Villa Babel, large villa with private pool in Madeira

The pictures of this villa do not do it justice! It's an amazing villa with great facilities and lovely owners. Manuel and his wife were just the best hosts. We were initially apprehensive about the owners living on the top floor but we shouldn't of worried. They were on hand when required and incredibly helpful and nice. The rest of the time they were invisible and we never felt watched in any way. Having them there was a big plus point!

As for the villa, it's all about the views,, worth every penny! It is very hilly around the villa and everywhere in madeira but it wasn't a big issue and all of the children and adults managed fine! Manuel can help sort out taxis if you require them. Funchal is 10 minutes or so from the villa and catching the bus at the top of the hill was easy. Loads to do and the kids loved the entire holiday. I would recommend having the pool heated, especially if you have kids.

All in all a fantastic place and would definitely go back and a massive part of that is down to Manuel and his wife.

This is one of the best villas on the island and you will not be disappointed

If you like Madeira and have a large group you really can't go wrong with this property.

Madeira is a unique experience. It is not a beach holiday but I would go back. Weather is temperate for the latitude. Food and entertainment is reasonably priced. Being an Island I expected things to be more.

We went with my family for my 60th birthday, there were 11 of us. We had a great time. Thoroughly recommend this vacation to anybody.

We stayed in Villa Babel in August 2015. The villa was spacious and perfect for our family of 12. Very clean with all amenities nearby. Swimming pool was amazing and much enjoyed..children were particularly happy. We were also very lucky to spot a whale from our balcony! Special holiday indeed..we'll be back again and for a longer holiday! Thanks for having us.

Superbe ! En un seul mot… tout était vraiment super, une magnifique maison avec de grands espaces, une vue imprenable sur l’océan, un accueil chaleureux avec le propriétaire Manuel, toujours a votre service mais invisible…les chambres soignées tout équipées, propre, une magnifique piscine… terrasse, de quoi faire des courses pas trop loin. Nous étions 16 au total avec 5 enfants et c’était parfait. je ne peu que la recommander car nous avons tous passé une excellente semaine …et avec un bon zoom…nous avons même photographié des baleines depuis la terrasse… Merci Manuel pour votre accueil et peut-être à bientôt

Pierre-André et toute la famille .. :o)

A wonderful villa set in Garajou, just 10 minutes from Funchal.

The villa is huge! Plenty of room for our party of 8 adults. Spread over 3 levels, we never felt crowded or on top of one another. In fact, sometimes it was hard to find one another! We each had our own bathroom, and there are two other "communal" ones. The furniture appears very Portuguese and is becoming for the style of villa Babel is. There is a basement room with a pool table, bar and disco lights for when the sun goes down and the views from each of the terraces and balconies are breathtaking. The pool was great for when the afternoon sun got a little too warm.

My only comment ( and it is in no way a criticism) is that the mattresses were perhaps a little hard for our taste, but that is personal preference.

Manuel the owner is lovely and extremely helpful, answering all our questions before arrival, during our stay and arranging our transfers to and from the airport. Whilst he lives on the 4th level of the villa, we barely saw him and it didn't impact on us at all.

It was easy to get around from Garajou even without a car but Madeira is very hilly so be warned! taxis into Funchal were around 20 Euros. The bus is 2.20 Euros.

All in all, we all loved our week in Madeira and at Villa Babel. Would highly recommend it and would happily stay at Babel again if visiting the beautiful island.