Exceptional experience! An oasis in Funchal! Lovely grounds, exceptionally clean and quiet. Fantastic location from which to walk to all attractions. Host is warm, attentive and knowledgeable. If renting a car, be sure it's a small one as gate is narrow and entry to property is just off the busy roundabout.

We loved our stay here. The cottage is so well-equipped and comfortable, like a home from home. While private, it's a working quinta so there is usually someone else around and it was great to see the place being worked on and maintained. The atmosphere is relaxed and the pool is a great size, surrounded by beautiful plants, flowers and of course banana palms. Buffy was charming and helpful. There were also some little touches which really made our stay.

Un oasis de calme et de verdure en pleine ville. Les cottages sont charmants, la propriété au milieu des bananes est magnifique, la piscine est un réel plus pour se reposer après les magnifiques randonnées qu'offre l'île. Tout ceci à 20 minutes à pied du centre ville (ou en bus avec un arrêt juste devant la propriété). A proximité de commerces et restaurants. Les hôtes sont charmants, à l'écoute et disponibles. Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour à tous points de vue et espérons pouvoir revenir très vite……

It would be difficult to overstate just how lovely the Vista Cottages Quinta Stanford are. Set in a small banana plantation but within easy walk of the city centre this accommodation is as near to perfect as you could possibly hope. It is charming, comfortable , convenient. There is an excellent swimming pool. The host is friendly and helpful. Others have written about the facilities: you will have everything you could reasonably need. It's just splendid.

Can't describe how idyllic this place is, would 1000% recommend to anyone looking for a nice chill holiday

We had a wonderful stay in Loja Lenha. We had a very warm welcome from Donna Elizabeth, the cottage was beautifully furnished and the bed was extremely comfortable. The garden was idyllic. We thoroughly recommend this property. We had some excellent tour guides and saw a lot of this beautiful island with its many contrasting areas.

 

 

 

 

As many have said, an oasis in the built up area of West Funchal. Remarkably quiet considering there's a busy road just outside. A short walk into the old part of the city and close to bus stops for anyone using public transport to get around. Very spacious rooms and a really well equipped kitchen for anyone planning on self catering and there's a big Pingo Doce supermarket 15 mins away. Some lovely restaurants on the way there if you are staying close to home. The well maintained pool is a real pleasure to come home to each afternoon after exploring the many diverse gardens of the island. Having an evening flight it was so lovely to have a late checkout and not drag bags around town.

A very pleasant stay. Wonderful host and very welcoming staff. Plantation and vineyard setting was a very nice change of pace. Close to restaurants and to the ocean. Public transportation easily accessible. Keep up the good work.

 

A great stay in this perfect oasis on a finca just up from the lido area. The apartment is comfy and in a peaceful location. Loved having use of the pool after a day out walking. Buffy is a helpful host, sharing the bananas grown on site and ideas for trips etc. I recommend a stay in this accommodation.

 

 

Un gîte très sympa et très propre, très bien situé à Funchal d'où on peut explorer toute l'île facilement. La piscine est très agréables après une excursion dans les montages ou juste pour se détendre. Les propriétaires sont très gentils, accueillant et de bon conseils tout en restant discrets. Très bonne adresse que nous adresse que nous recommandons sans hésiter.

 

Die Ruhe hat mir besonders gefallen, da das Haus nicht direkt an der Straße liegt. Außerdem ist es nur für wenige Urlauber ausgelegt was mir sehr gefallen hat. Kleiner aber schöner Pool wo man ungestört schwimmen oder auch ein Buch lesen kann. Würde diese Unterkunft ohne zu zögern jedem weiterempfehlen.

 

Le clame, la verdure et la sérénité dans une ville sur-exposée

 

This place ist truly a little Paradies in the perfect Location in Funchal. We had a great time here and definetly will come back some day. Many thanks to the lovely Hosts.

Well located between Funchal centre and the hotel district. Benefits are: easy pick up for tour operators. Lots of restaurant choices in walking distance, and small supermarkets. Pictures very representative of the property. Enjoyed the pool area and the shade afforded by vines. Owners very welcoming and helpful eg. booking a taxi to and from airport and flexibility with check out. There is traffic noise when windows are open but property is well set back from the road and remains cool. The property is very secluded amongst vines and banana trees. Good choice of books in the property.

É um lugar onde nos sentimos no meio rural tradicional da Madeira, mesmo no centro do Funchal. recomendo vivamente para quem quiser passar umas férias na Madeira.

Estacionamento não é simples, mas resolve a estadia.

Pleasant cottage surrounded by banana trees in quiet location but just 20 mins walk from central Funchal

Wohnen in einer kleinen Bananen-Plantage (Quinta Stanford) und doch in der Stadt. In einem von Mauern umgeben herrschaftlichen Anwesen mit alter Villa wohnt man separat in einem Nebengebäude (Cottage) in einer großzügigen Wohnung mit eigener Zufahrt. (etwas schmales Tor von der Strassenseite, vorsichtig einfahren). Es gibt einen schönen Swimmingpool und Sitzgruppen direkt an den Banannenstauden. Die Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und hat eine optimal ausgestattete große Küche (incl. Mikrowelle, Backofen, etc.). Auch Wachmaschine und Trocker stehen (nebenan) zur Verfügung. Die Besitzerin (Buffy) des Anwesens hatte uns sehr freundlich empfangen und konnte gute Tips geben. Wir haben selten so gut gewohnt. Absolut empfehlenswert.

