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Casa Rochinha, rustic 3 bed/2 bath house in hills, solar heated pool — Property 54738

  • Sleeps 2-8, spacious & peaceful, BBQ terrace + loungers, log fire for winter
  • Location: Arco da Calheta Calheta, Madeira Island, Portugal

Summary of the villa, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 9

Summary of the villa, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 9
Contact Judith Hughes-Lewis at Island Homes Rentals, Madeira
+351 291 827770
Property type:
villa, detached, 190 m²
Location type:
Mountain, Rural
Highlights:
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
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  • Pets not allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Garden
  • Family friendly
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Solar heated pool, stone-built BBQ and hacienda

Solar heated pool, stone-built BBQ and hacienda

Pool with terrace and uninterrupted views

Pool with terrace and uninterrupted views

Pool with cover open

Pool with cover open

Living area with fireplace

Living area with fireplace

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Open plan living/dining/kitchen areas Double bedroom
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Casa Rochinha, rustic 3 bed/2 bath house in hills, solar heated pool

Standing proudly in the hills above Arco da Calheta, this single storey stone-built house called Casa Rochinha offers lots of space and comfort and an exceptional opportunity to soak in purified air, marvel at cries of soaring buzzards and wonder at glorious views and sunsets. The house is L-shaped, one end consisting of a huge open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room with extensive windows/glass doors giving access south and east to the garden, veranda, barbecue area & pool. The three south-facing bedrooms also lead out to the veranda, pool and garden. Pine trees cover the hills behind and a 'levada' (irrigation channel with footpath) runs below, inviting you to stroll east or west for as much as 20 km in either direction if you like! Please note that this house stands at an altitude of 600 metres and the pool, which is solar heated, will be cooler in the winter months than pools at lower altitudes.

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Location Arco da Calheta Calheta < Madeira Island < Portugal

Casa Rochinha, rustic 3 bed/2 bath house in hills, solar heated pool Arco da Calheta Calheta < Madeira Island < Portugal
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Calheta
Location
Nearest airport: Funchal at 50 kilometres
Nearest beach: Beach at 8 kilometres
Nearest motorway: Arco da Calheta at 5 kilometres
Nearest ferry port: Funchal ferry to neighbouring island, Porto Santo at 30 kilometres
Car: necessary

Florenças is approximately 8km north west of Arco da Calheta, a pretty village on the south coast of Madeira. It is the perfect holiday destination if you want to be 'away from it all'. Thanks to the new coastal road system everywhere on the island is now within easy reach, including the bustling capital city of Funchal. Some of the island's top attractions are only a short drive away: on your doorstep you have magnificent levada walking and within ten minutes you can be on Madeira's only golden sandy beach at Calheta. Here there is also a large marina offering dolphin and whale watching boat trips and deep sea fishing excurions. Fifteen minutes' drive will bring you to the laurel, levada and waterfall wonderland of Rabaçal and the wide open expanses of the Paul da Serra.

Local activities swimming, tennis, walking, fishing, golf, paragliding



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Availability for the villa on Madeira Island, Portugal

Last updated on:
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
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Rental rates for the villa on Madeira Island, Portugal

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
Euros
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 01 Jul 2008 04 Jul 2008 EUR 616 - - 5 Nights
Min rate = 4 guests, see notes 05 Jul 2008 26 Sep 2008 EUR 686 - - 1 Week
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 27 Sep 2008 31 Oct 2008 EUR 630 - - 5 Nights
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 01 Nov 2008 19 Dec 2008 EUR 581 - - 5 Nights
Min rate = 4 guests, see notes 20 Dec 2008 04 Jan 2009 EUR 665 - - 1 Week
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 05 Jan 2009 03 Apr 2009 EUR 581 - - 5 Nights
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 04 Apr 2009 03 Jul 2009 EUR 616 - - 5 Nights
Min rate = 4 guests, see notes 04 Jul 2009 25 Sep 2009 EUR 672 - - 1 Week
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 26 Sep 2009 30 Oct 2009 EUR 623 - - 5 Nights

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, 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.

