Gouveia House makes an ideal base to tour this delightful island. The view from the rooms and patio are stunning, the house spotlessly clean, a lovely pool (not to deep for any young ones) and every culinary bit of equipment you could possibly need.
Only 20 minutes from Funchal using the great road / tunnel system but within minutes of the lavadas and mountains. The marina at the bottom of the hill offers an assortment of affordable restaurants and supermarket, whilst we found Jardim do Mar adn Ponte do Sol delightful places to visit and dine out in.