This country hotel lies in scenic landscape close to a wood and a river in the heart of the island. The nearest pebble beach, shopping venues, restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs are situated roughly 6 km from the hotel. The airport lies around 44 km away and public transport is easily reached from this country hotel.

This hotel is includes a 2 floor main building and an additional 2-storey annex building with 21 rooms in total. A garden of 1000m² encloses this country hotel. Guests are welcomed in the foyer with a 24-hour reception desk and a hotel safe. There is also a café, a bar, a pub, a TV room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a terrace and highchairs for children (as well as a games room for them) available for use. Business guests may make use of the conference room and the public Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities and laundry, room as well as medical services round off the facilities on offer.

The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bath/toilet with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, carpeting, a hire safe and central heating.

Sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to play pool. The hotel's surrounding area offers guests various walks and hikes. The nearest golf course is some 36 km away.

A breakfast buffet is on offer to guests in the morning. Lunch and dinner may alternatively be taken à la carte or chosen from a set menu. The hotel also caters for special dietary requirements.

About 44 km from Madeira International Airport and 26 km from Funchal. Driving out from the airport take the direction of Funchal and Ribeira Brava. Go straight in the free way until you get to the end. Turn right towards São Vicente and then Encumeada. Go up the road and you will find the Pousada on the left hand side.