Funchal holiday house: Livramento district of Funchal

Quinta d'Alegria: luxurious, traditional, peaceful & private with heated pool

Funchal house rental - Front of house with private heated pool
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Description House, 200 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities near the sea, town, pool, garden, terrace, internet access
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€994 - €1,400/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£895 - £1,261/week 
Judith Hughes-Lewis
+351 291-827770
+351 916-965250
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Funchal holiday house 3 Bed, 2 bath, sleeps 2-6 + infant in Funchal below famous Monte toboggan run.

This traditional Quinta, built in 1871, was restored from ruin in 1999 into an award-winning home. Rooms are large, light and luxurious and the surrounding gardens abundant with palm trees, camellias, scented climbers, avocado trees and dazzling bougainvillea. A conservatory entrance leads to a dignified lounge and dining area, with open log fire for winter evenings and French windows opening on to the gardens and heated pool. The kitchen/breakfast room, with laundry room behind, leads to a BBQ area and shower/WC for use after swimming or sunbathing. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms; 1 double en-suite, 1 double & 1 twin and a second bathroom. Maid service is provided by friendly Ciseltina. Owner Joy, a Madeira resident for 31 years, offers this villa and neighbouring Casa Belflores (each with total privacy) to those wanting quiet surroundings, stunning views over the bay of Funchal and perfect location, where the famous Monte toboggan run ends. You can book both together if you need 6 bedrooms!
Funchal house rental - Conservatory and entrance

Conservatory and entrance
Funchal house rental - Comfortable, pretty sitting room with open fire

Comfortable, pretty sitting room with open fire
Funchal house rental - Typical double room with fantastic views

Typical double room with fantastic views
Funchal house rental - View over Funchal city to ocean beyond

View over Funchal city to ocean beyond
Funchal house rental - Sitting and dining areas + door to kitchen

Sitting and dining areas + door to kitchen
Funchal house rental - BBQ area

BBQ area

Location: Funchal in Portugal

Nearest Airport: Funchal international airport at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Funchal ferry to Porto Santo at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 5 Kilometres
Car: not necessary
Madeira’s charming capital town of Funchal, with its 140,000 inhabitants, sits in a large bowl that rises from a natural deep-water harbour on the south of this sub tropical island to an impressive backdrop of high mountains. It is the island’s centre of activity, with something for everyone: an opera house/theatre, chic shops, street stalls, open market, wine lodges, museums, city parks, bars, cafés and restaurants without number, multi-screen cinema, a Roman Catholic cathedral dating back to the 14th century and an English Anglican Church built in 1822. This beautiful island is famous for its tropical gardens, two championship golf courses, truly wonderful mountain and coastal walking, ocean swimming, sailing, game fishing, etc. and, above all, its friendly Portuguese inhabitants. Verdant and with varied and stunning scenery, it is definitely worth exploring and the new network of roads and tunnels make this so easy now.

Availability for this holiday house rental in Funchal, Portugal

Updated:
Nov 21, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Funchal, 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
SPECIAL RATE FOR 2 - see notes 01 November 2009 - 17 December 2009 €994 - - 1 Week
XMAS/NEW YEAR RATE 4 GUESTS 18 December 2009 - 03 January 2010 €1,400 - - 1 Week
SPECIAL RATE FOR 2 - see notes 04 January 2010 - 29 January 2010 €994 - - 1 Week
Winter rate for 2 - see notes 30 January 2010 - 26 March 2010 €1,050 - - 1 Week
Easter rate for 2 - see notes 27 March 2010 - 11 April 2010 €1,246 - - 1 Week
Spring rate for 2 - see notes 12 April 2010 - 27 June 2010 €1,050 - - 1 Week
Summer rate for 2 - see notes 28 June 2010 - 26 September 2010 €1,246 - - 1 Week
October rate for 2 - see notes 27 September 2010 - 31 October 2010 €1,050 - - 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

