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Red country house with pool and garden in a green setting.
Terrace with set tables and sea view under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a red building with garden, pool, and trees at sunset.
Hotel terrace with pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas in front of a traditional building.
View of a village with red roofs, a pool, and a sea view under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a house with red roofs and green landscape with village and sea in the background
Restaurant with set tables, red and blue painted chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
Restaurant with tables and chairs on a terrace overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Terrace with colorful chairs and potted plants overlooking hills and a blue sky.
Bright bedroom with blue door frame, wooden furniture, and colorful cushions on the bed.
Brightly furnished bedroom with wooden ceiling, carpeted floor, and folded towels on the bed.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, wall-mounted toilet, and sink on a black frame.
Cozy attic room with large bed, wooden beams, and windows with green shutters.
View through an open window to a modern living room with gray sofa and open kitchen.
Two empty chairs and a table with a wine bottle in front of a red house wall and vineyards.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Estreito da Calheta

Quinta das Vinhas ****

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Location

The lovingly restored Quinta is located in Estreito da Calheta, between the two picturesque villages of Calheta and Jardim do Mar, on the sunny southwest coast of the island of Madeira. The main house, Quinta das Vinhas (now the hotel area), dating back to the 17th century, is situated in a large vineyard overlooking the sea and the surrounding hills and mountains. The characteristic feature of the Quinta is the old gate from 1685, which is no longer used as the main entrance today. The nearest beach is approx. 3 km away. Restaurants and bars are approx. 3 km away. Calheta is approx. 5 minutes, Jardim do Mar approx. 10 minutes, Funchal approx. 35 minutes, and Madeira International Airport approx. 50 minutes away by car.
View of a village with red roofs, a pool, and a sea view under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a house with red roofs and green landscape with village and sea in the background

Facilities

Restaurant with set tables, red and blue painted chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
Restaurant with tables and chairs on a terrace overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Terrace with colorful chairs and potted plants overlooking hills and a blue sky.
The main house, converted in 1997 and belonging to Agro Turismo (agricultural tourism), impresses with its rustic charm and has a total of 6 rooms. In addition, there is an outbuilding belonging to the main house with 3 further rooms and 15 bungalows/cottages on the extensive grounds of Quinta das Vinhas. Facilities include a reception, lounge, fireplace room, outdoor area with garden, sun terrace, and swimming pool (freshwater). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to hotel guests free of charge in the pool area.

Accommodation

Double Room

Decorated in a country house style, the double rooms are located in the main house, are approx. 15-20 m² in size, and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, double bed or 2 twin beds, and a terrace in some rooms (D).
Also bookable as a single room (DE).

Bright bedroom with blue door frame, wooden furniture, and colorful cushions on the bed.
Brightly furnished bedroom with wooden ceiling, carpeted floor, and folded towels on the bed.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, wall-mounted toilet, and sink on a black frame.
Cozy attic room with large bed, wooden beams, and windows with green shutters.
View through an open window to a modern living room with gray sofa and open kitchen.
Two empty chairs and a table with a wine bottle in front of a red house wall and vineyards.

Bungalow/Cottage (1 Bedroom)

The bungalows/cottages (1 bedroom, approx. 42-47 m² in size) are distributed around the swimming pool and are accessible via a small footpath through the vineyard (there is a separate entrance with its own parking space). They are equipped with a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, ceramic hob, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery, air conditioning, safe, living room with sofa and open fireplace, a separate bedroom or a sleeping area on an open gallery with a double bed (2 m x 1.95 m) or two single beds (twin), heating, firewood, Wi-Fi (included), and terrace (B12).

Meals

Accommodation

No meals - room only.

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast in the main house or in the restaurant (depending on the season).

Sports for a fee

Yoga on request for a fee.

Wellness

Massages on request for a fee.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included in bungalows and rooms, in the main house and at the bungalow swimming pool).
Daily cleaning (included 6 times a week, except Sundays).
Bed linen/towel change (included once a week).
Baby cots (subject to availability, included).
Welcome gift: Tea and coffee are provided in each bungalow/cottage upon arrival.
Ironing board/iron (on request, for a fee).
Parking (subject to availability, included).
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Wine tasting and mini-rum tasting on request for a fee.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel contact

Quinta das Vinhas
Estrada Regional Nr 223
9370-237 Estreito da Calheta (Madeira)
Portugal
Phone: +351 291 824 086
Fax: +351 291 822 187
Email: info@qdvmadeira.com

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Hotel safe
  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for conscious decision-making. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Dogs are not allowed in the entire complex.
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Quinta das Vinhas is strongly committed to preserving the island's heritage while advocating for a strong environmental policy:
• All hot water for the bungalows/cottages is solar heated.
• All cleaning products are environmentally friendly.
• Natural materials were preferred during renovation and construction to provide more comfort.
• The new buildings are designed to require only a minimal number of radiators and no air conditioning (thick walls and heavy roof insulation ensure a stable indoor temperature).
• The vineyards operated by the Quinta are managed biodynamically and sustainably. All gardens at Quinta das Vinhas are maintained sustainably and biodynamically.
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.

Seasonal information

Every year from August 13th to 15th, the religious festival of Santissimo Sacramento and Nossa Senhora da Graca takes place in Estreito da Calheta. It can get a bit lively in front of the hotel until late in the evening.

Country category

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 07:57