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General information
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Chalet |
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| Price: |
77 EUR/Night |
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Location
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Portugal,
Madeira
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| Region: |
Madeira - Porto da Cruz |
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Porto da Cruz |
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The vacation rental
Was resurrected from the ruins of an edifice first constructed in 1692. The 17th century building was incrementally built upon over the centuries. It was in 1984 that António Estevinho the current owner and your host at the estate purchased the property and restored it to its current glory. Close by an aviary was established and thousands of birds chirp as if in Eden garden - in the fully grown trees that were replanted when restorations began on the property in 1990.
In 1994 the restoration to the property was complete and started receiving guests. Since then the quinta has enjoyed many visitors and repeat guests who have wanted to experience something uniquely different and quaintly Madeiran.
The entrance hall has furniture dating from the 17th and 18th centuries painstakingly collected from surrounding properties, private estates, and personal antique collections. The kitchen is equipped with the most original and period items that could be found. The five bedrooms that comfortably accommodate guests are all situated on the first floor of the structure. The rooms are furnished with mostly typical Madeiran Mahogany furniture and utensils.
One of the bedrooms features an unique bed with a carefully and spectacularly handcrafted headboard. Each of the rooms enjoy central heating and three of them have a view towards the village. The other bedrooms have a view up the mountains and into the front courtyard..
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The surrounding area
Quinta da Capela sits atop a small hilltop. Access to the estate is made through an entrance and a climb of at least 112 stairs - that is, a short climb from off the roadway to a small level and then another short climb thereafter to the main property. Note, the climb can be tough for people who hate more than five steps.... But the lovely and traditional estate is worth it - and climbing those extra steps is invigorating for the body while the traditional and bucolic surrounds of the estate are invigorating for the soul.
The view over Porto da Cruz reminds the visitor of how the wealthier landlords lived in centuries gone by. They would control and check their estate from this excellent vantage point for miles beyond. An interesting feature on the property is the door post where the former landlord would tie his horse. Nearby too, stands a curfew bell that was used at varying times of the day to mark different times of the working day, or to chime church ceremonies.
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Activities
Badminton, bike rental, bowling, fishing, golf, gym, hiking, mountaineering, sauna, swimming, tennis, water sports |
Equipment
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Garden, parking lot |
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Baby crib |
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Bathroom |
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Additional bed |
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Phone |
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Special characteristics
No Children Please
Recommended for walkers
No pets
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Travel information
8 km from Santo da Serra golf, 32 km from Palheiro golf, close to the levadas, and walking paths.
33 km from Funchal centre, 10 km from airport. |
Contact information
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Please refer to
www.vacation-apartments.com
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Judite Pestana
Chalet Quinta da Capela
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Send e-mail |
| We speak: |
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish |
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