Calheta holiday cottage: Arco da Calheta

Traditional Madeira cottage with pool in Arco da Calheta.

Calheta cottage rental - The house from the pool
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Description Cottage,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities rural, village, pool, terrace, balcony, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€470 - €650/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£423 - £586/week 
Carole Dische
+44 (0)1895-633449
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Calheta holiday cottage 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4, pool

Casa da Pedra is a traditional Madeiran house in the village of Arco da Calheta. The locals reckon that Arco da Calheta has the best micro-climate of all! It’s a quiet location – you are more likely to hear the neighbours’ dogs and chickens than traffic. The house has two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. Downstairs is one big room. Outside there is a swimming pool and south facing terrace. The room downstairs provides lounge, dining and kitchen areas. The walls are very thick stone – they are over 150 years old, part of the original cottage. This keeps the house cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Outside the house is the terrace and pool. The pool is about 5 metres wide and 8 metres long; the depth is about 1.5 metres. There are two bedrooms upstairs. Both open on to the balcony, which faces south, giving stunning views over the sea and surrounding mountains. The first bedroom has an en-suite shower room, and there is also a family bathroom.
Calheta cottage rental - The house from the pool

The house from the pool
Calheta cottage rental - The pool

The pool
Calheta cottage rental - As you arrive

As you arrive
Calheta cottage rental - The balcony

The balcony
Calheta cottage rental - Downstairs longe and dining area

Downstairs longe and dining area
Calheta cottage rental - The en-suite bathroom has this high-tech shower!

The en-suite bathroom has this high-tech shower!
Calheta cottage rental - View over the house to the ocean

View over the house to the ocean

Location: Calheta in Portugal

Nearest Airport: Funchal at 35 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Funchal at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Ribeiro Brava at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 2 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Casa da Pedra is in the village of Arco da Calheta, situated on the south coast of Madeira, about half an hour’s drive from Funchal. The south coast has the most sun and the least rain on the island. The locals reckon that Arco da Calheta has the best micro-climate of all! It’s a quiet location – you are more likely to hear the neighbours’ dogs and chickens than traffic. The village is on a hill over-looking the ocean and with views of the surrounding cliffs and mountains. There are local shops and cafes within an easy walk. The beach at Calheta is a ten minute drive, and there are several restaurants within easy driving distance.

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Calheta, Portugal

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Nov 20, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Calheta, Portugal

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
2009 autumn 01 November 2009 - 20 December 2009 €470 - - 1 Week
2009/10 New Year 21 December 2009 - 04 January 2010 €650 - - 1 Week
2010 spring 05 January 2010 - 30 June 2010 €470 - - 1 Week
2010 summer 01 July 2010 - 30 September 2010 €650 - - 1 Week
2010 autumn 01 October 2010 - 20 December 2010 €470 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (Euros), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • We require a 50% deposit on booking, which is not refundable. The balance is to be paid at least six weeks before you are due to arrive. You can transfer in euros to our Portuguese bank account, or pay in pounds in the UK at the prevailing exchange rate.

    Our representative will collect a €100 deposit in case of breakages, etc., and will return it on your departure. If guess arrive or leave the house after 6 PM on weekdays, or at any time on Saturdays and Sundays, our representative will charge an extra 30 Euros for the out of hours check in/out
  • Special offer! We have reduced the rate for September 2009 to the standard rate - €470 per week.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Calheta, Portugal

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • village
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
General:
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • hob
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • dish washer
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Family Bathroom - Bath with Shower, Toilet
    En-suite shower room - Shower Enclosure, Toilet, Off bedroom 1
    Pool loo - Toilet, Near the pool
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Single Bed, En-suite shower room
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking
  • barbecue
  • terrace
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • heated pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • low allergen environment
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • fishing
Notes: The pool has been recently re-furbished. And it now has solar heating for an enhanced bathing experience!

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Calheta, Portugal

There is a garden below the swimming pool, with a wooden house (Casa da Madeira). If the owners are staying there they may use the pool (don't worry, we are quite nice really!). You are welcome to pick fruit from the trees in the garden - these include an avocado pear, custard apples, passion fruit, and some young citrus trees.

Pool refurbishment: The pool was refurbished in December 2008, so you will have an even better swimming experience! Previous guests may be pleased to learn that the parking area has been altered to make parking much easier.

