Casa Maria: a peaceful house in the hills on the south coast with sea views — Property 65566

Casa Maria: a peaceful house in the hills on the south coast with sea views

Here, in comfort, you can soak up the summer scent of sun-baked terraced gardens and pine trees swaying in the purified air; relax indoors in comfort; wonder at cries of soaring buzzards and marvel at the fantastic views out to sea. The extensive lounge/dining room has rustic stone walls, large French windows looking south and electric heating for chilly winter evenings. The kitchen and utility room lead out to a courtyard with a BBQ and dining area – perfect for indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs three double bedrooms, one with extra single bed and private terrace, share a bathroom upstairs and a shower room downstairs. For 2-7 guests of all ages, this charming house offers a wonderful opportunity for independent holiday-making with superb golfing, tropical gardens, walking, deep-sea diving, and swimming in the ocean or in the many pools in the area. Caretaker Margot will be your point of contact and arrange for you to be met and guided from the airport 15 minutes uphill to the house.

Location Gaula Gaula < Santa Cruz < Madeira Island < Portugal

Gaula Gaula < Santa Cruz < Madeira Island < Portugal

 marks the location of this property in Gaula

Availability for the house on Madeira Island, Portugal

Last updated on:

Thursday, 14 August 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the house on Madeira Island, Portugal

^*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

• Monday-Monday bookings preferred but we can be flexible about this. Rental rates above are quoted for 1-2 guests, EACH ADDITIONAL GUEST £60 or 77 euros per week (max 7 guests in total). If a Child Cot and High Chair is required it will be charged at @ 40 euros
  
• Linen and towels are included. Weekly clean and change of linen and towels included.
  
• A car is necessary when staying at Casa Maria.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house on Madeira Island, Portugal

DETAILS OF HOUSE LAYOUT & EQUIPMENT

At the end of the south facing porch the main entrance leads into the kitchen complete with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, kettle and toaster, plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment and a breakfast table for 4. To the left is the extensive dining area with table & bench-seating for 8 and lounge area with sofas & chairs and an electric fire; large French windows open out on to the porch and terrace. Behind the kitchen and utility room with washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and iron + board, the back door leads to a sunny sheltered courtyard with BBQ/dining area and an outside WC – so plenty of opportunity for indoor/outdoor living. Beyond the lounge/dining room is a guest WC/shower room and the staircase leading up to three roomy double bedrooms with plenty of wardrobe space, one with an extra bed and private terrace, and a shared bathroom. Pine trees cover the hills behind, gardens surround the house and semi-cultivated slopes descend into the distance, with the ocean beyond.

SWIMMING

At nearby Santa Cruz you have superb options for swimming: in the sea or in pools, or in the island's new WATERPARK which has flumes, chutes, etc. For greater luxury you will find superb hotels with pools in the neighbouring areas along the coast, and of course there is the luxurious yacht club about 10 minutes' drive east near the airport.

WALKING

Madeira is a walker's paradise and Casa Maria is a good location from which to explore different parts of the island using the old mountain paths or the levadas (irrigation channels) which cover the island, extending to over 2000km in total. Depending your experience, we recommend a guided walk - please ask us for further details. Have a look at Sunflower Landscapes Madeira - the guide book we recommend for walking in Madeira, written by John and Pat Underwood (please ask us for link), or have a look at the excellent range of walks described by Shirley Whitehead - ask for further details. Remember that this island is mountainous and temperatures fall severely with altitude - bring warm and protective clothing and tough shoes or boots.

Golf Information:

Golfers will find two superb golf courses within easy reach, 15 minutes by car - the 18-hole championship Palheiro golf course and the 27-hole Santa da Serra golf course, both with spectacular views. Or you might want to pop over to the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, by ferry or by 'plane, to sample the new course there.