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Luxury apartment - The Wine Lodges - Sercial

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Luxury apartment - The Wine Lodges - Sercial

Verdelho is a full-bodied and less acidic grape variety than Sercial, and is one of the grapes used in the production of Madeira wine. Verdelho is part of "The Wine Lodges" group, located in the heart of Funchal in a historic building that houses one of the most important Madeira wine cellars, owned by the iconic Blandy family. The property is elegantly decorated, blending comfort, luxury, and the building’s history. The flat offers generous spaces, making it ideal for a family holiday or a trip with friends.

Located on the third floor, the flat features a master bedroom with a double bed, a guest bedroom with two single beds, and a spacious living room with a sofa bed for two people. The balcony offers a fantastic view over the bay of Funchal. The property accommodates up to six people and has Wi-Fi throughout. Please note there is no lift and no private parking.

AREA
Situated in the noble and central area of Funchal, you can easily explore downtown and main points of interest. The flat is next to the Municipal Garden of Funchal and close to the Funchal Marina and Municipal Theatre. In the same building, you can visit Blandy’s Wine Lodges, open daily for tastings and guided tours, with one free ticket per couple for guests. The "1811 Wine Bar" is also in the building, offering unique delicacies and excellent wines, with an exclusive discount for guests. The city centre provides information on a wide range of activities, from cultural to nature-based experiences.

GETTING AROUND
The best way to reach the property is by transfer, which can be booked through local partners and is cheaper than airport taxis. If you rent a car, any navigation app will easily find the address.

ACCESS TO PROPERTY
Guests have access to all areas of the property.

INTERACTION
The team is always available to help or answer questions and provides an app with important information about the property and your stay.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS
- All guests must present a valid ID (passport or identity card) as required by Portuguese law.
- Check-in must be scheduled in advance (at least 48 hours before arrival).
- Bed linen and towels are provided. Baby cot, high chair, and baby bath are available on request.
- The property is equipped with a first aid kit, extinguishers, and a fire blanket.

ATTENTION
A Tourist Fee of €2.00 per person/night (aged 13 or over), up to a maximum of 7 nights (€14.00 per person/stay), will be charged. You will receive a link to pay this municipal tax upon arrival.

HOUSE RULES

To ensure a pleasant stay for everyone, we ask that you observe a few simple rules.

• Smoking is not permitted inside the property.
• Parties or events are not permitted.
• We ask that you be considerate of the neighbours and keep noise levels down, especially at night.

The property may be equipped with a smart sensor (Minut) that monitors noise, smoke and temperature levels, solely for safety reasons. This system does not record conversations or collect personal data. Should abnormal levels be detected, you may receive a message from our team asking you to check the situation.

In accordance with Portuguese law, all guests must present valid identification for registration.

A municipal tourist tax may be charged (€2 per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights).

Check-in: from 4 pm. Early check-in is subject to availability and payment of a fee.
Check-out: by 12:00. Late check-out is subject to availability and payment of a fee.

By making a booking, the guest accepts the house rules and terms of stay.

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About the area

Funchal

Located in Funchal, this apartment is in the city centre. Funchal Marina and Funchal-Monte Teleferico are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit CR7 Museum and Funchal Municipal Garden. Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia are also worth visiting.
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Funchal Municipal Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Funchal Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • CR7 Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Blandy Wine Lodge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante CaféApolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Motya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Indiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Café - ‬1 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loredo M.

Amazing Apartment, Location!

This Apartment was amazing, had everything we needed. Great location.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Hello Loredo thank you for your nice comment. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janette F.

Beautiful apartment in Funchal

We loved our stay here. Fantastic location in the heart of Funchal. Will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Janette your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. You're always welcome back, and we're excited to provide another fantastic experience during your next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lui N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Madeira

This location was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Hello Lui, Thank you for your nice comment. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maxime H.

Spacious apartment

An apartment with great access to the city of Funchal.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the apartment’s size, comfort, and location. We apologize for the issues with cleanliness and communication during your stay. We’ll work on improving these aspects. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Debbie S.

Perfect location

Location was amazing and very easy to get around from. Apartment is very spacious and well kitted out. Maybe could add a couple more wine glasses. Good value for money
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our location convenient and our apartment spacious and well-equipped. Your suggestion about adding more wine glasses is appreciated, and we'll make sure to take it into consideration. We're happy that you found good value in your stay and hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, central Funchal and easy to walk everywhere. Situated above Blandy's Wine lodge and next to a park with a cafe, so didn't have to go far for a chill out! Very comfortable and spacious, the only thing to bear in mind is that it is on the 3rd floor and there is no lift.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

peter I.

Perfect

Excellent communication, perfect location, amazing apartment. Loved it. Would definitely stay again,
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2023
Hello Peter your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're pleased that you had a comfortable stay with us. You're invited to return at any time, and we eagerly await your next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana O.

Excellent

It was an excellent stay! We loved your appointment and Madeira as well. Thank you and good luck
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Hello Tatiana thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us. You're always welcome at our properties, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella J.

Perfect for vacation.

The location is perfect. The apartman is very big. The communication is very easy with the host. Thank you for the surprise brandy and wine.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
Hello Gabriella thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us. You're always welcome at our properties, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Excellent accommodation

We came across this listing almost by chance and are very pleased that we did! Brilliant apartment above Blandy's wine lodge, very central to Funchal and we were able to get everywhere we wanted to go on foot. Despite the location it was a very peaceful and quiet apartment with a beautiful park just opposite where you could sit and relax, or get a beer in the cafe there. We would certainly consider staying here again on a return visit to Madeira. The only thing to bear in mind is that the apartment is on the 3rd floor and there is no lift.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a fantastic stay at our property and found the location to be so convenient. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to "An Island Apart" on your next visit to Madeira!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alex N.

