“Everything. Staff lovely. beautiful gardens. Food excellent. Just loved it was so homely”

“Exclusive, beautiful building and surroundings but most because of the people, Amazing team giving such warm hospitality. Superb food and drinks served by a team who just want the best.”

“The setting of the property within beautiful, well maintained botanical gardens. This is a relatively small hotel with huge grounds so wonderful for relaxing, studying plant life and reading. We particularly enjoyed having breakfast outside each morning on the lovely terrace and a light lunch on some days by the pool. The service from staff was excellent. The mini bus service down to Funchal and back at the allotted times worked very well for us.”

“Spectacular gardens, highly professional, attentive service, abundant breakfast, excellent all round”

“It was a truly wonderful experience. The service is exceptional and the gardens are an absolute delight. We loved the atmosphere and some days passed up the planned sightseeing just to enjoy being in the gardens and enjoying the pool.”

“Exquisite botanical garden hotel with superb service and tranquility. The garden is beautiful with many exotic plants we have never seen before...not even in tropical jungles. The pool area and sun beds are very luxurious and everything is maintained to the highest possible degree. Breakfast service is a chapter of its own. Sitting in the garden you are served a delicious breakfast with a huge selection of eggs, pastries, sandwiches, yogurt and fruit. We highly recommend this hotel and will surely visit again on our next trip to Madeira.”

“lush garden, spacious room, the turtle is fun , calm and historic ambiance”

“Far enough away from Funchal it offered peace and quiet, close enough only by short taxi to be in the main town. The food in the restaurant was very good, especially the breakfast. The service is what makes this place. Top service! I also prefer this type of accommodation to corporate hotels when I travel, more personable and less people.”

“We loved Colombo, the 63 years old turtle, and the beautiful gardens he lives in. Breakfast and dinner were superb and we also really appreciated the little chocolates we found on our beds each night. The staff were exceptionally helpful and welcoming.”

“Being waited on at breakfast which was cooked to order and the opportunity to eat outside. Excellent dinner in lovely dining room.”