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Last updated: 09/13/2009

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Overview

This spacious family house offers a peaceful and secluded retreat without being remote and inaccessible. The house and property are ideal for one or two families. Situated 5 minutes from Santo da Serra golf course, part of the PGA European Tour and 10 minutes from the sea and surrounded by mountains, it provides a fantastic starting point for many local activities like walking or horseriding.
Quinta das Colmeias is located 15 minutes from Madeira's only airport at Santa Cruz and 5 minutes from the village of Santo da Serra. This secluded property has a swimming pool with ample gardens surrounded by beautiful mountain views. Enjoy a great game of croquet on the front lawn.
A large living room, with fireplace, where you can relax after a day exploring the island, there is plenty to keep you busy: watch some TV or listen to your favourite CD's, play some cards, read a book or just relax. The living area easily seats 10 as does the dinning room, which also has a fire place. Central heating is an added benefit during the winter months.
Equipped with all modern facilities, the recently refurbished kitchen has all you need to cook up a feast. With hobs, oven, microwave, fridge , freezer and of course a dishwasher. If you don't feel like cooking there are quite a few restaurants only 5 minutes drive from the house. A barbecue is also provided.
The main house has 4 large double rooms, two of which lead out to the covered varandah that runs along the length of the house. There is also a smaller room that can sleep two children. Cots are also available upon request.On the first floor you will find two complete bathrooms that service the bedrooms on the ground floor a WC.Santo da Serra is well known for its clear mountain air and for which reason has been considered a country retreat for many generations. A maid service is provided every four days. Quinta das Colmeias is managed by the owner and his family, who will be more than pleased to provide additional information on local restaurants, places to visit, car hire and general activities.

Prices & deals

Lowest Daily Price:

200 EUR

Highest Daily Price:

200 EUR

Lowest Weekly Price:

1400 EUR

Highest Weekly Price:

1400 EUR

Cleaning fee:

N/A

Charging Method:

Per unit

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
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Location & area

Only minutes away from the local village of Santo António da Serra, where you will find a small grocery store for your immediate needs and a couple of restaurants. For more choice in shopping you can either go to Camacha, santa Cruz, or Machico all 10 to 15 minutes away.The quinta is 5 minutes from 27 hole Santo da Serra golf course, part of the PGA European Tour. There is also a Horse Riding centre next to the golf course both with restaurants. There are plenty of levadas and other walking trails to explore, where you can enjoy the truly unspoilt beauty of this luxious sub tropical island.

Address:

Caminho do Poiso, Casais Proximos, 9100-266, Funchal, Portugal

Accommodation located in:

countryside, mountainside, near diving spot, near golf course, near horse riding, near restaurants & bars, near tennis courts, rural, village!

Amenities & services

• Private drive off main road leading up to the house • Direct line metered telephone • Complete kitchen including microwave and dishwasher • Clothes washing machine • Ironing board and iron • Fire place with wood supply included • Central heating in winter • Swimming pool • Pool side loungers • Free Broadband Internet access • Colour television • DVD Player • Radio/cassette/CD player • Barbecue facilities • Croquet equipment Services • A complete house clean undertaken about every 4 days • Electricity, water and gas included • Bed linen and towels provided Extra services • Home grown organic vegetables when in season • Arranging of car hire services on guests behalf

# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2
• Single beds: 0
• Double beds: 4
• Baby cots: 4
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