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Nestled within expansive botanical gardens on the hills surrounding Funchal, this small luxury hotel is housed in one of the most renowned quintas on Madeira. Dating to the 18th-century, the property retains many original architectural features and is brought to life by the gardens which surround it, containing ancient trees and over 500 different plant species. Inside the hotel, elegant parquet flooring runs throughout the reception rooms. The signature suites are in the quinta itself while the main body of guest rooms are in a discreet and sympathetically designed modern wing with wide corridors adorned with pen and ink maritime watercolours and flower paintings. All the rooms are classically dressed, featuring antique furniture, plush carpets, luxury linens, private balconies with garden views and marble bathrooms with Prija soaps. Delicious breakfasts and dinners are served in the quinta, either al fresco on the verandah surrounded by sweet smelling plumbago, frangipani and hibiscus or in the Pink room or the traditional Beresford dining room. The hotel has both outdoor and indoor swimming pools; the outdoor pool is large and benefits from the Colombo Bistro for drinks, evening sundowners and lunches of succulent local ingredients, cooked simply. A tranquil, luxurious and value for money hideaway in a stand-out setting, great for families and couples alike.
Romantic Break
Hideaway
Families
Great walks
Trekking
Golf
Views
Secluded setting
Quiet
Family Suites
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Intimate
Colonial
Outstanding location
Sit-out Terrace
Full of character
On an island
Restaurant
Sea Views
Historic
Gym
Antiques
Child friendly
5* Luxury
Romantic
Disabled access
Wellbeing
Traditional
Charming
Luxury
Swimming Pool
Indoor & outdoorParking
Sauna/Steam
Outdoor dining
Airport transfer
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Bar
Family Suites
Safe
Business Centre
Wifi
Massage
No pets
Bicycle hire
Sit-out Terrace
Babysitting
Restaurant
Garden
Gym
Child friendly
Sitting Room
Room service
Views
Disabled access
Suites
Hot Tub
Concierge
Satellite / Cable TV
Air conditioning
Great walks
Trekking
Golf
One of the most acclaimed Quintas on Madeira Island, both for the elegance of its 18th-century architecture and the variety of rare species and ancient trees that can be found in its gardens. The antique-filled interiors have 41 rooms and suites with sea views, an excellent restaurant and a billiard room.
Originally published by The Telegraph
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