Featuring a superb large heated indoor pool and amazing leisure and games room, Vila Luzia is furnished to an exceptionally high standard, and attention to detail is evident everywhere. From Duresta sofas to Carpe Diem beds (as used by the Swedish Royal Family) supreme comfort is assured throughout and makes this one of the most luxurious villas in Madeira, with the added bonus that it is one of the few villas in Funchal that allows you to walk into town.
The open-plan air conditioned lounge/dining is vast (12,5m X 5,7m) and offers two ample seating areas and an elegant dining table. French windows lead onto the garden and front terrace. Featured in a corner is a large flat screen TV with cable channels, surround sound system and DVD.
The kitchen is large, contemporary and very well equipped, with 4-ring electric hob, built-in electric oven, dishwasher, double-door American style fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker and juicer. A breakfast table benefits from the views to the hills and ocean through the French doors that lead to the front terrace. A flat screen cable TV allows you to keep up with the news at breakfast time.
A separate barbecue room features a bread oven, traditional Madeira barbecue for grilling espetada and electric hob and sink.
The whole of the lower floor is an amazing social and leisure area. Table tennis, table football and a pool table are complemented by a variety of table games (poker, mah-jong, rummycub, and children's games) and features an outstanding middle-east inlaid table for backgammon, chess and draughts. A seating corner with a large flat-screen TV with CD player (a variety of music is available) is served by a fully equipped bar. It leads to the steps that access the indoor pool and a visitor's toilet.
A large office with desk and meeting table can be found off the leisure area, a great solution for those needing to deal with business whilst on holiday.
The air conditioned bedrooms are all beautifully furnished; four are on the first floor (three with en-suite bathrooms) along with a family shower room. The Master bedroom is very spacious and features a dressing area and en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bath and walk-in shower. Both this and the second bedroom have private balconies with those superb views.
The fifth bedroom is on the ground floor, suitable for those with limited mobility and has an adjoining shower room.
All beds are Carpe Diem king-sized doubles with conjoined single mattresses, guaranteeing the greatest comfort.
The heated pool is nothing short of spectacular. Very large at 8,5m X 5,5m it is an interior pool with large glass panes that open up to the garden and view, perfect for both summer and winter, surrounded by easy chairs and sunbeds. There are changing/shower rooms and toilet facilities available.
For those that want to keep up their fitness regime, there is a bicycle and treadmill on a mezzanine overlooking the pool.
Sunbeds are provided for the garden and front terrace.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, Master Bedroom on the first floor, with king-sized double with conjoined single mattresses, dressing area, en-suite full bathroom, air conditioning/heating, balcony with sea-view
Bedroom 2, On the first floor, with king-sized double with conjoined single mattresses, air conditioning/heating, sea-view
Bedroom 3, On the first floor, with king-sized double with conjoined single mattresses, en-suite full bathroom, air conditioning/heating, sea-view
Bedroom 4, On the first floor, with king-sized double with conjoined single mattresses, full en-suite bathroom, air conditioning/heating, sea-view and balcony
Bedroom 5, On the ground floor, with king-sized double with conjoined single mattresses, cable flat screen TV, air conditioning/heating, direct access to garden and terrace
Bathroom 1, Large en-suite to Master bedroom, single washbasin, shower, toilet, bidet, mirror, towel rails and hairdryer.
Bathroom 2, On the first floor, washbasin, toilet, walk-in shower
Bathroom 3, En-suite, single washbasin, toilet, bath/overhead shower
Bathroom 4, On the first floor, with double washbasin, toilet, bidet, bath with shower
Bathroom 5, Ground floor guest toilet with single washbasin and toilet
Bathroom 6, Ground floor guest toilet with single washbasin, walk-in shower and toilet
Bathroom 7, Ground floor guest toilet, single washbasin, shower (indoor pool)
Bathroom 8, Lower ground floor adjacent to the games room, with toilet, single washbasin and mirror
Bathroom 9, Lower ground floor. Shower, toilet, single wash basin
Lounge/Dining
The air conditioned open-plan lounge/dining is vast (12,5m X 5,7m) and offers two ample seating areas and an elegant dining table. French windows lead onto the garden and front terrace. Featured in a corner is a large flat screen TV with cable channels, surround sound system and DVD.
Kitchen
Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with 4-ring induction hob, American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, integrated electric oven and microwave, toaster, capsule coffee machine, kettle, handheld liquidiser.
Games Room
The whole of the lower floor is an amazing social and leisure area. Table tennis, table football and a pool table are complemented by a variety of table games (poker, mah-jong, rummycub, and children's games) and features an outstanding middle-east inlaid table for backgammon, chess and draughts. A seating corner with a large flat-screen TV with CD player (a variety of music is available) is served by a fully equipped bar. It leads to the steps that access the indoor pool and a visitor's toilet.
Outside
The south-facing front terrace is perched overlooking the town and ocean, and is partially covered, allowing the choice of catching the sun or keeping in the shade, whilst appreciating those gorgeous views, perfect for watching the cruise ships arrive and depart and for the June and New Years Eve firework displays. Garden furniture includes sun-beds, and two large dining tables with a capacity for 12 people, perfect for alfresco family meals, and tables and chairs for reading or for those sunset evening cocktails.
Swimming pool dimensions and details:
Type: Rectangular
Length: 8,5m
Width: 5,5m
Depth: 0,95m to 1,5m
Swimming pool heating is included for a setting of 25ºC.
Other
All bedrooms and the living area feature air conditioning/heating.
A separate laundry features a washing machine and tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the house and the also in swimming pool area.
Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended. There is secure car parking for two cars.
Nearby
The nearest facilities (a bakery and café) are a mere 300 metres away, and the town centre is 1Km away. A downhill walk into town will take approximately 15 minutes to the main shopping area and market.
Access to the motorway is only a 3-minute drive, allowing you to easily explore the island.
The airport is an easy 20 minutes along the motorway.The advertised prices are based on a 6-person occupancy and supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time.
Madeira
Some seven hundred kilometres west of the African coast, Madeira is a stunning mountainous emerald island, lapped by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The first island to be discovered by the Portuguese navigators in 1419, Madeira became an important resting place on the long trip to the new world. From these humble beginnings, the holiday trade was formed and this spectacular island, which used to be the favourite place of the rich and famous, is now the preferred choice of all sorts of visitors, from those seeking year-round warm temperatures to nature lovers and sightseers, sports and active enthusiasts of all ages. Culture, history, stunning nature, a myriad of sea and land activities, added to a great foodie scene means Madeira has something for everyone. No matter where you go on the island you are rewarded by fabulous scenery, tiny villages and friendly people. With a population of over 100,000, Funchal is not only the capital, but also the 'heart' of Madeira and home to many of the islanders. This makes it a busy, chic, cosmopolitan and fun city, full of shops, shopping centres, bars, cafés and a great variety of restaurants and entertainment; a vibrant, cosmopolitan town where historic splendour and breath-taking natural beauty combine with a thoroughly modern atmosphere.
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 30% 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 500€ is required by credit card.
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.
Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply.
Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping s
