Cottage Sapateiro, a retreat in the heart of nature!

A perfect retreat for a family to enjoy some relaxing days together or for two couples wishing to have a good time in Madeira Island. It is a rustic and typical stone cottage, built with local resources, with private garden and ocean view. Here, you can immerse yourself in the ancestral traditions, discovering the true rural way of living Madeira. Embrace the slow living and let yourself be impressed by this local experience.

Cottage Sapateiro belongs to Calhau Grande, a group of 8 typical self-catering cottages in Arco da Calheta with breath-taking panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. It is a simple and genuine haven for those looking for a quiet escape and a real experience of Madeira Island’s lifestyle.

Deployed on private terraces, the rustic oceanfront cottages, which have been carefully and eco-friendly restored with love and care by our Family Gouveia, suit the natural environment and are surrounded by tropical gardens. You can feel the smell of the flowers, relax by the swimming pool, enjoy wonderful sunsets and discover our agricultural land with fruit trees, vegetables and aromatic herbs. It is a familiar, romantic and peaceful place away from the stressful city living!

If you are looking for a picturesque haven to rest with family or friends, then you are invited to stay in our Cottage Sapateiro. It is a confortable 2-bedroom family house, with 2 stories. On the ground floor it has a cosy living space, a kitchen and a toilet. On the upper floor, there are two separate bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Each bedroom can accommodate two persons in a double size bed (1,50m x 2,00m). Outside, the guests can take advantage of an outdoor barbecue area, with a private porch with table and chairs that are for the exclusive use of this house.

The house has an excellent sun exposure, facing south and a fantastic view over the Atlantic Ocean. Also enjoys a colourful garden with endemic flowers and fruit trees. Inside the property, there is also a swimming pool, shared by the 8 cottages.

Calhau Grande is the sharing result of our rural experience in Madeira. You are warmly invited to live it with us!