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Casas de Pedra - The Camellia - Country house to relax and connect with nature

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2753.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Camacha , Madeira
  • Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Palheiro Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casas de Pedra - The Camellia - Country house to relax and connect with nature

At Casas de Pedra you can enjoy a rural atmosphere with all the facilities of a hotel.
In your stay you can enjoy services included as daily cleaning of your house, towels and all necessary linens, laundry, air conditioned, food for your dogs, firewood for your fireplace, among others.

Our houses have a license of Agroturism, so if you love flowers and nature this experience it's perfect for you! Activities in the garden are also included in the stay.

The Camellia is a cottage, beautifully restored from an old stable or hayloft. which has retained much of its original structure and tha basalt stone with which it was originally constructed.It stands in the grounds of the main house, belonging to a Madeiran family, traditionally doctors, who live there all year round.

It is the ideal place for who want a quiet holiday and where you will find the tranquility necessary for rest physical and intellectual.
The houses have an inviting outdoor patio for meals or as a solarium or simply listen to the silence or even watch the stars in the beautiful night skies, only possible living away from the cities.
Customers may also use a small gym without any extra money.
It’s also disposal a barbecue properly equipped with all the necessary equipment for making grilled meals.

The daily cleaning is included.

It’s also a courtesy to pick up the guests at the airport, even if they have rented car, because not only personalizes the attendance but also facilitates access to the destination.

BREAKFAST ON REQUEST!

There are so many recreational activities to choose, such us two golf courses, horse riding, walks journey along the Levadas (one of which two minutes from the cottage) or even mountain walks
The rural and romantic Casa de Pedra can be found in Camacha 9 miles from Funchal and 10miles from the airport.

Walks & Levadas: The best way to reach the interior of the island of Madeira and enjoy the splendour of its untamed landscape is to follow the footpaths.
Levadas are water courses running round the mountains and were built by the first settlers to carry water to inaccessible farmland. Today they are one of Madeira’s greatest tourist attractions.

Attractions: Madeira has a number of attractions worth visiting during your holiday. The best-known and most traditional is the descent from Monte to Funchal in a wickerwork sledge. There is a variety of other attractions in other areas of interest that will help you learn more about Madeira while thoroughly enjoying your free time there.

Tours: This is a fascinating landscape, with its high mountains and deep valleys covered by exotic vegetation and colourful flowers. Add to these attractions the charm of the small villages and the cosmopolitan rhythm of the capital, Madeira, and you have plenty of good reasons to set off and explore every corner of the island.The Transport system is top quality and varied. So choosing exactly how you will explore the island is up to you!

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Filomena

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English, Portuguese, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
We allow dogs
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed in the balcony and gardens

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 222

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Funchal Farmers Market is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Madeira Botanical Garden and CR7 Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madeira Stadium or Barreiros Stadium. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Camacha , Madeira

What's nearby

  • Madeira Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Palheiro Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Monte Palace Gardens - 14 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack-Bar Moisés - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O Picadinho - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casa de Pasto das Eiras - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hortensia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Cesto - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casas de Pedra - The Camellia - Country house to relax and connect with nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Casas de Pedra - The Camellia - Country house to relax and connect with nature?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casas de Pedra - The Camellia - Country house to relax and connect with nature?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Casas de Pedra - The Camellia - Country house to relax and connect with nature located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Jardins do Palheiro, Palheiro Gardens and Madeira Stadium. Palheiro Golfe is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Lovely, relaxing, cozy cottage
We really enjoyed our time here. The cottage is beautiful & immaculately kept. The little touches like flowers and the fresh bread were lovely & really appreciated. Thank you. We will certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ed d.

Very good!
It was a cosy cottage in a beautifel garden near Camacha. We couldn't think about something what was wrong! Everything was ok!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessy j.

