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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2753.5 sq ft
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Loreto, Calheta
- Place, Casa das Mudas Arts Center5 min drive
- Place, Laurisilva of Madeira6 min drive
- Place, Cascata dos Anjos9 min drive
- Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Schlafzimmer 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Badezimmer 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Holiday house 'Casa Escola Velha' comfortable with flair, and new winter garden
Checked and approved by MADEIRA - TOURISMO
'Casa Escola Velha' was, as the name suggests, the old school house in the small town of Loreto.
Loreto is famous for its many regional festivals with flower-covered streets and the 'Espedata' meat skewers grilled over an open fire, a specialty of Madeira Island.
The building, formerly the schoolhouse of Loreto, was adapted as a holiday home and renovated with great attention to detail.
This made it possible to reconcile the special flair of the old stone house with a modern design and modern technology.
The stone construction creates a special indoor climate inside the house
pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter.
Particular attention was paid to a high level of living comfort and functional furnishings.
Whether a week or two months, a stay at 'Casa Escola Velha' will be a feel-good vacation!
Should an evening be cooler in the winter months, the house naturally has an electric heater!
On the ground floor, a well-equipped kitchen with gas / electric cooker, fridge / freezer, microwave / grill, coffee machine, toaster, kettle and dishwasher.
In the living room a cozy seating area, a comfortable sofa with reading corner, international cable TV, German programs via satellite. DVD player and free unlimited internet access via W-LAN.
A staircase leads from the living room to the 1st Floor, here you will find a lovingly furnished bedroom with a double bed and a view of the endless Atlantic.
A dressing table and enough space for your wardrobe are a matter of course.
Furthermore, on the first floor there is a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, an extra shower, washing machine, drying rack and towel dryer.
From the bedroom there are also 2 stairs down to the garden, which is protected by Solandra and Buganvilla.
In the garden itself, Rien relic, palm trees, protea, lots of flowers, bananas and cacti as well as an herb bed with fresh seasonal herbs.
A well-equipped barbecue, garden furniture, parasol and sun loungers are a matter of course.
A private parking space for 2 cars is located directly behind the house.
The house is in a quiet location, just a 1-minute walk from the town center with a bar, cafe, pizzeria / Italian restaurant, mini market / bakery, bank and taxi rank. Depending on the catch, fresh fish is offered in the morning by the local fishermen. Only about 7 minutes drive away is the main town of Calheta with 'Calheta Beach' the most beautiful sandy beach on the island, a supermarket, restaurants, fish restaurants and a harbor promenade with bars, shops and the possibility of boat tours with whale watching along the fascinating south coast of Madeira.
Also worth seeing, the Casa das Mudas Museum, with great architecture and art exhibitions, like the old rum factory, once a year an island-typical Aquardente is made from sugar cane from the area
'Casa Escola Velha' is also ideal for hiking tours, the next Levada hiking trail crosses the road to the Paul da Serra plateau approx. 1 km above the house and can also be reached on foot in a short time. The plateau itself is the starting point for countless hikes by car in about 10 minutes. The road continues via Fanal and Ribeira da Janela through laurel forests to Porto Moniz, the northwesternmost point of Madeira. From here continue along the old road to the lighthouse of Ponta Pargo, the westernmost point. From here, a new expressway leads along the towns of Faja da Ovelha and Prazeres back to Calheta.
'Casa Escola Velha' was, as the name suggests, the old school house in the small town of Loreto.
Loreto is famous for its many regional festivals with flower-covered streets and the 'Espedata' meat skewers grilled over an open fire, a specialty of Madeira Island.
The building, formerly the schoolhouse of Loreto, was adapted as a holiday home and renovated with great attention to detail.
This made it possible to reconcile the special flair of the old stone house with a modern design and modern technology.
The stone construction creates a special indoor climate inside the house
pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter.
Particular attention was paid to a high level of living comfort and functional furnishings.
Whether a week or two months, a stay at 'Casa Escola Velha' will be a feel-good vacation!
Should an evening be cooler in the winter months, the house naturally has an electric heater!
On the ground floor, a well-equipped kitchen with gas / electric cooker, fridge / freezer, microwave / grill, coffee machine, toaster, kettle and dishwasher.