  • Due to a sudden cancellation, we can offer the period 21 Sep 09 until 17 Oct 09 at a special, 30% discounted rate of €798 per week for 2 guests + €77 per week for each additional guest.
    Arrivals accepted any day except sunday, normally for bookings of 7 nights or more.
    Rates above show for 2 guests, except for christmas & new year when we the minimum charge is for 4 guests. Additional guests charged at €77 per guest per week
  • INCLUDED: Substantial welcome pack of breakfast provisions; fresh flowers on arrival; linen & towels and pool towels changed twice weekly; maid service Mon/Wed/Thu/Sat. Cot and high chair for infant and/or extra Z-bed for additional child age under 12. Pool heating 10 May-31 Oct 08.
    EXTRA: Additional pool heating can be supplied for period Nov-Apr to maintain the water temperature at 26/27ºC. This is charged at €50 per week, payable on arrival, and must be requested at least two weeks in advance. Logs for the fire on winter evenings are charged at €25 per week for an unlimited supply.
  • TO CHECK AVAILABILITY & PRICE: scroll down this page and click on 'OWNER'S WEBSITE'. Bookings are handled by Judith who lives in Madeira and runs Island Homes Rentals Lda. Payments are accepted in Euros by credit card or by bank transfer. A 30% deposit must be paid at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival. If a booking is made within 6 weeks of arrival, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Funchal, Portugal

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 200 m²
Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • town
Theme:
  • family
  • luxury
General:
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • dish washer
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Bidet, Shower Enclosure, Toilet, Bath (no shower), en-suite with master bedroom
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure, Bidet, shared between bedrooms 2 & 3
    Bathroom 3 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet, for visitor use or by those using pool
  • Both bathrooms are sumptuous and beautifully fitted out, with walk in shower as well as bath. Hairdryers are provided.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 7 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, with en-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed, + Z-bed or cot available
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, + Z-bed or cot available
  • The three, comfortable bedrooms are upstairs with gorgeous sea views: two double (one en-suite) and one twin. The bedrooms are furnished and decorated to a very high standard, with plenty of wardrobe space. The beds are made up with crisp white cotton sheets and, for the cooler winter nights, each has its own electric under blanket.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • video player
  • CD
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • broadband access
  • internet access
Outside:
  • garage
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
  • heated pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • swimming
  • paragliding
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • tennis
Notes: The LIVING/DINING area is very spacious, sunny and comfortable with armchairs and sofa seating for 6, French windows opening on to the garden/pool and an open log fire for winter evenings. Cable TV, a DVD/Video player, CD/cassette radio and free internet broadband access - bring your own laptop and connection cable. At the far end, convenient for the kitchen, a traditional dining table with chairs has seating for 8. A sweeping staircase behind this area leads upstairs. The KITCHEN is fully equipped and well designed, with a table and chairs that seat 6 and gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven, coffee machine, toaster, cafetière, plus crockery, cutlery, glassware and cooking/serving utensils. The laundry room next to the kitchen has a washing machine, steam iron and ironing board. Fully furnished with linen changed twice-weekly and maid service. Provision pack on arrival. See RATES NOTES for extra charges such as for pool heating and logs.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Funchal, Portugal

Reasons for choosing Madeira: For nature lovers, Madeira has plenty to offer, with superb vegetation, and hundreds of subtropical plants to keep the most enthusiastic gardener occupied. Part of the island has been pronounced a World Heritage protected site, this is the area of the Laurisilva forests which are located in the Western part of the island , an area well worth exploring, especially on foot. Walking the island has become very popular with visitors who can follow long trails along the islands water courses, locally known as levadas. For golfers there are two excellent golf courses, one of which is only a ten minute drive from the house. The capital of the island is of course Funchal, a town which as well as being very attractive and spotlessly clean, has many restaurants for all tastes and budgets, and an excellent variety of individual shops, in addition to several very interesting museums.