Notes to the rental rates

  • THE ABOVE RATES ARE FOR 2 GUESTS. Additional guests are charged at €77 per week.
    DURING SUMMER & CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, THE MINIMUM CHARGE IS FOR 4 GUESTS.
    INCLUDED: Fresh linen, towels and cleaning. (Bring your own pool towels.) A good supply of basics such as salt, pepper, olive oil, loo paper, hand soap, etc. A cot and high chair for an infant are available on request at the time of booking. Broadband access is available on request at the time of booking. NOT INCLUDED: Logs for the fire & BBQ are charged at 50 Euros per week for unlimited supply during winter months.
  • TO CHECK AVAILABILITY & PRICE: scroll down this page and click on 'OWNER'S WEBSITE'. Bookings are handled by Judith at Island Homes Lda. Payments are accepted euros by credit card or transfer to euro bank account. 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.
  • If you would like help with flights to Funchal from UK, please ask.
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Accommodation and Facilities for the villa on Madeira Island, Portugal

Property type:
  • villa , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 190 m²
Location type:
  • Mountain, Rural
Theme:
  • family, away from it all
General:
  • linen provided, towels provided
Kitchen:
  • freezer, fridge, grill, hob, oven, washing machine, dish washer, microwave, clothes dryer
Living room:
  • sofabed, fireplace seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area, child's highchair seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 bathrooms
  • En-suite - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,Bidet,with 'His & Hers' basins,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,Bidet,Shared,
  • Guest WC - Toilet,next to front door,
  • Pool shower - Outdoor Shower,
  • The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with shower, WC, bidet & 'his and hers' basins. The second bathroom has a corner bath + overhead shower, basin, WC and bidet. Separate guest WC wtith hand basin.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Master Ensuite - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, Large double + single beds
  • No 2 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, Double + single beds
  • No 3 - 2 Single Bed, 1 Cot, 2 single beds + room for additional mattress if required
  • All the bedrooms are large with French windows leading out to the veranda and pool area. The master en-suite bedroom has a king size bed and single bed; bedroom 2 has adouble bed and single bed; bedroom 3 has twin beds. The sofa bed in the living area will sleep an extra adult or 2 young children and a spare mattress is available if all other beds are in use. Cot & high chair available. The double beds have electric blankets for winter months and some hot water bottles are available, although seldom required! A hairdryer is provided.
Entertainment:
  • cd, DVD, radio
internet access
  • wireless broadband, internet access
Outside:
  • garage, barbecue, garden, parking, terrace, 4 garden chairs, 6 beach chairs
Swimming pools:
  • outdoor pool, heated pool, private pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome, pets not allowed
Notes:

KITCHEN: Fridge/freezer, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, electric toaster & kettle and dishwasher. Laundry area with washer, tumble dryer, drying rack, iron and ironing board. GENERAL: Linen and towels and weekly cleaning provided, bring your own pool towels. A charge is made for firewood. ENTERTAINMENT: TV for use with DVD player, radio/CD player, plenty of DVDs, CDs, books & games. Broadband access, bring your own laptop. OUTSIDE: Garden all round the house, solar heated pool (11x5 metres) with telescopic cover to provide swimming in the cooler months, shower, sun terrace, veranda and BBQ area, all south facing. Sun loungers, garden dining table & chairs. Garage as well as driveway for private parking. SUITABILITY: Ideal for romantic couples or for family holidays! Smoking outside only. PLEASE NOTE: This house sits at an altitude of 600 metres. The pool, which is solar heated, may be cooler in the winter months than pools at lower altitudes. SEE 'FURTHER DETAILS'..

