Aldeia da Cuada

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon at Aldeia da Cuada! The village is so charming and peaceful, and we loved being able to walk to Faja Grande and Fajazinha as well as Cascata da Ribeira Grande. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating, too. They booked us a trip to Corvo and provided an excellent laundry service. The food and drinks were excellent as well - some of the best breakfast we have had during a vacation! Dinner was also a very pleasant experience. We hope to be back one day!

We regret having only been able to spend 1N here. Such a quiet, beautiful place! Each room is a separate small traditional building, making the facility look like an old, perfectly kept village. Nice clean rooms, great staff and good breakfast. Only improvement point would be providing the rooms with either air conditioning or even just a simple fan - even with the window open, it was quite hot during the night!

This is such a cool spot to stay. It feels like you are walking back into history. We loved the feel of the whole place. The houses are comfortable, and have kitchens and a back yard. Everything is made of stone, the houses, the walkways, the walls. It was really pretty, with lots of gardens and flower pots. This is not a luxury hotel. It's more about the experience. We stayed 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. Breakfast was good. It's served in the restaurant where they also serve dinner. We had dinner there the night we arrived and were not as pleased. We ate outside at the picnic tables. They have a major cat problem. We love cats, and have a couple of our own. But I do not want them jumping on the chairs and tables, trying to get food. It made for an uncomfortable experience. Choose to sit inside. There are fewer bugs and no cats! The food itself is great. The staff are also wonderful.

Staying at Aldeia de Cuada was a unique experience. The small village is charming and very romantic and feels like it froze in time. The location is great and just a 5 minutes drive from Faja Grande and from the waterfalls Ribeira do Ferreiro, which you can see from the village. The staff was friendly and helpful and we loved the tour in the village. We stayed in a 2-bedroom house at the far end. We were on our honeymoon and a bottle of champagne waited for us in the kitchen and was a nice touch. The house had a fairly equipped kitchen, the bed while not great was more comfortable than it looked like (and had plenty of blankets), and we loved our garden and the views around us. A laundry drying rack was also very useful. While most of the time we traveled in Flores and didn't plan to spend too much time in the house, a stormy day left us stranded and we enjoyed relaxing in our little house drinking tea, reading and listening to music (the Bluetooth speaker was a great addition). We arrived at noon on a sunny day and at it was hot and humid inside. My husband who sleeps with the A/C on even in winter was worried the place will get too hot, and the staff immediately went to find us a fan. In hindsight we really didn't need it, it was cool enough at night. But it helped dry our laundry. 😁 Disliked · While we loved the authenticity, some things don't need to be vintage, like the old, worn out towels. The shower was also leaking a bit. We would have appreciated a more comfortable mattress and stronger light bulbs as it gets a little too dark at night. Some of the furniture, like night stands and the kitchen chairs felt very flimsy. As a vintage lover I appreciated the furniture, but they could use some renovation to keep or usable without hurting its original look. At breakfast they offer filtered coffee and charge an extra 2 Euro for a Cappuccino which felt very petty considering the price of the stay. Dinner was overpriced and not great for the price, we only dined there once. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this unique experience. The flaws are minor and very easy to fix, and the only reason we mention them is the high price.

Great place for an authentic feel of living in Flores. Staff are very helpful and friendly, and even took our luggage to our next accommodation (which also happens to be owned by the same people), however, they did this without us asking or requesting. Breakfast was great - with warm options one could order from the staff, or you can opt for just the cold cuts etc. A nice romantic setting, where one can see cows, and even donkeys up close. Since the vibe is authentic, note that there is no wifi in the rooms, but you can use the wifi in the reception area. Also, the roads are cobbles, which is very cute and authentic, but be careful that it does get slippery when it rains.

Small picturesque Village that was turned into Holiday homes after the former inhabitants left it, because of an earthquake in the 60's. Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff! The breakfast and Dinner area might be a little bit cramped, when it's raining outside and every guest is coming at the same time, but If you relax it will do - tranquillo! Breakfast Buffet and Dinner is delicious and of high quality! Scrambled eggs seem to be made of real eggs, not the stuff from the canisters. Next time in Flores we'll be there again!