More for your comfort and peace of mind: Owner Joy, having adopted this island as her home 26 years ago and with years of experience in the hospitality industry, offers a holiday home which probably rates as the most desirable and luxurious on Madeira. Attractive teak garden furniture with table and chairs are provided, as well as sun loungers and parasols and her gardener will be on hand to keep the pool crystal clear. Maid service is provided by cheerful and very kind maid Ciseltina, who is also responsible for changing all the linen and towels twice a week. She is also happy to do babysitting in the evening on request.

Other Activities: tropical gardens, ten pin bowling, cinemas.

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Funchal, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

A dreamy Quinta

Princess angel Wales
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
We had a wonderful two weeks visit in September 2009. The Quinta does provide excellent accommodation for a family or large party although it would have been amazing to have had one extra bathroom, there is a shower room outside close to the pool but to have had an additional one inside for a large family would have been easier. Joy lived up to her name ...such a gracious host, beautiful food was home cooked for us and my fathers diet was catered for with the utmost care.The neighborhood is amazing, going for early morning walks can be fun with the cockerels crowing, they can not be heard in the villa though so no need to worry. The church on the hill bells the time but thankfully not through the night it was such a comforting sound through the day. the views are lovely and the butterflies are so big they are a sight to see. The Quinta sits about half-way downhill between Monte and Funchal city center, it is possible to sample life in Madeira as though you are a resident rather than a tourist. the pool and garden are superb and we also had breakfast and evening meals outdoors every day we were there. The town center is around a 30 minute downhill walk, We would recommend a car or taxi or bus back up it is steep. A car would be a bonus unless you simply want to relax at the Quinta. We swam in the Lava pools in Porto Moniz and you must go to the top of the mountain at Pico de Areeiro Fantastic choose a cloudy day and you are above the clouds quite stunning. Accessing the dual carriageway and the island highway network takes only a few minutes but the locals do drive fast so beware. Could I go there again YES, would I like to live there YES a truly wonderful holiday and I would recommend the Quinta to anyone... Couples on Honeymoon or families.
Owner's Response: Many thanks for your detailed review which will be of great help to future guests. This reply is coming from Judith who handles bookings for Joy who owns this Quinta and neighbouring Casa Belflores. I quite understand your feelings about a third bathroom upstairs but unfortunately this Quinta is categorised as being of historic value and when Joy and her husband restored it from a delapidated state in 1999 the extensive restrictions that applied mitigated against a third bathroom.
The lovely comments you make about Joy and her cooking are totally justified! She is happy to cook meals sometimes for her guests (at a very reasonable charge) and on this occasion she took special care to supply dishes suitable for a celiac. Many visitors are particularly grateful for supper on their first night, especially if they arrive on an evening flight.
Your descriptions of the neighbourhood and your experiences of the island in general are full of such warmth and enthusiasm that we hope to see you back here again soon and are sure that your words will encourage many others to do likewise!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Paradise

ChrisLynnePat St Albans
Review Submitted: June 9, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We stayed here for a week at the end of May. It is unusual for a property to be actually better than the photographs, but honestly the photographs do not do justice to the wonderful house (we were contemplating becoming squatters!). The rooms are very spacious with loads of cupboard space.

The property was beautifully clean and well maintained. Joy, the owner, provided excellent customer service (including a wonderful meal that she cooked for us on our first night). The garden was completely secluded and to sit out under the trees eating breakfast or lunch in the garden was beyond words. The swimming pool was an added bonus. I would certainly recommend this property to a friend.

Every morning we went to the bakery just round the corner and (after fighting your way through the taxis who wanted to take us to the town) we had a wonderful coffee and cake. We did not feel too bad about the cake because we certainly walked them off - you cannot be off it because of the steep streets - everything clings on to the mountain side.

Joy gave us the names of taxis who would take us on trips, which were wonderful because you did not have to go with all the other tourists.

Food is good and the great thing is that you eat fruit and vegetables that are in season, not from a freezer or packet. The seafood is to die for.

