In tranquil countryside, Casa Hortensia

Access to Casa Hortensia is via a driveway with beautiful hortensias on each side, which takes you to the main entrance of the villa. Under the covered veranda is the outdoor ding table and a portable barbecue, perfect for al-fresco dining.
The main door opens to the open plan living area/kitchen. A sitting area with flat-screen TV is complemented by a dining area and a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, along with a double bedroom and a family bathroom.
This opens to the covered front veranda with outdoor seating furniture and a couple of sun-loungers – the perfect place to experience a little of the Madeira countryside and mountains with those amazing views.
On an open mezzanine, accessible via a staircase, there is an open plan bedroom, with en-suite bathroom.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bedroom 1, Ground floor, Double bed (1,50 wide), built in wardrobe, desk, opens to front terrace.
Bedroom 2, 1st floor, open mezzanine overlooking the living area, Double bed (1,50 wide), en-suite bathroom, accessible via spiral stairs.

Bathroom 1, ground floor, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet
Bathroom 2, 1st floor, en-suite to bedroom 2, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet

Lounge/Dining
Ground floor, open plan, air-conditioning, with flat-screen Smart TV, cable digital box, connection to Netflix and YouTube.
Seating for 4
Dining table for 4
Opens to south facing veranda and garden.

Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen with 2-ring electric hob, microwave, undercounter fridge/freezer, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, kettle, toaster, handheld liquidizer.

Outside
Front terrace with outdoor dining table and chairs and portable barbecue, panoramic mountain-view.
Side and back areas with mature garden.
2 foldable sun beds are available for guests to use.

Other
Secure parking for 2 cars. Being remotely located, a hire car is recommended.
Washing machine.
There is free Wi-Fi connection in the living area.
Cot and High chair not available, only suitable for children over 2 that occupie a bed.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 156517/AL

Nearby
In the surrounding areas are a few snack-bars and mini-market. The nearest one is 1.2 km away.
São Vicente is located only 6 Km and 15 minutes’ drive away. This beautifully maintained and picturesque village is one of the most precious natural treasure of Madeira.
Casa Hortensia is surrounded by levadas and walking trails, and with the Unesco Heritage Laurisilva forest on all around, it is the perfect villa in Madeira for walking in Madeira and nature lovers.
The verdant and majestic landscapes of this region are also marked by the impact of volcanic forces and the erosion of its slopes. There is also a small chapel built inside a basalt rock, on the sea front that deserves your visit, this is “Capela do Calhau”.
The volcanic caves between Casa Hortensia and the nearest Village of São Vicente, can be visited and are the remnants of the original creation, hundreds of thousands of years ago, of Madeira Archipelago.
In the sea front you can find a wide variety of restaurants, bars, caffees and the sea front promenade.
Funchal is a mere 40 minutes away (30 Kms) and the airport 48 Km and around 50 minutes.

Cleaning
Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days.
All linen and towels are provided.
For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own.

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.
To secure your reservation we require a non-refundable deposit, or the full amount if you are arriving within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
A security deposit of 300€ is required by credit card prior to check-in.
Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time.
Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply.
Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº156517/AL
The minimum stay is 05 nights.

Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed




PLEASE FIND BELOW DRIVING AND CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION FOR CASA HORTENSIA. This is a self check-in property and you will be sent a separate email 72h before arrival on how to access the keys with the code for the keybox. Check-in time is from 16:00; you can have an earlier check-in if the apartment is ready before this time. Please contact us on +351 962 721 669 to check and arrange this.  Please print these driving instructions and have them with you when you arrive in Madeira.If you have a car and are driving to your villa or apartment, please follow these instructions. Using GPS will take you via old and less easy roads and unusual locations:


Leaving the airport take the motorway (Via Rápida) in the direction of Funchal and after this signs to Ribeira Brava.
When you reach the end of the motorway after a long tunnel (approximately 35 minutes) keep on the left lane and follow the signs to São Vicente and Encumeada.
This will take along the river bed and climb up to the tunnel that links the south to the north of the island.
On exiting this tunnel, keep on the same road and you will descend towards São Vicente
At the first roundabout take the 1st exit and continue on this road.
You will find another roundabout please take the 1st exit through the tunnel.
At the end of the road another roundabout, take 2nd exit to São Vicente.
When exiting the tunnel, keep driving down until you find a T-Junction, turn right here and drive until the Church. 

On the church Igreja do Rosário, turn right up the hill onto Rua Artur Faria and go up the hill for approximately 500m.
Reaching the T Junction turn right on to Caminho da Achada do Loural and drive for about 1.3km until you reach Casa Hortênsia.

VILLA ADDRESSCasa HortensiaEstrada da Achada do Loural, 279240-216 São VicenteMadeira

GPS COORDINATES32.768879729353316, -17.03390025826645



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FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (especially if your flight has arrived ahead of schedule), as the representative may well be transporting another customer. This is a quick process and does not involve wasting time queuing at the car hire desks.FOR THOSE HAVING TRANSFERS IF YOU HAVE RESERVED AIRPORT TRANSFERS THROUGH USA representative of the minibus company will be waiting for you at the airport. Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the transfers representative carrying a board displaying your name on it. The contact number is +351 291 602 340