This tranquil rural retreat combines simple charm with natural surroundings. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax by the firepit, or explore the garden. The property offers free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and barbecue facilities. Attentive staff consistently earn praise from visitors.
Located in Calheta, Socalco Nature Calheta is in a rural area. Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurisilva of Madeira and Paul do Mar Beach. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Lava Pools are also worth visiting. Visit our Calheta travel guide
Caminho do Lombo do Salão, 13, Calheta, Madeira, 9370-174
What's nearby
Funchal Farmers Market
38 min drive - 34.0 km
Porto Moniz Natural Pools
38 min drive - 28.4 km
Seixal Beach
41 min drive - 30.3 km
Casa das Mudas Arts Center
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Funchal Marina
36 min drive - 33.3 km
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC)
50 min drive
Restaurants
Fly Bar
2 min drive
Pukiki Bar
3 min drive
As fontes do Horácio
4 min drive
Laranjeira's Snack Bar
17 min walk
Manifattura Di Gelato
16 min walk
About this property
Socalco Nature Calheta
Upscale farm stay in a rural location
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden at Socalco Nature Calheta. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Outdoor furniture and barbecue grills
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Socalco Nature Calheta offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Socalco Nature Calheta?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Socalco Nature Calheta?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Socalco Nature Calheta located?
Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira and Paul do Mar Beach. Beachside Square and Ponta Do Sol Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Socalco Nature Calheta Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Everything was top notch. The property is fantastic, our room was beautiful and very clean. The breakfast was wonderful. We stayed for dinner one evening and service and food was fantastic. Don’t hesitate to stay here. Our only challenge was navigating parking on a very steep hill - but this is true of many places on Madeira.
Beautiful hotel, lovely staff all very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, I loved the breakfast and the two evening meals we had were top quality. You can also order drinks and snacks during the day if you are relaxing at the property. The room was perfect (cascata, room 10) very private with lovely views and everything you need.
It was worrying driving up the road the first time as it is very steep and with a sheer drop off the edge of the car park and road but to be honest after one day driving in Madeira you are used to it!
We had the most incredible stay. The views were fantastic from the hotel/room. The breakfast included was amazing, you need to have dinner at the restaurant. The staff at this hotel were incredible and made the stay even more special. We look forward to staying here again when we next visit Madeira.
Socalco is a truly gorgeous accommodation for a unique stay in Calheta. The entire property is beautiful, lined with gardens growing grapes, herbs, and vegetables under the scenery of a Madeiran coastal hill. Every corner of Socalco is tastefully decorated and the rooms have a clean and modern aesthetic that exudes comfort. The rooms boast views over the coast and breakfast is a true highlight, enjoyed on the terrace with a view over Calheta beach. Breakfast is also thoughtfully curated, with meats, cheeses, fruits, tea, coffee, and a cooked egg breakfast, all of exceptional quality. We were so pleased to stay here and we will absolutely return if we are back in Madeira. Treat yourself to even a few nights here, it's absolutely worth it!
We stayed in the cascades room. Absolutely beautiful . Breakfast on terrace with gorgeous fresh and delicious food. Everything here here is quality- food, service, craftsman furnishings and fittings, fabulous tended grounds. Loved our little Levada walk around the room to the river source. Everything so secluded. Views are incredible.
Our stay at Socalco Nature was truly unforgettable. The hotel is ideally located above the town to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. The rooms are welcoming, with lovely big windows to sit in and look out onto the vineyards. The staff are incredibly welcoming and go above and beyond to ensure you have the perfect stay.
We didn't want to leave, and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for relaxation, delicious food, and beautiful views.
It's a beautiful place and the people are lovely. For me a highlight was the breakfast. You get it every day to the table - sometimes new things but also the classical things in a very high quality. The rooms are bright and modern.
We had an incredible stay at Socalco! We stayed in the cave room and it was a beautiful and unique experience. The room was comfortable and the property grounds are gorgeous. We had an incredibly relaxing stay- a perfect retreat after hiking around the island. The staff gave excellent recommendations for places to explore. I highly recommend getting dinner at their restaurant. We ended up eating there both nights of our stay because we had such an incredible experience the first night. Everything is made fresh and includes food from their garden. Their is no menu, the chef changes what he makes daily.
We stayed here three nights and found the staff friendly and helpful. We had an amazing view! The gardens are lovely and they grow right along the paths. We had a delicious dinner and the breakfast was wonderful. We could not make one breakfast and they packed us a picnic lunch which was wonderful. We would absolutely stay here again!
Pros: location, really calm, the views from the room over the vinewayrds and the sea. The pool and the amazing restaurant at a very decent price.
Cons: no space to hang wet stuff when coming back from the pool or a hike, nothing dries out in the bathroom. The breakfast starts at 8am which is wayyyy too late when you want to hike and it's not buffet which makes it waste a lot of things and is not quick. The staff also should be able to make restaurants recommendations outside of tbe hotel.
Beautifully clean and presented, 20 min walk into Calheta beach. Fantastic staff.
Breakfast is freshly prepared daily and is delicious.
They also have a restaurant for evening meals, and the food is good, but nothing mind blowing, we expected a bit more as it was offered as a ‘tasting menu’, but that’s the only downside. We stayed for 5 days in the Groto room and it was huge and well appointed. Would return!
I was ill on the last day and we asked to check out as late as possible so I could recover, they did their best to help and we checked out 3 hours after time, thank you!