In sunny Calheta, Villa Loreto offers a tranquil retreat with a lounge, open-plan kitchen and dining area. Unwind in the large covered barbecue room or explore the nearby Amanhecer café and bakery. With high-speed WiFi, secure parking for 2 cars and an artful blend of modern comforts and traditional Madeira living.
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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4120 sq m
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Kitchen
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Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Calheta beautiful character cottage | Villa Loreto
Located in sunny Calheta, a short walk from the nearest café, restaurant and mini-market, this farmer’s cottage has been completely renovated and refurbished into the beautiful character and tranquil Villa Loreto. Featuring on the ground floor a lounge, open plan kitchen and dining, the newly built extension opens to the large, covered barbecue room and the back yard with loungers. The master bedroom and two singles beds in the open plan mezzanine are on the first floor, where you will find the front terrace with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and to the sea. A pathway next door will take you to the Amanhecer café and bakery, snack-bar/restaurant with takeaway and mini-market. A 10 minute walk will bring you to the centre of Loreto, where you will find additional facilities. This has to be one of the best refurbishment of all villas in Madeira, and where you will experience a little of Madeira traditional living.
Property Description Entering the property from the car parking area, you come to the open plan dining and kitchen area located in the ground floor of the original cottage. An extension incorporates a dining counter and contemporary shower room and leads to the large covered barbecue room with built-in Madeira barbecue, dining table and table football. In the back yard, with views of the surrounding countryside, are loungers and a sun umbrella, allowing you to soak up those rays of sunny Calheta. Leading up from the open plan dining room are stairs to the open-plan landing with two single beds, that opens to the first floor terrace with beautiful countryside and sea views, as well as the separate master bedroom. Outside a large gate opens to a secure car parking area suitable for 2 cars.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, 1st floor, king size double bed (1,60m), opens to balcony Sleeping area 2,1st floor, open plan with 2 single beds, opens to front balcony and stairs
Bathroom 1, Ground floor, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet Bathroom 2, Ground floor, outside access, single washbasin, toilet
Lounge Ground floor, with seating area, flat-screen Smart TV, cable digital box, connection to Netflix and YouTube, Bluetooth speaker, air conditioning and heating. Seating for 4.
Dining Dining table for 4, air conditioning and heating. Opens to parking area
Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen with 4-ring electric induction cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, expresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, hand held liquidizer. Opens to covered barbecue area.
Outside Covered barbecue room with built-in barbecue, sink, dining table and chairs for 6 and table football. Garden area with sunbeds and sun umbrella. First floor terrace with table and chairs and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Other Washing machine, iron and ironing board. Secure parking facilities for 2 cars. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended. There is free Wi-Fi connection. This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº148217 /AL
Nearby The nearest facilities are 100 metres away via a pathway (or 400m by car). Here you will find a supermarket, café and restaurant, which usefully also does takeaways. Less than 1 Km away is the centre of Loreto, where you will find a bank, a pizzeria and a café. Between Loreto and the centre of Arco da Calheta are additional snack-bars and facilities. The resort of Calheta, 6 Kma away, with its man-made beach and marina, offers a larger selection of restaurants and a large branded supermarket.
Cleaning The property is prepared for your arrival. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a change of linen and towels, and light mid-stay cleaning of bathrooms is provided on a day and time to be advised at check-in. All linen and towels are provided. For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own. Guests need to vacate the villa during a mid-stay clean and change of linen.
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.
This property is a self check-in unit and check-in time is 16:00 or after. A code will be provided for access to the property. 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. It’s always confirmed on a request basis.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 148217/AL. The minimum stay is 07 nights.
The payment of a Tourist Tax has been implemented for all arriving visitors on or after 01 October 2024 across all of Madeira and Porto Santo by the local Municipalities. This applies to all visitors to Madeira aged 13 or over, and costs 2€ per person per day up to a maximum of 14€ per person. Your accommodation is responsible for collecting these amounts and paying them on your behalf to the applicable municipality.
