Boasting accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Villa Escola da Bica is situated in Arco da Calheta. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 1 km from Caminho Faja do Mar Beach. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. A car rental service is available at the holiday home, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Calheta Beach is 2.8 km from Villa Escola da Bica, while Girao Cape is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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External review score

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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Company review score: 9.8Based on 231 reviews from 21 properties
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Property information

Living in the design villa "Escola da Bica" - a unique accommodation surrounded by bananas with 180 degree sea views, pool and outdoor kitchen.You can reach the "little paradise" by car via a narrow tarred road that ends as a dead end on the property: the electric entrance gate closes behind you, you drive down the long driveway past your own banana trees and use the direct parking spaces at the house. The apartment door is on the garden level down the stairs by the pool. The cozy and spacious apartment has three rooms with access to its own large terrace with a direct 180-degree view of the sea. Your own terrace is completely protected, absolutely quiet and stretches over the entire length of the house. Sun loungers and a covered dining table with 4 chairs for the sunset dinner are available on the terrace. The living room also has this unobstructed view of the sea. TV, a comfortable seating area and the second dining table with 4 chairs are located here. A fully equipped kitchen is integrated in the living room. Cooking and eating outside? No problem: In addition to your own kitchen in the apartment, the large, fully equipped outdoor kitchen by the pool can also be used for cooking and eating. If there are guests in the upper apartment, the pool and outdoor kitchen are shared. Incidentally, on the completely separate upper floor of the villa there is a second apartment with its own entrance, which has its own terrace overlooking the sea. The two apartments do not have a common stairwell, so you will not be disturbed if someone is in the upper apartment. The upper apartment is often empty and then you can of course also use the second terrace at the top of the house. This is completely covered with glass and fabrics as sun protection. This is one of the finest spots on the property for eating, chilling and working. Of course also with spectacular sea views.

Neighbourhood information

Arco da Calheta is famous for its particularly mild microclimate on the island of Madeira due to its sheltered location in the amphitheater of the high mountains. Warmer, sunnier and less wind - a balanced climate awaits you in both winter and summer. This particular spot on the south coast also has the island's only sandy beach. Due to the central location, you can be in the mountains just as quickly as on the north coast and the capital Funchal (30 minutes by car). The airport is about 40 minutes away. The former village school of Arco da Calheta has been completely renovated and converted into an exclusive holiday villa. The architects have combined the special charm of the typical Madeiran style with a spacious, modern style. In this way, the old flair of the school could be preserved. The detached house is enthroned 200 m above the sea and has an unobstructed view of the entire sea. Absolute peace: The special thing is that the house is not adjacent to any busy road and some of the houses in the neighborhood without road access can only be reached on foot. Nevertheless, there is a well paved access road directly to the house. The neighborhood is green and characterized by old, mature banana plantations. Nevertheless, the quiet house is in the best location in the old town of Arco da Calheta. You can reach the "little paradise" by car via a narrow tarred road that ends as a dead end on the property: the electric entrance gate closes behind you, you drive down the long driveway past your own banana trees and use the direct parking spaces at the house. The apartment door is on the garden level down the stairs by the pool. The cozy and spacious apartment has three rooms with access to its own large terrace with a direct 180-degree view of the sea. Your own terrace is completely protected, absolutely quiet and stretches over the entire length of the house. Sun loungers and a covered dining table with 4 chairs for the sunset dinner are available on the terrace.

Languages spoken

German,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Escola da Bica

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 25721/AL

FAQs about Villa Escola da Bica

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Escola da Bica on this page.

  • Villa Escola da Bica offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Villa Escola da Bica may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Villa Escola da Bica is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Escola da Bica on this page.

  • Villa Escola da Bica has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Villa Escola da Bica is 350 yards from the centre of Arco da Calheta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Escola da Bica on this page.

  • Villa Escola da Bica can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.