Hotel Enotel Santo da Serra

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for two nights as part of a walking holiday with Headwater. It is a beautiful, quiet hotel near the centre of the small village which had a supermarket as well as some other bars, shops etc. The room was a little basic but adequate for our needs as we were walking each day. My only complaint was that there was a door stop behind the toilet door right in front of the loo meaning it was easy to stub your toe. We had to place a towel over it to stop this happening. The staff are all really friendly and can't do enough to help. Breakfast and evening meal was included which was a tasty buffet with plenty of choice and good quality. The main building had a bar and beautiful swimming pool which included a steam room and Sauna. We were also provided dressing gowns in the room for use around the hotel. We were provided with a pack lunch one day but unfortunately found the sandwiches too dry made with thick brown homemade bread so did not eat them. A same really as all the other foods were excellent

Very peaceful location up in the hills and ideal for walking and relaxing with excellent food and sizeable spa. The hotel has been recently refurbished to a high standard, but has also managed to maintain some of its unique charm by keeping birds and animals (outside in aviaries and pens!) and growing vegetables and herbs for the kitchen on the sizeable smallholding. There is very little to see or do in Santo da Serra, apart from walks around the hotel’s lovely gardens and nearby park - making car hire desirable, if exploring Madeira is part of your trip. Otherwise couldn’t fault the hotel - very comfortable and helpful staff. Would probably recommend a few nights stay - a week in such an isolated spot was just a little too long.