fantastic location - away from it all. 3 nights was not enough could have stayed for longer. Beautiful surroundings and furnishings. The welcome was warm and genuine. If you have the opportunity to stay in for dinner then accept - it was outstanding - great food beautifully presented with wine to match.

Couldnt really fault this place, Barry and Johannes are charming and attend to every need. Lovely food, lovely place , lovely everything.

The experience from booking our stay, up until leaving Summerplace (which we really didn't want to do) was top notch. Having received my online booking but then having a temporary glitch with their internet connection, Barry phoned me to answer any queries I had and to tell me all about Summerplace. And what you see on their web page -... More

We stayed at Summerplace for 3 nights recently in late October My wife and I + her Parents, everything there seems just so right, from the atmosphere created by the furniture, to the wonderful breakfasts and views. Barry was an absolute Gent and host who just knew instinctively how to pitch things for the varied needs of his guests, sadly... More

We enjoyed a very peaceful week at Summerplace thanks to Barry and Johannes' careful and professional hosting. They moved to Madiera from CapeTown, and the excellence at running guesthouses so evident in South Africa is all here: thoughtful interior design in the rooms, excellent three-course meals with wine included (all fo just 30 euros per person) three days a week,... More

From the first day we felt like at home. Of you're looking for a quiet place with a lot of nature arourd, you're perfectly right in Summerplace Guesthouse. Johannes and Barry are perfect hosts, they help wherever they can and celebrate a perfect breakfast and (3 times a week) an incredible menu. The whole Guesthouse has an elegant interieur and... More

With 26 out of 28 TripAdviser reviews rating Summerplace Guesthouse as "excellent", expectations were high for our week-long stay. The friendly greeting by the owners was a good start and we were pleased to find that the 'three times a week' dinner was on that night, and so we joined four other guests on the terrace for a glass of... More

We have been for nearly one week at Architects Cottage in Jardim do Mar. It is separated from the guest house in Faja da Ovelha, which lies several miles away. Jardim do Mar is a lovely seaside town with a small number of restaurants (recommendation: "Tal Mar"). Parking places are located only a few footsteps away. The cottage has a... More

We spent six days here and had a wonderful time. The location is perfect, very quiet and the views are perfect. Johannes and Barry are outstanding hosts and the food is very good indeed. If you are looking for a romantic getaway, then this has to be your first choice.