Country house located in São Jorge, on the north coast of Madeira, set in an area of pure natural landscape, with sea and mountain views. This is a traditional Madeiran-style property with a concept of sharing spaces. It offers a pleasant outdoor space with a dining area, in a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
A traditional Madeiran house set in an area of pure natural scenery, with rustic decor, a cosy/comfortable atmosphere and a concept of sharing spaces that will make you feel at home. Ideal for a peaceful holiday in contact with nature, at any time of year.
Your stay at Casa da Fajã Alta includes breakfast, served in a large space shared by all guests. Separately, it offers 7 bedrooms, each with capacity for 2 guests, all with private bathrooms.
The garden welcomes visitors, with a dining area and areas conducive to leisure time. The enchanting landscape reveals the majesty of the mountains and the unmistakable beauty of the Atlantic sea.
Total maximum capacity of the property for 14 people.
Wi-Fi available in all areas.
AREA
The municipality of São Jorge, located on the enchanting island of Madeira, is a region that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history and local traditions. This town is about a 45-minute drive from the centre of Funchal.
There are many tourist attractions in this area, but one of the most striking attractions, the Ponta de São Jorge lighthouse, offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The imposing cliffs and unique rock formations create a picturesque setting for nature lovers. The Church of St George is a religious building of cultural interest with charming architecture. Visitors can explore the interior of the church, admire the sacred art and learn about the region's rich cultural heritage. Another point of interest is the Núcleo Primitivo da freguesia de São Jorge, in Calhau de São Jorge, which houses the ruins of sugar cane mills built at the beginning of the island's settlement. The Vigia viewpoint and Levada do Rei are also two places to visit during your stay at Casa da Fajã Alta.
GETTING AROUND
The best option to get to the property will be the transfer. Ask us to book one with our local partners. It is cheaper than the taxis you find at the airport.
If you rent a car, any navigation app can easily find the address.
ACCESS TO PROPERTY
You have access to all areas of the property.
INTERACTION
We are always available to help or answer questions. We do our best to reply all requests. We also have an app for guests with all the important information about the property and other useful information for your stay.
OTHER OBSERVATIONS
- According to Portuguese law, all guests are required to present a valid ID. (passport or identity card).
- Check-in hour must be scheduled in advance. If it is not scheduled within a maximum of 48 hours before, guests will be subject to the availability of our team.
- All bed linen and towels are provided. We can also put a baby cot, a high chair and a baby bath if needed, but you should request. There are a first aid kit, extinguishers and fire blanket in the property.
ATTENTION
We inform that a Municipal Tourist Ecotax will be charged for person staying overnight in the municipality of Santana.
All guests staying in tourist developments and / or accommodation establishments, aged 13 or over, will be charged 2,00€ per person/night, up to a maximum 7 nigths stay/ 14€ per person. Close to your arrival, you will receive the link to pay this fee.
RULES
We want you to feel at home. We do not ask for more than respect for neighbours and care for the property, in addition to not smoking inside the house.
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Cancelation policy
Free cancellation up to 14 day(s) before arrival. then 100% cancellation fee.
Free cancellation up to 14 day(s) before arrival, then 100% cancellation fee.
Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in. If the reservation is made less than 14 days before check-in, the cancellation is free up to 48 hours after the reservation, up to a maximum of 5 days before check-in.
After that, guests may cancel up to 5 days prior to check-in and receive a refund of the price per night and the cleaning fee, but not of the service fee.
Great house to stay for a longer period of time! We really enjoyed our selves. Our room had a perfect balcony to enjoy the late afternoon sun. We would recommend this place!
5
Tobias H. · Sep 2024
Sehr schönes und gemütliches Zimmer in einer großen Villa. Das optionale Frühstück war sehr lecker. Die Gastgeber waren immer gut zu erreichen. Parkplätze vor dem Haus sind wie in der Beschreibung vor
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• 20 Reviews
Check-in
4.8
Accuracy
4.9
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Communication
5
Value
4.6
Staff
4.7
Comfort
4.6
Facilities
4.3
Eco friendliness
5
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Laura K.
5 •
Jan 2025
airbnb
Great house to stay for a longer period of time! We really enjoyed our selves. Our room had a perfect balcony to enjoy the late afternoon sun. We would recommend this place!
An Island Apart
Jan 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at An Island Apart and that the room and balcony met your expectations. It's especially heartening to know that you would recommend us to others. Your positive feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.
Tobias H.
