Lovingly restored old villa, heated pool, garden, sea views | Quinta Girassol

Quinta Girassol

THIS VILLA IS CERTIFIED CLEAN AND SAFE BY THE PORTUGUESE TOURIST OFFICE

Quinta Girassol is a beautiful restored old farmhouse, with large gardens, heated swimming pool and direct sea-view, tucked into the hillside above the south coast village of Ponta do Sol, known as one of the sunniest places on the island. It is without doubt the perfect holiday retreat and gives you the beauty and tranquillity of the Madeiran countryside, yet only a 25 minute drive to the hustle and bustle of the capital, Funchal.

A wealthy American-Madeiran family had the Quinta Girassol built around 1920. The manor house was built as a summer house next to the much older stable in the middle of a banana plantation. Decades later the Dutchman van Baaren, who had come to Madeira from the colonies in Singapour, acquired the property from the Madeiran family. His daughter, the interior designer Jade van Baaren renovated the buildings and the property in the 2000s. The banana grove was transformed into a lovely garden and a nice free-style pool with integrated whirlpool was added. The furnishing of the villa, a mixture of antiques, English style furniture and traditional Madeirian wooden furniture, give the house its incomparable charm. The garden, which is crossed by a real levada, is planted with a variety of subtropical and tropical plants. Along the old levada, a rocky path leads up to the stone water tank, on which a newly designed sun deck invites you to enjoy a sundowner. From there you can enjoy an incomparable view of the ocean, the mountains and the old town of Ponta do Sol. In March 2020 the German actress Angelika Fanai-Nimmesgern and the photographer Stefan Nimmesgern acquired the Quinta Girasssol. The two artists, who live part of the year in their house on Lake Starnberg, have created a second home in Madeira. Both immediately fell in love with the old quinta and went out of their way to acquire it. The Quinta Girassol is managed in the interests of its previous owners and offered to special guests as a holiday home.

Local Amenities Nearby

AIRPORT: Funchal Airport - 35 kilometres
BEACH: Ponta Do Sol Beach - 2 kilometres
HIGHWAY: Madeira Expressway - 1 kilometres
BAR: Bar - 500 metres
RESTAURANT: Restaurant/café - 500 metres
FERRY: Funchal Port - 25 kilometres
GOLF: Palheiro Golf - 30 kilometres

Accommodation

Property Type	Villa
Bedroom(s)	3
Bathroom(s)	3
Sleep(s)	6
Lounge Seating	8
Dining Seating	8
Floor level	Ground	1st floor
Holiday Type	Long-term stays (Over 1 month) Beach Country Walking Mountain views	Family Quiet Rural/countryside retreats
Swimming Pool	Pool Private	Heated Pool Heated Pool
Kitchen Facilities	kitchen Oven Dishwasher Cooking Utensils & Cutlery Toaster	Cooker Microwave Fridge / Freezer Coffee Machine Kettle
Amenities	Washing Machine BBQ Hair dryer Towels provided Patio Linen provided Highchair Villa	Iron Balcony Beach Towels Heating Terrace Cot Separate Kitchen
Entertainment	Cable/satellite TV Free Wi-Fi Internet access Smart Tv Children Television Networks	DVD Player Wireless Internet TV Netflix streaming service - requires own account
Air Conditioning/Heating	Free standing fans
Safety	Fire Extinguisher Safe Deposit	First Aid Kit Additional Covid-19 related documentaion required
Outdoor Features	Sun Loungers Garden Terrace Private Garden	Outdoor furniture Veranda Balcony Sun roof/roof terrace
Suitability - CHILDREN	CHILDREN -	Suitable for children of all ages
Suitability - PETS	No pets allowed
Suitability - RESTRICTED MOBILITY	Not suitable for restricted mobility	No wheelchair access
Suitability - SMOKING	No smoking
Suitability - PARTIES	Parties Not Allowed
Activities	Beach Hiking/Walking/Nature Trails Hiking trips	Places of Interest Golf course within 30 min drive
Car Requirements	Car Recommended
Parking	Private Entrance
Check-in/Check-out	Express Check-in Contactless Check-in Guest Identification Required Staff Follow all safety protocols from local authorities Temperature Checks on staff	Express Check-out Contactless Check-out Private Check-in and Check-out Staff wear personal protective equipment
Cleaning and Sanitization	Enhanced Cleaning Practices Guest Accommodation cleaning can be avoided on request Housekeeping Weekly Linens,towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authorities guidelines Portugal clean and safe sanitization protocol followed	Guest Accommodation sealed after cleaning Hand Sanitizer Available Linen and Towels washed in at least 60ºC/140ºF Plates, Cutlery, Glasses and other tableware sanitised
Nearest Airport	Funchal Airport