Sapphire Folds

This is where time stands still. Where the pool, the sea, and the sky fold into one. Where the most you can hear is the gentle sea or the swaying of the leaves. This walled-off villa is privacy and tranquillity, with your neighbours being the adjacent mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy leisurely days spent by the pool, dipping in and out as you please. Catching up on a good book in the most spectacular setting. Occasionally taking a break from lounging for a quick game of ping pong on the lawn. When the mid-day sun is baking down and the kids need some time in the air conditioning, the PlayStation 4 is sure to keep them entertained.

Although you feel far from civilisation, you're just a five-minute drive from Calheta Beach. Spend the afternoon on the gold sand and gliding through the aqua sea. Or, spend a day hiking across Maderia's rugged land. Calheta is known for its many levada walks, including the stunning
Levada Calheta-Prazeres. You can get to the start in just eleven minutes by car, and the exhilarating hike will be a memory saved for a lifetime.

It's a bit further out at a twenty-nine-minute drive, but Calhau da Lapa is unmissable. Considered one of Maderia's hidden gems – its crystal clear waters, volcanic cliffs and enchanting waterfall make it worth the trip. Always make it home for sunset, though. The panoramic views from your villa offer the very best vantage point for watching the sky turn from bright blue to hues of orange, pink, and purple. Come dinnertime, whip something up in your outdoor kitchen, complete with a sink, worktop space, and a barbecue.

Home truths:
*Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay
*There’s space for up to two cars on the driveway
*If you're travelling by plane, Madeira is the nearest airport – it's a fifty-minute drive from this home
*Your host can provide a highchair for free upon request but a cot isn't available
*The entire home is on one floor, so easily accessible to all
*Be sure to request for the swimming pool to be heated at least one week in advance
*Children should be supervised in the infinity pool
*There is plenty to keep the kids entertained with a ping pong table and a PlayStation 4