The air conditioned hotel was established in 2004 and consists of a main building with two ... more
floors and a neighbouring building with three floors with a total of 42 rooms including one disability friendly room The hotel has emerged from the renovation ...
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Ideally situated in the one of the most beautiful valleys of Madeira. Estalagem do Vale is ... more
an XVIII century manor house, which has been restored and extended to become a modern and luxurious four star hotel. In addition to its own gardens, the hotel it...
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The 18th century restored manor house Estalagem Do Vale has spectacular views of the ... more
valley of Sao Vicente, located 500 metres from the Grutas de Sao Vicente Caves. The 41 guestrooms have a traditional decor with patterned fabrics, wooden floors and li...
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The 18th century restored manor house Estalagem Do Vale has spectacular views of the ... more
valley of Sao Vicente, located 500 metres from the Grutas de Sao Vicente Caves. The 41 guestrooms have a traditional decor with patterned fabrics, wooden floors and li...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Nestled on the shore of Lake Castelo do Bode, this hotel is close to the village of Dornes ... more
and boasts a peaceful, rural setting.Far away from the hustle and bustle of city living, Hotel Estalagem Vale Da Ursa radiates a welcoming atmosphere. Wake up to stunning lake views each day. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a refreshing morning swim, followed by a hearty breakfast in the restaurant.Hotel Estalagem Vale Da Ursa is a great base for all that wish to spend an active holiday in natural surroundings. Spend the day hiking through forests, fishing on the lake or playing tennis. The hotel even features its very own landing stage. Next to banquet facilities, Hotel Vale Da Ursa has a snack bar adjacent to the outdoor pool. Indulge in tasty food while you listen to soft music and have a drink. Traditional Portuguese cuisine and local dishes await guests at the hotel restaurant.
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Advantages: Fantastic in every way Disadvantages: None as far as I'm concerned
Having visited Madeira twice now, and experienced different hotels and different sightseeing each time, I thought it would be a good time to write up our experiences of the island- which I have to say are entirely positive. I would go as far as to say that it's probably the best holiday destination we've been to yet- although with a few long distance trips planned, who knows if that will remain the case. All I can say is that Madeira will be a hard place to beat- and this tale of two trips will hopefully explain why.
For those who aren't aware or only vaguely aware, Madeira is one of the Portuguese territories in the mid-Atlantic. It's actually closer to Morocco and Western Sahara than it is to Portugal, and so the flights do take several hours to get there.
Considering its location, Madeira doesn't tend to get uncomfortably hot ...
bagoproverbial 05.10.2007 (29.09.2007)
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Advantages: A fantastic holiday experience Disadvantages: Location, in particular for those with mobility problems although the hotel is disability friendly.
on the sun cream. If it is too hot outside then take a dip in the luxurious indoor pool again with views over the sea.
There is also a small complimentary gym, which I cannot really comment on do plenty of that at home. The sauna which is also complimentary is an experience we will never forget!!! Madeira is a fantastic island for all ages, however it does seem very popular with the more mature age group!!! I was happily sitting in the sauna, minding my own business wearing my tankini when in walked Eight Naked German Men with an average age of 80, two of them started doing leg raises whilst lying down it was not a pretty sight and I felt trapped for at least 20 minutes. This was a common occurrence apparently amongst the elderly German Culture. You could spot the Brits very easily in the sauna as we kept our bits n pieces covered up!!
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Advantages: Beautiful picturesque island, not too hot in summer Disadvantages: Hilly, poor restaurants, no sandy beaches
the sea.
~Getting out and about~
On foot- As Madeira is on a large granite mass sat out in the Atlantic it has very steep cliffs and gradients. Just walking around Funchal requires good legs for hill climbing and negotiating large numbers of steps. After two weeks my calf muscles were like iron and my thighs were getting a great workout too. Fortunately for those less able there are other options which are available.
By Car- We didn't hire a car as I have been to Portugal before and thought all the local drivers wanted to die. Their driving is fast, overtaking is hazardous and generally I didn't want to be a part of it. As Madeira is a small island you should not need a car if you stay in Funchal as the public transport is so good. If you do hire a car you should not need it for more than a week.
By Taxi- Taxi's in Funchal are ...
