Vacation Rental Description
The House at Quinta das Colmeias is a wonderful holiday house and the ideal family home away from home, spacious and comfortable, set in a beautiful countryside location surrounded by nature on the island of Madeira.
Originally built in the 1940's the house has been totaly refurbished, and fitted with all the services and facilities you could need for a fabulous break, but at the same time maintaining an authentic contryside spirit.
The large sitting room with wonderful mountain views easily sits 10 and has direct access to the varanda and lawn. Relax in some comfortable sofas after your day exploring the island, keep up with the news with cable TV, put on a DVD, or just listen to some music. The open fireplace is wonderful in the evening as the sun sets over the mountains.
A fantastic house for kids to run around they can enjoy their own games room, with plenty of space, a table for games and drawing and colour TV.
The Dinning room which also sits 10 shares the mountain views and is is right next to the fully fitted kitchen, for easy hassle free self catering, equipped with all modern facilities allowing you to cook up some fabulous meals with no trouble at all. Make the most of our seasonal fresh organic produce available at a special price for guests. For an alfresco option have a barbeque outside and have a go at making a delicious local espetada. Don't you don't feel like cooking?! No problem, there are quite a few restaurants only 5 minutes drive from the house.
The House sleeps 8 comfortably with extra beds for kids as well as cots for babies, 4 large double room on the top floor 2 with direct access to the covered varanda. The rooms share two bathrooms and there is also a WC on the ground floor.
If you a looking for a unique location, a peaceful retreat yet fun and with plenty to explore, you will find all these things and much more at Quinta das Colmeias.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cooking Utensils
Varanda
Activities
Often called the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is the main island of the Madeira Archipelago with an area of 741 km², a length of 57 km, a width of 22 km at its widest point, a coastline of 140 km with a highest point of 1.862 meters at Pico Ruivo.
Madeira has a rugged and extreme geography due to its volcanic origins. These origins as well as its location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean have created a unique enviroment, the Macronesia region, with magnificent flora and fauna, awesome and breathtaking landscapes and scenery combined with a unique 600 year old history and culture. A floating garden with a temperate climate throughout the the year.
A holiday destination for centuries, Madeira is renowned for its rich wine, the emblematic embroidery, stunning levada and mountain walks as well as its charming and hospitable locals.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Funchal at 10 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : n/a at 0 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Santo da Serra at 15 kilometers distance
Owner Location Comment
Quinta das Colmeias offers a fantastic oportunity of peace and quiet without being secluded. Only minutes from Santo da Serra Golf and a Horse Riding School, 20 minutes from Palheiro Golf and 30 minutes from Funchal, you will be well located to explore Madeira Island and all it has to offer.
