This luxury contemporary villa in Garajau, designed and equipped to the highest specification, sits on the cliff edge and will appeal to the most discerning client. Unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Funchal, spacious and with elevator and central air-conditioning it is only a 5 minute walk to a number of excellent restaurants, bars and cafes, fruit and vegetable shop and branded supermarkets. A truly great choice for villas in Madeira, in a superb location, only a 10 minute drive away from Funchal.
The huge open plan living/dining with double height ceiling with two seating areas, L-shaped sofas and comfortable armchairs, bar, 8-seat dining tahble and wall to wall glass opens out onto the south facing terrace where you will find the swimming pool and outdoor seating and dining. There is a bar area and feature fireplace with seating area beyond.
The south facing solarium is certainly the place of choice to spend your days, being private and featuring outdoor furniture and dining and direct view over the sea.
The luxuriously equipped kitchen has everything you could want including a breakfast table and alos leads to the pool deck.
All four bedrooms are on the first floor (two with en-suites), and all are air-conditioned. The Master bedroom is particularly spacious and includes an additonal seating/dressing area.
The games room with PlayStation 4 is also on this level.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, King size double bed (160X200), en-suite bathroom, air conditioning/heating, sea-view
Bedroom 2, King size double bed (160X200), en-suite bathroom, air conditioning/heating, sea-view
Bedroom 3, Two single beds (0,95X200), air conditioning/heating, sea-view, opens to side garden
Bedroom 4, Two single beds (0,95X200), air conditioning/heating, opens to side garden
Bathroom 1, En-suite to Master Bedroom, single washbasin, walk-in shower, bath, toilet
Bathroom 2, En-suite to Bedroom 2, single washbasin, bath with overhead shower, toilet
Bathroom 3, Family shower room, single washbasin, bath with overhead shower, toilet
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen. 4-ring electric induction cooker, built-in electric oven, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, kettle, toaster, juicer, hand held liquidizer, breakfast table. Patio doors to pool deck.
Open plan Lounge/Dining
Double height ceiling, two sitting areas, cable flat-screen cable TV, portable Bluetooth speaker, central air-conditioning/heating, sea-view, opens to pool deck.
Dining table for 8.
Games room
There is a separate games room with TV and Playstation, leather sofas and beanbags to chill out and a double sofa bed, suited to 1 adult or 2 children.
Outside
South facing deck with freshwater swimming pool, sunbeds, sun umbrella, outdoor dining table for 8, portable barbecue and rattan 3-piece suite with sun umbrella.
Garden and parking area.
Swimming pool
Type: Rectangular
Length: 8m
Width: 3m
Depth: from 1,20m to 1,40m
Access: via large
Swimming pool heating:
Pool heating is optional and costs 120,00€ per week for 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival.
A supplement of 30,00€ per week applies for each additional degree up to a maximum of 26ºC
Pool heating can be provided and should be requested at least one week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on.
Nearby
The local shopping area of Garajau is only a few minutes walk away under 200m). There you have all a choice of restaurants for snacks and dinner, one of the best bakeries on the island and aa fresh fruit and vegetable store. 300m brings you to 2 large supermarkets, pharmacy, newsagent and a bank with ATM.
The village of Caniço is a couple of kilometres along the coastline, with a further selection of restaurants and bars, shopping centre and church square. Caniço de Baixo, at sea level has a lovely promenade and is a popular choice with the locals at the weekend.
The cosmopolitan city of Funchal with its fruit & vegetable market, fish Market (the best morning to visit is Friday), marina and harbour, theatre, shops and restaurants is only 10 minutes by car.
Madeira
Some seven hundred kilometres west of the African coast, Madeira is a stunning mountainous emerald island, lapped by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The first island to be discovered by the Portuguese navigators in 1419, Madeira became an important resting place on the long trip to the new world. From these humble beginnings, the holiday trade was formed and this spectacular island, which used to be the favourite place of the rich and famous, is now the preferred choice of all sorts of visitors, from those seeking year-round warm temperatures to nature lovers and sightseers, sports and active enthusiasts of all ages. Culture, history, stunning nature, a myriad of sea and land activities, added to a great foodie scene means Madeira has something for everyone. No matter where you go on the island you are rewarded by fabulous scenery, tiny villages and friendly people. With a population of over 100,000, Funchal is not only the capital, but also the 'heart' of Madeira and home to many of the islanders. This makes it a busy, chic, cosmopolitan and fun city, full of shops, shopping centres, bars, cafés and a great variety of restaurants and entertainment; a vibrant, cosmopolitan town where historic splendour and breath-taking natural beauty combine with a thoroughly modern atmosphere.
Other
Storeroom with washing machine, iron and ironing board.
There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout the living area.
There is secure parking facilities for up to 1 car. A car is not essential if you simply want a relaxing holiday with good restaurants and a large supermarket within a 5 minute walk.
There is a bus stop close to the villa and great taxi services if you want to go to Funchal for shopping or for boat trips from the Port.
One free cot and high chair is available on request
Booking notes
The rental value varies with the number of people occupying the property, so please ensure you enter the correct dates, number of adults, children and infants. Please note that supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time.
To secure your reservation we require a 30% deposit, or the full amount if you are arriving within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
A security deposit of 300€ is required by credit card prior to check-in.
Cleaning
The property is prepared for your arrival. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a change of linen and towels, and light mid-stay cleaning of bathrooms is provided on a day and time to be advised at check-in.
All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool.
For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own.
Guests need to vacate the villa during a mid-stay clean and change of linen.
Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time.
Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply.
Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.
This property is registered for an Alojamento Local lodging license nº58584/AL
MUNICIPALITY ECOTAX
You will be required to pay 2€ per person per night for all guests aged over 13 years old, up to a maximum of 14€ per person. This payment is required in cash at check-in, so please have it ready.
Pets - not allowed
PLEASE TELEPHONE OURMADEIRA ON 00351 962 721 669 AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE THE AIRPORT Please print these driving instructions and have them with you when you arrive in Madeira.
If you have a car and are driving to your villa or apartment, please follow these instructions. Using GPS will take you via old and less easy roads and unusual locations:
Leaving the airport take the dual carriageway in the direction of Funchal (road known as the Via Rápida).
At approximately 10.9kms you need to leave the motorway at junction 15, sign posted to GARAJAU
Turn left towards GARAJAU
Take your first road on your right side called “Rua Eugénio Brandão de Melo”
Fonte do Mar 1 is the first house on your left no 210
VILLA ADDRESSFonte do Mar 1Rua Eugénia Brandão de Melo 2109125-060 GarajauMadeira
GPS COORDINATE32.642814813372574, -16.856416898672478
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FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (especially if your flight has arrived ahead of schedule), as the representative may well be transporting another customer. This is a quick process and does not involve wasting time queuing at the car hire desks.FOR THOSE HAVING TRANSFERS IF YOU HAVE RESERVED AIRPORT TRANSFERS THROUGH USA representative of the minibus company will be waiting for you at the airport. Outs
