Sitting on the brow of one of Funchal’s hills, this refurbished Manor House offers stunning views of the town and surrounding mountains and ocean. The 71 spacious rooms and suites are spread over three floors and are tastefully decorated with Portuguese marble and wood, each with private balcony.

‘La Belle Terrasse’ restaurant serves creative dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can benefit from a dine-around programme which includes transfers to the restaurants of the other Charming Hotels on the island. There is also a pool bar for drinks and snacks and the Albatroz piano bar in the main building.

The Spa and swimming pool complex beneath the hotel provides indoor and outdoor heated pools, jet streams, sauna, Turkish bath, Vichy bath and fitness and treatment rooms.