Astonishing apartment in a very quiet, charming and rural area of Madeira
| People | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 968 sq. ft. |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Studio Flat with 90m2 and esplanade with some amazing views
The 'House Fontes' was designed and constructed in general for all types of clients being them passionate about nature, landscapes, hiking, trekking, water sports or just for a relaxing stay in a very charming and quiet area of Calheta.
Having an area of approximately 90m2 this studio flat has also an esplanade to be the envy of any nature and landscaping lover and also a place where we can sun bath any time of the day or just to assist to one of the best sun sets on the island. The spaces are shared with different combinations of light and environments ranging between modern and rustic styles.
The vineyards with its own wine press and cellar : Being this apartment surrounded by beautiful vineyards to make the famous Madeira Wine and cultivated terraces its geographical location is also perfectly accessible to all kinds of shops, restaurants, bars, local museums and a wonderful sandy beach just a few minutes away not to mention as well one of the best preserved and natural sites for walking and hiking trails in the whole island of Madeira.
Looking for a walk?: As Mountain Guide and native of this fascinating island, I gathered several themes and activities to offer and share with the customer such as: doing private guiding or advising you in doing short or long walking distances in your mountains or famous Levadas, transfers to take and to bring back after the walks, renting a car for one or more days, mountain biking, whale/dolphins or bird watching, jeep expeditions or even a tour around the island. Basically, my mission here is to provide you the most exciting and enjoyable holiday that you can have in Madeira!
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About Bruno Fontes
I was born and raised in the Madeira and I work as a mountain guide. Being so, I can explain and show to my clients all the best tracks for walking /trekking in this magical Island.
Bruno Fontes purchased this apartment in 2012
Why Bruno Fontes chose Estrela da Calheta
With all my years of experience working and dealing with people from all Nationalities I decided to put together some ideas and contrasts and come up with ‘House Fontes’. Knowing Madeira almost like the palm of my hands I decided to construct my house here in Calheta because of the easy going style of living, from being preserved from big masses and her rural aspect and surrounding sceneries and views.
What makes this apartment unique
As unique benefit you’ll be able to share and to be part of the rural way of living of this town surrounded with cultivated gardens and a vineyard to make the famous Madeira Wine just in front of the house. Our main host will be our dog called ‘Jakie’ who definitely will come to see you every morning and every afternoon in the garden. In our house you can profit from the swing on the front porch, the pond in the garden with the waterfall and if you like cooking I’ll be able to use the entire aromatic herbs you can from our garden. On the top of it we’re offering you a trip on a jeep through Eucalyptus and Mimosa forests and on the tracks where you’ll never dare to go with a normal car. Just be ready for some sense of adventure and leave the rest for us!
Facilities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday apartment in Estrela da Calheta in Estreito da Calheta
- apartment
- 968 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 12:30 / Check-out: 13:00
- Max. occupancy: 2
- pets considered
- children welcome
- smoking allowed
- mountain
- near the sea
- Ocean View
- rural
- town
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
,
Bath with Shower
,
Shower Enclosure
,
Bidet
- Suitable for two persons to have a shower or bath at the same time, both facilities in this bathroom.
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
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Bedroom 1 -
1 Large Double Bed
,
1 Sofa bed/Futon
- Very modern with plenty of light throughout the day.
- wheelchair accessible
- autumn foliage
- bay
- caves
- churches
- laundrette - not serviced
- forests
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- pond
- rain forests
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- ruins
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- pier fishing
- sailing
- snorkelling
- bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(26 traveller reviews)
Wonderful!
Welll... we were really impressed as soon as we got to the apartment, everything was more than we could hope for.
Bruno was very attentive and welcoming, took us through the itinerary of the house and the local amenities.
The apartment was very well equipped, clean and decorated lovely, like home from home.
The views from the garden were awesome and we didn't want to go off too much as it was relaxing and very chilled.
I have visited Madeira 8 or 9 times in the past 20 years, stayed mostly in hotels and self catering near or around Funchal, which was lovely but to be honest, staying up in the west tside of Madeira in the cultural part with local people was the best ever, sitting in the garden looking across at the sea and all the countryside, watching the day to day life of the people and the animals. The farming of the land and watching the beautiful sunset go down in the evening was the best.
