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Price Range: E1701 to E1701 (EUR)

The property
In the heart of Madeira's Santo da Serra region, with its towering green mountains and spectacular views, this magnificent country house, full of light, space and character, lies in an idyllic setting at the end of a private driveway amongst the trees of its extensive garden. Two characteristically Madeiran verandas run the length of the house, one on each of its two floors, lending a touch of colonial flavour to this gracious building. From these shaded balconies you can look over the private swimming pool (10 x 3.5 m), another of the Quinta's strong points (available May-October only). Being within 1 km of the village Santo da Serra (shopping facilities, restaurants), 2 minutes from the Santo da Serra golf course, and only 15 minutes from the airport, Quinta das Colmeias offers you peace and seclusion without the inconvenience of being remote or inaccessible. The grounds offer you peace and seclusion without the inconvenience of being remote or inaccessible. In a similar manner which applies to the main house, the Quinta grounds can be visited by all visitors and organically produced vegetables can be purchased as and when available. Accommodation is particularly comfortable comprising spacious (huge even) sitting and dining rooms, both with open fireplaces, 4/5 bedrooms each with twin single beds (and some with washbasins), two full bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen (dishwasher and wash machine included), breakfast room, secondary living room and cloakroom (WC and basin). Central heating is an added benefit during the winter months. Given the size and extensive facilities of the house, we would certainly recommend it as suitable for two families. Direct dial metered telephone, central heating during the winter months, barbecue, croquet, swimming pool (10 x 3.5 m) – available from May to October. A car is required, no public transportation available. A twice weekly cleaning service is provided.

Madeira Island
Come and sample this feast of breathtaking sheer cliffs overlooking the sea. Let yourself succumb to the charms of Madeira. It is not difficult. First, there's the island's exceptional climate, with its mild temperatures all year round (between 16ºC and 25ºC) and its exuberant natural features and tropical vegetation, in which flowers and fruit have been turned into a genuine cult. Then there's its rich historical heritage and luxury hotels - attractions enough to satisfy even the most demanding of tourists. First discovered by the Portuguese navigator João Gonçalves Zarco, this beautiful island, 700 km from Casablanca and 900 km from Lisbon, soon became a major port of call for the caravels ploughing the waves on their way to the distant lands of the Far East. Come and sample this feast of breathtaking beauty: sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, natural swimming-pools carved out of the rocks, high mountains swathed in mist, narrow footpaths running alongside the «levadas» or irrigation channels, offering the visitor the possibility of countryside walks in the midst of the most extraordinary landscape. As soon as you arrive in Funchal, the island's capital, you will probably find yourself bumping into all kinds of famous people, for this is traditionally one of their favourite spots for a relaxing holiday. Overlooking a wide and sheltered bay, the city successfully blends together its special vocation as a tourist resort and its ability to provide all kinds of cultural events that testify to its history, amongst which one of the special highlights is its colourful festivals. You will also certainly enjoy the traditional embroidery and basketwork, revealing the great talent and skilled hands of the island's inhabitants, who have produced some truly genuine works of art. Not forgetting the famous fortified «Madeira» wine, which for more than four hundred years has spread the name and flavour of the island all round the world. It is well worth taking the time to extend your visit a little further to the north east so that you can discover the island of Porto Santo, roughly 40 km away. Although this is much flatter than its «mother-island», there is a wonderfully extensive beach waiting for you here, with sands that are famous for their great therapeutic properties. At Vila Baleira, the island's picturesque capital, you must make sure to visit the house where Christopher Columbus once lived.

Golf course distance 2 min

Property Features
Sleeps 10
Twinbeds 4
Bathrooms 2
Tv
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Centralheating
Linenprovided
Traffic Low
Relaxing
Openfire
Patio
Balcony
Privatepool
Parking
Airport Funchal
Airportdistance 15 min
Beach 15 Minutes Away
Sailing 45 Minutes away
Walking On site
Horseriding 15 Minutes away
Golf 15 Minutes away
Tennis 15 Minutes away
Garden