Calheta holiday house: Arco da Calheta

Stunning house and garden with beautiful sea views

Calheta house rental - Front terrace with ocean beyond
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Description House, 280 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities near the sea, rural, garden, terrace, balcony, satellite or cable
Rates per property (GBP)
£450/week 
Paul & Clare Castanho
+44 (0)208-9496444
Speaks: English, Portuguese
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Photos and Description of this Calheta holiday house 3 Double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 cloakroom - sleeps up to 6 comfortably

'A Vigia' (The Lookout) sits on the hillside overlooking the pretty village of Arco da Calheta in SW Madeira. This bit of coast, known as the 'Costa Verde' boasts some of the most beautiful views in Madeira and as such is fast becoming the place to live and holiday for the discerning. The house is detached and set in well tended gardens with sun terraces for outdoor eating and sunbathing. It also has a large BBQ area and gazebo. Inside, the house offers spacious accommodation and is furnished to a high, contemporary standard. The master bedroom has a super king size bed and large ensuite bathroom. The two other bedrooms have twin beds. Both bathrooms have baths and showers. The large open-plan living area has two sofas, a fireplace, TV with cable, DVD, video and CD players, and a large dining table. For the winter months there is a wood burning stove and oil filled radiators for the bedrooms. The house is ideally situated for the sandy beach and levada walking.
Calheta house rental - Front terrace with ocean beyond

Front terrace with ocean beyond
Calheta house rental - Through living room and dining room

Through living room and dining room
Calheta house rental - Garden with bbq area, gazebo and eating area

Garden with bbq area, gazebo and eating area
Calheta house rental - Master bedroom with spectacular sea views

Master bedroom with spectacular sea views
Calheta house rental - View from the garden

View from the garden
Calheta house rental - Ensuite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower

Ensuite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower
Calheta house rental - The gazebo looking out to sea

The gazebo looking out to sea
Calheta house rental - The kitchen

The kitchen
Calheta house rental - View over Arco da Calheta

View over Arco da Calheta
Calheta house rental - View over Calheta beach and marina

View over Calheta beach and marina

Location: Calheta in Portugal

Nearest Airport: Funchal International at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Funchal at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Ribera Brava at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 3.0 Metres
Car: recommended
Madeira is known for its year round temperate climate with temperatures even in winter rarely falling below 20 degrees. The house's hillside position means that the summer months are not too hot! Unlike its Canary Island neighbours, the island is abundantly green with hedgerows full of flowers. The house is 40 minutes by car using mainly motorway from the airport. The house is a five minute drive from two sandy beaches and Calheta marina with its bars and restaurants. There are several good and inexpensive restaurants nearby and for those that fancy more of a night out, Funchal, Madeira's cosmopolitan capital is 30 minutes away by car. Arco da Calheta and the surrounding villages have small mini markets and a bakery, but more extensive supermarket shopping can be found at Calheta Beach and in the town of Ribera Brava, just 15 minutes away.
Calheta map
marks the location of the property in Madeira Island

Availability for this holiday house rental in Calheta, Portugal

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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Calheta, Portugal

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Rental rates quoted in:
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2 people from 01 October 2009 - 29 December 2009 £450 - - 1 Week

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Additional information about rental rates

  • £450 per week based on 2 occupants; £550 per week based on 3-4 occupants; £650 per week based on 5-6 occupants. Additional nights are subject to availability and the price is available on request. We charge an additional 15% over Christmas and New Year. One basket of firewood is provided in the winter months per week. Additional wood is charged at €30 per basket - paid locally to the caretaker.
  • A 30% deposit must be paid to secure the booking and is non refundable after 12 weeks prior to departure. The balance must be paid 4 weeks prior to departure. In addition we charge a refundable security deposit of £200 to cover us against loss, breakages and damage. This should be paid with the balance. We ask for the property to be left in a tidy condition on departure.
  • On receipt of balance of payment, directions to the property will be sent out. The caretaker will meet you at the property on arrival and provide keys and familiarise you with the facilities. He is readily available should you have any difficulties.

