Villa Ricardo - Beautiful villa with private pool! - Enjoying uninterrupted panoramic sea view.
Villa with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Garden, Swimming Pool
The Villa Ricardo is located in a beautiful slope above the entrance of the village of Porto da Cruz. A high level comfortable accommodation in quiet location. Property owner valued a stylish and friendly ambiance. Large property (grounds 2000 m²) with several terraces enjoying uninterrupted panoramic sea view, with subtropical gardens of exotic fruit trees and small banana trees. The house has 3 double bedrooms, (chance of extra bed and cradle for baby), all with private bathroom (shower) and TV. In the winter all the rooms are heated by a device that recovers the heat released by the fireplace, and automatically distributes to the rooms. The sitting room is equipped with sat TV, DVD, HIFI, fireplace, WC and the kitchen is fully equipped. Outside you can enjoy the swimming pool and the sunbathing area with comfortable sunbeds and views of the ocean and village. In September, wine is made in Villa Ricardo, by a centennial traditional process. There is also a historical wine cellar.
The entrance of Villa Ricardo
Panoramic sea view from the swimming pool.
Panoramic view to the magnificent 'Penha D'águia'.
The Porto DA Cruz Village is one of the parishes belonging to the Machico council. Its name came from a cross (Cruz) that was placed by the explorers on the bay once used as port (Porto). The attractions of this small parish are hidden and you'll have to take a closer look to find them. One of them is the old sugar cane factory, which is still operating the same way, as it was when it started with the sugar production in 1927. Also not to be missed is the place known as Penha d'Águia, an imposing rock that separates Porto da Cruz from Faial. Getting up there might be a challenge, as the road is very steep, but the songs of the birds will help you on the way up and once you get there you'll be sure it was definitely worth it. Porto da Cruz is also famous for its wine, (dry red wine made of a type of grape called Americana), this local product is the theme for a celebration happening in September (Festa da Uva). In Porto da Cruz there are another two wonderful religious celebrations in August.
Madeira's Captial, Funchal, is an enchanting town set on a glittering bay against a background of soaring green mountains. Winding cobbled streets meander between elegant colonial-style buildings, nestling into the shelter of the verdant hillside. Funchal's historic core overlooks the harbour and features some fine government buildings and stately 18th-century mansions. Its deep natural harbour attracted early settlers in the 15th century. The famous toboggan ride from Monte to Funchal is an exhilarating experience and takes approximately 20 minutes. Madeiran toboganing was invented as a form of passenger transport around 1850. Much frequented by Sir Winston Churchill in the 1950s, the pretty fishing village of Câmara de Lobos to the west of Funchal offers spectacular views of the world's second-highest sea cliff, Cabo Girão (589 m). Also within easy reach of Funchal is the deep valley location of Curral das Freiras near the centre of the island.
Facilities for this holiday villa in Porto da Cruz, Madeira
Property
Type:
Villa
Nearest Airport:
Madeira - 12 kms
Nearest Port:
Funchal - 25 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Dino´s - 4 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Praia da Lagoa - 7 mins
Nearest Beach:
Lagoa - 5 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Santo da Serra - 9 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
3 Double Bedrooms. Chance of extra bed and cradle for baby; All the bedrooms have private WC; All the bedrooms have access to outdoor terraces with views; All the bedrooms have Satellite TV.
Bathrooms:
4 Bathrooms, 3 Showers, 1 Separate WC. Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet. Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet. Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet. Bathroom 4 - Toilet. All with hair dryer.
Real Fire, Central Heating, Maid Service, House Linen, Towels Provided. Twice a week the house is cleaned, linen is changed and the rooms are provided with fresh towels. There are a Safe Box.
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System. All the bedrooms have Satellite TV.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Porto da Cruz, Madeira
The Porto Da Cruz Village is on the northeast coast of Madeira and from there you can quickly get to the Airport (12 minutes by car), to the nearest golf course in Santo da Serra (15 minutes by car) and to the neighbouring cities and villages like Machico, Santo da Serra, Santana and Faial, amongst other interesting places you can easily visit. The Porto da Cruz village, has a Public natural swimming pool (sea water), a black sand beach, mini markets, restaurants equipped with several different kitchens, bars, transport services, health services, able to provide to the visitor, the satisfaction of emerging daily needs.
