This is a lovely small hotel situated on the east of the Sao Vicente valley with stunning views up on to Paul de Serra opposite ( and the wind turbines on the lip of the valley -nothing wrong with that). We stayed in room 2 in the new building below the house. The owner and staff are very friendly and... More

I have just returned to the UK from a week's holiday in Madeira and stayed at Solar da Bica near Sao Vicente, Madeira Island. What a wonderful place, and very kind and attentive hosts. Overall, this is well worth a stay. The breakfast (included in my booking) was continental, with a selection of meats and bread rolls (at times it... More

The hotel has 10 rooms in one house and three others in the main house. all are kept immaculately clean, one of the best kept hotels we have stayed in. The gardens are beautiful and rooms have spectacular views of the mountains opposite. . Breakfast , of the usual continental choices as well as home baked cake and jams, is... More

The hotel is set on the hillside just a few moments drive from `Sao Vicente. A rural setting looking out over the valley and up to the Paul Serra the 1500 metre mountain range. The drive from Funchal airport takes about one hour and is stunning especially once you start to drive up the pass to Boca da Encumeada. We... More

The guesthouse lies on the relaxing northern part of the island. The whole island is laid back and the northern part more so. The town can be very tranquil especially outside high season. The whole place is lovely with a nice indoor pool and a beautiful garden. You'll need a car to get there, but if driving the place is... More

Solar da Bica is a unique privately-owned small hotel located in a very beautiful part of Madeira in the mountains close to the Nothern part of the island and Sao Vicente - a small town on the sea front. It has been constructed to a very high standard with use of natural materials under the supervision of the owners. Views... More

I went to Solar da Bica in July 2009, following two good stays in 2005 and 2006. Our last stay was extremely disappointing and so bad. Actually, it was a three days fiesta in the area and it was absolutely impossible to sleep during the night up to 6 AM! I did sleep only from 6 AM to 9 AM.... More

Solar da Bica is located in a fantastic place, very beautiful surroundings. We were welcomed by the owner, a very nice and helpfull woman. Unfortunately, I spent an awful first night because the bed of our first room smelt very strongly of dampness and I am very sensitive to this kind of smell. Actually the owner offered us to choose... More

We stayed at this hotel in May of 2007 and had a wonderful time. The hotel is beautifully furnished with very modern and traditional running side by side ... lovely smart dining room, but with an old wooden press and beams. Lovely bedrooms, stunning views. Cleaned daily to a meticulous standard, by the very houseproud owners ... cream carpets throughout... More