This beautiful Quinta is situated on one of the hills surrounding the city of Funchal, close to its principal area of historical interest, with several museums and is just 1,5km from the centre of town. A luxurious, intimate Hotel set with an historic house and gardens offering guests superb service and first-class comfort.
"Beresford" An elegant evening Restaurant with al fresco seating for the perfect evening, offering Madeiran and International first class cuisine served with high professional standards and welcoming Madeira traditions.
History tells that during the occupation of Madeira, at the time of the Napoleonic wars, this Quinta served as the residence of General Beresford, commander of the British forces. His magnificent sideboard, a reminder of his stay, still adorns the dining room. Please note that children under 8 years of age are not allowed to use the “Beresford” dinning room.
"O Visconde" A cosy bar for the sunset cocktails and nightcaps where one can enjoy good music in a relaxing atmosphere.
"Colombo Bistro" Nestled in the special tropical swimming pool offers refreshing drinks, snacks and quality food cooked simply with the freshest local ingredients in a truly relaxing area.
"Pink Room" Elegant breakfast room with veranda, featuring an exceptional sixteenth century ceramic wall panel with garden seating.
Sports & Leisure
- Heated large freshwater swimming pool
- Sun terraces with sun beds
- Umbrellas and towels
- Well equipped Gym
- Sauna
- Turkish Bath
- Jacuzzi
- Tennis Court
- Croquet
- Table Tennis
The Gardens are unique in their variety and natural beauty with an area of 2.5 hectares full of wonderful examples of rare species and old trees as well as colourful and delicate flowers. The flora of “Jardins do Lago” is such a rich and diversity collection that it could rival with any good botanical garden.
The garden has a fantastic collection of centenary examples, such as Dracaena Draco from Madeira, Syncarpia Glomelifera from Australia, Cinnamomum Campitora from China / Japan, as well as many fantastic varieties from all over the world as Jacaranda Minosifolia from Argentina, Pandanus Utilis from Madagascar or the Erythrina Abyssimica from Tropical Africa.
Many of the trees in the Quinta were planted since the early eighteen-century. The different owners of this Quinta always kept contact with various Botanical Gardens worldwide and invested lots of love and time improving this relaxing and colourful gardens which have been the home for 47 years of “Colombo”, the Quinta`s giant tortoise.
Other Facilities in Hotel:
- The Beresford Restaurant
- Breakfast Room - The Pink Room
- Visconde Bar
- Colombo Bar
- Semi-covered heated swimming pool
- Library
- Games Room
- Tennis Court
- Gymnasium
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Turkish Bath
- Parking
- Botanical Gardens
- 24 Hours Reception
- Billiard Room
- Meeting Room
Kids Facilities: At the top floor (4 th floor), away from the rooms, there is available a children’s play area with television, Play station (DVD’s and games that can be booked out at Reception, pool table and table football. There is also an area for younger children, which is stocked with toys and books. Please encourage your young ones to keep the area clean so may all enjoy. Play area hours is from 10.00 to 19.00.
Outside and next to the tennis court there is a great, quite shaded area with a nice playground and a children’s pool (which was designed with the smaller ones in mind) in a cosy and reserved area close to the adult’s swimming pool.
We would gently like to remind you that your children must be supervised by at least one parent whilst using the paddling pool or the adventure playground and whilst in the swimming pool that no diving, jumping, screaming or “bombing” is permitted anytime. Please do not encourage your children to bring the inflatable toys (balls, rubber rings) to the adult’s swimming pool.
Please note that there is a variety of special lunch menus for adults and children served in the swimming pool area. Parents and children can enjoy their lunch in an appropriate shaded Bistro area specially prepared for families.
Children’s “high tea” is only served in the “Pink Room” between 17.00 -18:30. Please note that children under 8 years of age are not allowed to use the “Beresford” dinning room.
There is also available a comprehensive baby listening service which permits, via the phone in your room, to listen any potential problem with your children whilst they are in the room and you are having dinner or enjoying your evening.
If requested in advance at the Reception desk, a baby sitter or nanny can be arranged with extra charge.
Room Types:
- 13 Twin Rooms
- 18 Twin Superior Rooms
- 4 Junior Suites
- 4 Premier Suites
- 1 Presidential suite
All rooms are equipped with:
- Sitting area
- Private balcony
- Direct Dial Phone
- Colour TV with Radio
- Safe Deposit Box
- Mini Bar
- Air Conditioning and heating
- InterNet Connection
- Private marble bathroom with double basin, hairdryer, bath/shower, bathrobes and separated w.c.
13 Standard Garden View Rooms Charming and spacious room with sitting area and private balconies facing the gardens.
18 Superior Garden View Rooms Large and elegant rooms with sitting area and private balconies facing south of the lush gardens and the sea.
4 Junior Suites Huge rooms with sitting area, bathrooms with hand painted tiles and private balconies facing the gardens, located in the eighteenth century of the elegant manor house.
5 Premier Suites Differently decorated to the highest standard. These suites have large balconies and the bedroom separated from the living room.