Pets - not allowed
This is a self-check-in property, and you will be sent a separate email 72 hours 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 +351 969 515 945 to check and arrange this.
Check-in and Driving Instructions: https://www.ourmadeira.com/arrival-preparation/check-in-driving-instructions/calheta/villa-loreto/Useful Information: https://www.ourmadeira.com/things-to-do/useful-information/
Hiking in Madeira: https://www.ourmadeira.com/things-to-do/madeira-hiking-payment-system-2026/
VILLA ADDRESSVilla LoretoRua Nova do Loreto 639370-705 Arco da CalhetaCalheta, Madeira
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. In case of emergency, please contact +351 915 671 076.
FOR THOSE HAVING REQUESTED A COT If you have requested a baby cot, please note that for safety reasons, bed linen for the cot is not provided and you must bring your own. Baby cots are for use of children under 2 years old at time of check-in. The extra person supplement applies to children 2 years and over at time of check-in.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Foosball table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,292 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 148217/AL
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Calheta, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porto Moniz Natural Pools and Laurisilva of Madeira, while Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Ethnographic Museum of Madeira are cultural highlights. Lava Pools and Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Calheta travel guide
Is Calheta beautiful character cottage | Villa Loreto pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Calheta beautiful character cottage | Villa Loreto?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Calheta beautiful character cottage | Villa Loreto?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Calheta beautiful character cottage | Villa Loreto located?
Situated in a rural location, this villa is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira and Church of Our Lady of Light. Ponta Do Sol Beach and Beachside Square are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Calheta beautiful character cottage | Villa Loreto Reviews
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We’ve had a great holiday week in villa Loreto. The house was beautiful, everything you needed was there, very stylish interior, very clean. Contact and information about the house and how to get there, were also very good. Beds were fine as well as the shower/bathroom. Great Wifi. And place for a rental car as well. We absolutely recommand the house for a stay at beautiful Madeira
Erik and Marie G.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good
Chris K.
25 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Nice house, but loud environment
We very much liked the house, but there was a construction site 30 meters away. So it was loud ...
Het huis is vrij klein, niet geschikt voor meer dan twee volwassenen, eventueel met twee kinderen. De twee enkele bedden staan op de overloop direct naast de trap en er is geen traphekje. Voor kleine kinderen dus misschien gevaarlijk. De keuken is voorzien van allerlei apparaten een grote en een kleine koekenpan. Er is een “Delta” koffiecupjes apparaat, daar passen alleen Delta koffiecupjes in die ze overigens bij iedere supermarkt verkopen, ook bij de Amanceher in het dorp. Het bed is vrij hard maar dat is natuurlijk persoonlijk. De woonkamer heeft alleen een tweezits bank. Huis is voorzien van airco die ook verwarmt en twee losse radiatoren. De douche is heerlijk! Er is geen zwembad (beetje verwarrend, staat wel in de omschrijving - wij zochten daar niet om).
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans ce logement. L’appartement est spacieux, agréable et bien équipé, rien ne manque pour être à l’aise. La localisation est également pratique : il faut prévoir une voiture, mais on est assez proche de tout et le parking privé, vaste, facilite vraiment le séjour.Un grand point fort est la gestion du logement : l’équipe en charge est extrêmement réactive. Nous avons eu besoin de les solliciter à plusieurs reprises et chaque fois la réponse est arrivée dans l’heure, ce qui est assez exceptionnel.Quelques remarques néanmoins : il n’y a pas de climatisation dans les chambres – uniquement deux unités dans le salon du rez-de-chaussée – ce qui peut rendre les nuits un peu chaudes, surtout en plein été comme en juillet. De plus, il y a pas mal de chantiers dans les environs, ce qui n’incite pas toujours à laisser les fenêtres ouvertes la nuit.Dans l’ensemble, nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce logement et nous le recommandons, surtout pour la qualité de l’accueil et de la gestion, ainsi que pour son confort général.