It is just 1,5 kms from the town centre and close to the island´s main attractions and points of interest.

This luxurious and intimate hotel is set in an historic house providing superb service and first-class accommodation.

The Estalagem was built in the 18th Century and was formerly a family home. Later, it became the home of well known French and British families.

During the Napoleonic Wars, General Beresford, the Commander of the British forces on Madeira, chose it as his residence. His magnificent sideboard, a reminder of his stay, still adorns the dining room.

The houses’ interior was refurbished and decorated in order to maintain its original high standard being a perfect setting for its antiques.

The Estalagem has 5 Premier suites, 4 Junior suites and 31 double rooms, all facing the gardens and the sea.

The accommodation has been designed with style and comfort in mind.

All bedrooms feature a marble bathroom and have a sitting area, air conditioning and heating, Cable television, direct dial telephone, safe, mini bar, bathrobes and hairdryer.
Facilities at the hotel include Botanical gardens, restaurant, 2 bars, library, games room, swimming pool, tennis court, gymnasium, jacuzzi, sauna, turkish bath and parking. For children there is a room with toys, books, etc and for older children there is a games room.

There is also a playground area in the garden and a small heated swimming pool for children.

Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the Beresford dining room. Dinner for children is served in the Pink room.
Jardins do Lago has baby sitting service under request.

The property has a 2,5 hectare garden, where guests can admire beautiful and unique trees, some being rare, old species.

The Hotel takes its name from the lake, (when translated means Gardens of the Lake) which is located in the tranquillity of the mature gardens.

The gardens have trees brought from many different countries like Australia, Argentina, Japan, China and Africa. Many of these trees were planted in the early 18th Century.

The different owners of this house have always kept in contact with various Botanical Gardens worldwide and invested love and time improving this relaxing and colourful garden.

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area, please click here for details

• Rates are in euros and are 'per person per night' including breakfast and taxes
• Childrenfrom 0 to 2 years old can stay in the parent's room without charge
• Children aged from 3 to 12 sharing the parent's room pay 50% of the above rate
• Third person sharing a room pays 75% of the rate per person 
• New Year - (minimum stay of 7 nights required for any booking including New Year's eve
• Special offer for "returning clients": fruit basket, champagne, flowers in the bedroom, mineral water and upgrade (subject to availability)
• 30% discount at the Palheiro, Santo da Serra and Porto Santo golf courses