Cottage Tent, a Studio Floating Above the Ocean

A comfortable studio with a surprising view over the Atlantic Ocean. Here you can enjoy the best our beautiful island has to offer, without any rush. Lying in bed or even resting in the hammock, while the sun sets on an endless ocean, it's a complete peace of mind to be savored. Take a deep breath and enjoy this relaxing moments at our cottage Tenda.

Cottage Tenda belongs to Calhau Grande, a group of 8 typical self-catering cottages in Arco da Calheta with breath-taking panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. It is a simple and genuine haven for those looking for a quiet escape and a real experience of Madeira Island's lifestyle.

Deployed on private terraces, the rustic oceanfront cottages, which have been carefully and eco-friendly restored with love and care by our Family Gouveia, suit the natural environment and are surrounded by tropical gardens. You can feel the smell of the flowers, relax by the swimming pool, enjoy wonderful sunsets and discover our agricultural land with fruit trees, vegetables and aromatic herbs. It is a familiar, romantic and peaceful place away from the stressful city living!

If you like exploring nature but also relaxing after a day of great adventure, then you are invited to stay in our Cottage Tenda. It is a comfortable and typical studio with private entrance, living space, kitchenette, bathroom and a large balcony. The cottage has great floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors towards an unbelievable view. Here you can enjoy surprising sunsets while drinking a glass of wine or simply watch dolphins or whales jumping in the ocean. The sleeping area can accommodate two persons in a double size bed (1.50m x 2.00m).

The house benefits from an excellent south-facing sun exposure. In the exterior area, there is a private garden with table and chairs for the exclusive use of the house. Inside the property, there is a swimming pool, shared by the 8 cottages.

Calhau Grande is the sharing result of our rural experience in Madeira. You are warmly invited to live it with us!