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

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 280 m²
Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
General:
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
  • sunbed
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • fridge
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • dish washer
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • grill
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 7 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • video player
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • DVD
  • CD
Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • low allergen environment
  • not suitable for children
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • mountain biking
  • paragliding
Notes: Sorry, but no children under the age of 12 years. 'A Vigia' was built along the lines of a traditional Madeiran 2 story house with 3 bedrooms that that sleep 6 adults in comfort. It is very much our second home and as such has been furnished with care and attention. The kitchen is well equipped and has an electric ceramic hob and oven with grill. There is also a washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. Outside is a BBQ area and gazebo which is perfect for chilling our with a good book and a glass of wine.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Calheta, Portugal

Other Activities: Levada walking, deep sea fishing from the marina

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Calheta, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook86346 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
From the moment we turned of the 'highway' into the village of Arco da Calheta, we were transported into a different world. We never failed to be exhilarated by the remarkable zig-zag climb through the village tp A Vigia, whose views are truly magnificent over the whold of Arco da Calheta and the ocean beyond. And the sunsets, wow....The villa exceeded our expectations in terms of accommodation and finish and is great value for money. And we were knocked out by the new beach and marina just a short drive away and the local restaurants which offer good inexpensive food. We are absolutely convinced that A Vigia is THE perfect location for a vacation in Madeira - there's no better place to be based. One of our best holidays ever. Thank you!
Paul and Diana Haynes.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 9/50
Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful stay at A Viagia

Jeff - hols Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 10, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2008
We stayed for a week in November at A Viagia, The accommodation was excellent, The caretaker was helpful. Views were stunning. The house has good facilites, Madeira was a great island. The only negative was the distance to nearby resturants - needed to drive - but this was the only (small) negative point. Everything else more than made up for this.

We enjoyed this holiday very much, We would recommend it to anyone and hope to go back soon.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 0/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Een geweldig huis op een prachtige plek.

Christmaschild Nieuw Lekkerland, the Netherlands
Review Submitted: March 1, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
Het huis en de service van de eigenaren hebben onze verwachtingen overtroffen!
Vanuit de tuin en vanuit het huis, dat hoog tegen een berg langs een rustige weg ligt heb je een prachtig uitzicht over Arco de Calheta en de oceaan. In de winter heb je vanaf ongeveer 11.00 uur tot de vaak geweldig mooie zonsondergang de zon in de tuin. Het huis is erg ruim, licht en van alle gemakken voorzien. Zo goed dat wij totaal géén behoefte hadden om in een restaurant te gaan eten. Heerlijk zelf kokkerellen met alle specialiteiten die op het eiland te verkrijgen zijn, zoals de vreemd uitziende maar heerlijke espada's! De eigenaren Paul en Clare en de verzorger Fernando doen echt van alles om jouw verblijf zo prettig als mogelijk te maken. Zo was in ons geval het huis op verzoek in kerstsfeer aangekleed, inclusief kerstboom etc. En omdat het kouder was dan normaal in december kocht Paul nog 3 extra olie-radiatoren voor ons, zodat wij er lekker warmpje bijzaten. Bij problemen kun je altijd bij Fernando aankloppen. Fernando woont in een appartement onder het huis aan de staatzijde. Hij verzorgt de tuin, regelt de uitstekende schoonmaak en in de winter vult hij de houtvoorraad voor de kachel aan. Een ontzettend aardige en behulpzame man die je privacy absoluut respecteert.
Omdat er een trap vanuit de woonkamer van het huis naar het ondergelegen appartement loopt (met een afgesloten deur), ontkom je er niet aan dat je de stem van Fernando en zijn eventuele bezoekers wel eens hoort, maar dat vonden wij absoluut niet storend. In de tuin, die op vernuftige wijze op het appartement is aangelegt en in het huis beleef je dus alle rust en vrijheid die je je maar wensen mag. Kortom, wij hebben ons de koning te rijk gevoeld tijdens ons 18 daagse verblijf in dit geweldige huis op dit wonderschone eiland. Een aanrader en een plek waar wij in de toekomst zeker nog eens terug zullen keren!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Truly breathtaking

Rcd London
Review Submitted: September 29, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
If you are looking for a large villa on Madeira then try this one and you'll love it. Clean big airy sun filled rooms in a traditional villa set in a large garden all with stunning views across Arco da Calheta and the ocean beyond.
It is set above the town so you need transport but car hire was reasonably priced and enabled us to explore the whole island.
This is the best location we found on an island which is every bit as picturesque as we were led to believe. The villa is about a mile from the small harbour and man made beaches but set just high enough to be a welcome refuge during the hottest part of the day. If anything it is better than it appears on the web site.
There is also a Madeiran concierge living in an annex who could not have been more helpful and is a real bonus to anybody wanting to learn more about the island from a local.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/5
Rating
5 out of 5

Holiday at Avigia in Arco

Leggy Altrincham
Review Submitted: September 6, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2007
A wonderful villa, delightful host, excellent weather, stupendous scenery and a friendly, homely restaurant at the "end of the universe" - ie, up the road! What more could you ask for?
Liz and David
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/8
 

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