SOFIA'S PLACE > Exotic, spacious and quiet house in exclusive & romantic village by the sea
Portugal, Madeira
Best points about the property:
" In Sofia’s Place you breath the local spirit and culture in a sophisticated and cosmopolitan accommodation, in the heart of one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around. Contrast offers intense and sharp experiences. As Jardim do Mar itself, Sofia's Place offers the local and the universal, the unique and the diverse, the rural environment and the urbane comfort. Sofia was born in the pitoresc village but she is a citizen of the world, a wordly-wise person, conscious of the benefits of an open heart to establish relationships with other cultures. As roots are kept intact, the village became more cosmopolitan as it attracted artists (writers, poets, painters), surfers and nature and tranquility lovers from all over the world. "
House / Villa : 8 people - 4 bedrooms - 200 m²
Number of rooms: 7
- Independant kitchen
- Living room
- Dining room
- 1 bathroom
- 1 Shower room
- Office
- Balcony
- Veranda
Bedding:
- 2 double beds
- 2 single beds
- 1 bunk bed
Indoor facilities:
Kitchen:
- Cooking stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Fridge freezer
- Freezer
- Coffee maker
- Dish washer
- Toaster
- Kettle
Bathroom:
- Bath tub
- Shower
- Bidet
- Hairdryer
Multimedia:
- TV
- Communal TV room
- Cable TV / Satellite TV
- ADSL internet
- DVD player
- Stereo
- VCR
Children:
- Baby cot
- Games for children
Other:
- Laundry machine
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Sheets and towels included
- Portable heater
- Board games
- Books
Outdoor facilities:
Garden: 80 sqm
Other:
- Outdoor furniture
- Deckchair
- Couch hammock
Building:
- Year of construction: 1998
- Year of renovation: 2010
- Aspect: south-west
- View of: sea opposite
- Altitude: less than 100 m
Location:
- Detached house
- Sea front accomodation
- Pebbly beach nearby
- Sandy beach nearby
- Rocky beach nearby
Floor: 2 out of 2
Additional services:
- Towels provided
- Bed linen provided
- Cleaning service available
- House staff provided
Hints and tips from the owner:
See the personal website of the owner" Whale and dolphin spotting or fishing excursions can be arranged from Vila da Calheta, in the marina. Ferry trips from Funchal to the nearby island of Porto Santo can be arranged also in Calheta. Some of the island's finest scenery and walking are within a 20 minute (10 kilometres) drive into the mountains. In Calheta you should visit the international Centro das Artes (Art Center) and the rum factory and museum. You can find the old and the new, the roots and the modern, the local and the universal. Madeira is about contrast in every sense. In the village above Jardim do Mar, 5 kilometres away and named Prazeres (Pleasures), you can find a little zoo and an art gallery by the church. In Prazeres you also find a health resort in Jardim Atlântico Hotel offering a host of facilities, including swimming, tennis, sauna, gym, games room, vegetarian and wholefood restaurant, and a range of holistic therapies. You can visit locals of cultural and historic interest in the municipality of Calheta or in the whole island, do scenery drives, you can also do whale and dolphin spotting from Calheta Marina, do “levada” walks up in the mountains, do mountain biking, go in boat trips along the coastline, go sailing, pier fishing, big game fishing from Calheta Marina or Funchal, scuba diving or snorkeling, surfing, wind-surfing, water skiing and paragliding. > > > PLEASE NOTICE ABOUT RATES < < < Reference price for a week and 2 people is 300 Euros; week for 4 people is 500; for each person more there's an extra pay of 50 euros. Babies stay is free if under two years old "
Notices:
- Pets not allowed
- Smoking prohibited
- Owner lives in the area
- Individual means of transport desirable
- No lift
- Situated on an island
Useful information :
- Rental from Friday to Friday
- Short stays from 3 days
- All charges are included in the rental price
- This advert was first published on the Homelidays website on 06/09/2010
Availability:
| Start | End | Price | Minimum stay | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2013 | 28/06/2013 | 280 € / week | by the week | Available |
