Book Your Stay at The Wine Lodges By An Island Apart, Funchal (Madeira)

The apartments sit directly above the Blandy's Wine Lodge, where premium wines age in American oak casks. Guests have on-site access to the winemaking facilities and can arrange tours of the lodge. The property offers a grocery delivery service and an airport shuttle for a fee.

Each apartment, such as the Verdelho and Malmsey suites, preserves the original 19th-century layout with high ceilings and creaky wooden floors. The two-bedroom apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with flat-screen cable TV, and a private balcony with panoramic views of Funchal harbour and mountains. All units have a bathroom with either a bath or a shower and a hairdryer.

The Wine Lodges are 100 meters from the Dolce Vita shopping centre and directly opposite Jardim Municipal. The Frederico de Freitas Museum and Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre are within a 5-minute walk. Madeira Casino is an 8-minute walk away, and the marina is a few minutes on foot.

While the apartments have a full kitchen for self-catering, guests can order groceries delivered directly to their door. The award-winning Casa Velha do Palheiro restaurant is a short drive away. A large Pingo Doce supermarket is a 3-minute walk from the property.

The property provides connections to three world-class golf courses with scenic mountain and ocean views. Hiking trails in Madeira's laurel forests and coastal walks start within walking distance. Guests also have access to Blandy's Wine Lodge for guided tastings and historical tours.

Location: Opposite Jardim Municipal, 100 m from Dolce Vita shopping centre

Rooms: Verdelho and Malmsey apartments with original 19th-century architecture

Wine: Situated above Blandy's Wine Lodge with on-site access to aging premium wines

Activities: Connections to three world-class golf courses and hiking trails

Services: Grocery delivery, airport shuttle, guided wine tours