Yoga in the courtyard
Mats unrolled while Funchal is still soft in the haze. Coffee drifts from the ground-floor kitchen. The group gathers slowly — no lobby clocks, no strangers, just your rhythm beginning on the hillside.
Madeira High View — a private hillside retreat villa in Funchal for groups up to 13, with the whole property yours.
Exclusive retreat venue
São Gonçalo, Funchal
One group. One property. No shared guests.
Three apartments and a detached studio on a hillside above Funchal — linked by an internal staircase inside the villa, arranged around a private courtyard with Atlantic views. You rent all four units for your retreat, workshop or offsite: up to 13 guests, multiple session spaces, and a host who works directly with organisers.
- —Up to 13 guests across 4 units — whole-property rental only
- —Internal staircase links three villa floors; studio has its own entrance
- —Private courtyard, pool and 180° views over Funchal bay
Enjoy every moment of your event
Flowers, shade and green
A garden of flowers and trees on the property — a place to wander between sessions, read in the shade, or let conversation drift in the scent of bougainvillea and Atlantic air.
Together and apart
Plenary in the loft or courtyard; breakouts in separate apartments. An internal staircase links every floor — closeness when you need it, privacy when you don't.
Long lunch in the open air
Shared tables in the courtyard or on the terrace. Self-catered platters or a private chef — everyone stays on site, and the retreat keeps its thread.
Barbecue night
The dedicated barbecue zone comes alive at dusk — charcoal, sea breeze, plates passed hand to hand. A simple ritual that turns dinner into the evening's centrepiece: unhurried, informal, entirely yours.
Evening practice on the yoga terrace
A separate terrace reserved for sunset sessions — ocean horizon, Funchal unfolding below, the sky turning gold and rose. The kind of closing practice people carry home.
Firelight in the loft
The wood-burning fireplace in the loft draws the group in after dark — blankets, wine, debriefs and quiet laughter while the bay glitters through the windows.
Pool, then your own room
A last swim at dusk. Corridors that belong only to your group. En-suite bedrooms on every floor — rest without the anonymity of a hotel.
Retreat formats
We can arrange massage therapists, wellness practitioners and other professionals for your programme. A spa is five minutes from the villa; a golf course is nearby.
Yoga retreats
Courtyard practice, 7 beds for up to 13 guests, exclusive use — your shala without building one.
Wellness retreats
Pool, privacy, levada walks — space for restorative programming.
Masterminds and coaching
Breakout apartments, fast Wi-Fi, loft for group sessions.
Corporate retreats
Small team offsites with airport access and zero hotel distractions.
Quick facts
- Location
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Capacity
- 7 beds, sleeps up to 13 guests (4 apartments + detached studio)
- Property type
- Private villa — exclusive whole-property rental
- Best for
- Yoga, wellness, coaching, mastermind, corporate retreats and group stays
- Nearest airport
- Madeira Airport (FNC), ~20 minutes by car
- Distance to Funchal
- São Gonçalo hillside, ~10 minutes to city centre
- Private booking available
- Yes — entire property reserved for one group
Book directly with the host
Madeira High View is an independent retreat villa — not on booking platforms for whole-property rental. Enquire directly for dates, format and transparent pricing.
Why book direct
- No OTA commission on whole-property bookings
- Flexible formats — yoga, wellness, corporate, creative
- Exclusive use for up to 13 guests
- Direct communication with the host for logistics
- Local knowledge — caterers, transfers, levada guides
- Madeira retreat venue with pool, courtyard and views
Frequently asked questions
- Can we rent the whole property?
- Yes — whole-property rental is the only format we offer. One group, all four units, for the duration of your stay.
- How many people does the villa sleep?
- Up to 13 guests across three villa apartments and a detached studio. The internal staircase links the three main floors; the studio has its own entrance.
- What retreat formats work here?
- Yoga and wellness retreats, coaching masterminds, leadership offsites, corporate team retreats, creative workshops and writing retreats. Any programme that benefits from a private, flexible group setting.
- Is there a pool?
- Yes, a private pool with terrace and sun loungers — exclusively for your group.
- How far is the airport?
- Madeira Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car. We can help coordinate group transfers on request.
- How do we book?
- Send us your dates, group size and retreat format via the enquiry form. We reply directly with availability and pricing — no platform fees.