Romantic deals at the Quintas da Madeira

The Quintas da Madeira is a group of 14 Madeiran manor houses that have been converted into boutique hotels ranging from contemporary design properties to traditional villas complete with four-poster beds and antique furniture. The four and five-star hotels are all located in garden settings (Quintas), from botanical gardens to banana plantations.

The Quintas da Madeira offer the perfect solution for a romantic February retreat with personalised service and a range of activities including spa treatments for two, horse riding, golf, levada walks and dolphin a whale watching excursions. Additionally, with February temperatures averaging around 18 to 19 Celsius, Madeira is a much warmer alternative to the UK.

This year there are a number of great romantic packages for couples to snap up for a perfect Valentines weekend break away:

Casa Velha do Palheiro is a country house style hotel with 37 luxury rooms. Over 200 years old, this five-star hotel is located in magnificent stately gardens. Guests of the hotel can enjoy fine dining, including a seven-course gourmet taste menu served with four Portuguese wines, free private entry to Palheiro Gardens, health and fitness facilities including a pool, tennis, badminton, croquet, massage, sauna and steam room.

For the weekend of the 13th to 15th February 2009, Casa Velha do Palheiro is offering couple two nights accommodation including breakfast, a romantic three course dinner for two in the hotels fine dining room (excludes drinks), a cosy afternoon tea by the hotel’s log fire, a bottle of Sparkling wine, fruit basket and water on room, upon arrival and a free upgrade to a superior room for 460€ per double room based on two people sharing.

Estalagem do Vale is ideally located in one of the most beautiful valleys of Madeira (part of the Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and set against a back drop of magnificent mountains. Estalagem do Vale is an XVIII century manor house which has been restored to become a luxurious four star hotel.

Couples checking in over the Valentines weekend can enjoy two nights on half board which includes a welcome drink, romantic dinner, flowers, champagne in the room and free use of the hotel’s spa, complete with sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, heated pool and gym for a total of 160€ for two people sharing a double room.

Quintinah de Sao Joao is a five-star hotel located in Funchal and offers beautifully styled rooms decorated with examples of traditional embroidery and Madeiran craftsmanship. The end of January will see Quintinah de Sao Joao open a new spa facility complete with twin massage rooms and an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hamman and jacuzzi.

For the Valentines weekend Quintinah de Sao Joao is offering a couple two nights accommodation for the price of a standard double room garden view (prices in the website) with a free upgrade to a superior suite, sparkling wine and strawberry chocolate surprise on arrival a complimentary spa treatment for the couple and a special romantically themed decoration in the room.

The price for two nights including all the extras above is 302€ for two people sharing on double occupancy and also includes breakfast.

Quinta Jardins do Lago is an 18th Century manor house, which is located on a hilltop in Funchal overlooking the sea. Filled with antiques and set in mature botanical gardens it offers a variety of relaxing facilities including an outside bar where guests can enjoy sunset cocktails whilst admiring the stunning gardens and views, as well as free use of a large tropical swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, Jacuzzi, library and steam baths.

Quintas Jardins do Lago is offering a special romantic package for couples over the Valentines weekend. This package includes a candlelit dinner in the Beresford Restaurant (excluding drinks) a bottle of sparkling wine, a traditional afternoon tea in the beautiful gardens, a bottle of Madeira wine, tropical fruit basket, room upgrade subject to availability, a complimentary continental breakfast served to the room.

The price for this package is 1000€ for four nights per couple sharing.

For further information on the Quintas da Madeira collection and reservations visit quintas-madeira.com.