Thanks once again to Filomena and her kind and hospitable staff (big smile), thanks for the studio Oliveira, the patio and the pool, thanks for the bananas and the big bag of mixed salads, thanks to the cats and dogs, thanks for the view over Funchal and the sea, thanks for the wonderful breakfasts and candlelight dinners under open air,... more

We stayed in a self-cattering room, palmeira room I think. It was spacious, with a huge bathroom, a small kitchen corner, and unfortunatly, a twin bed, but we knew that there was no double bed available for these dates. The only thing I didn't really like about the room is that it slightely smelt of dampness: the carpets, the curtains,... more

Just spent 7 nights at the tranquil Casa Do Papagaio ,in the most beautiful setting just outside Funchal . Our Host Filomena and all her staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was so healthy and fresh with food direct from her Garden farm. The rooms , delightful with all amenities , except tea/coffee making -no worries we took our... more

From the moment we arrived we were made very welcome. Filomena gave us a guided tour of the hotel and grounds. The view from our bedroom was stunning- looking over the sea with the sunshine all day. Breakfast was substantial with cereals, fresh fruit, bread and cheese and ham and even a cooked breakfast on request. The home made jam... more

Unfortunately our flight was delayed so by the time we arrived in Madeira it was dark which made for an interesting drive. Despite following the directions we were emailed we still managed to get lost. We arrived at what appeared in the dark to be an extremely steep road that just disappeared into an abyss. Being tired, unable to find... more

We wanted peace and quiet during our winter break in February 2007, and we had it, at Casa Papagaio. We had expected from the photos on the website that the place was situated right by the ocean, but the view of hotels, to the left, and grown fields, to the right, was entertaining to look at, so we were not... more

This is a fabulous place to stay! Our only mistake was to book it through Simply Travel rather than direct, as they messed up the booking (we think they just forgot to book it) and we ended up with a standard room rather than the self-catering one we'd expected. Not a massive deal, but big enough when you're vegetarian in... more

Casa do Papagaio Verde is a guesthouse in the hills just a few minutes drive from Funchal and above and away from all the hotels and apartment houses that have been built these last years. The house is a modern one with enormous windows (doors) instead of walls that overlook the sea from all the rooms. Some guestrooms are in... more