Hotel Estalagem Santo António (Monchique, Portugal)

Estalagem Quintinha Santo Antonio is a tasteful, intimate hotel, located close to Funchal in Portugal. The old building used to be a traditional farmstead, until it was renovated in 1995, creating a picturesque hotel with a number of modern features. The 30 bedrooms at the Estalagem combine traditional décor with some great little comforts. Guests can enjoy en-suite bathrooms, as well as facilities such as colour televisions, telephone points and air-conditioning. There are also a number of public rooms around the hotel, including a library and several lounges. Other facilities here include two tennis courts, and a pitch where five-a-side football tournaments are held throughout the summer. Guests can take advantage of a range of indoor games as well, including table tennis, pool and table football. Further activities that are on offer in the surrounding area include horse riding, paintball and carriage rides, as well as some superb terrain for hikers. There’s also a golf course in the area, which can be reached by road in around 40 minutes.