Living in the design villa "Escola da Bica" - a unique accommodation surrounded by bananas with 180 degree sea views, pool and outdoor kitchen.
Arco da Calheta is famous for its particularly mild microclimate on the island of Madeira due to its sheltered location in the amphitheater of the high mountains. Warmer, sunnier and less wind - a balanced climate awaits you in both winter and summer. This particular spot on the south coast also has the island's only sandy beach. Due to the central location, you can be in the mountains just as quickly as on the north coast and the capital Funchal (30 minutes by car). The airport is about 40 minutes away.
The former village school of Arco da Calheta has been completely renovated and converted into an exclusive holiday villa. The architects have combined the special charm of the typical Madeiran style with a spacious, modern style. In this way, the old flair of the school could be preserved. The detached house is enthroned 200 m above the sea and has an unobstructed view of the entire sea.
Absolute peace: The special thing is that the house is not adjacent to any busy road and some of the houses in the neighborhood without road access can only be reached on foot. Nevertheless, there is a well paved access road directly to the house. The neighborhood is green and characterized by old, mature banana plantations. Nevertheless, the quiet house is in the best location in the old town of Arco da Calheta.
You can reach the "little paradise" by car via a narrow tarred road that ends as a dead end on the property: the electric entrance gate closes behind you, you drive down the long driveway past your own banana trees and use the direct parking spaces at the house. The apartment door is on the garden level down the stairs by the pool. The cozy and spacious apartment has three rooms with access to its own large terrace with a direct 180-degree view of the sea. Your own terrace is completely protected, absolutely quiet and stretches over the entire length of the house. Sun loungers and a covered dining table with 4 chairs for the sunset dinner are available on the terrace.
The living room also has this unobstructed view of the sea. TV, a comfortable seating area and the second dining table with 4 chairs are located here. A fully equipped kitchen is integrated in the living room. Cooking and eating outside? No problem: In addition to your own kitchen in the apartment, the large, fully equipped outdoor kitchen by the pool can also be used for cooking and eating. If there are guests in the upper apartment, the pool and outdoor kitchen are shared.
The two separate bedrooms each border on the central living room. Both bedrooms are equipped with a double bed, spacious closets, direct en-suite access to their own bathroom with shower and their own terrace access to the sea. One bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds that can be separated if desired. Both bedrooms also overlook the sea to enjoy the special sunsets even better.
If the apartment is used by two people, the second bedroom and the covered dining area on the terrace are ideal for reading, working and chilling undisturbed.
Free, powerful W-Lan/Wifi are available throughout the apartment and on the terrace facing the sea for working and surfing.
The large, fully equipped outdoor kitchen in the outbuilding can of course also be used. Washing machine, dishwasher etc. are integrated here. You can open the wide sliding doors and the kitchen goes directly into the large pool terrace. From the outdoor kitchen and the pool terrace you also have a wonderful view of the sea. Here you will also find the grill for the evening barbecue and other sun loungers with parasols. You are welcome to use the infinity pool, from which you can look directly at the sea below you with a drink in your hand and the sunset.
A cozy outdoor lighting of the house and terrace brings cozy hours even after the spectacular sunsets.
Incidentally, on the completely separate upper floor of the villa there is a second apartment with its own entrance, which has its own terrace overlooking the sea. The two apartments do not have a common stairwell, so you will not be disturbed if someone is in the upper apartment. The upper apartment is often empty and then you can of course also use the second terrace at the top of the house. This is completely covered with glass and fabrics as sun protection. This is one of the finest spots on the property for eating, chilling and working. Of course also with spectacular sea views.
Enjoy the peace and seclusion of the property. Via a second entrance to the property you can walk through the banana groves to the village with the nearby shops, bars, restaurants and the church in 5 minutes.
Cleaning:
Cleaning and linen change are provided. Bed linen and towels are provided.
hiking poles:
2 telescopic hiking sticks are available in the apartment and are welcome to use.
washing machines:
A washing machine is available and can be used.
Grill:
A grill is on the pool terrace and can be used.
Parking:
There are several private parking spaces directly at the house on the property. A small rental car is recommended for touring the island.
Nearby:
There are many walks around Calheta and easy access to the Paul da Serra plateau with its many levada walks makes this villa perfect.
A few minutes drive will bring you to the resort of Calheta, popular with tourists and locals alike with its sandy beaches. There is a marina and a good selection of restaurants and bars and also a large supermarket. A tour of the "Engenho da Calheta" rum distillery is just as worthwhile as a visit to the spectacular Centro das Artes art museum over the sea.
Madeira is a paradise for those who enjoy walking and hiking - Arco da Calheta is ideally located with easy access to the road network and most places on the island.
Within 15 minutes are the beaches of Calheta,Ribera Brava and Ponta do Sol, the esplanades of Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar, the Laurasilva forest of Madeira (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the lunar-like landscape of Paul da Serra reached 1,500 m.