You can do without a car, which is just as well because of the steep roads and the fact that the locals drive really fast. The bus service is good and you can barter with the taxi drivers to get you home!

All in all a wonderful, wonderful holiday. We just loved every minute.
Owner's Response: Wow, what a great help this is to anyone thinking of renting Quinta d'Alegria in the future! This party of three ladies obviously want you feel confident not only that the villa is gorgeous and beautifully maintained, but that owner and neighbour Joy will ensure that you are brilliantly well looked-after during your stay, even to the extent of providing the occasional delicious home-cooked meal in situ. Many guests opt for this on their arrival evening especially. We must provide some new photos.... (this comes from Joy's friend Judith, who handles her bookings!)
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Rating
5 out of 5

Heavenly

Blooming Jakaranda Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: February 24, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2008
We stayed for a week in May 2008. The villa was beautiful and clean, very spacious, surrounded by a gorgeous 'botanical' garden, all overlooking stunning Funchal.

Joy and her team were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome.

Weather was changeable [which I adore], pool slightly too cold at times.

Fabulous villa, fabulous island !
Owner's Response: Here is another testimony of a family holiday thoroughly enjoyed at Quinta d'Alegria last May. Extra heating was requested to maintain the pool water temperature at 24/25ºC and this should have been the case. I wonder whether the cover was closed when the pool was not in use? If the air temperature drops below that of the pool water (which it certainly did during this family's stay) it is essential to do so and your comments will be helpful for future guests.
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Rating
5 out of 5

funchal gem

j08 edinburgh
Review Submitted: December 30, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
we enjoyed a three week visit in july/august 2008. the quinta provides excellent accommodation for a family or large party. Set in a suburban neighborhood, about half-way between Monte and Funchal city centre, it is possible to sample life in Madeira as though you are a resident rather than a tourist. the pool and garden are superb and we were able to breakfast outdoors most days, the views are fantastic, 180 degrees overlooking Funchal and the Atlantic. Funchal town centre is around a 30 minute downhill walk away, with the return uphill trek taking 45 minutes or more. A car or taxi is essential unless you simply want to relax at the quinta. We were diving, swimming in sea pools, playing tennis, walking levadas and exploring the countryside. Accessing the dual carriageway and the island highway network takes only a few minutes. Finally, the courteous owner made us feel very welcome at all times.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Villa excellent, weather not the greatest!

juliet diana St Mawes, Cornwall
Review Submitted: October 8, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
Villa excellent, clean and beautifully restored. About 5 mins in a taxi from main Funchal centre. Bit of a nightmare if no car when getting provisions etc. Weather not the best, very changeable and for 6 women was what we craved! Apparently best time to go for hot weather is July and August. Restaurants recommended were excellent. Maid service good, but would actually prefer not to see the maid nearly every day (she cleaned the house next door and used our laundry room). Overall we had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves.
Owner's Response: Thank you ladies for your comments which are really helpful for future guests. I am sorry that the weather during your chosen week wasn’t at its best; daytime temperatures were always 20ºC+ but you had a couple of days of rain.
Madeira is a small, mountainous island sitting mid-Atlantic with many micro-climates which are particularly affected by the wind direction. At times (normally Oct-Apr) we have the odd storm blowing over but luckily they are usually short-lived and no sooner does the rain stop, then the sun comes out. Predicting weather and temperatures for any particular period is frustratingly uncertain! For instance, this year our October weather has been glorious; today (21 Oct 08) it is 28ºC in the shade with not a cloud in the sky.
The maid service provided at the Quinta by Ciseltina is included in the accommodation package and most guests find it a wonderful 5-star bonus, however, if you prefer to reduce it we are more than happy to do so. Guests can use the laundry room located at the side of the Quinta (also used by Ciseltina, who is very discrete). For any future guests looking for complete, undisturbed privacy during their stay at this wonderful accommodation please inform us and this will be arranged.
Very best wishes to you all from Clare, Island Homes Lda
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