Title: Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113046735&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! ## Photo gallery for Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! ![Outdoor pool - Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! (Arco da Calheta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113046800/113046735/f6118b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! (Arco da Calheta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113046800/113046735/8635efa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! (Arco da Calheta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113046800/113046735/a503f5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! (Arco da Calheta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113046800/113046735/184be5c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! (Arco da Calheta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113046800/113046735/ba99b1b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage Sapateiro, a shelter in the nature! Along with an outdoor pool, this cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop are available, and other amenities include 2.5 bathrooms and a TV. Housekeeping is available on request. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. This Calheta cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways (80 centimetre high) - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,184 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6420000/6411500/6411417/3dad0734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel Santana - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 53 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Calheta, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Ethnographic Museum of Madeira are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Achadas da Cruz Cable Car and 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco. Lava Pools and Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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