Astonishing apartment in a very quiet, charming and rural area of Madeira
The 'House Fontes' was designed and constructed in general for all types of clients being them passionate about nature, landscapes, hiking, trekking, water sports or just for a relaxing stay in a very charming and quiet area of Calheta.
Having an area of approximately 90m2 this studio flat has also an esplanade to be the envy of any nature and landscaping lover and also a place where we can sun bath any time of the day or just to assist to one of the best sun sets on the island. The spaces are shared with different combinations of light and environments ranging between modern and rustic styles.
The vineyards with its own wine press and cellar : Being this apartment surrounded by beautiful vineyards to make the famous Madeira Wine and cultivated terraces its geographical location is also perfectly accessible to all kinds of shops, restaurants, bars, local museums and a wonderful sandy beach just a few minutes away not to mention as well one of the best preserved and natural sites for walking and hiking trails in the whole island of Madeira.
Looking for a walk?: As Mountain Guide and native of this fascinating island, I gathered several themes and activities to offer and share with the customer such as: doing private guiding or advising you in doing short or long walking distances in your mountains or famous Levadas, transfers to take and to bring back after the walks, renting a car for one or more days, mountain biking, whale/dolphins or bird watching, jeep expeditions or even a tour around the island. Basically, my mission here is to provide you the most exciting and enjoyable holiday that you can have in Madeira!
Manchmal sollte man wirklich auf sein BauchgefĂŒhl hören und das buchen, was einem als erstes ins Auge springt und einem sofort zusagt. So war es bei diesem Apartment. Wir haben unsere 14 Tage bei Maria und Bruno sehr genossen! Das Apartment ist hier schon sehr gut von unseren VorgĂ€ngern beschrieben worden und traf unsere Vorstellungen. Vom ersten Moment an fĂŒhlten wir uns darin sehr wohl (die Einrichtung ist absolut liebevoll mit lauter kleinen netten Details versehen) - und der Garten ist wirklich toll (alleine der Ausblick!). Eine Ruhe-Oase in lĂ€ndlicher Idylle. Bruno war uns auf seine humorvolle, sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Art sofort sympathisch. Maria und er sorgten stets dafĂŒr, dass es an nichts fehlte und wir fĂŒhlten uns als GĂ€ste wirklich willkommen. Sie beide waren auf eine angenehme, unaufdringliche Art da. FĂŒr uns persönlich war der Mix aus "Wir haben unser Reich und doch jederzeit einen Ansprechpartner in der NĂ€he" total gelungen. Wir wussten schon recht frĂŒh wĂ€hrend unseres Aufenthaltes: es wird auf den Urlaub im nĂ€chsten Jahr gespart - und es geht unbedingt wieder zu Bruno und Maria!
Wir hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen und wĂŒnschen den Beiden alles Gute!
Wir haben den Aufenthalt bei Maria und Bruno in Calheta sehr genossen. Nachdem wir vor zwei Jahren eine Schlechtwetterperiode erwischt haben, mussten wir dies unbedingt wiederholen und haben nichts bereut. Es hat an nichts gefehlt, ein Auto ist obligatorisch, ein Supermarkt in nĂ€chster NĂ€he und einen der wenigen SandstrĂ€nde. Idealer Ausgangspunkt fĂŒr Wanderungen und andere Unternehmungen.
Welll... we were really impressed as soon as we got to the apartment, everything was more than we could hope for.
Bruno was very attentive and welcoming, took us through the itinerary of the house and the local amenities.
The apartment was very well equipped, clean and decorated lovely, like home from home.
The views from the garden were awesome and we didn't want to go off too much as it was relaxing and very chilled.
I have visited Madeira 8 or 9 times in the past 20 years, stayed mostly in hotels and self catering near or around Funchal, which was lovely but to be honest, staying up in the west tside of Madeira in the cultural part with local people was the best ever, sitting in the garden looking across at the sea and all the countryside, watching the day to day life of the people and the animals. The farming of the land and watching the beautiful sunset go down in the evening was the best.
The house was all equipped with everything you would want even down to a magnifying mirror in the lovely clean bathroom.! Essential for make up! đ
We were offered the use of freshly grown herbs and tomatoes from the garden which we did, as we like to cook local produce.
All in all I think you could not wish for anywhere better to stay in Madeira especially a home from home atmosphere.
Week done Bruno and Maria! See you next year!
Although further away from Calheta than I thoiught ( that being down to my ignorance) the accommodation was great in all aspects. The best was the small grassed area and terrace - great views and very comfortable. Kitchen area well equipped, plenty of options about where to eat at the property, well furnished. Bruno and Maria were extremely attentive, without being over bearing. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet retreat. Close enough for access to western areas of the island and the north coast too.
We had a great time on Madeira, Bruno and his wife made us feel very welcome. The payment and pickup worked perfectly fine and the equipment of the apartment fulfilled every need.
Thank you for a great vacation
Brunos Apartement is perfect for couples or small groups who wants to have relaxing days away from city trouble. Ignoring the always barking dogs in the valley (which seems to be everywhere in Madeira ;-) ) its perfect quiet and beautiful. Bruno was very nice and helpful when we needed his help.
Thomas B.
8/10 â Bien
mandy green
28 mars 2017
A great place to stay
The apartment is beautifully clean and well equipped. It is a very good location for exploring the west side of Madeira as the beautiful high mountainous regions are just up (the very steep but easily drivable) road the house is on. A car is essential. Calheta also has a lovely man- made beach, which is the only place we found on the island where the sea was easily accessable; and I love to swim in the sea. The picture of the sunset is exactly as you'll see it from the pretty, small sheltered garden, which is a fantastic place to relax at any time of day.
mandy green
6/10 â Acceptable
Carmel A.
12 janv. 2017
Fantastic views
We had 3 weeks in Madeira from 9th to 31st December and loved the Country. We stayed in 3 different parts of the island. This was our last stop. The views were excellent from the property. Marie even came to meet us on the first day. The weather was great for walking so all in all excellent end to the overall holiday. I would just add that the apartment could do with being decorated as its looking tired in place but once this is achieved it will be a wonderful spot to enjoy Western Madeira. Bruno & Marie are lovely hosts who just leave you to enjoy your holiday but you know they are around if needed.
Sehr netter Vermieter, schöne Lage, mĂ€Ăig Komfort
Bruno ist total nett und in allen Lagen hilfreich. Die Lage ist ruhig und ideal zum Start fĂŒr Wanderungen. Ein Auto ist absolutes Muss! In der Wohnung ist alles, was man braucht, um Komfort vor allem im Bad muss man etwas Abstriche machen. Lediglich der Kleiderschrank ist muffig und war nicht wirklich benutzbar, lag aber möglicherweise auch an der feuchten Witterung im Herbst. War insgesamt eine sehr schöne Woche.
Den warmen und freundlichen Worten aus der Emailkonversation lieĂ der Vermieter leider keine Taten folgen. Weder tauchte er zur verabredeten Zeit am verabredeten Ort auf noch war er telefonisch oder per Email erreichbar. Erst nach fĂŒnf Stunden - als der erste Urlaubstag schon lĂ€ngst durch die Unsicherheit und Suche nach einer Ersatzunterkunft verloren war - kontaktierte er uns. Mag ja sein, dass ihm das Handy auf einer Bergwanderung ins Wasser gefallen war. Aber warum genau wandert der Vermieter in den Bergen, wenn wir eine Verabredung hatten? Sein spĂ€teres Angebot, die Unterkunft als Schadenersatz gratis zu nutzen, schlugen wir mangels Vertrauen in seine ProfessionalitĂ€t aus...
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