5 •
Sep 2024
airbnb
Sehr schönes und gemütliches Zimmer in einer großen Villa. Das optionale Frühstück war sehr lecker. Die Gastgeber waren immer gut zu erreichen. Parkplätze vor dem Haus sind wie in der Beschreibung vorhanden und das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!
An Island Apart
Oct 2024
Danke für Ihr positives Feedback! Wir danken Ihnen für Ihre Empfehlung und hoffen, Sie bald wiederzusehen!
Elena W.
3 •
Sep 2024
airbnb
Das Hotel ist abseits von lauten Straßen oder Menschenmengen gelegen. Es wird ein Frühstück angeboten, allerdings muss das zusätzlich bezahlt werden und ist nicht in dem Preis inklusive. Das führte bei uns und bei anderen Gästen zur Verwirrung. Das Zimmer ist sehr minimalistisch eingerichtet. Das führt dazu, dass es sehr hallt und man die Gespräche der Nachbarn und jeden Toilettengang hört. Außerdem quietscht ordentlich alles aufgrund des Altbaus. Die Mitarbeiterinnen waren sehr nett!
An Island Apart
Oct 2024
Danke für Ihr Feedback! Wir schätzen Ihre Anmerkungen zum Frühstück und zum Komfort des Zimmers. Wir sind stets bemüht, das Erlebnis unserer Gäste zu verbessern. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wiederzusehen!
Dario B.
5 •
Sep 2024
airbnb
Great place to stay with stunning views. Incredibly friendly staff and an amazing breakfast!
An Island Apart
Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay at An Island Apart. Your feedback is much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Christian K.
5 •
Aug 2024
airbnb
Eine sehr tolle Unterkunft, wir waren für unseren Wanderurlaub bestens in der Unterkunft versorgt. Schnelle und proaktive Kommunikation vom Gastgeber. Leicht zu finden und flexibler Check in mit Tür Codes. Äußerst freundliche Mitarbeiter vor Ort! Vielen Dank insbesondere an Sonja und Maria 😊 Viele tolle Tipps von den locals! Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend. Nachmittags/Abends wurde man mit Wein und Snacks empfangen. Küche nutzbar zum kochen, wir waren jedoch immer essen. All in all eine sehr schöne Unterkunft die etwas abseits und sehr ruhig gelegen ist zum entspannen nach dem wandern. Wir sind voll zufrieden und würden es jederzeit wieder buchen und definitiv weiter empfehlen!
An Island Apart
Sep 2024
Vielen Dank für Ihre fantastische Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns genossen haben. Ihre lobenden Worte über die Unterkunft, unser Team und die angebotenen Leistungen sind eine große Ermutigung für uns alle. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie die ruhige Lage und die Gastfreundschaft zu schätzen wussten. Es ist unser Ziel, dass sich alle Gäste willkommen und gut versorgt fühlen. Ihre Rückmeldung hilft uns dabei, diesen Standard zu halten und weiter zu verbessern. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei "An Island Apart" begrüßen zu dürfen. Vielen Dank noch einmal für Ihre herzlichen Worte!
Marieke V.
5 •
Aug 2024
airbnb
A beautiful place in the middle of nature, with two very kind hostesses. We are grateful to Sonia and Maria for their kind welcome. We felt at home
An Island Apart
Sep 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you've enjoyed your stay in the midst of nature at our accommodation. Sonia and Maria were thrilled to welcome you and we are happy that you felt at home. Your satisfaction is the greatest reward for us. We hope to welcome you back to An Island Apart in the future.
Luke G.
4 •
Jul 2024
booking
Breakfast was really good, glass of wine in the afternoon a nice touch and the staff were extremely friendly and looked after our every need.
Room was big, bed comfortable and the views from the gardens were great.
We were expecting to struggle with good places to eat as fairly remote but found three great places less than 10 mins away (Restaurante Calhau de Sao Jorge, Restaurante Quinta do Furão and Bolo do Caco Grill & Pizza) No comment
An Island Apart
Jul 2024
Thank you for your kind words and detailed feedback. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed our breakfast and found our staff friendly. We take pride in providing a comfortable room with great views for our guests. It's also wonderful to hear that you found great dining options nearby. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to strive to improve our service. Thanks again for choosing our accommodation.
Franziska E.
