Calheta holiday villa: Arco da Calheta

Casa Rosada, spacious holiday home above Arco da Calheta in stunning countryside

Calheta villa rental - On top of the world!
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Description Villa, 180 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities near the sea, rural, garden, terrace, balcony, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€455 - €560/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£410 - £505/week 
Tony Hughes-Lewis
+351 291-827770
+351 914-850454
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of this Calheta holiday villa Modern 3 bed/2 bathrooms, large terraces, ideal for walking or lazing in the sun

A home from home. Casa Rosada is a modern, fully equipped holiday home sitting in a commanding position overlooking the sea and countryside above the village of Arco da Calheta on the south coast of Madeira. It is large enough to cater for up to six people and provides just a couple with masses of room. Upstairs the house features a master (double) bedroom with en suite, plus one double bedroom and one twin bedroom plus a family shower room. Downstairs the comfortably furnished open-plan living/dining area faces south and has cable TV, DVD and CD/cassette players. Glass doors lead to a large sunny terrace with spectacular views of the sea and surrounding countryside with loungers, tables, chairs and a built-in barbecue. The large kitchen has everything you need for self-catering. Private parking is accessed by a steep, narrow drive best approached from above the property. Tony or Vanda will make you very welcome on arrival.
Calheta villa rental - Approach to house - balcony perfect in morning sun

Approach to house - balcony perfect in morning sun
Calheta villa rental - Terrace with kitchen behind & lounge on right

Terrace with kitchen behind & lounge on right
Calheta villa rental - Easy access from lounge on to the terrace

Easy access from lounge on to the terrace
Calheta villa rental - Sunset on the terrace

Sunset on the terrace
Calheta villa rental - Main room with log stove for winter evenings

Main room with log stove for winter evenings
Calheta villa rental - Main bedroom

Main bedroom
Calheta villa rental - Built in BBQ on terrace next to kitchen

Built in BBQ on terrace next to kitchen
Calheta villa rental - A kitchen stocked by discerning foodies!

A kitchen stocked by discerning foodies!

Location: Calheta in Portugal

Nearest Airport: Funchal at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Funchal at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: no motorways on Madeira - dual carriageway yes at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 4.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
The perfect holiday destination. Casa Rosada is well away from the bustle of Funchal, though thanks to the new road system everywhere is now within easy reach. Moreover, some of the island's top attractions are only a short drive away: within ten minutes you can be on Madeiras only golden sandy beach at Calheta, which also has a large marina; or 15 minutes will bring you to the laurel, levada and waterfall wonderland of Rabaçal and the wide open expanses of the Paul da Serra. Arco da Calheta is served by buses (15 minutes steep walk to bus-stops), but car hire is highly recommended to enjoy all the area has to offer. La destination parfaite pour vos vacances. Casa Rosada est loin de l'animation de Funchal mais tout se trouve à proximité grâce au nouveau réseau routier. De plus, certaines des meilleures attractions touristiques de l'île sont à quelques minutes de route : vous pouvez être à Madère en 10min, l'unique plage de sable doré de Calheta et à sa grande marina ; ou à Rabaça en 1

Availability for this holiday villa rental in Calheta, Portugal

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Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday villa in Calheta, Portugal

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Rate for 2 guests, see notes 31 October 2009 - 18 December 2009 €455 - - 5 Nights
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 19 December 2009 - 03 January 2010 €560 - - 1 Week
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 04 January 2010 - 26 March 2010 €455 - - 5 Nights
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 27 March 2010 - 02 July 2010 €497 - - 5 Nights
Rate for 2 guests, see notes 03 July 2010 - 01 October 2010 €560 - - 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

  • THE RATES ABOVE ARE FOR 2 GUESTS. Each additional guest is charged at €70 per week.
    Included: Fresh linen, towels and cleaning. A supply of fuel is provided for the fire in winter months; further supplies are available at a charge payable locally. Cot and high chair are available by prior arrangement.
  • TO CHECK AVAILABILITY & PRICE: scroll down this page and click on 'OWNER'S WEBSITE'. Bookings are handled by Tony who lives in Madeira and runs Island Homes Rentals Lda. Payments are accepted in euros by credit card or by electronic 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.
  • If you would like help with flights to Funchal from UK, please ask.

