Fodor's Expert Review Quinta Jardins do Lago
Rua Dr. João Lemos Gomes 29, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-208, Portugal Fodor's Choice
One of Madeira's most romantic hotels, Quinta Jardins do Lago is set in an immaculately maintained botanical garden, which can be admired from the large balconies in all rooms. A library, billiards room, and a breakfast room with an exceptional 16th-century ceramic wall panel on its veranda give this beautiful 18th-century quinta a timeless quality. During the Napoleonic wars, General Beresford, commander of the British forces on the island, chose the quinta as his residence, and his magnificent sideboard still adorns the dining room. Colombo, a giant tortoise, has lived here since 1949. Among the mango trees is a large heated swimming pool.
PROS
- kids love Colombo, the giant tortoise
- you can dine and swim under the palm trees
- the manicured gardens hide a tranquil lake
CONS
- location isn't near the city center
- steep walk into town
- few shops or restaurants nearby
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast