Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, the old school can be found in Calheta, close to Caminho Faja do Mar Beach and 22 km from Girao Cape. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers full-day security and an ATM for guests. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available. A bicycle rental service is available at the holiday home, while diving and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Marina do Funchal is 31 km from the old school, while Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Calheta
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  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for walks and travelling round island by car. Homely. Also a lot of equipment for anyone who wants to cater for themselves. Great for a couple or with young kids.
  • Adriannakas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable beds. The house is so unique and so interesting! Me and my family was walking in the house and just watch that interesting equipment. It has big garden, parking area... two comfortable bedrooms. The house is beautiful - I love the...
  • Aniko
    Austria Austria
    A lovely house with vintage furniture and a beautiful view of the ocean. The owner is a really friendly, helpful lady.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of the old school
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

the old school takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the old school in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 79581/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about the old school

  • Yes, the old school is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at the old school on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at the old school on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from the old school. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • the old school has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • the old school is 1.6 miles from the centre of Calheta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at the old school is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • the old school offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach

  • The prices at the old school may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • the old school can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.