Location est propre, très confortable avec un coin piscine convivial. Les propriétaires sont pleins de bonnes intention et tiennent à préserver notre intimité et à répondre à toutes nos attentes. Une location à recommander!

Séjour très satisfaisant. Proche du centre ville de FUNCHAL. Magnifique endroit entouré d'une bananeraie. Propriétaire très sympathique et parlant un peu le français. Nous y retournerons très certainement avec un très grand plaisir.

A fabulous holiday retreat if you want a peaceful holiday , yet be with in walking distance of the bustling city of Funchal. Thoroughly recommended.

We enjoy the quiet and privacy of Loja de Lena and have stayed there several times. It is set in a beautiful plantation near to the main manor house. 25 min walk into the centre of Funchal or a few minutes by bus. About a 10 minute walk from the unmissable Reid's Hotel ! There is a lovely swimming pool/ sitting area. The property is well equipped, comfortable and attractive. The king sized bed is firm and very comfortable. There are two other gite type properties adjoining. We have always found our neighbours to be quiet and courteous. The owners live in the main house and are warm and helpful. So if you want a quiet relaxing environment in beautiful grounds and within walking distance of Funchal old town and plenty of good eateries........ .

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dieser Unterkunft sehr genossen. Schöner kann man eigentlich gar nicht wohnen. Es war gemütlich, großzügig, toll eingerichtet und es hat an nichts gefehlt. Die ganze Anlage war toll mit Bananenplantage, super schöner Poolanlage die wir die ganze Woche allein genutzt haben.Die Vermieterin war sehr nett und jederzeit erreichbar. Supermärkte, Bäcker etc. waren in unmittelbarer Nähe. Der Hafen ist ca. 20 Minuten fußläufig erreichbar. Alles machbar, man ist auf ein Auto nicht unbedingt angewiesen. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen.

 

We stayed for most of May at Loja da Lenha. . Until this year we have stayed at a good Hotel but decided to try somewhere else. It was brilliant. Well equipped, comfortable, spotless and with firm mattresses on the beds. Frank and Buffy are very welcoming. The location is ideal - one really can walk into Funchal and it is near the Ferry Terminal for Porto Santo Island ( a great place to visit), Reids Palace Hotel ( fantastic for afternoon tea) and a range of grocery/coffee shops. All the couples we met seemed like us to like peace and quiet. The pool is very good and I swam most days. If one wants to go to Church - Penha de Franca RC Church ( 20 minute walk) has a service every Sunday at 10.30 in English and its full. The priest is remarkable and welcomes all religions ( we are Methodists). We think it was a super experience and quite a 'find' - Surrey UK couple.

Die Kommentare zur Unterkunft "Loja de Lenha" können wir nur bestätigen, es ist nichts hinzuzufügen. Es ist eine Idylle inmitten der interessanten und lebendigen Hauptstadt, in der man sich sofort wohl fühlt. Unser Urlaub war eine wunderbare Kombination aus Erkunden der Insel, Wandern, Bummeln in Funchal, Essen in netten Restaurants ... - und Entspannen in unserem wunderbaren Quartier. Hier konnte man so richtig "die Seele baumeln lassen". Danke an Buffy und Frank für ihre freundliche Aufnahme, viele Tipps und interessante Gespräche!

A little bit of old Funchal within easy reach of the town centre and close to restaurants and bars. We loved Loja da Lenha and are recommending it to our friends. The accommodation is extremely well appointed, very comfortable, and it's on a banana farm --- perfect.

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday on the lovely island of Madeira. Our accommodation at Loja Da Lenha more than met our expectations. It is of very high standard furnished very tastefully and well maintained, everything you would need. The setting is very tranquil surrounded by banana trees and vines, a lovely swimming pool and very friendly and helpful owners. The properties are centrally situated in Funchal with shops and good restaurants within a short walk.

This is a fantastic place to stay, truly 5 star! Buffy welcomed us for our one week stay with fresh fruit and Madeira wine and a quick tour of this beautiful apartment. The apartment is spacious, very clean and well appointed the kitchen has all mod-cons with plenty of space to eat. We were impressed with the peace and quiet, the secure parking and the super pool. We will definitely visit again. PS. be prepared for mosquitoes in the evening P&F from Cornwall

Thank you, it was an extraordinary time we spent in the cottage. The flat is extremely well equipped, comfortable and clean. Situated in the middle of bananas and other exotic plants, entering the site means to enter a paradise. It is a quiet place - but in the middle of the town. A lot of restaurants around or in a fairly short walking distance. We had no car but used public transport which is very cheap. But it takes some time to find out how it works! We can recommed the cottage(s) it to all who want to enjoy a challenging holiday - to experience an interesting city with culture, gardens, shops etc, the chance to relax in the house garden with the pool and go out for walking tours on the island. Sorry - I can't find anything negative! Ein wunderbares Feriendomizil, sehr gut ausgesattet aber dennoch zentral in Funchal gelegen. Wie im Paradies, ruhig mit herrlicher Vegetation aber mit den vielfältigen Möglichkeiten einer Stadt - gleichzeitig ein guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen. Für alle die, die nicht "pauschal" reisen wollen!