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A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a brick border.
A house with a red-tiled roof, a chimney, and a small porch with wooden beams.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a red bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two windows with curtains.
A living room with a red sofa, a small table with a vase, and a bookshelf.
A stone pathway leading to a gated entrance surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santo da Serra Market
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Santo da Serra, Madeira
  • Place, Quinta Da Junta
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Santo da Serra Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Santo da Serra Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias

The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias is one of two units set in the property which is a working organic farm with chickens, sheep and vegetables.

Quinta das Colmeias is minutes from European PGA Tour Santo da Serra Golf as well as a horse riding centre and of course many walks including levada walks.
At 650m altitude guests enjoy peace and quiet which the property allows , yet only only 15 minutes away from Machico and Santa Cruz and some 30 minutes away from Funchal, Madeira´s capital.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 057939/AL
Property # 6541999
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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, this villa is next to a golf course. Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo and Cristo Rei are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santo da Serra Market and Funchal Farmers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madeira Stadium or Estádio do Marítimo.
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Map
Santo da Serra, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Quinta Da Junta - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santo da Serra Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santo da Serra Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 28 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Funchal Marina - 29 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taberna do Petisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alforno Madeira - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar A Chupa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A Bilheteira - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias located?

Situated in Santa Cruz, this golf villa is within a 15-minute walk of Quinta Da Junta and Santo da Serra Market. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Palmeiras Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cottage on a farm

A cottage on a farm, full of character. Peaceful and beautiful. Very comfortable. Andrew is a great host.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2024
Many thanks for staying with us at the Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias - it was lovely to host you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil home in the mountains

Wonderful stay in a peaceful sanctuary in the clouds, surrounded by beautiful trees and mountains. The cottage is on a large estate with lots of space for kids to run and play too. The home was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and stayed cool in the summer heat. A great base from which to explore the whole island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew is extremely responsive and welcoming. He had a few provisions there for us in addition to letting us know we could walk around his property which is beautiful. The sheep are fun to hang around with also!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
Fantastic that you enjoyed the Cottage at Quinta das Colmeias in Madeira, as well as walking with the sheep, part of the organic certified farm. We look forward to welcome you back soon. Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bien accueillis, joli parc, très spacieux

Parfait
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

abgelegenes und ruhiges Ferienhaus

Der Aufenthalt in dem Ferienhaus hat uns sehr gut gefallen, obwohl wir während des schweren Unwetters Anfang Juni 23 dort waren. Sehr fürsorglicher Vermieter. Er hat uns auf das drohende Unwetter bereits vor unserer Ankunft aufmerksam gemacht. Wir wurden sehr sehr freundlich empfangen, der Kühlschank war gefüllt, die Heizung angestellt und der Kamin brannte.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Knusse woning

Warm ontvangst in een knusse woning met open haard aan en royale inkopen voor ontbijt. Heerlijke plek vol rust.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Mooi huis in prachtige omgeving

Wij waren er met 4 vriendinnen eind november 2016. We werden 's avonds laat afgehaald op de luchthaven door de vriendelijke eigenaar Jeremy en begeleid naar onze vakantiewoning. De ontvangst was hartelijk. Een fles Madeira en al wat nodig was voor een lichte maaltijd en een eerste ontbijt. Het huis (main house) is fantastisch. Veel ruime kamers. In de winter is vooral het leefgedeelte moeilijk te verwarmen. De temperatuur in Santo da Serra is 5 tot 7 graden minder dan aan de kust. We hebben dus veel gebruik gemaakt van de open haard. Hout was er in overvloed.Producten van de bio-boerderij hebben we spijtig genoeg niet kunnen kopen, en in de 9d dat we er waren werd het linnen werd niet ververst. Het was een leuke vakantie. Enkele kleine mooie dorpjes dichtbij, Funchal op minder dan een uur rijden, en mooie wandelingen in de buurt.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2020
Thank you for your review and great that you enjoyed the complementary welcome at the airport by Jeremy, the upgrade to the Main House and included firewood. At 600m altitude, Santo da Serra is a little cooler, but both units has central heating and plenty of free firewood. Once again, we apologise for the linen not having been changed - it should have been every week / 7 days and we will look into this with the staff. However, I understand extra fresh towels were supplied as soon as they were asked for. We look forward to welcome you back soon to enjoy many of the walks around Santo da Serra and other activities. Andrew Quinta das Colmeias

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Zino

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English, Portuguese
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