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REASONS FOR CHOOSING MADEIRA AND CASA ROCHINHA

For nature lovers, Madeira has plenty to offer, with superb vegetation, and hundreds of subtropical plants to keep the most enthusiastic gardener occupied. Peter and Jeanne, the owners of Casa Rochinha, have established a lovely garden full of interesting plants. Part of the island has been pronounced a World Heritage protected site, this is the area of the Laurisilva forests located 15 minutes' drive away and 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 and for those seeking sea swimming, you can pop down to the sandy beach at Calheta. The capital of the island is of course Funchal, 30 minutes' drive away. As well as being very attractive and spotlessly clean, it has interesting museums, Madeira wine lodges, an excellent variety of shops and many restaurants for all tastes and budgets.....

GUEST COMMENTS

OUR GUEST BOOK starts from Dec 05 and contains comments which not only paint a picture of life at Casa Rochinha but also give valuable snippets of information on what you might do and where you might eat locally and further afield. Here are some excerpts dated from Apr 07: APRIL 2007 PHILIPS FAMILY with children aged 9, 5 and 3 years from Reading, UK We have had a very nice Easter break at Casa Rochinha. Al though the weather has been variable we have managed to find the sun on all days except for one. There have been many highlights but we would recommend (especially for families) the fantastic volcanic caves at São Vicente, the near-vertical cable car at Achadas da Cruz and just relaxing at the beach at Calheta. We had a lovely walk to the waterfalls at Rabaçal (we walked right from the car park but the children were tiring at the end so it is probably best to get the bus down). Also suggest a trip to beautiful Porto Moniz + a swim in the pools and visit to acquarium.

GUESTS COMMENTS cont....

END MAY 2007: GRAHAM FAMILY + FRIENDS from UK This has been a 10/10 holiday. The villa felt like home from day one and we have found it faultless; facilities and equipment have met our every need. The pool has been used most days, warming from a chilly 17ºC to a beautiful 27º today. The location of the villa is simply magical with different themes of the same view every morning and evening. The levada walks are just as good now as they were 18 years ago when we last visited Madeira and the views from the tops have been amazing. The kids have had a fantastic week & they should be pround of their achievement taking on the hard walks their Mums & Dads have done! Having said this they loved the beach at Calheta where they could enjoy a few hours of 'sand & sea'! Boat trips from Funchal to see fish/dophins were great. Rock pools for swimming at Porto Moniz also great. (Note from Charlie: I loved playing football on the sandy beach, swimming, the food and the glass bottom boat.)

Other Activities Calheta beach, 10 kms away, is the only beach with golden sand on the island. Deep sea fishing is available from the new marina next to the beach.

Skiing Information:

JULY 2007: MR & MRS ORR from Stenhousemuir, Scotland We have had a superb holiday - great weather, fantastic views, lovely places to visit and eat. The Casa is beautiful, spacious and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Although we ate out quite a bit it was a pleasure to cook in the kitchen! We were surprised by the relatively low cost of food in the supermarket in Calheta, the fillet steaks were a treat. There are plenty of excellent restaurants - we enjoyed the espada at Calheta Beach Hotel with the passion fruit sauce adding that extra 'zing'! We have travelled the length and breadth of the island and it was great to return in the late afternoon and have a swim in the pool. Temps were between 25º-28ºC, just perfect! The fact that the casa is 'off the beaten track' and in a real rural area adds to the sense of peace and tranquility and has ensured we are returning home relaxed and refreshed! MORE GUEST COMMENTS CAN BE FOUND ON 'EXTRA PAGE'......

Links:
Owner's website- click here for more information

Featured Review

4/5

homely

loz,n,neil, wigan,lancs
Review Submitted: July 01, 2008, Date of stay: February, 2008

fantastic villa,that felt very homely.would visit again maybe with friends or family.very helpful owner.fantastic views.very relaxing.
only slightly annoying thing was the pool cleaner machine !!!!!

Owner's response:

Thanks for your enthusiastic and glowing comments - they are just what future guests want to read!
Yes, the pool cleaner is a bit obtrusive but because of the abundance of trees and plants nearby, is very necessary. It doesn't appear to stop guests enjoying wonderful holidays in this stunningly situated house. I hope we shall see you back here again soon!
Judith, Island Homes Rentals

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