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

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 180 m²
Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • rural
Theme:
  • romantic
  • family
General:
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • washing machine
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • oven
  • microwave
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, en-suite with bedroom 1
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bidet, Shower Enclosure
    WC downstairs - Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, en suite
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed, shared bathroom
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, shared bathroom
Entertainment:
  • CD
  • radio
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 6 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • paragliding
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • whale watching
Notes: The kitchen is equipped with a gas hob and electric fan-assisted oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric toaster & kettle and plenty of cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware. There is a washing machine and dryer in utility room, an iron and ironing board and plenty of drying area in the garage, There are electric wall-mounted radiators in all main rooms as well as an oil-filled electric radiator and an electric fan heater for chilly winter evenings. The villa is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise typical of rural dwelling. It has an east facing garden and upstairs balcony, a large south facing patio area, panoramic sea and mountain views in almost all directions and a traditional built in barbeque. There is private parking within the front gate and the outside areas of the house have external lighting.

Further details for this holiday villa rental in Calheta, Portugal

QUOTES FROM OUR GUEST BOOKS:: November 04: Lovely house – fabulous setting. Could have spent the whole week on the terrace – but glad we dragged ourselves away to see the spectacular scenery around the coast and over the top! Thanks enormously! Katrina & Ian September 2006: Casa Rosada was/is the perfect house for seeing the island, relaxing, reading and enjoying the sun setting over the ocean. Lots of fantastic walks, amazing plants and such a perfectly situated house – thanks Matthew and David! Love from Harriet & Charlie October 2006: Really enjoyed our holiday in your fabulously located villa. Your neighbours (Susan & Geoff & Sue) could not have been more gracious – warm, welcoming and extremely helpful. Thank you for all the information you provided with the Villa – most helpful and well used. With Best Wishes – Dee & Michael. (Singapore)

HENRY WROTE:: 'We thought Casa Rosada was a lovely place for a holiday. The view is absolutely stunning - you could easily spend most of a holiday just sitting on the patio soaking up the view and the sun. The elevated position does have slight drawbacks; access by car is very steep and nervous drivers might find it daunting, also it is rather exposed and if there is a wind - you will know about it. However we felt the advantages of the position greatly outweighed the disadvantages. The owners provide a well written info pack including recommendations for walks and drives which were very useful. These include a number of good walks on the hills and levada immediately above Casa Rosada which start from the doorstep. One of these walks was particularly good and considerably better than several of the walks recommended in the leading books. The accommodation had all the facilities that we needed and was very comfortable. There were only two of us but the facilities would be ample at maximum occupancy.

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Reviews for this holiday villa rental in Calheta, Portugal

Rating
4 out of 5

Casa Rosada without a car

Greaves Essex
Review Submitted: August 24, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2008
Have stayed here twice - once with a car and once without a car. Great accommodation and wonderful views, but the very steep approach might be a problem for some, as with my wife.Persuaded her to go back a second time , but this time without a car as, during our first stay, we had seen a local bus come up to the nearby restaurant each day. It was only during our second visit that we discovered that it was a school bus NOT a service bus! We still had an enjoyable time but, then, we are keen walkers and the walk to the nearest service bus kept us very fit.
Owner's Response: Hello and many thanks for giving us your experience of holidaying at Casa Rosada without a car. Good on you! It will be useful for others who are fit walkers and enjoy a challenge! Sorry the school bus wasn't as you hoped but glad you sourced the local bus service.
It's worth mentioning that Casa Rosada is equally ideal for those who are not energetic and just want to chill out but it's definitely best to hire a car (we can do this for you). As described, the accommodation is great and the views just stunning!
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Rating
4 out of 5

Great holiday destination

walking boots Somerset, England
Review Submitted: August 15, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
Casa Rosada was a lovelly place to base yourself for a holiday exploring Madeira. We went in May with the aim of doing some walking.

We met the managers of the property who gave us the key and told us a lot about the house and the surrounding area. They were very helpful throughout our stay. The house itself is well kept and was clean and tidy on our arrival. The kitchen was well equipped, the lounge has a TV, plenty of books and leaflets of ocal activities. The bedroooms were plently big enough and the living areas downstairs were spacious. The outdoor terrace was great, the weather was generlly pretty good whilst we were there and we made good use of the outdoor furniture provided.

The "3-wheel" entry to the drive prooved to be quite a source of enterainment but it was mastered after a few days!