What to see in Madeira Island. The simple whitewashed Sé Cathedral in Funchal city was built between 1486 and 1514. Inside, its main features are the magnificent mudejar ceiling of Madeira cedar wood and the voluptuous Baroque carving of the golden Sacramento chapel to the right of the main altar. Now a museum, the Quinta das Cruzes on Calçada do Pico is the house where the island's discoverer, João Gonçalves Zarco, once lived. Next door is the pretty 16th century church of Santa Clara where he lies buried. The Old Blandy Wine Lodge occupies part of a former Franciscan friary dating back to the 17th century. Guided visits include a tour of the cellars and a wine-tasting session. Opened to the public in 1960, the Botanical Gardens on the edge of town display plants from all over the world, including desert cacti, rainforest orchids and South African proteas.
The Weather in Madeira Island, is generally quite stable and mild throughout the year. Porto da Cruz has, in its extensive and cut coast, two natural beaches of black sand, and a public swimming pool of sea water. The water temperature (22 centigrade) is surprisingly enjoyable in the summer. Porto da Cruz has a unique microclimate, with mild temperatures all year round. The climate is reflected in one of the ex libris of the parish: the American vine.
Touristic information about Madeira Islands
Here you can find a lot of touristic information about Madeira island.
From the airport take the freeway in the direction of Machico. Follow the signposts to Porto da Cruz, through the express way. Porto da Cruz is right there.
Rental rates for this villa
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
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1 Jun - 31 Oct 2008
€1050.00
£833.33
$1350.00
1 Nov - 15 Jan 2009
€840.00
£666.67
$1080.00
6 Jan - 29 Jan 2009
€1085.00
£861.11
$1395.00
1 Mar - 31 May 2009
€1190.00
£944.44
$1530.00
1 Jun - 30 Sep 2009
€1295.00
£1027.78
$1665.00
1 Oct - 15 Dec 2009
€1085.00
£861.11
$1395.00
15 Dec - 5 Jan 2010
€1295.00
£1027.78
$1665.00
5 Jan - 31 Jan 2010
€1085.00
£861.11
$1395.00
Rental Notes: The indicated prices are for 4 persons.
2 Persons 125€ to 155€ / night 3 Persons 140€ to 170€ / night 4 Persons 155€ to 185€ / night 5 Persons 170€ to 200€ / night 6 Persons 185€ to 215€ / night 7 Persons 195€ to 225€ / night.
Minimum stay demanded of 7 nights. Max. Capacity 7 persons. Down payment / Deposit requested. Rate depending on the number of persons. More than 7 nights - discount of 15 %.
Conditions for Children: Children LESS 2 years old, do not pay anything. Children aged between 2 and 12 years old, pay 50% of the adult price. Children OVER 12 years old, pay the adult price.
Guestbook
"I spent a holiday with my family on this holidays house and we were absolutely wondered! The house has fantastic conditions, and the town where it is inserted is a spectacular site! I advise everyone to experience this fantastic home, you will love it! " - Steven Heack
"Excellent accomodation. Very well kept, and clean, with all necessary amenities in place. Beautiful viwes on the ocean and the mountains from the house. Very comfortable and a pleasant stay. Special thanks to the owner of the villa Mr. Ricardo and the houskeeper Betty who was extremely friendly and helpful in everything. Beautiful surroundings, easy access to the ocean and the beach. Overall imperession is extremely good. Villa Ricardo made our holidays in Madeira unforgettable!
" - Alina Shlykova
"The reception we received on our arrival was exceptional, and the holiday only improved day by day. The villa is in a fantastic location with uninterupted veiws over the village of Porta da Cruz and the Atlantic. The villa is very well equipped, and the house keeper very helpful, and cleans the villa twice a week with clean towels and linen each time. The people of Madeira are very friendly and the island truely is a paradise, we would recommend the villa and the island to all our friends." - Claire Jakobsen
"Nous avons apprécié l'accueil, la gentillesse de nos hote. La villa est trés bien équipée, trés propre. Si je retournais à Madére, je ferais le même choix. Je conseille aux familles ou amis qui souhaite du confort et de l'indépendance de louer cette villa qui offre plus de charme que les hotels." - Daniel Guillemart
"The villa was even better than expected, being very well equiped and in a fantastic position overlooking the scenic village of Porto da Cruz. Unfortunately we did not meet the owner, but found the owners representative extremely friendly, helpful and courteous as was the general attitude of the islands population we met. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property to others. " - Brudo
"We have hired many properties abroad and are not that easily satisfied but I can find nothing but praise for our Madeira holiday. The villa was of very high standard for the price charged and the care and help we received was first class. The property was clean and well equipped and any minor problems we had were speedily and effectively dealt with. We are likely to return to Madeira in 3/4 years and will use your services again without hesitation." - davlaw
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Owner joined site on:
26 January 2008
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26 January 2008
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