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| Self Catering Villas and Apartments for Holiday Rental in Madeira |
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| Loja da Lenha (The Old Wood Store), Funchal |
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Loja da Lenha is one of three beautifully restored gems which have just become available for holiday rental (May 2009). Comfortable and perfect for 2 guests, this very spacious ground floor accommodation has 1 bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a patio area (shaded by vines in the summer and autumn) for relaxing/eating outside. It is set within the 4-acre working estate of Quinta Vista Alegre where bananas and vines are grown and century-old tropical gardens are tended. Astonishingly, this oasis of tranquillity is found in the most sought-after tourist area of Funchal, near the sea and Reid's Palace Hotel. An opportunity not to be missed!
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Approach to the cottages
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The comfortable sitting room
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Family pool 12 x 6 m
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Converted from the original outbuildings near the Quinta, the cottage exterior walls are in the original stone and the interior is characterful and well designed with top quality furnishings and equipment.
The front door opens into a well furnished living room which features original chestnut beams, one stone wall and a coffee table locally crafted from beams used in the Quinta. It also has a sofa, 2 armchairs, TV with cable & UK satellite channels, WiFi internet access and table lamps for reading. Beyond, the kitchen/diner has table and chairs for 4, an electric hob, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, toaster, and kettle plus crockery/cutlery/glassware for 6 and plenty of serving/cooking/storage equipment.
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Kitchen
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Pool again
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Patio area for outside eating/relaxing
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The bedroom contains either 1 large double or 2 single beds, a mahogany chest of drawers with mirror above and a full length mirror. The en suite bathroom has bath with shower, basin, bidet, loo, heated towel rail and a fitted double hanging cupboard. Outside a paved area surrounded by lawn and banana trees has 4 chairs, a table and an umbrella. Linen, bath towels and weekly cleaning are provided. There is a separate laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
Many guests like to holiday with friends but have independence and here you have the perfect solution. You can rent up to three cottages, each for 2 guests. The family pool is available to guests 09.00 - 17.00 daily and these times can be extended on request. Sorry, we do not accept children and smoking is only allowed outside. |
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| FACILITIES |
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| Property type: |
Ground floor accommodation within detached, newly restored old-stone buildings in the grounds of 4-acre working Quinta. 66 sq m in size. |
| Nearest airport: |
Funchal International Airport - 20 minutes by car |
| Nearest shops: |
The nearest small supermarket is less than 5 minutes' walk. |
| Nearest Restaurant: |
Within an easy walk you have a wide variety of restaurants and the oldest and possibly most prestigious hotel on the island, Reid's Palace, where they serve the famous afternoon 'Tea at Reid's' on the terrace overlooking the gardens and ocean. (Pre-booking necessary.) |
| Location: |
Google Earth co-ordinates: 32º38’35.74”N 16º55’33.72”W at approx 50 metres above sea level. Rua Dr. Pita Nº 9, 9000-089 Funchal. |
| Entrance/parking: |
An electric gate gives access to the private, cobbled drive leading to the cottage and there is a parking area designated for guests' use. |
| Living room: |
Spacious and comfortable, the living room features original chestnut beams, one stone wall and a coffee table locally crafted from beams used in the Quinta. It also has a sofa, 2 armchairs, TV with cable & UK satellite channels, WiFi internet access and table lamps for reading. |
| Kitchen/diner: |
The kitchen/diner has a table with seating for 4, an electric hob, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle plus crockery/cutlery/glassware for 6 and plenty of serving/cooking/storage equipment. |
| Utilities: |
The laundry room is housed next door, with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. |
| Bedroom: |
The bedroom contains two full size single beds which can be made up as a large double bed or two singles, a mahogany chest of drawers with mirror above and a full length mirror. A hairdryer is provided. |
| Bathroom: |
The en suite bathroom has bath with shower, basin, bidet, loo, heated towel rail and a fitted double hanging cupboard. |
| General: |
Fully furnished with linen and bath towels changed weekly. Cleaning is provided weekly. There is very little crime on Madeira but the cottage is supplied with a security system. Electric fan provided in summer and portable electric heater provided in winter months. |
| Entertainment/ Internet access: |
Cable and satellite TV available with a DVD player (bring your own DVDs). Selection of books, playing cards. There is Wi-Fi internet access in the cottages for use with your own laptop. You will have to register to obtain a password and there is a charge of 1€/24hrs or 5€/week, payable by credit card. |
| Outside: |
The cottage is surrounded by banana trees, vines and gardens and is ideal for indoor/outdoor living. You can enjoy relaxing and eating meals during most of the year on the patio which has a table, 4 chairs and a sun umbrella. From May to October the patio area is shaded by vines growing overhead. The family pool measures 12 x 6 metres and is available to guests 09.00-17.00 daily though these hours can be extended on request. Pool towels are provided. |
| What to do nearby: |
Opposite the gates of Quinta Vista Alegre (where the cottages are) is the entrance to Quinta Magnolia, previously The British Country Club which was bought by the Regional Government. Here you can enjoy beautiful gardens and an esplanade bar or sports such as a fitness circuit and four tennis courts - all set in an area of about 40,000 square meters.
Sea and pool swimming can be found at the nearby Hotel Penha da França Mar, Club Turismo or the public Lido, about 1 km by foot or bus, or you may just want to walk along the coastal path that extends for several kilometres beyond the Lido. Buses/taxis are close and frequent and the journey into Funchal city centre, to visit the Old Town, market or harbour for instance, takes only a few minutes. A car is not essential but advisable if you want to explore this beautiful island. |
| Background info: |
The 4-acre estate of Quinta Vista Alegre has been in the Zino family for 70 years, the owners being the third generation. The main house was built around 1867. It is a working Quinta growing vines and bananas in the centre of Funchal. Much of the garden was laid out by an English family, the Stanfords, between 1902 and 1912 and Charles Thomas-Stanford wrote “Leaves from a Madeira garden” about his garden and the island. The “Vista Cottages” are in the original stone, set among the bananas and vines, having been converted in 2009 from the old Billiard House, Stables and Factors accommodation. |
| Suitability: |
Ideal for couples/singles looking for hard-to-find characterful and comfortable accommodation in a stunningly convenient location - perfect for a relaxing, peaceful holiday with the bustle and charm of Funchal very close to hand. The owners, who speak English, Portuguese andsome French, will give you a warm welcome and be on hand for advice. Sorry no children, pets or inside smoking. Very suitable for those with limited mobility.
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| AIRPORT TRANSFER: |
We can book one of our English speaking taxi drivers (Carlos or Luis) to meet you at the airport and drive you to your property at a charge of 30 euros per journey. |
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CAR RENTAL
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We have negotiated discounted car hire rates with a local hire company and can make a booking for you. Prices include two named drivers, fully comprehensive insurance and NO EXCESS PREMIUM APPLIES. The car will be waiting at the airport car park for you to pick up and pay for by credit card when you arrive. |
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