The house was all equipped with everything you would want even down to a magnifying mirror in the lovely clean bathroom.! Essential for make up! 😊?
We were offered the use of freshly grown herbs and tomatoes from the garden which we did, as we like to cook local produce.
All in all I think you could not wish for anywhere better to stay in Madeira especially a home from home atmosphere.
Week done Bruno and Maria! See you next year!
Relaxing and well appointed accommodation
Although further away from Calheta than I thoiught ( that being down to my ignorance) the accommodation was great in all aspects. The best was the small grassed area and terrace - great views and very comfortable. Kitchen area well equipped, plenty of options about where to eat at the property, well furnished. Bruno and Maria were extremely attentive, without being over bearing. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet retreat. Close enough for access to western areas of the island and the north coast too.
A great place to stay
The apartment is beautifully clean and well equipped. It is a very good location for exploring the west side of Madeira as the beautiful high mountainous regions are just up (the very steep but easily drivable) road the house is on. A car is essential. Calheta also has a lovely man- made beach, which is the only place we found on the island where the sea was easily accessable; and I love to swim in the sea. The picture of the sunset is exactly as you'll see it from the pretty, small sheltered garden, which is a fantastic place to relax at any time of day.
Fantastic views
We had 3 weeks in Madeira from 9th to 31st December and loved the Country. We stayed in 3 different parts of the island. This was our last stop. The views were excellent from the property. Marie even came to meet us on the first day. The weather was great for walking so all in all excellent end to the overall holiday. I would just add that the apartment could do with being decorated as its looking tired in place but once this is achieved it will be a wonderful spot to enjoy Western Madeira. Bruno & Marie are lovely hosts who just leave you to enjoy your holiday but you know they are around if needed.
Vom Vermieter hängengelassen
Den warmen und freundlichen Worten aus der Emailkonversation ließ der Vermieter leider keine Taten folgen. Weder tauchte er zur verabredeten Zeit am verabredeten Ort auf noch war er telefonisch oder per Email erreichbar. Erst nach fünf Stunden - als der erste Urlaubstag schon längst durch die Unsicherheit und Suche nach einer Ersatzunterkunft verloren war - kontaktierte er uns. Mag ja sein, dass ihm das Handy auf einer Bergwanderung ins Wasser gefallen war. Aber warum genau wandert der Vermieter in den Bergen, wenn wir eine Verabredung hatten? Sein späteres Angebot, die Unterkunft als Schadenersatz gratis zu nutzen, schlugen wir mangels Vertrauen in seine Professionalität aus...
Un excellent choix!!
Très bel appartement, parfaitement équipé (il y a même un ordinateur portable) et très grand (pour 2 personnes bien sur). Il est de plus idéalement situé vous visiter toute la partie ouest et le centre de Madère.
Situé sur la petite route qui relie Calheta à Rabacal, il permet d'atteindre rapidement et très facilement les nombreuses randonnées aux alentours de Rabacal et Paul da Serra. Commerces également très proches en voiture.
Enfin un très grand merci à Bruno, pour son accueil, sa gentillesse et ses conseils pour les randos.
De quoi rendre le séjour encore plus agréable.
Location
The 'House Fontes' was designed and constructed in general for all types of clients being them passionate about nature, landscapes, hiking, water sports or just for a relaxing stay in a very charming and quiet area of Calheta.
Having an area of approximately 85m2 this studio flat has also an esplanade to be the envy of any nature and landscaping lover and also a place where we can sun bath any time of the day or just to assist to one of the best sun sets on the island. The spaces are shared with different combinations of light and environments ranging between modern and rustic styles.
As Mountain Guide and native of this fascinating island, I gathered several themes and activities to offer and share with the customer such as: doing private guiding or advising you in doing short or long walking distances in your mountains or famous Levadas, transfers to take and to bring back after the walks, renting a car for one or more days, mountain biking, Whale/dolphins or bird watching.
Other Activities: Paragliding, dolphins and whale watching,rum distillery
Golf: They are constructing a golf course only 2km away design by one of the best golfers from all times called Nick Faldo but isn't finished yet, unfortunately. Apart of this one we still have another two golf courses in Madeira where you can have some of the best views in Madeira at the same time you play.
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