Awesome little holiday in Madeira's Mountains
My partner and me (28, 25) went to Madeira in March for the first time. Our priority was to be far away from tourism and hotels but as close as possible to nature and the real Madeiran culture and people. We booked one place near the beach for 5 days and the three last days of our holiday we decided to stay in Camacha...I'm so happy we did! Filomena, her husband Pedro and her lovely daughter are amazing hosts, speak amazingly well English and are always happy to help (Pedro took us to the airport as we both didn't have a car). The cottage is bigger than it looks on the pictures, it's actually a small house to yourself. The garden surrounding the cottage looks like paradise and the Levada walks are indeed just around the corner. A bus to Funchal comes quite regularly and the bus stop is just down the road. The day we arrived Filomena and her partner welcomed us with a bottle of Madeira wine and all sorts of little nibblings (cookies, crackers etc). There was also freshly made bread every morning for breakfast. Unfortunately the weather was pretty bad (hailstones and rain) when we arrived, so we were lucky to spend our time in front of the lovely oven with hot chocolate and cookies. If you are looking for a bautiful and authentic place within the nature and if you're happy to spend your holiday with calm, the sound of the birds and loads of hiking, I recommend you to book a few days in Camacha. My partner and me are definitely going back in September and we can't wait :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cosy and comfortable house in nice surroundings
We staied 4 weeks in this very nicely renovated and fully equipped house and can really recommend it - both if your looking for a comfortable place where to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and also if you want a convinient base for exploring Maderia. The kitchen has everything for storing, cooking and eating your own food. There's also a very good supermarket just 5 minutes away by car in Camatcho. This made staying home for dinner an attractive alternative and we did it many times! The breakfast was included and we got bread from a local bakery, jucie, egg, ham and chees, coffe/te etc - "everything" we wanted in other words. We had breakfast outside in the sun. There is a work space on the upper floor and we brought the computer with us and could work, listen to our own music etc thanks to the internet access. The fire place contibuted to the cosyness but was also pratical to heat up the house when the evenings were chilly and humid. The wood was refilled every day. The service was excelent and actually more than we had expected; the hous was cleaned and the beds were made every day and we got new towels and sheets a cople of times per week. The beds were excelent. We went for a couple of shorter and longer walks starting directly from the house, on the nearby levada. I also went jogging in the evenings on the same levada. The location is half way up to the mountains, and at the same time close to Funchal (15 min by car) - perfect if you have a car and want to explore the island. To summaries we thought the house was much nicer than what the pictures show (even if they are nice too!) and that we were lucky to find it. Great value for money considering the comfort and high standard on everything, the service, the generous breakfast and the beatiful place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A perfect week
The stone house is a perfect base from which to enjoy and explore Madeira. It is set in beautiful gardens and is lovingly maintained by the family. The cottage has everything that a couple could need for a self catering holiday and the kindness and hospitality offered to guests is second to none. The description and pictures on the website give a flavour of the property but cannot do it full justice. If you enjoy quality and want a holiday that offers something a bit special then this is the property for you, We shall certainly be returning in the near future as we would love to see Madeira again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Romantic
A very romantic place for relaxing. Close to the Airport and to Funchal. Very quite. Warm welcome and a lot of attentions during the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Casa Camelia
We had a pleasant stay at Casa Camelia. As we had to wait for our Covid test result, Filomena provided some food for us which we highly appreciated. Every day there has been bread, juice, milk, cheese and a daily cleaning. The little house is surrounded by great nature. Its close to Funchal and the airport. We recommend this place to stay at when you are in Madeira.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thijs V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super!!
Het huisje ligt op een mooie rustige locatie 15 min van het centrum van Funchal. Het is een zeer net en mooi huisje van alle gemakken voorzien. Het wordt elke dag schoongemaakt door het vriendelijke personeel. Tevens wordt er elke dag ontbijt verzorgd waar niets aan ontbreekt. De eigenaren zijn daarbij ook nog zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Thijs Visser
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Magical cottage in the middle of a beautiful spring garden full of camellias, rhododendrons etc
Filomena is a generous host who provides her guests with delicious breakfast ingredients. The cottage is very comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Svenja G.