Pleasant stay overall

Our stay was pleasant overall, but there are a few areas for improvement. On the positive side, the apartment is spacious, stylishly decorated, and perfectly situated right in the city center, by a beautiful park. We also appreciated the fast Wi-Fi, the well-equipped kitchen, and the thoughtful "welcome" bottle of wine. However, several maintenance issues affected our comfort. While the original wooden floors are visually stunning, they are extremely creaky—to the point where any movement at night can disturb others in the apartment or even the neighbors. We also stayed for a full week but were only provided with one set of towels each, making it impossible to wash them without being left with nothing to use. Additionally, the shower holder was broken, requiring us to hold the head by hand, and the bedroom blinds were also broken, which let in too much morning light. Finally, despite there being a second bed, only one set of linen and one blanket were provided; an extra blanket would have been helpful as it got quite chilly at night. Despite these issues, the location and apartment layout are fantastic, and with these fixes, it would be a perfect stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the apartment’s space, décor, and central location. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues you experienced. Your comments have been noted, and we will address these matters to improve the comfort. We also appreciate your suggestion. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

John D.

Large apartment

Well situated, large, Fifty stairs to climb to reach the room. Poor lighting on landing makes using keypad difficult. No facilities for leaving luggage. Comfortable rooms. Excellent view of the park. Some facilities are lacking e.g. soap in bathroom, plug in sink. Only one towel provided for each person for a whole week. Bathroom smells of drains. Very creaky floorboards. No Welcome pack until requested.You pay for the size, comfort and location but not quality of facilities. We will revisit Funchal again but unfortunately will not be staying in this apartment.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. I am pleased to hear that you found the location exceptional and the check-in process smooth. Your comfort is our priority, and we're glad that the apartment met your expectations in that regard. However, I'm truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. We take all feedback seriously and will make the necessary improvements to better our service. We assure you that we will address these issues promptly to ensure that our future guests have a more comfortable and enjoyable stay. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and we're grateful for your honesty.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Giulia M.

Great location, but many disappointments

Unfortunately, our experience was not positive. I stayed with my partner during the first week of August. The only truly positive aspect was the central location of the apartment; however, the lack of parking forced us to leave our car about 15 minutes away on foot, in a paid car park (€15 per day). We noticed several issues: a strong sewage smell came from the bathroom every day, the taps had a poor water flow, the toilet brush was stuck in place due to dirt, and there was a large amount of limescale on many surfaces. Despite the apartment being 130 m², the only air conditioning unit was in the bedroom. Overall, the cleanliness was disappointing. It’s also worth mentioning that the apartment is on the third floor with no elevator, which can be inconvenient both when carrying luggage and after walking many kilometres on trekking days. We are from Italy, and it truly saddens us to write this review, because the property seemed promising, but unfortunately, we must confirm some of the negative feedback we had read before our trip.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad the central location was a positive aspect, but we’re sorry your stay didn’t meet expectations. We apologise for the cleanliness issues, sewage smell, bathroom condition, and the air conditioning problem. We’ll address these points promptly. Your comments on value for money are noted, and we’ll work to improve both our service and accommodation. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Véronique C.

Très bien situé !

Grand appartement, très bien placé ! Intérieur conforme à l'annonce . Par contre, j'ai eu des soucis pour entrer dans l'appartement plusieurs fois, problème de code, équipe qui vient mais réparation provisoire , alors qu'il fallait mettre une serrure à code neuve (ce qui a été fait quand je suis partie, donc un peu tard pour mon séjour !) J'ai perdu énormément de temps, bloquée à l'extérieur, en attendant plusieurs fois qu'ils arrivent .....(séjour de 5 nuits) Manque de sérieux des techniciens sur place !
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Merci pour votre retour. Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour la gêne occasionnée par les problèmes de code d'accès et le temps d'attente. Sachez que nous avons tout mis en œuvre pour résoudre la situation au plus vite. Nous comprenons votre frustration et vous remercions de votre compréhension. Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau prochainement, dans de meilleures conditions. An Island Apart
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde G.

Magnifique séjour

Très bon établissement, spacieux et bien situé.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Hello Mathilde thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us. You're always welcome at our properties, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elke E.

Zentral gelegenes Appartement

Gut gelegen, da Innenstadt leicht fussläufig erreichbar. Wenn Mietwagen vorhanden, dann unbedingt auf vorhandene Garage achten-ist nicht in allen Zimmern inkludiert. Alles vorhanden, was man braucht.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Hello Elke we appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a good stay. You're welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL B.

Just wonderful

I simply can't find fault with this property; spacious, central and everything we could need. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andreia V.

Excelent

excelente espaço
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mariano R.

Qualidade +++

Muito boa localização, espaço super amplo, muito cómodo e agradável! Recomendo 🔥
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roxana P.

A beautiful place

Such a gorgeous, elegant apartment. Location and cleanliness excellent! Lovely bottles of wine, thank you. Air con - fantastic. Nice shower. A few minors: the wooden floor is extremely noisy. Not enough toilet roll for all three of us for 6 days. Lots of termites everywhere. Would have preferred to not have to do the bedding for my little girl myself. Overall, we would come back :) Obrigados!
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