Tranquil stone villa in Calheta | Casa Florenças

You get an immediate welcoming feel from this Madeira style character stone house with spacious front garden and private swimming pool has been lovingly refurbished in a contemporary and clean interior style.
Located in the hills above sunny Arco da Calheta with beautiful crystal-clear air, this villa with private pool offers open panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and of the sea.
Fully air-conditioned, and equipped, with heated swimming pool (optional, at a supplement) and separate covered barbecue area, Casa das Florenças is a wonderful villa in which to enjoy a private tranquil holiday in sunny Calheta.
Set over two floors, it features a spacious open-plan living area and kitchen that opens to a great front terrace overlooking the covered barbecue area, garden and lower set swimming pool, with panoramic countryside and sea-views.
The Master Bedroom is located on the ground floor and the other 2 bedrooms on the first floor, all with en-suite bathrooms. A side terrace with typical seating is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet moment.
The nearest facilities , café and mini market are only 1.3 kilometers away, so within easy walking distance.
Casa das Florenças is the ideal option for a relaxed family or friends holiday with great facilities in a tranquil area, yet within easy access of facilities and other areas of Madeira.

Property Description

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, Ground floor, king size double bed with two single mattresses, built-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, sea-views.
Bedroom 2, 1st floor, two single beds, built-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, sea-view.
Bedroom 3, 1st floor, king size double bed (160cm X 200cm), built in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, sea-views, opens to side terrace.

Bathroom 1, Ground floor, single washbasin, toilet.
Bathroom 2, Ground floor, en-suite to bedroom 1, single washbasin, walk-in shower, bidet, toilet.
Bathroom 3, 1st floor, en-suite to bedroom 2, single washbasin, bath, toilet.
Bathroom 4, 1st floor, en-suite to bedroom 3, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet.

Lounge
Open plan, ground floor, with flat-screen Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, board games.
Seating for 6
Dining table with seating for 6.
Opens to front terrace, barbecue and pool deck.

Kitchen
Open plan fully equipped kitchen 4-ring cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
Opens to front terrace with access to the pool and built-in barbecue.

Covered Barbecue Area
Separate covered dining with built-in barbecue, dining table for 8.

Laundry
With washing machine, iron and ironing board.

Outside
Front terrace with outdoor furniture and seating for 6.
Swimming pool (optionally heated) and pool deck with panoramic sea and mountain views, sunbeds, sun umbrella, accessible via stairs.
First floor side terrace.

Swimming pool
Type: Rectangular
Length: 7,00 m
Width: 3,00 m
Depth: 1,20m – 1,60m

Swimming pool heating:
Heating is optional and costs 140,00€ per week for 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival.
A supplement of 30,00€ per week applies for each additional degree up to a maximum of 26ºC
Pool heating can be provided and should be requested at least one week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on.

Other
Secure parking facilities for 2 cars. A hire car is essential and we would recommend small to medium cars due to the narrow access road.
There is free Wi-Fi connection in the villa.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 137241/AL
The nearest cafés are only 1 km away, and additional ones a further 300 meters away where you can also find the local supermarket. Pharmacy only 3 km away.


Cleaning
Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days.
All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool.
For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own.

Nearby
Arco da Calheta is known for its sunny and warm year-round climate.
The nearest mini-market and café is only 1.3 kilometers away.
The village center of Loreto is only 3 km away. Here you will find a couple of cafés with lovely esplanades, a bank, as well as the Loreto church.
From Loreto you have great access to the mountains for both sightseeing (Madeira is breathtakingly beautiful) and walking (which has become extremely popular along the levadas or for hiking).
The resort of Calheta is, with its man-made golden beach, branded supermarket and marina from where there is a selection of sea tours and activities, and a greater variety of eating places, is only 6 kms away.

Booking Notes
The advertised prices are based on a 4-person occupancy and supplements apply should anyone join you for any length of time.
To secure your reservation we require a non-refundable deposit or the full amount if the reservation is made within 8 weeks prior to arrival. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival.
A security deposit of 300€ is required by credit card prior to check-in.
The minimum stay is 07 nights.

Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time.
Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply.
Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.

The payment of a Tourist Tax has been implemented for all arriving visitors on or after 01 October 2024 across all of Madeira and Porto Santo by the local Municipalities.
This applies to all visitors to Madeira aged 13 or over, and costs 2€ per person per day up to a maximum of 14€ per person.
Your accommodation is responsible for collecting these amounts and paying them on your behalf to the applicable municipality.
Pets - not allowed


PLEASE TELEPHONE ANA ON 00351 969 515 945, AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE THE AIRPORT Please print these driving instructions and have them with you when you arrive in Madeira.



If you have a car and are driving to your villa or apartment, please follow these instructions. Using GPS will take you via old and less easy roads and unusual locations:
Leaving the airport take the motorway (Via Rápida) West in the direction of Funchal and after this to Ribeira Brava. Travel for 34. Km.



When you reach the end of the motorway (approximately 35 minutes) keep on the right hand lane and follow the signs to Ribeira Brava – Ponta do Sol.
The slip road will lead you to a roundabout. Take the first exit to Ribeira Brava and drive towards the sea for 1,4Km. You will reach another roundabout. Take the 1st exit into the tunnel and you will now carry on for 3,9Km until you reach the roundabout of Ponta do Sol.
At the end of the tunnel you will reach another roundabout; take the 2nd exit , signposted Ponta do Sol and drive through another tunnel. At the end, carry on along the coastal road and you will enter another tunnel. At the end, carry on along the coastal road and you will enter another tunnel.
At the end of this tunnel you will come to the roundabout of Ponta do Sol; on the left you will find a petrol station and mini market. Take the 2nd exit into the next tunnel and drive for 2,8Km.
At the end of the tunnel, at the roundabout, turn sharp right into the next tunnel (signposted Calheta).
At the roundabout (1,6Km), take the first turn-off, signposted to Calheta, drive through the next tunnel for 1,8Km.
Reaching the next roundabout, take the first exit following signs to Arco da Calheta and drive up 100metres until you reach another roundabout. 

Take the 1st Exit (past the car dealership). Signposted Rabaçal/ Farmácia/Casas de Santo Antão/Pico da Urze and drive for approximately 1.4Km's.

Drive up the hill for about 1.4km until you reach a T-junction.

Turn left on T-junction and follow the road for another 1.7km and you will reach another T-Junction.

Take the road on the right and drive for another 700m and you will a left turn.

Do your left turn and drive up the hill for another 1,5km and will reach Casa das Florenças. Please note that Caminho das Florenças is a one way road only. 



VILLA ADDRESSCasa das FlorençasCaminho das Florenças, 309370-731 Arco da CalhetaCalheta, Madeira

GPS COORDINATES32.72701393072719,-17.151833741139217____________________________________________________________________________

FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (especially if your flight has arrived ahead of schedule), as the representative may well be transporting another customer. This is a quick process and does not involve wasting time queuing at the car hire desks.FOR THOSE HAVING TRANSFERS IF YOU HAVE RESERVED AIRPORT TRANSFERS THROUGH USA representative of the minibus company will be waiting for you at the airport. Outside the arrival's hall, yo