nice well equiped appartment - well located with nice views, swimming pool and sauna. nice breackfast ecofriendly with a good choice of local cheese etc

The pillows

Sehr einladend gestaltet, sauber und komfortabel. Reitstall direkt nebenan bietet die Möglichkeit zu Ausritten. Jedes Zimmer hat einen eigenen Parkplatz

Der Betreiber, das Restaurant und der Reitstall sind 3 unterschiedliche Anbieter, was die Koordination (z.B. Nachbuchung Frühstück) etwas aufwändiger macht. Restaurantbesuche oder Frühstück können nicht auf die Zimmerrechnung gebucht werden. Das Frühstücksangebot war eher überschaubar

I stayed in March shortly after the storm and I really appreciated being upgraded to a very comfortable lodge which was spacious and well appointed. Nice to have a sauna onsite and indoor heated pool. There’s a high quality restaurant on site and a riding stables. The accommodation, restaurant and stables are run as three separate businesses. I dined at the restaurant one night (note it’s closed on Sunday evenings and there aren’t many options nearby, but you can cook in the well equipped lodges, if you wish). The food was really good, I had fish soup and the fish of the day, which was seared tuna. The tuna was cooked perfectly, however I’m not sure why the sauce was taken from the same ingredients as the soup as they were too similar and very rich. If I’d known in advance I would have chosen an alternative dish. It was unfortunate I didn’t go riding as this was my main reason for staying here, however it was too windy when I arrived it wouldn’t have been enjoyable and I was unable to book online for my final day as I had poor reception (I was off site) and the stables were booked up on my final day, but I met experienced riders who said the they had been on really good trail rides. I advise to pre-book.

The location is great for riding and walking, however a bit far from restaurants

We have been in the Azores for over two weeks now, stayed in several accomodations, and this one is at the bottom of our list. Breakfast: The sad looking watermelon pieces smelled & looked bad. On offer was no more than an unimaginative continental. Dinner options did not look at all exciting nor good value. Do yourself a favour & dine at Taberna Acevedo in Pedro Miguel-true hospitality & a hidden gem. The room: The fridge is filled with drinks in a marketed campaign for you to buy. There is no room to store anything else of your own such as milk, cheese, fruit. The small kettle provided is fine, but a complimentary tea, sugar, coffee as most places do would be appreciated. Again, it seems they prefer you buy your drinks at the bar…. Even if you bring your own tea bags there are no mugs provided. Bathroom floor gets wet from the shower. All furniture/accessories in the room are done on the cheap. Acoustics are bad. Tree stumps beside beds are quirky but not very pragmatic. Room lacks any charm. No tv, A/C or fan in the room. Horse blanket on the bed? The cheapest crepe toilet paper is shocking. A hand rail along the staircase is absolutely needed for safety & is not provided. Wifi was poor. If you come for the horse tours and are part of a jolly group, then your focus is not on the lack of personal touch & then this may be the place for you.