Villa Gaula Portugal

Set in a beautifully elevated position overlooking the shimmering blue of the Atlantic, Villa Gaula is a spacious and stylish four-bedroom villa accommodating up to eight guests. Promising a relaxing and memorable holiday, this modern property features a stunning open-plan interior with large glass doors to showcase those breathtaking ocean views and has a fresh white decor, beautifully-crafted furniture, and plenty of home-from-home comforts. The cosy lounge area is the perfect spot for chilling out after a busy day, with a large turquoise corner sofa and flatscreen Smart TV that comes complete with Netflix – ideal for enjoying a movie night or for entertaining the kids while you get ready for your day.
The good-sized dining space provides ample room for family meals, all prepared in the villa’s well-equipped kitchen, which features high-end amenities such as a fridge-freezer, oven, hob, microwave and kettle. There is plenty of food preparation space, as well as all of the cookware, crockery and utensils you’ll need during your stay.
Villa Gaula features five spacious and beautiful double bedrooms, all complete with stylish and modern ensuite facilities. Each room is decorated in the same fresh tones as the rest of the villa, with luxurious soft furnishings and artworks offering pops of colour. There is plenty of wardrobe space available for your convenience, and balcony access allows guests to greet the day in privacy – we recommend stepping out and taking in your surroundings while enjoying a morning cuppa before joining the rest of the group in the shared areas of the villa. It’s the perfect start to the day!
The villa is equally spacious outside, with a covered terrace for alfresco dining, as well as a cosy outdoor lounge area. Indoor to outdoor living is made easy, with these fully furnished spaces being easily accessible from the indoor living area. There’s a barbecue house on the grounds of the villa, fully stocked with logs for burning and with a built-in brick oven – ideal for roasting delicious local meats to serve to your guests with a drink or two, while looking out over the glittering ocean. Villa Gaula is situated in the historic village of Santa Cruz – one of the oldest on the island. It is home to some beautiful rocky and black sandy beaches, including the Praia das Palmeiras, which offers fantastic sunset views and is a great place to spend a relaxing day, with its seafront promenade lined with palm trees and restaurants.
Nearby Funchal is the island’s capital and is one of the most popular areas with visitors to Madeira, thanks to its mild year-round temperatures, stunning landscapes, and variety of things to see and do. Whatever outdoor pursuits you are into, you’re sure to find them here in Funchal, whether it’s hiking or cycling, swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, paragliding, surfing or even golf. Boat trips are popular here, as are whale-watching tours – and you’ll find plenty of places in the region offering such excursions, so Excellence Luxury Villas highly recommends booking up if you want the chance to do something really unique during your stay.
If it’s nightlife you’re after, you won’t be disappointed either, as Funchal comes alive after dark while still retaining the calm and laid-back atmosphere that tourists love. Guests who come here like to spend the evenings and earlier parts of the night dining in one of the many restaurants and bars – perhaps sampling some Poncha, a delicious local sugar cane rum! – and then heading home for a few hours before setting out again around midnight, with bars and clubs in the area offering good music and a friendly ambience right through until 7 am!
Funchal is a fantastic place to visit all year round, with lots of exciting attractions and festivals to experience. The city’s Carnival and Flower Festival is celebrated during the summer months, where you can enjoy samba beats and colourful costumed parades, as well as June’s Atlantic Festival’s International Fireworks Competition and the region’s famous wine festival. One of Funchal’s best-known celebrations is its New Year’s Eve firework display, which is one of the largest in the world, and if you happen to be visiting Funchal during the Christmas period, you’ll be treated to a twinkling wonderland as the whole city comes alive with lights.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 pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!