There is a levada to walk along not far from the house which provides great views once you get up the hill to it! A must is the farmers market in one of the near by towns - the fresh fruits, many of which we had never seen before, were delicious. There are also plenty of little restaurants around the area to enjoy a pleasant meal in.
Owner's Response: Many thanks "Walking Boots" - love your choice of nickname! Your comments will be encouraging for anyone, especially those who love walking. In the house you'll find guidance notes that we've put together on some of our favourite walks and if you want to prepare ahead, a good publication to buy is the paperback on Madeira available as part of the Sunflower Landscapes series. And yes, proper walking boots, a hat and suitable clothing are recommended at all times of year (several thin layers including a light-weight waterproof outer layer is best). If you're walking at 1,800 metres (6,000 ft approx), or even a lot lower, it can be surprisingly chilly and sometimes wet. Having said this, the sun can be hot so bring a rucksack to house a bottle of water and the layers as you peel them off!
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Rating
4 out of 5

We stayed at this property over the New Year 08/09

Val and John UK Kent
Review Submitted: August 13, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
The property itself is well equiped and has plenty of space. Our double room had the best view, facing over the hillside and towards the sea. It was fun watching the paragliders come almost overhead.
The outside space and terrace were pleasant - however the weather wasn't particularly warm and sunny, although when the sun was shining it was very relaxing to sit outside and watch the sun go down.

On our arrival we were met and given our keys. At this point all we needed to know, was explained very well.

You need to be an extremely confident driver to reach the property, as the hill is very steep. But you do get used to it and it appears that generally driving on Maderia is a bit of a challenge on some roads.

As we were staying over the New Year, one of the main attractions was wanting to see the fireworks in Funchal on New Years Eve. Judith arranged this with the local hotel - we had an a Gala Meal and then were transported to Funchal. The food was extremely good for a buffet/self service and there was some entertainment. We quickly changed out of our party wear and left about 10.30 from what I can remember. Our coach took as and the other passengers to Funchal, we arrived about 11.15 and were taken to a sports stadium on the side of Funchal bay. Fizzy wine and other bits were given out. We were really just waiting for the fireworks, along with the hundreds of tourists and locals. They did not disappoint, exploding altogether around the bay, very loud but really impressive. We arrived back at the property about 1.30. The cost was not cheap but the whole eveinng was worth it.

The scenery and sea around Maderia is beautiful and it is essential to have your own car. Watching the sunsets from the coast were particularly enjoyable.We didn't find that many decent places to eat the food served is pretty much the same everywhere, although it wasn't bad by any means. The meat skewered on a herb twigg - was very nice and a local dish.

One thing that we did find with the property was it was very quiet most of the time. But on occasions at night we had some dogs who seemed to deliberately want to bark outside our bedroom window. Just need to shout out the window and shoo them away.

Overall I would recommend this property for anyone who wants to get away for some quiet time but have the luxury of fabulous views and a well equipped place to stay.
Owner's Response: Thanks for a very comprehensive review! We particularly appreciate your comments about the arrangements made for New Year's Eve which included the 30 minute return trip into Funchal to watch the internationally famous midnight fireworks display. Absolute magic!
Future guests thinking of holidaying here during the month of June may be interested to know that on four Saturday evenings during that month a fireworks display is put on by the different countries tendering for the New Year contract. Those displays are fabulous too!
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Rating
5 out of 5

end of july 2009

piet en clara Netherlands
Review Submitted: August 12, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We had a great time in Casa Rosada. It is a great place and very comfortable. The road is very steep but you get used to it. The information we received was very accurate. We will recommend this villa to our friends. The view from the house was fantastic. The food from the restaurant nearbij (I think it was calles Casa Verda) is good and very cheap.
Owner's Response: For nearly five years Casa Rosada has been enjoyed by holiday rental guests. We are delighted to be receiving bookings from an increasing variety of nationalities including our first from Latvia last year! It's worth mentioning that we welcome all ages however the open staircase can be a risk for toddlers and those with limited mobility.
Yes, the nearby restaurant is called "Costa Verde" and is inexpensive. From here you can watch the paragliders gently soaring past your table!
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Rating
4 out of 5

great chill out cottage

Bev and Alistair Fareham, UK
Review Submitted: November 20, 2008 Date of Stay: January 2008
we stayed in Casa rosada in January and were really impressed with the cottage and its location

The weather at that time of year is really pleasant and warm. The wood burning stove is a great addition when it did get cooler in the evenings

the views are stunning and especially at night - we chose to sleep in the bedroom where you could see the lights of the town - it is so high up we actually felt we were looking down from an aeroplane cockpit

the cottage had everything we wanted and we felt very comfortable and at home there. the neighbours were especially friendly and very helpful about the drive and the best way to drive in and out - which we got used to after a couple of times.

This place is ideal if you like to be away from the more popular areas and want to do your own thing.

Bev and Alistair
Owner's Response: Hello Bev and Alastair and thanks for taking the trouble to submit such a lovely review! It will be such a help to those considering a winter holiday at Casa Rosada. The sunsets at this time of year are quite breathtaking - perfectly timed to accompany a glass of delicious Madeira wine before dinner! I'm glad you had such a "chill out" time - and the owners and caretaking neighbours, Geoff and Susan, will be too. Best wishes from Judith, Island Homes Lda.
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