5 •
Jul 2024
booking
Die Lage des Hauses mitten in den Bergen mit Blick ins Tal war phänomenal, entspannenden und ruhig. Die Gastgeberinnen waren sehr freundlich, bemüht und gaben gute Tipps. Wir haben uns wie zuhause, bei Verwandten gefühlt. Das Frühstück wurde serviert (Kleines Buffet wäre vermutlich für alle angenehmer gewesen.) und war sehr ergiebig. Die Unterkunft war unglaublich sauber. Wir würden sie daher weiterempfehlen! Das Zimmer hätte mehr Ablagemöglichkeiten und Stauraum haben können (größerer Kasten, Ablageflächen im Bad).
An Island Apart
Jul 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location of our house, the phenomenal view of the valley and the friendliness of our hosts. It is very important to us that our guests feel at home and we appreciate your feedback regarding the breakfast and the cleanliness of our accommodation.
Your comments regarding the storage facilities and storage space in the room are very valuable to us. We will take these points into consideration and look for ways to improve these aspects.
We hope to welcome you back soon and are delighted that you would recommend your stay to others
Aleksandra P.
2 •
Jul 2024
booking
The house is beautifully situated in a picturesque area with a view of the mountains. The room is spacious, comfortable, and very meticulously cleaned every day. It's a place with atmosphere, perfect for those who love peace and quiet, with many hiking trails and charming mountain villages nearby. The house has the potential to liven up common areas - it just needs someone with ideas and dedication to think about adding a coffee machine or maybe offering wine that could be purchased on site.
I would rate our stay as a 5 if it weren't for the change that took place two days before our departure. The owners switched the breakfast service team. The friendly, efficient, and hospitable service we had experienced was replaced by a new "procedure" that turned breakfast into a tense experience. The serving staff seemed visibly stressed, we waited a long time for everything, breakfast dragged on for 30-40 minutes, strange elements of serving breakfast appeared (bringing 3 rolls with a question about which one you wanted, only to receive a different one, or only one person receiving it), the previously available variety of egg dishes (poached, fried, boiled, omelette, scrambled) was reduced to just two, which matters when eggs are the main element of the daily breakfast. Asking for a slice of cheese or ham became necessary, and the breakfast menu no longer felt familiar, it seemed like the goal of the change was to optimize and cut costs.
A simple solution like a breakfast menu on the table is missing, which would make ordering easier. The stay lost its hospitality and friendliness, I assume the savings from the new "breakfast procedure" are not significant, but the impact on guests' experience and the morning atmosphere in the house is significant. No comment
An Island Apart
Jul 2024
Dear,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words about the property.
About the breakfast, we totally understand that sometimes the changes have some impact however I can ensure that this new team will be a nice work. We'll hope that this service can improve in the future.
Regards, An Island Apart
Verena W.
5 •
Jun 2024
airbnb
A very nice and quiet accommodation with very friendly and helpful staff. Top! I would love to come back :)
An Island Apart
Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind words and perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property and found our staff to be friendly and helpful. We're delighted that you found the accommodation to be nice and quiet, just the way we like it at An Island Apart. We're always striving to provide a memorable experience for our guests and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We noticed your check-in experience wasn't as smooth as we would have liked, and we appreciate your feedback as this helps us improve. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future.
christian d.
4 •
May 2024
booking
Le petit déjeuner est un vrai buffet avec vos oeufs cuits comme vous le rêvez.
Linda est attentive à votre moindre souhait, elle aime faire plaisir à ses clients.
L'endroit est idéalement calme, à la campagne, en dehors de toute agglomération, et nous a parfaitement convenu.
Il faut un véhicule pour rejoindre Santana, une ville où vous trouverez tout ce que vous voulez, à quelques minutes seulement du gîte, une ancienne grande maison aisée, de caractère, dotée de 7 chambres.
C'est donc un Bed&Breakfast avec codes d'entrée, pas un hôtel. Deux remarques en cherchant bien:
Ce gîte est donc une ancienne grande maison aisée, de caractère, bien rénovée, ayant gardé ses fenêtres anglaises à guillotine qui contribuent à son charme, mais pas à leur ouverture qui demande pas mal de force.
Les lits sont très fermes, très appréciés par ma compagne. Moi, j'avais mal au dos en me levant le matin.
An Island Apart
Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast that we prepared and appreciated the calm and serene location of our property. We are also grateful for your kind words about our attentive service.
We understand your concerns about the windows and the firmness of the beds. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly consider it as we strive to improve our services. We hope that despite these issues, you were able to have a relaxing and memorable stay. Thank you again for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
christian d.
5 •
May 2024
smily
D'abord pour Linda son hôtesse qui ne demande qu'à faire plaisir.
