Vila Brava cottage  

In Ribeira Brava on Madeira’s south coast, a short drive from the Ethnographic Museum of Madeira. Beachside Square and Ponta do Sol are nearby, with sights like Cabo Girão and the Laurisilva forest within easy reach. Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) is about 35 km away.

A small, holiday-apartment condominium with seven air-conditioned units. Rooms come with kitchenettes (refrigerator and oven), private balconies or patios, flat-screen TVs and separate sitting areas. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Outdoor pool, terrace and garden for lazy afternoons. Picnic area and barbecue grills for casual al fresco meals. Complimentary wireless internet and free self-parking keep things easy.

24-hour front desk, express check-out and laundry facilities. On-site conference hall for meetings, plus transfer and car rental arrangements; staff speak English and Spanish.

Room service is available, and the picnic/barbecue area lets you grill under the sky for a low-key, local-feel meal.