| 28/06/2013 | 19/07/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 19/07/2013 | 26/07/2013 | 280 € / week | by the week | Available |
| 27/07/2013 | 17/08/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 17/08/2013 | 24/08/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 25/08/2013 | 31/08/2013 | 280 € / week | by the week | Available |
| 01/09/2013 | 30/09/2013 | 280 € / week | by the week | Available |
| 30/09/2013 | 10/10/2013 | 280 € / week | by the week | Available |
| 10/10/2013 | 21/10/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 21/10/2013 | 31/10/2013 | 280 € / week | by the week | Available |
Terms :
Price :
- Discount depending on length of stay
- Depending on number of people
Important information :
- Downpayment/deposit requested
- Key pick up with owner
Portugal, Madeira Calheta : 5 Km Beach: 200 m
Means of access :
When you arrive at the International Airport of Madeira (East area) you are about 50 kilometres away from Jardim do Mar (South-West, which is the warmest and sunniest area of Madeira). It's about an hour drive. You take the highway that will take your from the airport straight to Ribeira Brava. Then you continue in the so-called "Express Road" (mainly by the sea and in tunnels) from Ribeira Brava until Estreito da Calheta. Here you find a roundabout, take the left exit: a 4km road takes you down to Jardim do Mar.In the area:
- Airport: 50 Km
- Cash machine: 2,5 Km
- Bank: 2 Km
- Restaurant: 50 m
- Supermarket: 5 Km
- Hospital: 5 Km
Nearby activities :
Sports:
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Winter hiking
- Golf
- Aerial sports
- Mountain Biking / Cycling
- Hiking
- Water sports
Seaside:
- Beach: 200 m
- Sea / ocean
- Boat trips
- Jet ski
- Scuba diving
Other:
- Park: 4 Km
- Forest
- Spa
"My wife, 2 year old daughter, and I spent a week at Sofia's place. It was very special and I look forward to staying there again soon. From the moment we arrived the stress we carried from the mainland was released upon meeting the owner Sofia. She is a warm, kind, and friendly woman and made sure we felt at home in her beautiful village of Jardim do Mar. The home was wonderful. It was clean, private, quite, had a view of the ocean, a nice sunny patio, and had all of the amenities we needed. We enjoyed that the village for the most part was car free and everything we needed was within a short walk. We did need the car to explore the rest of the island, but it was nice to park the car and walk through the town. The home was nicely located and we were able to walk through the village down to the ocean with our daughter and did not have to worry about oncoming traffic. We also liked being able to walk down to Joe's pub and take in the local scene. For us to have a quite and peaceful village to stay in was something quite special and I would recommend it to anyone.
"La maison était encore plus géniale que nous l''avions imaginé! Très propre et confortable, un accueil par une propriétaire adorable toujours pleine d''attentions découvertes au fur et à mesure du séjour. Village très authentique pas d''esbrouffes touristique à Jardim, la vue est toujours magnifique ou que vous soyez, c''est propre, fleuri, végétal et recueilli!! C''est également calme donc reposant. À recommander ++++"
"Maison spacieuse et agréable à vivre, bien équipée, située dans un charmant village (calme et sans voiture). Hôtesse aux petits soins. Je conseille cette location+++"
"Une jolie location,spacieuse (nous étions 5), où l''on se sent comme chez soi,bien équipée, avec un agréable jardin, au coeur du village paisible de Jardim do mar. Un véhicule est indispensable pour visiter cette belle ile. Si nous décidons un jour de revenir randonner au printemps, nous reviendrons avec plaisir séjourner chez Sofia, qui nous a réservé un accueil très chaleureux et sympathique. Annie et Dominique."
"Une très belle maison, spacieuse,confortable et très bien située, même s''il faut porter les valises sur quelques centaines de mètres... Jardim do Mar est un village vraiment ravissant et très attachant, et l''absence de voitures a permis aux enfants de naviguer en toute liberté. La proximité de Joe''s bar, l''âme du village, est un atout supplémentaire, dont il ne faut pas hésiter à abuser. Une semaine exceptionnelle et dépaysante dont nous nous souviendrons longtemps."
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