Funchal Vacation Rental cottage

Summary of Casa das Vinhas 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2

Funchal cottage rental - Exterior Casa das Vinhas (house of the vines)
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Description Cottage, 44 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Amenities near the ocean, town, garden, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€455 - €525/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$685 - $790/week 
Judith Hughes-Lewis
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Funchal vacation cottage rental 1 bedrm, sleeps 2, easy walk to sea, shops, restaurants & Reid's Palace, Madeira

Three charmingly restored gems have just become available for holiday rental (May 2009). They sit within the 4-acre working estate of Quinta Vista Alegre where bananas and vines are grown and century-old tropical gardens are tended. Astonishingly, this oasis of tranquillity is found in the main tourist zone of Funchal, near the sea and Reids Palace Hotel. Converted from the old Billiard House, Stables and Factor’s accommodation the cottage walls are of original stone and interiors are spacious, characterful and well designed with top quality furnishings and equipment. A private, electric entrance gate leads to a shared car park and a short, cobbled driveway. Each cottage is self- contained with 1 bedroom/bathroom and an outlook of tropical fruit trees and plants. 2 have patios shaded by vines in warmer months and 2 are entirely ground-floor, ideal for those less mobile. The resident owners speak English and Portuguese. The family pool is available 09.00-17.00. Sorry, No Children.

Details for Casa das Vinhas 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom

Casa das Vinhas is ground floor and sleeps 2 guests. Entrance is directly into the living/dining room which is furnished to a high standard, some pieces locally crafted from wood from the estate. The sofa, two armchairs and the dining table seat up to 4 guests (ideal to share with friends/family staying next door) and there is a TV with cable and UK satellite channels, broadband access and table lamps for reading. The corner kitchenette has electric hob, combined microwave/oven, fridge, toaster and kettle plus crockery, cutlery & glassware for 6 and plenty of serving/cooking/storage equipment. The double bedroom has a fitted wardrobe with drawers and vanity section with mirror and an en-suite bathroom with large shower, basin, bidet and loo. Outside a paved area surrounded by lawn and banana trees has 2 chairs, 1 table, 1 umbrella. Linen, bath towels and weekly cleaning are provided. A separate laundry room is available for guests' use. The family pool is available for guests 9-5 daily
Funchal cottage rental - Pool 12 x 5m, unheated so chilly in winter months!

Pool 12 x 5m, unheated so chilly in winter months!
Funchal cottage rental - Exterior Casa das Vinhas (house of the vines)

Exterior Casa das Vinhas (house of the vines)
Funchal cottage rental - Vinhas sitting/dining room with corner kitchen

Vinhas sitting/dining room with corner kitchen
Funchal cottage rental - Vinhas bedroom (all beds can be twins or double)

Vinhas bedroom (all beds can be twins or double)
Funchal cottage rental - Staircase to Casa do Feitor (Factor's house)

Staircase to Casa do Feitor (Factor's house)
Funchal cottage rental - Feitor entrance into sitting room

Feitor entrance into sitting room
Funchal cottage rental - Feitor sitting room with kitchen beyond

Feitor sitting room with kitchen beyond
Funchal cottage rental - Feitor kitchen with covered terrace

Feitor kitchen with covered terrace
Funchal cottage rental - Outside Loja da Lenha (the Old Wood Store)

Outside Loja da Lenha (the Old Wood Store)
Funchal cottage rental - Lenha sitting room

Lenha sitting room
Funchal cottage rental - Lenha kitchen

Lenha kitchen
Funchal cottage rental - Pool with store room and cottages beyond

Pool with store room and cottages beyond

Location: Madeira < Portugal

Nearest Airport: Funchal International Airport (FNC) at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Funchal at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Junction 9, Hospital exit at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: The ocean & sea water pools a short walk at 850 Metres
Nearest Barpub: within easy walking distance at 400 Metres
Nearest Golf: Palheiro Golf Club at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant: a good variety within easy walking distance at 400 Metres
Car: not necessary
Madeira’s charming capital town of Funchal, with its 140,000 inhabitants, sits in a large bowl that rises from a natural deep-water harbour on the south of this sub tropical island to an impressive backdrop of high mountains. It is the island’s centre of activity, with something for everyone such as: a theatre, chic shops, street stalls, open market, wine lodges, museums, city parks, bars, cafés and endless restaurants, multi-screen cinema, a 15th century Roman Catholic Cathedral and an Anglican Church built in 1822. This beautiful island is famous for its tropical gardens, two championship golf courses, truly wonderful mountain and coastal walking, ocean swimming, sailing, game fishing, etc. and, above all, its friendly Portuguese inhabitants. Verdant and with varied topography and stunning scenery, it is definitely worth exploring the island and the new network of roads. For local info, please see 'FURTHER DETAILS'.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Funchal, Portugal

