A Slice of Madeira
A sojourn on the sub-tropical garden isle of Madeira, with included excursions
Vila Vicencia
A delightful converted ‘residencial’ with just 29 rooms housed in three separate buildings arranged around a shady courtyard edged with lush gardens. Located close to Funchal’s fashionable promenade and just 2 kms from the city centre. Rooms are furnished in traditional Portuguese style and the relaxed ‘home from home’ theme incorporates an honesty bar and informal lounge where snacks and afternoon tea are served. There is also a small swimming pool. All rooms have private facilities.
Hotel Quinta Bela Sao Tiago
Constructed with a commanding position overlooking the atmospheric ‘old town’ of Funchal, this enchanting manor house was originally built in 1894. Remodelled and expanded to create the present hotel, in the foreground sits the elegant pool, built into a terrace that overlooks a swathe of banana trees. Breakfast is taken in the manor house conservatory, overlooking the hotel’s terrace and pool, and the manor house’s original dining room is open for dinner. Additional facilities include a jacuzzi, sauna, fine gardens and a cocktail bar. All 64 air-conditioned rooms have private facilities, TV and mini-bar.
Reid’s Palace
7-night Reid’s Palace Offer - Book 7 nights at the Reid’s Palace during Nov-Mar and receive a complimentary Champagne Gala Buffet – a sparkling feast accompanied with champagne. The dinner will be held on Saturday in the Dining Room (jacket and tie required).
Exuding a timeless elegance and idyllically situated in ten acres of mature semi-tropical gardens on a dramatic cliff-top setting with views over Funchal. Built at the end of the 19th century, today the hotel offers a spa, two heated outdoor pools (one with sea water) and a further natural pool at ocean level, tennis, gym, library and shop. Enjoy a choice of formal dining in the main restaurant, Italian fare in the Villa Cipriani and creative cuisine at Les Faunes, in addition to the famous Reid’s afternoon tea. All 163 air-conditioned rooms have private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar (complimentary water and soft drinks), satellite TV and balcony. Larger superior rooms with balcony/patio are available at a supplement.
