Villa Aluguer Portugal

Superbly positioned on a hillside, on the east coast of Madeira in Santa Cruz, sits this glorious three-bedroom villa.
Lush foliage and bright bougainvillaea offer a cheerful welcome while inside whitewashed walls, exposed stonework, tiled flooring and comfortable furnishings create a tranquil ambience. In the lounge there’s a plump sofa where you can relax and contemplate the stunning sea and mountain views and a dining table, seating six people, for sociable evening meals. There’s even a fireplace for chillier nights. But when the sun is out you’ll want to slide open the floor to ceiling glass doors and breathe in the scent of pine drifting across the verdant hills.
Off from the lounge there’s a modern kitchen with bright splashes of red, kitted out with every modern appliance you’ll need for a comfortable stay including microwave, coffee machine and refrigerator. There also a small breakfast table, perfect for a casual bite to eat.
Wood-panelled flooring sweeps upstairs and through to the three bedrooms featuring double beds, and one with two single beds. Bedrooms are spacious, and minimalist in style but have their own sublime balcony where you can while away the hours gazing at the rolling mountains and turquoise blue ocean waters.
There are two pristine bathrooms on this floor, one with shower and one with bath.
Back on the ground floor, step outside onto the shady terrace where you can enjoy alfresco meals at the table. A neat lawn dotted with comfy furniture invites to to take it easy with a good book but when the light starts to fade it’s the place to enjoy a spot of stargazing through the garden telescope.
From here, make your way down some steps to the pool where you can bask in the sun on a lounger, go for a swim in the pool or simply be peaceful with a good book. This is a place where you can feel at home.
Although the villa is ideally placed for those who want tranquillity, it is also conveniently located within walking distance to a supermarket, several authentic restaurants and bars. And for further amenities, it’s just a 15-minute stroll to Santa Cruz city with its pretty seafront promenade, historic buildings and pebbly beach.Villa Aluguer is set in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Santa Cruz, one of the oldest villages in Madeira. It’s a charming place filled with historic architecture, a stunning coastline, several beautiful beaches and a palm-lined promenade dotted with a range of excellent bars and restaurants. From the villa it’s just a 15-minute walk to the centre of town and Praia das Palmeiras beach. Praia das Palmeiras is a pebble beach with children’s swimming pool and playground nearby. It’s a peaceful place for a swim and afterwards you can enjoy fine seafood at the Alameda Beach Club restaurant.
If you prefer to feel the sand between your toes Praia do Machico is just a 10-minute drive further along the road. Here you can swim in the calm water or take out a pedal boat and soak up the mountainous view from the ocean. But for even better views, drive uphill to Pico do Facho where you’ll be rewarded with stunning vistas of Machico, the island of Porto Santo and even Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak at 1,862 metres.
While Santa Cruz and its coastline offers some great beaches, head north from the villa and discover great hiking trails, known as levadas, and beautiful gardens with carpets of flowers. Golf lovers will also enjoy the pristine 27-hole golf course at Clube Golf Santo da Serra.
Closer to the villa is the Santa Cruz Aquapark. With a variety of rides on offer it’s a great place for all ages to burn energy. Children can spend time whizzing down a water slide, splashing in one of the pools or jumping on a rubber ring and riding the lazy river. After exhausting the rides, be sure to grab a bite to eat from the café then relax in the shade and watch the bird and reptile show. Guests staying at Villa Aluguer can reach Madeira’s capital of Funchal in 20 minutes by car. Make sure you stop at the city’s cathedral that dates back to the 16 th Century as it is one of Madeira’s main historical landmarks. The choir stalls are impressive and depict saints, prophets and Apostles in 16 th century costume.
Explore the city’s old town, with its beautiful buildings and narrow cobbled streets and be sure to stop at Mercado dos Lavradores, a colourful daily market (except Sunday). Here you can browse the exotic flowers, vegetables, fruit and fish, and if you need a bit of refreshment after all that walking enjoy a glass of Madeira’s exquisite wine at one of the many bars or restaurants along the harbour.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!