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Calheta, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

A piece of paradise

Breconbeacons1 Wales, UK
Review Submitted: June 4, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
Having travelled other parts of Europe, Madeira for us has been the most memorable and enjoyable. With two energetic children, we wanted somewhere for us to de-stress from our normal hectic lifestyle while the kids have fun. Casa da Pedra certainly did just that. The property for us was outstanding a true home from home feel with the added bonus of a beautiful outdoor pool – this was well used as the weather was superb. The property was very clean and well maintained and sits within the village of Arco de Calheta amongst local residents and within walking distance to local shops and cafes. While some of the true locals spoke little English they were certainly very friendly and welcoming. Nevertheless, in the main areas such as Calheta itself, it was very easy to converse. Travelling the Madeira roads were challenging on times but it added to the fun of exploring a fabulous island – It would be wise not to drive a big vehicle but it must have plenty of power to handle the steep winding roads (tracks) and get ready to use your breaks on the way down! Navigating around the island for us was easy and enjoyable. The atmosphere generally is very relaxed and easy going and as you head up to the highest peaks particularly through the wooded areas, the smell of eucalyptus trees and flowers are amazing along with the views. If you are looking for a get away from it all holiday but like to soak up local culture as well as enjoying amazing walks, this is definitely the location to do it. The high lights for us were listening to the whales calling in the evening, watching the dolphins show off in front of a crowd, exploring beautifully and scented laveda walks and just taking it easy – just what the Doctor orders!!
We will definately be going back and staying at Casa da Pedra and would recommend it to anyone I see.
Owner's Response: We are very glad that this family had such a good holiday in our house!
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Rating
4 out of 5

Lovely escape

Pollyp United Kingdom
Review Submitted: January 29, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
We stayed in this cottage for New Year 2008/9. The cottage is in a lovely position overlooking the sea and away from all the crowds whilst in a residential area. Funchal is less than 45 minutes away by car and Calhetta Beach is delightful. Madeira is a beautiful island so a car is necessary to really explore it. I agree with the other review that a small car makes life easier with regards the last part of the journey to the house. The bedrooms are very comfortable with lots of bedlinen and towels available. The terrace and patio were fabulous even though we didn't have the best weather and the downstairs area was nicely set out and the kitchen well resourced. The pool was glorious! The whole house is very clean. There are local shops and a pharmacy within walking distance. Ezeikel was extremely helpful even though we arrived late on a Saturday night. I hope that we will be able to return for another visit in the near future.
Also if you are in Madeira at New Year go to Funchal on New Year's Eve for the fireworks -they were superb, even my father who we'd dragged along with us was stunned and amzed by them, I would highly recommend this cottage to my family and friends (and have). The cottage was great value compared to a hotel and having your own pool is a total luxury.
Owner's Response: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in our house, and look forward to welcoming you again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

10 Days in August 2008

The Essex Cricketers Chelmsford
Review Submitted: August 10, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Once we arrived at the property and shown in by the Rep, the views from the bedrooms were stunning. You go into the property at the top level and then use the spiral staircase to go down into the living/kitchen area. There is a dishwasher which is great so you don't have to even wash up. The property is ideal for an away from it all break. We had 10 days at the beginning of August and it was great, the neighbours Teresa and family are lovely and helpful. The shower in the ensuite is a bit like stepping into a spaceship but great after a day in the sun. You will need a car but try to hirer a small car ie a clio or micra as we had a focus and it was a bit tight to get in and out our the drive way. Don't be afraid of the ants or cockroaches as a good spray of "dum dum" finishes them off in no time. The TV is in English and we even managed to get Sky Sports to watch the cricket.

Calhetta is the local beach but can tend to get busy and remember that the tide does come in a little otherwise you will be constantly moving your towels back. We found the supermarket in Calhetta provided all we needed to allow for lunches and eating out was relatively cheap. The children liked the Pizza restaurant on the roundabout at Ponta do Sol, good food, good service and around 40 Euros for a meal for 4. Madelena De Mar restaurant was expensive, dirty and poor service so would avoid if possible.

Definitely take a trip to Funchal and park near the port / harbour. The sea front restuarants are good and reasonably priced. Take a drive up to Monte and experience the toboggan rides (25 Euros), then walk down to the harbour and get a bus back (2 Euros each). The cable car will cost 30 Euros for a family of 4 and a taxi will cost around 18 Euros.

You must sample the Maderian bread from the harbour or up in Monte with either Chirizo or bacon in and garlic butter. Great as a stop gap but remember that you will get full on just 2 Euros.

The island is very picturesque and very mountainous, don't let this put you off as there is a very good motorway from Funchal out to the west coast and through the mountains to Sao Vincete. There are a lot of tunnels we counted 27 from the airport to the cottage.

Highly recommend as a relaxing holiday and the weather is fairly constant and not too hot but you will still get a good colour whilst sitting out in the sun.

Barry, Maureen and Boys
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