This stylish colonial-style quinta will provide you with the luxury that also attracted its original inhabitants to the place. In 1808, General Beresford settled there to lead the fight against Napoleon's fleet. This heritage was transformed by its subsequent owners, the famous wine family Blandy, into an intimate luxury hotel with 41 rooms and suites that all overlook the exceptionally beautiful exotic garden and the Atlantic Ocean. The interior of the quinta was carefully decorated to preserve its original character. The hotel's botanical gardens are one of a kind and contain numerous rare plants, ancient trees and a small lake from which the quinta takes its name. Staying in this luxurious oasis definitely makes for an unforgettable experience.
All Caractère customers receive a bottle of water, fruit and flowers in their room on arrival. Newlyweds and guests celebrating their wedding anniversaries (maximum 30 days after the date, and a certificate is required) get a room type upgrade according to availability, a bottle of sparkling wine, one free half-board dinner and one afternoon tea for stays of at least seven nights.
This hotel is open all year round. However, it is necessary to book in advance.
The 41 rooms and suites have been decorated with great taste and care to preserve the authentic character of the quinta.
You can check in from 2 pm. Check-out is before 12 noon.
Prices start at 305.75 euros.
Meet Colombo, the giant tortoise that travelled along with the first owner's son from the Galapagos Islands. The hotel's mascot recently celebrated its 47th birthday.
All rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, often with beautiful antique furniture. They overlook the beautiful exotic garden. All rooms have carpeted or parquet floors, a balcony, air conditioning/heating, telephone, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and safe, minibar, and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub/shower, a toilet, hairdryer, make-up mirror and bathrobes.
All the rooms are beautiful but our favourite is still the junior suite. These rooms are located in the 18th-century Manor House and in the bathroom you can still find original hand-painted tiles. Nice isn't it? Your private balcony also overlooks the beautiful botanical garden. Please note that there is no lift in this building.
The large semi-covered swimming pool in the botanical garden is heated and open all year round, depending on weather the conditions. There is a separate children's section, sun loungers, parasols and towels. The pool is surrounded by mango trees.
The hotel offers a fitness room, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, croquet, ping-pong, billiards, playground and games room, library, and live piano music twice a week. Nearby there is Palheiro Golf at about 8 km, and Santo da Serra Golf at about 15 km. There is a discount on green fees and a shuttle service on request.
There is a playground and playroom for the little ones and a separate restaurant for children up to seven years old from 5 pm to 6.30 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm. Babysitting is also possible at an additional fee.
Take a seat in the historic Beresford Restaurant, which served as the residence of British General Beresford during the Napoleonic Wars.
An extensive and tasty breakfast buffet is served in the Jade Room. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy breakfast on the terrace in the garden. The à la carte restaurant 'The Beresford' serves refined, local and international dishes in a historical setting. Children are welcome from the age of eight. There is a separate restaurant for children up to seven years old from 5 pm to 6.30 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm. You can head to Colombo Bistro by the pool for a light meal or a snack during the day from 10 am to 6 pm. In Visconde bar, guests can sip cocktails and listen to live music.
The hotel is in a peaceful location, at the top of one of the hills surrounding Funchal. It is amidst a 2.5 hectare botanical garden with over 500 species of plants and flowers, ancient trees and a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is 1 km from the centre of Funchal and 1.5 km from the sea and the port. Funchal airport is 20 km away from the hotel.
The hotel is approximately 20 kilometres from Funchal airport.
There is a transfer available between Funchal airport and the hotel, which costs 35 euros per journey. This can be paid on site.
You can park your car free of charge in the private car park.
Upon arrival, you will immediately notice that the colonial past is still roaming the walls of this elegant mansion. The stylish rooms overlook an enchanting exotic garden. Amidst all that greenery is a beautiful swimming pool surrounded by mango trees, offering a magnificent view of the hills of Funchal. Culinary delights and a very personalised service will have you wanting to stay here forever.
