for the journey. Nothing is too much trouble for Heather and her parents who also live on-site. We were warmly greeted and shown round the bungalow with everything explained fully. A welcome bag of goodies means that you'll be able to make a cup of tea or coffee, make a snack meal and enjoy a bottle of wine without having to immediately shop. The kitchen area of the open-plan design is extraordinarily well equipped; there are items here that we don't have at home! The bedroom is spacious with adequate wardrobe and drawer space and a soft, comfortable double bed. The outside shutters can be closed during the daytime to keep the room cool in conjunction with an effective ceiling fan. The bathroom has a shower-over-bath with copious hot water, together with toilet and large washbasin with storage below and shelf above. Separate sets of towels are provided for bathroom, pool and beach use! The whole place is thoroughly cleaned each week together with a change of all towels and bedlinen. The lounge area has a comfortable sofa plus 2 other cane chairs and a low, upholstered foot rest; ideal for stretching out. There is also a dining table and 2 chairs. Entertainment is provided by a Sony flat-screen television with satellite reception, linked to a home theatre system with 5 speakers and bass unit for playing DVD's or CD's. Free wi-fi is exclusive to the cottage and of good speed. For cooler times there is a log burner and fuel. Two large sliding doors give a great view out to sea and slide apart to give access to a terrace which has been further enclosed by more large sliding panels. This area has its own table and 2 chairs. Beyond is a decked area fronted by a railing overlooking the pool. There is a good fixed barbecue to one side of the decking as well as a small portable unit as well! The pool isn't heated but was pleasantly warm throughout our stay and regularly cleaned by Heather herself. But in many ways, perhaps the most overriding memory of our stay is the friendliness and warmth of Heather and her parents; we felt like we'd come home. She never intrudes but is there if required and we enjoyed several interesting and enjoyable chats with her. We had an early 7.30 a.m. departure but the family were all there to see us off and wish us well. It doesn't get any better than this. We booked for next year by the end of our first week!

Met een degelijke routebeschrijving hebben we 's nachts feilloos ons vakantieverblijf gevonden. Heather, de verhuurder, had reeds onze koelkast wat gevuld, zodat we de volgende dag enkel moesten relaxen. Dat vonden we super sympathiek! De huisbaas geeft je goede raad en tips om Madeira te bezoeken. Het huis is zeer gerieflijk ingericht en voorzien van voldoende materiaal. Een haardroger, voldoende handdoeken en strandlakens...Het zicht van op de terras is zalig! De veranda is zeker een meerwaarde in de koudere maanden. Wij hebben genoten van een super zalige vakantieweek! Zeker een aanrader!

Spending 2 weeks in Rosemary Cottage in June was just a joy! After some lazy hazy days, our host, Heather, suggested several options to explore the lovely area around Banda do Sol. We took her advice and went on SAFARI by Jeep! Super way to see the more remote parts of Madeira, and home in time for drinks by the pool to admire another beautiful sunset. Perfect! There is so much to admire on this fantastic island, from Cosmopolitan Funchal just 30 minutes away, to Porto Moniz further North with it's rugged coastline reached easily by the tunnels which have opened up this paradise to all. The farmer's markets are eye-opening! I have never bought avocados by the kilo before! Cheap as Chips! And if you do nothing else, try Poncha! CHEERS! We can't wait to return to wonderful, welcoming, flower filled Madeira, with it's fantastic climate. No wonder so many visitors return to live there! Rosemary Cottage is perfect in every way, it has all the comforts of home, and the new garden room is a joy to dine in, looking over the garden to the Atlantic beyond and planning another perfect day.

We have just returned from our second three week visit to this idyillic cottage with its kind, thoughtful and attentive owners ready at hand with helpful advice. The new addition of a glazed patio extension (on both properties) enabled us to maximise the Spring sunshine and the all round superb coastal views. The property gives easy access to delightful locations such as Jardim do Mar and Rabacal but equally is a good base in a quiet area giving ready access to all areas of the island. We have already booked again for a third visit to enjoy the varied island scenery and walks.

Un accueil et un lieu inoubliables : une propriétaire aux petits soins dès votre arrivée...tout est pensé pour votre bien-être. La maison est très bien équipée avec tout ce qu'un vacancier peut attendre (cuisine totalement équipée, bonne literie, terrasse aménagée....) et pour parfaire le tout, une vue extraordinaire avec la piscine en premier plan et une vue sur la mer en toile de fond. Estreito da Calheta est très bien située sur l'île, dans la partie la plus ensoleillée de la côte sud. Ainsi bien qu'en novembre, le temps nous a permis baignades à la mer et à la piscine et ballades dans la végétation luxuriante au bord des levadas. Et hors période de forte affluence touristique c'est encore mieux......n'hésitez pas, foncez....

Probably a more tranquil part of this bonnie island but nonetheless only half an hours drive to Funchal. Spotless, immaculately presented & comfy cottage. Friendly, attentive and most helpful owners on hand if required. Great access to levada walks and to nearby towns of Jardim do Mar (5mins), Calheta, Paul do Mar, Ponta do Sol and Ribeira Brava. The delightful town of Sao Vicente on the (less sheltered) north coast is only 45 mins drive. All in all a fantastic experience staying in Madeira ... but the base/living quarters have to be right to ensure everything else can follow; and it was!