The two cottages are perched on a cliff in an area called “Loreto” in the municipality of Calheta. It lies just after the spectacular amphitheatre village area of Arco da Calheta and just before the quaint villa of central Calheta itself.
To take in the best that Madeira has to offer and to enjoy the many facilities it offers we recommend strongly that you hire a car. Facilities such as a supermarkets, restaurants, chemist, views and starting points for levada walks are perhaps a little too far away to be had by foot.
Having said that, there is a lot of niches, paths or “veredas” through terraced cultivated plots of land all around the cottage to enjoy long healthy sojourns by foot without a car though - but these are mostly privately owned properties. The climb to the top of the mountain can be done in one or two hours and to walk down to the beach it may take another hour or two too. But by car it is barely three minutes away.
Typical and traditional mini-markets, snack-bars and bars are also in the vicinity. It is a quiet location. Driving instructions, and how to get there is provided for upon confirmation of reservations.
The greatest feature of the area in which the cottage is located is the beautiful greenery, grape vines, banana plantations, and the awesome blue sea beyond.
The cottages are in a veritable “sun-trap” and enjoy warm sun the whole day. The weather is also one of the best you can find on the island on this location.
| Feature | Distance | By foot | By bus | By car rental | By taxi | Notes |
|---|
| Airport | 47.6 km | | | 42 minutes | | Madeira Airport |
| Marina | 3.9 km | | | 5 minutes | | Calheta Marina |
| Feature | Distance | By foot | By bus | By car rental | By taxi | Notes |
|---|
| restaurant | 5.1 km | | | 7 minutes | | Restaurant Convento das Vinhas |
| supermarket | 3.9 km | | | 5 minutes | | Pingo Doce Supermarket |
| cultural interest | 5.7 km | | | 10 minutes | | Casa das Mudas museum and art gallery |
| restaurant | 3.8 km | | | 5 minutes | | Restaurant Rocha Mar |
| restaurant | 5.4 km | | | 8 minutes | | Restaurant Casa das Mudas |
| other shops | 3.9 km | | | 5 minutes | | Calheta Shopping Centre |
| Feature | Distance | By foot | By bus | By car rental | By taxi | Notes |
|---|
| beach | 3.9 km | | | 5 minutes | | Calheta Beach and Marina |
| fishing | 3.9 km | | | 5 minutes | | Deep-sea fishing at Calheta Marina |
| paragliding | 3.4 km | | | 6 minutes | | Costa Verde jump-off |
| sailing | 3.9 km | | | 5 minutes | | Calheta Marina |
| levada walks | 3.6 km | | | 7 minutes | | Levada Walk |
