Quinta Jardins Do Lago Hotel 5 stars

The Quinta Jardins do Lago Hotel is an 18th century building re-furbished into a luxury hotel set in fabulous botanical gardens with over 500 different species of plants and trees. Located in the hills overlooking Funchal, the capital city of Madeira on the southern coast of the island. The hotel offers guests a large lagoon style swimming pool surrounded by sun terraces with loungers and parasols. A fitness centre is available, as is a sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath.

The Beresford Restaurant serves Madeiran and International cuisine and 2 bars serve locally produced alcoholic an non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails. The pool bar is surrounded by sweet smelling flowers and mango trees and is a perfect place for a relaxing drink. Funchal resort centre is 2 km away and Madeira International Airport is 20 km from the complex.

The popular island of Madeira lies in the Atlantic Ocean and is fast becoming the destination of choice for those wanting a quiet and relaxing holiday in one of the safest holiday destinations in the world. Walking tours on the island are a popular pastime and trips can be arranged quite easily. Jeep safaris are another way of seeing this beautiful island.