A wonderful week in a beautiful landscape
We had a wonderful time in this location. The house was so cute with a lot of lovely details. Every morning we got a breakfast (that was very kind) und we loved sitting on the terrace and looking to the beautiful landscape. The place is great to take tours on the East side of Madeira (the Pico Ariero is not far). Also it was great to have a levada next to the house so you can go jogging and walking. The hosts (Filomena and Pedro) were so friendly and have some really good recommendations for us. We would love to come back sometime (perhaps in winter or spring).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

Wonderful! The hospitality was second to none!
The hosts were so attentive and treated us with the perfect amount of care! We would highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Astrid K.

Schönes kleines Ferienhaus mit tollem Service
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus, in dem es uns an nichts fehlte. Inkludiert ist ein täglicher Service, der Putzen/ Betten machen und Lebensmittel auffüllen (Wasser, Saft, Milch, Wurst, Käse, Marmelade, Kaffee (Nespresso) und Obst) beinhaltete. Auf Wunsch gab es zudem abends frische Brötchen für den nächsten Tag. Täglich wurde Holz für den Kaminofen nachgelegt und der Ofen gereinigt. Die Besitzer standen hilfsbereit mit Tips zum Essen gehen zur Verfügung. Auch die Lage des Hauses war vorteilhaft, da vieles zeitnah mit dem Auto zu erreichen war. Insgesamt also: sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Markus Z.

Sehr schön, empfehlenswert!
Wunderbares Haus, sehr ruhig, gut erreichbar von Funchal (Mietauto)! Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich, haben uns jeden Tag frisches Brot zum frühstück besorgt, Wunderbar:) Wir können die Unterkunft absolut empfehlen. Herzlichen Dank Filomena
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

Sehr gute bedienung.
Sehr schönes Häuschen an sehr ruhiger Lage. Sehr schnell in der Hauptstadt
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan S., Switzerland

Totally advisable!
We're a young swiss couple and spent three nights of our Honeymoon in this lovely house. We had a blast in this amazing environment and can only recommend this place! Breakfast is fresh everyday, the kitchen is clean and can be handy. We were a little worried before our stay because it says it was allowed to smoke inside the house and we're both non-smokers. Fortunately, this is not a problem at all and the house smells fresh and clean. We would definitely go back and recommend this house! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

wunderschöne Unterkunft - besser geht es nicht
Ein Haus wie aus dem Bilderbuch - perfekt gepflegt, mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet und einem "Rundum-Sorglos-Service", da steckt ganz viel Herz drin! Herrlich ruhig gelegen und dennoch optimal an die wichtigen Ost-West und Nord-Süd- Achsen angebunden, man kann problemlos die ganze Insel erkunden wenn man das möchte. Der Service war großartig, Bettwäsche und Handtücher immer frisch, stets alles blitzesauber und der Kühlschrank wurde immer wieder mit Milch, Saft, Eiern, Käse und Wurst, Marmelade, Butter und Obst aufgefüllt. Brot in allen Varianten gab es jeden morgen frisch, dazu Teeauswahl und Kaffee, stets frische Blumen und kleine Überraschungen - ein Traum! Wirklich wärmstens zu empfehlen!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Idylle pur
Wir waren vom 08.06.-20.06.17 in camacha.Das Haus liegt sehr idyllisch in einem wunderschönen Garten.Jeden Tag frisches Obst und Brötchen zum Frühstück.Das Bett wurde immer sehr liebevoll gemacht......jeden tag eine frische Blume und 2 schokoladenbonbons auf der Bettdecke.Liebevolle Geste.Schönes Haus zum entspannen oder als Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen entlang der Levada.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susana G.

awesome gateway
We love staying at Filomena's Stone houses. Filomena is a great host, receive us with great warm and sympathy. The house is beautiful and surroundings amazing. Is perfect for a weekend gateway or if you can stay, enjoy a couple of days emerged in the lovely Madeira Nature. To those who appreciate, the bed is fabulous. Super comfortable. Filomena's Courtesy provide us basic food supplies, which is great if you don't feel to go out to diner. I absolute recommend, Stone Houses and we will try to came back to enjoy a longer stay. Thank you for everything Filomena.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jürgen Z.

