Quinta Jardins do Lago

If you’re seeking a stay with classic Madeiran good looks, this is the place. The Quinta Jardins do Lago is an 18th-century manor house that’s retained all its traditional charm – think terracotta rooftops, green window shutters and a cocoon of botanical gardens.

The hotel is perched high up above Funchal, offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Despite its secluded setting, you can walk to the nearest bars and restaurants in less than 10 minutes from here, and there’s a handy bus stop nearby that’ll whisk you into Funchal’s cosmopolitan centre.