Description Aqua & Atlantic: Funchal

The covered terrace at this home catches the same sea breeze, with glimpses of the ocean through tropical palms ideal for an alfresco dinner as the sun drops. But the shared infinity pool might be the real centrepiece here – the water seems to dissolve into the Atlantic, making this the perfect place to spend lazy days at home. When you need to stretch your legs, the Lido Promenade – with its natural rock pools and sweeping Atlantic panorama – is a twelve-minute walk away, and Funchal's historic old town, with its painted doors and cobbled streets, is a fifteen-minute drive.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair on request. Make sure to ask in advance so everything is ready for your arrival.
* While most of this home is on a single level, there's a set of stairs down to the terrace, so guests with reduced mobility should take care.
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool and gym here. They're shared with the building's other residents.