Nette Unterkunft im Grünen
Toller Frühstücksservice, Holzofen im Steinhaus eine gute Einrichtung
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar N.

Sehr schönes Haus
Wir verbrachten unseren ersten Madeira Urlaub in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Es ist gut ausgestattet und man findet alles was man braucht. Auch der Frühstücksservice war super und die Brötchenauswahl sehr abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir waren froh ein so schönes Appartment gefunden zu haben, was abseits des ganzen Touristentrubels und mitten in einer wunderschönen, ruhigen und grünen Umgebung liegt. An dieser Stelle noch einem vielen Dank an die Vermieter und das Hauspersonal! Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub bei euch verbracht.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helmut K.

Traumurlaub auf Madeira
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Woche in einen herrlichen Haus. Der Garten und die Aussicht waren ein Traum. Die Vermieter sehr nett und in jeder Hinsicht hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Vielen Dank auch für den lieben Geburtstagsempfang mit Kerzen. Helmut und Steffi
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela V.

In jeder Hinsicht eine tolle Unterkunft, die keine Wünsche offen lässt.
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katrin Z.

Großartig
Alles war mehr als zu unserer Zufriedenheit. Ein sehr empfehlenswertes Domizil! Thumbs up!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang I.

Erholsamer Urlaub im Azalea- Haus
Meine Frau und ich (Paar 60+) waren vom 11. bis 22.11.2016 im Azalea- Haus. Der Aufenthalt war eine pure Freude den wir nie vergessen werden. Abends wenn wir von unseren Touren zurück kammen, hing eine Tasche mit Brötchen an der Tür. Das Obst und der Inhalt vom Kühlschrank wurden Täglich ergänzt. Das Haus wurde Täglich gereinigt. Handtücher u. Bettwäsche wurden regelmäßig getauscht. Wir haben jede Minute des Aufenthals genossen. Das Haus liegt abseits vom Trubel an einem Berghang und es ist sehr ruhig. Auf dem Grundstück befindet sich eine hochsensible Alarmanlage. 2 Hunde, welche einen perfekten Job machen. Unbemerkt kommt da keiner rein. Das Grundstück ist Top gepflegt und mit Streuchern und Bäumen bewachsen. Alles in allem hatten wir einen sehr schönen Urlaub ohne die Zwänge eines Hotel Aufenthalts. Wir würden das Haus jederzeit wieder buchen. Eva u. Wolfgang aus Schleswig Holstein
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

Perfect Relaxing
The perfect place to relax and enjoy Madeira! Filomena and Pedro are really nice persons that try to help in every Situation where assistance is needed. We had the Chance to see both houses, the older one as well as the newer one. Both are perfectly equipped with all you need for your comfort. The surrounding is totally safe and we felt really welcome, trust the Pictures, in reality it´s much better;-) A Supermarket to by fresh fish, meat and vegetables is nearby and the bus Station is only 3 minutes away (to go to Funchal or where ever you want). We suggest to rent a car to have more flexibility. We are pretty shure that we will come again in the future! Thanks for all Filomena and Pedro and have a good time Alex and Jana

About the host

Hosted by Filomena

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familiar house ,living there all over the year
a couple of medical doctors / surgeons

Why they chose this property

These buildings are integrated in the same area as the main house, and are owned by traditional Madeira Medical doctors who reside there through the year.

What makes this property unique

This area is surrounding by a large and beautiful garden with 5000 m2, full of exotic plants from temperate climates.
During the winter season and Spring camellias, magnolias and azaleas are blooming. In April/May rhododendrons are at their maximum splendor.
Situated in a quiet location, with the surrounding beauty of the trees of the forest, Laurisilva of Madeira an indigenous forest, classified as World Natural Heritage, decreed by UNESCO, is the ideal place to enjoy some hiking on foot along the levadas or simply enjoy the fresh country air.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese