THIS VILLA IS CERTIFIED CLEAN AND SAFE BY THE PORTUGUESE TOURIST OFFICE All operational procedures follow the Portuguese Health Authority and World Health Organisation guidelines SISTER PROPERTY TO VILLA DO MAR I, VILLA DO MAR II AND VILLA DO MAR III This very private, cosy stone cottage located just above what is virtually a private beach for the few neighbouring properties, was beautifully converted from an old fishermans cottage that is believed to be the first dwelling on this fajã (a flat strip of land at the foot of a cliff). The whole cottage is open plan. The comfortable sitting area is a veritable balcony over the beach and sea and is separated from the bedroom area by two doors that open the full width of the cottage, allowing you to wake up to that breath-taking view. Further back is the modern shower room and the fully equipped kitchen that still features the original bread oven. Outside is a very private yard with overflowing bougainvillea, which features an outdoor dining table, a portable barbecue and a couple of sunbeds under a private curtained canopy, and again benefits from that spectacular sea-view. The Cottage is secluded and very private and off the beaten track and accessed via a narrow steep driveway. Itis perched above the beach, and affords astounding views - you feel as one with the ocean. A lovely little beach hut is located right on the rocky beach 30 metres below, and shared by the three Villas do Mar, access is via a pathway with steps that leads from the level of the Villas do Mar down to the beach. There are many walks around Calheta and easy access to the plateau of Paul da Serra, with its many levada walks, makes this villa perfectly located for walking in Madeira and for enjoying a lovely holiday surrounded by the beautiful Madeira countryside. Bedroom and Bathroom Bedroom 1, Two single beds (may be made into King Double) Bathroom 1, Single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen. 4-ring electric cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, hand held liquidizer. Lounge/Dining Sitting area, seating for 4, with flat-screen cable TV, Bluetooth speaker. Dining table for 2. Other Washing machine, iron and ironing board. There is a parking space on the road for 1 car. A hire car is essential. Free Wi-Fi Cleaning Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days. All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool. Car hire is essential as the villa is located just above sea-level at the bottom of the cliff. As the access is narrow and steep, for your comfort you should hire a smaller size car. 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. A security deposit of 200€ or £200 is payable on arrival in cash. This is returned should there be no breakages or damage to the property. To secure your reservation, a deposit of 30% is required, or the full amount if within 8 weeks or arrival, and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival. Should you cancel up to 8 weeks prior to arrival only the deposit is non-refundable, and within this period the full amount. For check-ins after 23h, a late check-in fee is charged of 30 euros, that needs to be paid in cash on arrival. This property is registered and has a local lodging license as a 59508/AL.