Less than 10 minutes from Calheta Beach, these traditional Madeiran houses offer fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and are close to the beautiful waterfalls of Rabacal. Calhau Grande provides 6 charming houses, offering an ideal solution for an independent holiday in beautiful surroundings. Along with free wireless internet access, the units also have an equipped kitchen and comfortable seating area. Each one also has a private entrance and garden. For relaxation, Calhau Grande has an outdoor pool and lovely gardens. There are also plenty of snorkeling opportunities nearby. Close to Calhau Grande there are some local stores selling essentials. Explore Madeira's beautiful beaches and mountains, and benefit from free parking if you bring your car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Arco da Calheta
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  • Precy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottages. Beautiful pool area to watch the sunset. Pedro and his wife were the best hosts - with great local recommendations for everything. Small touches that make a difference - cloths for dirty hiking boots, local fruit and herbs, book...
  • Eva
    Germany Germany
    The view is great, you have a beautiful view on the sea. The Place is lovely, the furniture of the accomodation is very tasteful and lovingly picked, there are a lot of beautiful flowers, and all Family members are really friendly and engaged in...
  • Bogdan
    Romania Romania
    The house was great, The view extraordinar, from inside and from outside.

Hosted by Family Gouveia

9.9
9.9
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Family Gouveia
Calhau Grande is the perfect location to spend a great holiday time in Madeira Island. Being a group of 8 typical self-catering cottages, it is a simple and genuine haven for those looking for a quiet escape and a real experience of Madeira Island’s lifestyle, with an excellent sun exposure, facing south, the ocean and enjoying a colourful garden. Close to the ocean and still on the verdant mountain, each cottage has its own private exterior area, which take advantage of warm temperatures and breath-taking panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. The cottages have been carefully and eco-friendly restored with love and care by our Family Gouveia and suit the natural environment surrounded by tropical gardens. You can smell the gardens, relax in the shared swimming pool, enjoy wonderful sunsets, discover our agricultural land with fruit trees, vegetables and aromatic herbs. It is a familiar, romantic and peaceful place away from the stressful living! To enjoy these wide ocean views and to overcome the height differences of our beautiful terraced gardens and balconies, we advise any guest with reduced mobility to be aware of stairs only accesses and steep roads.
We are the Family Gouveia and Calhau Grande is also our holiday home! :) We are always available to introduce you to our wonderful island. We will be your hosts in Calhau Grande. Eva, Eleutério, Sofia, Fábio, Catarina and Pedro; you will meet at least one of us during your stay with us. Even though we will leave you at your ease, we are available whenever needed. We strive to be present to welcome you at check in and whenever it is possible. Calhau Grande means a lot to us, we chose this place for our family and friends and we really wish you feel comfortable and like at home! It is the sharing result of our rural experience in Madeira. You are warmly invited to live it with us!
Located in western Madeira, in a friendly and quiet bay-shaped village, at 250m above the ocean, it looks like Spring all year, with a surprisingly balmy weather! 24ºC to 27ºC in Summer, and 17ºC to 20ºC in Winter. Surrounded by banana plantations and tropical gardens. A strategic point to know Levadas, mountain and sea activities, profiting from the simplicity and harmony of the rural area. While you can reach us by car, taxi or bus, we highly recommend to hire a car. The airport is 45km (45 mins) away. Having a car will allow you to explore the island to its full potential with comfort, flexibility and economy, wherever you want. At 15 minutes from the top of Calheta Mountains (Paul da Serra) with its breath taking natural landscapes and wonderful Levada walks, you may also reach the ocean level and the beach within 5 minutes. Funchal is 30km away. To live a local life, you find mini-market, restaurants and bars within walking distance. In Madeira, you will discover an adventure for each day: local traditions, beautiful Levadas and walks with spectacular scenarios, the Laurissilva Forest (World Heritage by UNESCO), a variety of regional dishes, touristic events...
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Calhau Grande
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Saltwater pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Calhau Grande takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Calhau Grande of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: 53

    FAQs about Calhau Grande

    • The prices at Calhau Grande may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Calhau Grande offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
      • Bicycle rental

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Calhau Grande include:

      • Studio
      • Villa
      • Chalet
      • Bungalow

    • Calhau Grande is 0.7 miles from the center of Arco da Calheta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Calhau Grande is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.