Overlooking the surrounding countryside, the village of Arco da Calheta and the ocean, the lovely ArcoView provides everything you may want for a great family holiday or should you be seeking a tranquil area to relax and contemplate the beautiful surroundings.
Set over one floor, the air-conditioned living space is open-plan and features a wood burner and large comfortable corner sofa, a dining table for six and a fully equipped contemporary kitchen with a door leading to the covered barbecue area.
Patio doors open up to the south-facing solarium where you will find the good-sized swimming pool (with optional heating) and a small garden for the sun-beds; the built-in barbecue and outdoor dining table lie under a covered area next to the swimming pool.
Don't forget to enjoy a relaxing drink on the roof-top terrace from where you can enjoy wonderful views over the valley and sea.
An air-conditioned distribution hall opens to the three double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and the family shower room.
A laundry with washing machine and dryer completes the ground floor.
On the lower floor there is a large two-car garage and the third shower room.
There are many walks around Calheta and easy access to the plateau of Paul da Serra, with its many levada walks, makes this villa perfectly located for walking in Madeira and for enjoying a lovely holiday surrounded by the beautiful Madeira countryside.~
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, ground floor, double bed, en-suite bathroom, opens to solarium
Bedroom 2, ground floor, double bed
Bedroom 3, ground floor, double bed
Bathroom 1, ground floor, en-suite, toilet, single washbasin, bath with en-suite shower
Bathroom 2, ground floor, toilet, single washbasin, walk-in shower
Bathroom 3, lower ground floor, toilet, single washbasin, walk-in shower
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen. 4-ring electric cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, liquidizer.
Lounge/Dining
Sitting area, seating for 6, with flat screen cable TV, DVD, Bluetooth speaker.
Dining table for 6.
Other
Washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and ironing board in the laundry.
There is garage with parking facilities for up to 2 cars. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended.
There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout the living area and solarium.
A telephone is available to guests for local calls to landlines.
Internet
This property has a broadband internet connection with a Wi-Fi point, free for guest's use.
We are happy to send you an internet speedtest if you are coming for work and require high speed broadband.
Contracted speed (Mbps): 100
Nearby
ArcoView is located above Arco da Calheta overlooking the countryside and ocean. Close by, within walking distance is a restaurant and bar on a great viewpoint.
Calheta Beach and Marina are a 5 minute drive. Two golden sandy beaches for local safe swimming, a selection of restaurants and bars and a well stocked supermarket. Boat Charters for dolphin, whale watching and coastal cruising. Deep sea fishing boats for charter for marlin fishing. A five minute drive takes you to the famous Casa Mundas Art Centre with year round exhibitions and a traditional sugar cane factory, one of only two left operating on the island. You can tour the factory and sample the locally made famous poncha.
The small village of Arco Da Calheta is 3 Km away and is a perfect base for walking and sightseeing holidays.
The capital Funchal is a 25 minute car journey and the driving to the airport takes around 40 minutes.
Madeira
Some seven hundred kilometres west of the African coast, Madeira is a stunning mountainous emerald island, lapped by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The first island to be discovered by the Portuguese navigators in 1419, Madeira became an important resting place on the long trip to the new world. From these humble beginnings, the holiday trade was formed and this spectacular island, which used to be the favourite place of the rich and famous, is now the preferred choice of all sorts of visitors, from those seeking year-round warm temperatures to nature lovers and sightseers, sports and active enthusiasts of all ages. Culture, history, stunning nature, a myriad of sea and land activities, added to a great foodie scene means Madeira has something for everyone. No matter where you go on the island you are rewarded by fabulous scenery, tiny villages and friendly people. With a population of over 100,000, Funchal is not only the capital, but also the 'heart' of Madeira and home to many of the islanders. This makes it a busy, chic, cosmopolitan and fun city, full of shops, shopping centres, bars, cafés and a great variety of restaurants and entertainment; a vibrant, cosmopolitan town where historic splendour and breath-taking natural beauty combine with a thoroughly modern atmosphere.
Cleaning
The property is prepared for your arrival. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a change of linen and towels, and light mid-stay cleaning of bathrooms is provided on a day and time to be advised at check-in.
All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool.
Swimming pool dimensions and heating
Type: Rectangular
Length: 8m
Width: 3,3m
Depth: from 0,60m to 1,60m
Swimming pool heating is optional and costs, 140€ per week for a setting of 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival.
A supplement of 20€ per week applies for each additional degree setting 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.
Booking Notes
The rental value varies with the number of people occupying the property, so please ensure you enter the correct dates, number of adults, children and infants. Please note that supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time.
A breakages deposit of 300€ needs to paid by card prior to your arrival. This is returned to you at the end of the holiday should there be no breakages or damage to the villa.
To secure your reservation we require a 30% deposit, or the full amount if you are arriving within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
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.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 35143/AL
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.
At the roundabout take the 1st exit sign posted with “Farmacia” (Pharmacy). Follow the road up for approximately 2 kilometres until you come to a T-Junction and turn left, following the sign post “Farmácia”.
Continue for approximately 600m, passing the chemist on your right. Take the next right hand turn into Rua da Achada de Santo Antão.
Continue for 1.5 kms and take the 5th road on your left (the turning is not obvious, so please p
