This lovely and very popular 5-bed villas in Funchal has a great holiday feel and being located in a quite residential area, close to all facilities and to the access to the motorway system, it is the perfect choice for a family holiday or to explore the island. From the entrance hall, stairs lead to the large very family friendly open-plan living space with large tall windows that bring in plenty of light. The sitting area has comfortable seating, a very large cable TV and air-conditioning| A 10-seat dining table is found next to the breakfast bar and open-plan fully equipped kitchen that leads to a laundry and opens via French doors to the pool solarium. A guest toilet can be found on this floor. The high wall surrounding the large pool solarium makes it very private and a veritable suntrap.

The large rectangular pool alongside the wide covered veranda with built-in barbecue and outdoor dining becomes the centre point for your leisure time in the villa. On the lower level is a games room with a billiards table, table football, and floor mats which are ideal for yoga or Pilates practice. Being one of the learger villas in Madeira, it offers two Master Bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom, one on the ground floor, ideal for those with mobility restrictions, and one on the first floor.

A double bedroom and a further bedroom with a double bed and two single beds (single bed with pull-out single low single bed) share the family bathroom on the first floor. All first-floor bedrooms lead to the balcony that runs along the whole front of the house with views of the mountains and sea - the perfect place for quiet moment. On the lower ground floor, off the entrance, is a further bedroom with two double beds which use the shower room next door of the games/yoga room.

Although the house is shown for a maximum occupancy of 12, by sharing the double beds in this room, the maximum capacity goes up to 14. The owners of Casa Petronella own and operate the Nau Santa Maria, a replica of Comubus's sailing ship, which offers daily sails along the coast. Guests of Casa Petronella benefit from a 10% discount when tickets are purchased locally via the owner and paid in cash| Bedrooms and Bathrooms Bedroom 1, ground floor, double bed, built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, opens to the pool solarium Bedroom 2, first floor, double bed, built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, opens to the pool solarium Bedroom 3, first floor, double bed, built-in wardrobes, air-conditioning, leads to front balcony. Bedroom 4, first floor, double bed, single bed and a lower pull-out single bed, built-in wardrobes, air-conditioning, leads to front balcony Bedroom 5, lower ground floor with two double beds Bathrooms Bathroom 1, en-suite to bedroom 1, with single washbasin, toilet, bidet, bath with overhead shower Bathroom 2, en-suite to bedroom 2, with single washbasin, toilet, bidet, bath with overhead shower Bathroom 3, first floor family bathroom with single washbasin, toilet, bath with overhead shower Bathroom 4, lower ground floor with single washbasin, toilet, walk-in shower Guest toilet with single washbasin and toilet Kitchen Open-plan fully equipped kitchen with an island. 4-ring electric cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, toasted sandwich maker, and hand held liquidizer| Lounge/Dining Comfortable sitting area with large flatscreen cable TV, Bluetooth speaker, air-conditioning. Dining table for 10. Outside Solarium with large rectangular pool and sun-loungers, covered veranda with built-in barbecue and outdoor dining table for 10| Swimming pool dimensions Shape: Rectangular Length: 8m Width: 3,5m Depth: from 1,30m to 2,30m Swimming pool heating: Heating is optional and costs 140,00€ per week for 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival. A supplement of 30,00€ per week applies for each additional degree up to a maximum of 26ºC Pool heating can be provided and should be requested at least one week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on.

Other Laundry with washing machine, iron and ironing board. There is secure parking facilities for up to 3 cars. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended| There is a second gate that can be opened that leads directly to the swimming pool solarium and into the ground floor of the house, ideal for those with mobility difficulties, who can occupy the ground floor bedroom. There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout the living area First and ground-floor bedrooms have air-conditioning. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended| This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 24134/AL Cleaning Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days. All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool. Booking notes The advertised prices are based on a 4-person occupancy and supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time| To secure your reservation, a deposit of 30% is required, or the full amount if within 8 weeks or arrival, and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival. Should you cancel up to 8 weeks prior to arrival only the deposit is non-refundable, and within this period the full amount Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor in 2018. This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 24134/AL

How to arrive:

Once the rental has been paid in full, you will be sent detailed driving instructions, including the GPS coordinates of the property, and details on how to check-in and who to contact on arrival.