Son petit-dèj super, à prendre sur sa terrasse fleurie quand il y fait beau, la vue sur la vallée et même sur l'océan.
Ensuite pour le calme des environs, le côté vintage de cette ancienne demeure cossue, de caractère donc.
Le resto de la crique d'en bas (Calau S.Jorge) acueillant, délicieux et pas cher.
Sa proximité avec Santana où l'on trouve de tout.
An Island Apart
May 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre excellente évaluation et vos aimables paroles sur An Island Apart. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour, en particulier le petit-déjeuner, la vue et le calme des environs. Votre satisfaction est notre priorité principale et nous sommes ravis que cela se reflète lors de votre séjour. Nous apprécions également vos commentaires sur la proximité avec Santana et le restaurant de la crique. Vos commentaires nous aident à améliorer nos services et à offrir une expérience encore meilleure à nos clients. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau bientôt.
Dennis C.
4 •
Apr 2024
booking
Great escape, very peaceful with amazing views and close to many amazing adventures in nature. Also, very friendly staff and good breakfast. No comment
An Island Apart
Apr 2024
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you found our location peaceful with amazing views and that you appreciated our friendly staff and breakfast. We are also glad that you enjoyed the close proximity to many nature adventures. Your feedback is very important to us and we will strive to improve our facilities and comfort to further enhance the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another great nature escape.
thomas s.
5 •
Apr 2024
booking
No comment No comment
An Island Apart
May 2024
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at An Island Apart. It's fantastic to know you rated all aspects of our service as 5/5, a standard we always strive to maintain. Your positive feedback encourages us to continue working hard to ensure our guests have an exceptional experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Luke V.
5 •
Apr 2024
airbnb
Beautiful house and location! We felt directly like home! Linda is the absolut best! All in All best stay we had in Madeira😊
An Island Apart
May 2024
I'm delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic stay at our property and felt right at home! Your kind words about our location and Linda are greatly appreciated. It's reviews like yours that remind us of why we do what we do at An Island Apart. We're thrilled that this was your best stay in Madeira and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for your feedback!
Cory L.
5 •
Mar 2024
airbnb
great place to stay!
An Island Apart
Mar 2024
Cory * we're grateful for your positive feedback, and we're delighted that your stay was enjoyable. Our properties are open to you at any time, and we can't wait to have you as our guest once more.
Yannic F.
5 •
Mar 2024
smily
Modern and clean house and apartments, a welcoming host and the best view while having breakfast!
An Island Apart
Mar 2024
Yannic appreciate you sharing your positive experience! It's heartwarming to know your stay was pleasant. Our properties are here for your return whenever you wish.
Zed S.
5 •
Mar 2024
booking
The location is amazing, mountain views from all rooms, quiet no way out street. Linda, our host, was also amazing, great local knowledge and amazing breakfast (home-made cake daily :)). Very spacious room, very clean and a balcony. I can't think of anything, Great hikes, great weather, great people, great food, what's not to like.
An Island Apart
May 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing views, our spacious and clean rooms, and the delicious breakfast prepared by our host, Linda. It's great to know that you found our location ideal for your needs and that you had a pleasant experience with the local food and people. We're also happy that the weather and hikes added to the enjoyment of your stay. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay.
Ana M.
5 •
Feb 2024
airbnb
Schön eingerichtet, sehr freundlich und ein ruhiger Ort. Toll!
An Island Apart
Feb 2024
Hello Ana, we appreciate you sharing your positive experience! It's heartwarming to know your stay was pleasant. Our properties are here for your return whenever you wish.
Kasra R.
5 •
Feb 2024
airbnb
In a world where genuine connections are treasures, we found a rare gem in Linda and her graceful team. Her soul radiates beauty and kindness so profound, it touches all privileged to meet her. Our conversations, simple and deeply moving; she's and exceptional soul, making every moment memorable with her care and affection, especially through her baking, a gesture we savoured with gratitude.
The villa, nestled in grandiose mountains, is a testament to timeless elegance, a piece of history preserved with modern comfort while maintaining a kind of, je ne sais quoi, as the french would say. Our room, unique with a private patio, offered breathtaking views. Yet, the garden area revealed even more splendid panoramas, high in the mountains, enveloping us in nature's serene magnificence.
With gratitude and until next time,
Jess & Kas
An Island Apart
Feb 2024
Hello Kasra, We're so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back to our properties anytime. Thank you for choosing us for your stay.
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