Notes from the host
In Peaceful Prazeres with Seav
Set on the peaceful rolling hills below the village Prazeres, overlooking the sea, Quinta Inácia is a lovely new complex of apartments in Madeira with 3 Studios, the refurbished Old Cottage, and a lovely heated swimming pool.
As you enter the air conditioned very spacious and beautifully decorated L-shaped Sunflower Studio, the modern large kitchenette is on the right and opens to the living area with sofa-bed and dining table.
The bedroom area is to the right, off which can be found the contemporary shower room.
Patio doors lead to a private veranda that occupies the front of the studio, with table and two chairs and a portable barbecue.
The shared heated swimming pool is found on an open lower level, surrounded by a deck and lawn, with wonderful views over the countryside to the sea. Here you will find a lovely covered seating area, as well as shower and toilet facilities.
There are many walks around Prazeres and easy access to the plateau of Paul da Serra, with its many levada walks, makes Quinta Inácia perfectly located for walking in Madeira and for enjoying a lovely holiday surrounded by the beautiful Madeira countryside.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom - Open-plan. The bed is normally set up as one super-king size double bed but can be made up as two single beds.
Bathroom - Single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet
Lounge/Dining
Sitting area, seating for 2, with flat-screen cable TV. Sofa-bed (1,40m wide) for one extra adult or two children.
Dining table for 3.
Kitchenette
Well equipped, with 2-ring electric induction cooker, grill microwave oven, under counter fridge with freezer compartment, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, kettle, toaster.
Outside
Private veranda
Portable barbecue, outdoor dining table and chairs
Swimming pool and deck with sunbeds and sun umbrella set on a lower level, surrounded by lawn, with panoramic sea-views. Covered seating area. Shower and toilet.
Dimensions
Shape: Rectangular
Length: 7,50m
Width: 3,50m
Depth: from 1,45m
Heated to 24ºC
Access via 5 steps
Other
There are secure parking facilities for 1 car. Although not essential, as in most holiday properties, a hire car is recommended.
The accommodation is air conditioned
There is free Wi-Fi connection
A shared laundry with washing machine, iron and ironing board is available for your use
One free cot and high chair is available on request
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 86125/AL
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.
Towels are replaced every 4 days.
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.
Nearby
The nearest facilities (a restaurant and café) are a mere 700 metres away, and the village centre (three café/restaurants and the medical centre) is an easy 1Km walk away. 1 Km, by the large roundabout that provides access to the expressway and the motorway system, is a supermarket, café/bakery with cashpoint machine, a further café at the petrol station and a further couple of restaurants.
The nearest chemist is in the sleepy village of Estreito da Calheta, only 5 minute’s drive away (4 Km).
A few minutes by car will take you to the resort town of Calheta, 6 Km from the Quinta Inácia. With its man-made golden beaches, it is popular with tourists and locals alike. There is a beautiful marina and a selection of bars and restaurants, a good branded supermarket, a bank and chemist.
Calheta is famous for producing the best white rum ‘Aguardente’, a special ingredient of the typical Madeiran drink ‘Poncha’. If you are interested in knowing how the white rum is made, we recommend a tour of the ‘Engenho da Calheta’ the rum distillery where you can wander around and sample the produce.
Centro das Artes Casa da Mudas is a new centre located at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea and was built to host superb art exhibitions, musical performances and other events.
15 minutes by car east is Ribeira Brava, the largest town before Funchal, that offers a rocky beach and sea access facilities in addition to a large supermarket and more shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Funchal town is an easy 45-minute drive on the expressway, and the airport a further 15 minutes onwards.
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.
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 100€ is required, payable in cash on arrival
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº86125/AL
The payment of a Tourist Tax has been implemented for all arriving visitors on or after 01 October 2024 across all of Madeira and Porto Santo by the local Municipalities.
This applies to all visitors to Madeira aged 13 or over, and costs 2€ per person per day up to a maximum of 14€ per person.
Your accommodation is responsible for collecting these amounts and paying them on your behalf to the applicable municipality.
Pets - not allowed
PLEASE TELEPHONE SILVÉRIO ON 00351 917 854 937 OR DANIEL ON 00351 919 677 232 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 motorway (Via Rápida) West in the direction of Funchal and after this to Ribeira Brava. Travel for 34. Km.
When you reach the end of the motorway (approximately 35 minutes) keep on the right hand lane and follow the signs to Ribeira Brava – Ponta do Sol.
The slip road will lead you to a roundabout. Take the first exit to Ribeira Brava and drive towards the sea for 1,4Km. You will reach another roundabout. Take the 1st exit into the tunnel and you will now carry on for 3,9Km until you reach the roundabout of Ponta do Sol.
At the end of the tunnel you will reach another roundabout; take the 2nd exit , signposted Ponta do Sol and drive through another tunnel. At the end, carry on along the coastal road and you will enter another tunnel. At the end, carry on along the coastal road and you will enter another tunnel.
At the end of this tunnel you will come to the roundabout of Ponta do Sol; on the left you will find a petrol station and mini market. Take the 2nd exit into the next tunnel and drive for 2,8Km.
At the end of the tunnel, at the roundabout, turn sharp right into the next tunnel (signposted Calheta).
At the roundabout (1,6Km), take the first turn-off, signposted to Calheta, drive through the next tunnel for 1,8Km.
Reaching the next roundabout, take the second exit following signs to Calheta and through another tunnel until you reach the Calheta roundabout (2,5Km).
Go straight across (2nd exit) , signposted Prazeres (don’t turn left into Calheta) and enter a further tunnel, driving for 2,3Km.
When reaching the next roundabout, where you will find a BP Petrol Station, take the third turnoff indicated “Prazeres”, “Lombo da Rocha”, “Hotel”
At the end of the slip road there is a T-junction with the supermarket “Meu Super” in front. Turn left here.
Drive down this country road for approximately 400 metres and after passing a stone house on the left, and just before the road bears right and an open car park, you come to a left turn. Turn left here.
Carry on for approximately 300m, over the expressway and driving along this winding country road, until you come to a wooden gate on your right, no47, Quinta Inácia.
You have reached Quinta Inácia. Please press the buzzer and drive in when the gate is opened. Silverio or Daniel will be there to receive you and show where you should park. They will show you around Quinta Inácia and to your accommodation.
VILLA ADDRESSQuinta InáciaRua da Carreira, nº479370-641, Prazeres Madeira
GPS COORDINATESLatitude: / Longitude: 32.74886113622473, -17.210740738133836
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