In the living room a cozy seating area, a comfortable sofa with reading corner, international cable TV, German programs via satellite. DVD player and free unlimited internet access via W-LAN.
A staircase leads from the living room to the 1st Floor, here you will find a lovingly furnished bedroom with a double bed and a view of the endless Atlantic.
A dressing table and enough space for your wardrobe are a matter of course.
Furthermore, on the first floor there is a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, an extra shower, washing machine, drying rack and towel dryer.
From the bedroom there are also 2 stairs down to the garden, which is protected by Solandra and Buganvilla.
In the garden itself, Rien relic, palm trees, protea, lots of flowers, bananas and cacti as well as an herb bed with fresh seasonal herbs.
A well-equipped barbecue, garden furniture, parasol and sun loungers are a matter of course.
A private parking space for 2 cars is located directly behind the house.
The house is in a quiet location, just a 1-minute walk from the town center with a bar, cafe, pizzeria / Italian restaurant, mini market / bakery, bank and taxi rank. Depending on the catch, fresh fish is offered in the morning by the local fishermen. Only about 7 minutes drive away is the main town of Calheta with 'Calheta Beach' the most beautiful sandy beach on the island, a supermarket, restaurants, fish restaurants and a harbor promenade with bars, shops and the possibility of boat tours with whale watching along the fascinating south coast of Madeira.
Also worth seeing, the Casa das Mudas Museum, with great architecture and art exhibitions, like the old rum factory, once a year an island-typical Aquardente is made from sugar cane from the area
'Casa Escola Velha' is also ideal for hiking tours, the next Levada hiking trail crosses the road to the Paul da Serra plateau approx. 1 km above the house and can also be reached on foot in a short time. The plateau itself is the starting point for countless hikes by car in about 10 minutes. The road continues via Fanal and Ribeira da Janela through laurel forests to Porto Moniz, the northwesternmost point of Madeira. From here continue along the old road to the lighthouse of Ponta Pargo, the westernmost point. From here, a new expressway leads along the towns of Faja da Ovelha and Prazeres back to Calheta.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 24434/AL
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Calheta
Located in Calheta, this holiday home is in a rural area. Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurisilva of Madeira and Ponta Do Sol Beach. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Lava Pools are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.

Loreto, Calheta
What's nearby
- Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Laurisilva of Madeira - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Cascata dos Anjos - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
- Ponta Do Sol Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Beachside Square - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fly Bar - 5 min drive
- Pukiki Bar - 8 min drive
- As fontes do Horácio - 9 min drive
- Laranjeira's Snack Bar - 7 min drive
- Taberna da Madalena - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire D.
22 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claire D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lotte W.
4 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lotte W.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Jean S.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel M.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Markus H.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Markus H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
23 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrea W.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Angelique O.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angelique O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joachim K.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joachim K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Silke O.
29 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannter Urlaub




Silke O.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stefan G.
20 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heimelig und Angenehm.
Stefan G.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ariane P.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller und erholsamer Aufenthalt
Ariane P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara I.
17 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hübsches Häuschen
Barbara I.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maximilian T.
30 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Ferienhaus mit tollem Meerblick und gemütlichem Garten
Maximilian T.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kai Uwe S.
7 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
schönes Zuhause
Kai Uwe S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Florian B.
7 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannter Urlaub
Florian B.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Markus H.
10 Dec, 2018
Urlaub in einem typischen Dörfchen
Markus H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
John L.
5 Oct, 2018
Perfect place to rest
John L.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 Jun, 2018
Schönes Haus mit netter Aufteilung und kleinem Garten ganz für uns alleine
Verified traveller
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Angelika H.
9 May, 2018
Tolles Ferienhaus.
Angelika H.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Carola H.
17 Dec, 2017
Viereinhalb Sterne
Carola H.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rene N.
5 Oct, 2017
Wunderschöner Aufenthalt in tollem Ferienhaus
Rene N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Alistair M., Lambourn
24 Sept, 2017
Very good
Alistair M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Armin T.
21 Aug, 2017
Schönes Haus mit schönem Garten in guter Lage
Armin T.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alfred S.
23 Jul, 2017
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus für zwei Personen; schöner, kleiner Garten.
Alfred S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Hosted by Alexander Koebrunner
Languages:
English, German
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