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Autumn Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 19, 2009 €455 - - - - - 1 Week
Christmas & New Year Dec 20, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 €525 - - - - - 1 Week
Winter Jan 4, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010 €455 - - - - - 1 Week
Spring Mar 29, 2010 - Jun 27, 2010 €490 - - - - - 1 Week
Summer Jun 28, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 €525 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Prices are in euros for 2 guests per week. Arrivals accepted on any day except sunday.
    Bookings accepted for 7 nights or more.
    Included: Fresh flowers on arrival, linen and towels changed weekly, cleaning weekly.
    Not included: There is Wi-Fi internet access in the cottages. You will have to register to obtain a password and there is a charge of 1€/24hrs or 5€/week, payable by credit card.
  • TO CHECK AVAILABILITY & PRICE: scroll down this page and click on 'OWNER'S WEBSITE'. Bookings are handled by Judith who lives in Madeira and runs Island Homes Rentals Lda. Payments are accepted euros by credit card or by bank transfer. A 30% deposit must be paid at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival. If a booking is made within 6 weeks of arrival, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Funchal, Portugal

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 44 m²
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • town
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • tourist attractions
General:
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • security system
  • paper towels
  • local activities guide
  • linens provided
  • activities guide
  • accept credit card
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • microwave
  • kitchenette
  • washing machine
  • toaster
  • iron & board
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet, + heated towel rail
  • The en suite bathroom has a large walk-in shower, basin, bidet, loo and electric towel rail.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, this can be made up as 2 single beds
  • The bedroom can either be made up with 1 large double or 2 single beds and has a fitted wardrobe with drawers and vanity section with mirror. A hairdryer is provided.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • CD
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • parking
  • patio stone/concrete
  • gated community
  • garden
  • 4 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • children not allowed
Local Activities:
  • water skiing
  • golf
  • swimming
  • paragliding
  • sailing
  • walking
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • wind-surfing
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • museums
  • ATM/bank
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • bay/sound
  • forests
  • hospital
  • marina
Leisure Activities:
  • whale watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • bird watching
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
Notes: Linen, towels and weekly cleaning are provided. A separate laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board is available for guests' use. There is very little crime on Madeira but each cottages is supplied with a security system. The outdoor family pool is available for guests 09.00 - 17.00 daily. The owners ask that guests sign a disclaimer when they arrive, just in case anything untoward should result from using the pool. An electric fan is provided in summer and a portable electric heater provided in winter months. There is Wi-Fi internet access in the cottages for use with your own laptop. You will have to register to obtain a password and there is a charge of 1€/24hrs or 5€/week, payable by credit card.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Funchal, Portugal

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE: Opposite the entrance to Quinta Vista Alegre (where the cottages are) is the entrance to Quinta Magnolia, previously an English Club which is now Government owned. Here you can enjoy beautiful gardens and sports such as a fitness circuit, two tennis courts, a pool and an esplanade bar - all set in an area of about 40.000 square meters. Just down the road you have the oldest and possibly most prestigious hotel on the island, Reid's Palace, where they serve the famous afternoon 'Tea at Reid's' on the terrace overlooking the gardens and ocean. (Pre-booking necessary.) Nearby are other excellent hotels and a good variety of restaurants, cafés, bars, shows and concerts. You can enjoy sea swimming at the public Lido about 1 km by foot, or you may just want to walk along the coast in this area. The nearest small supermarket is less than 5 minutes' walk. Buses/taxis are close and frequent. A car is not essential but advisable to explore this beautiful island.

ABOUT QUINTA VISTA ALEGRE: The 4 acre estate of Quinta Vista Alegre has been in the Zino family for 70 years, the owners being the third generation. The main house was built around 1867. It is a working Quinta growing vines and bananas in the centre of Funchal. Much of the garden was laid out by an English family, the Stanfords, between 1902 and 1912 and Charles Thomas-Stanford wrote “Leaves from a Madeira Garden” about his garden and the island. The “Vista cottages” are in the original stone, set among the bananas and vines, having been converted from the old Billiard House and Stables and Factors accommodation.

Other Activities: Madeira is famous for its tropical gardens and its 'levada' walks which extend into the beautiful mountain areas with dramatic scenery.

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