THIS VILLA IS CERTIFIED CLEAN AND SAFE BY THE PORTUGUESE TOURIST OFFICE All operational procedures follow the Portuguese Health Authority and World Health Organisation guidelines SISTER PROPERTY TO VILLA DO MAR II AND VILLA DO MAR III If you want to get away from it all, relax and simply enjoy the beauty of Madeira's dramatic coastline, then Villa do Mar is the perfect choice. Situated in Fajã Do Mar, where temperatures never drop below 19ºC, 30 metres above the deserted pebble beach, this idyllic, this character 3 bedroom air-conditioned villa is a veritable oasis and the ultimate holiday retreat, ideal for holidays with friends and family. The outside space is fantastic and the views will take your breath away.

The doors from the lounge open on to the wooden terrace which surrounds the front area of the villa, with outdoor dining facilities and a built-in barbecue. The garden is large with a variety of indigenous plants and palm trees and leads down to the sunny swimming pool area, with sun loungers and parasols. The perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine and watch the beautiful sun sets| Steps lead down to the main door, which leads to the hall and open-space lounge dining room overlooking the garden. The quirky but fully equipped kitchen wraps around the old bread oven chimney. The master bedroom, with en-suite bathroom, and one of the twin rooms, has direct access to the garden, and the third bedroom has a balcony with sea view.

The second and third bedrooms can be made up as a double bed or two single beds. The mezzanine above the lounge has 2 single beds - ideal for children. The villa is secluded and off the beaten track and accessed via a narrow steep driveway.

Villa Do Mar I has been the home to many a happy holidaymaker for the past couple of years. It was originally built and used as the owner's summer retreat. 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| Bedroom 1 King size bed, direct access to the garden, air conditioning Bedroom 2 Beds can be made up as a double or two single beds. Direct access to the garden, air conditioning. Bedroom 3 Beds can be made up as a double or two single beds.

Air-conditioning. A lovely little beach hut is located right on the rocky beach 30 metres below, and shared by, the three Villas do Mar. Access is via a pathway with steps that leads from the level of the Villas do Mar down to the beach.

A front terrace with sunbeds, outdoor shower and built-in barbecue and large table (seating for 16), is complemented with a kitchen (fridger, 4-ring hob) and toilet. Swimming pool dimensions and heating Type: Freeform Length: 10,20m Width: from 4m to 6m Depth: from 0,70m to 1,70m The swimming pool is heated by solar panels. Electric 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. Car hire is essential as the villa is located just above sea-level at the bottom of the cliff.

As the access is narrow and steep, for your comfort you should hire a smaller size car. Madalena do Mar is a small village located on the southwest coast of the island with beautiful sea and cliff views. Its name came from the legendary Polish Prince of the 15th century, Henry Allemão.

He lost a battle in 1444 and was given land by João Gonçalves Zarco and established a great-populated farm where he built a chapel and dedicated to the Saint Mary Madeleine. It is a characteristic fishing village with a beautiful promenade along the pebble beach. Its location and accompanying climate has helped it to establish the biggest banana plantations on the island| There are several restaurants for lazy lunches or evenings out. Calheta with its man-made golden beaches is popular with tourists and locals alike. There is a beautiful marina and a good choice of bars and restaurants.

There is a handful of boutique shops and a good supermarket. Calheta is famous for producing the best white rum 'Aguadente', a special ingredient of the typical Madeiran drink 'Poncha'. If you are interested in knowing how the white rum is made, we recommend a tour of the 'Engenho da Calheta' the rum distillery where you can wander around and sample the produce| Centro das Artes Casa da Mudas is a new centre located at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea and was built to host superb art exhibitions, musical performances and other events. Booking Notes The advertised prices are based on a 4-person occupancy and supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time. A security deposit of 200€ or £200 is payable on arrival in cash.

This is returned should there be no breakages or damage to the property. To secure your reservation, a deposit of 30% is required, or the full amount if within 8 weeks or arrival, and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival. Should you cancel up to 8 weeks prior to arrival only the deposit is non-refundable, and within this period the full amount.

This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº26237/AL

How to arrive:

Once the rental has been paid in full, you will be sent detailed driving instructions, including the GPS coordinates of the property, and details on how to check-in and who to contact on arrival.