Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, first floor, king size bed, sea-view, balcony, en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2, first floor, king size bed, sea-view, balcony, en-suite shower room
Bedroom 3, first floor, two twin beds
Bathroom 1, first floor, en-suite to Master, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet
Bathroom 2, first floor, family bathroom, single washbasin, whirlpool bath with overhead shower, toilet
Bathroom 3, ground floor, single washbasin, toilet
Living Area
Seating area for 6, cable TV, DVD and bluetooth speaker
Dining table for 6
Fully equipped modern open plan kitchen with 4-ring electric hob, built-in oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee machine, toaster.
Outside
Shaded built-in barbecue and outdoor eating area.
Good sized south-facing garden with fantastic views.
Other
Washing machine with iron and board.
There is secure private parking for one car. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended
There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout the living area
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 105230/AL
All linen and towels are provided.
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
Arco Da Calheta is a perfect base for walking and sightseeing holidays.
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.
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
Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days.
For stays of more than 8 nights, and additional light clean and fresh linen is provided.
All linen and towels are provided.
A cot and highchair can be provided free on request. Due to Health & Safety reasons you need to provide your own linen for the cot.
Special interest holidays:
Arco Da Calheta is a perfect base for walking and sightseeing holidays.
Coast/Beach:
Calheta Beach and Marina are a 5 minute drive. Two golden sandy beaches for local safe swimming, a good 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.
Distances:
Arco Da Calheta village centre is a 10 minute walk.
A five minute drive takes you to the beach at Calheta and the Casa Mundas Art Centre with year round exhibitions. There is also 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 capital Funchal can be reached by local bus or a 25 minute car journey.
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.
Further Details:
Madeira is very famous for its levada walks and many are accessible from this side of the island. Surfing is also a popular sport locally in Paul Do Mar and the European Windsurfing Championships were held in Funchal. in 2012.
Madeira is know as the floating garden, and for botanists there is much to admire all over the island, and several beautiful gardens to visit in Funchal.
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.
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.
A security deposit of 200€ is required by credit card prior to check-in.
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
Smoking - not allowed
PLEASE TELEPHONE Vanda ON 00351 965 680 006, 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”
After 900 metres turn right into “Rua do Pombal”
Continue for 400 meters and on your left you will see a steep road “Impasse do Pombal”. Drive up here and Casa Amaro Sol is the first house on your right, No4.
VILLA ADDRESSCasa Amaro SolImpasse do Pombal 49370-048 Arco da CalhetaCalheta, Madeira
GPS COORDINATES32.709313-17.144416 ___________________________________________________________________________
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, you will see a meeting point, please look for the transfers representative carrying a board displaying your name on it. The contact
