HPB provides holidays for life. As it is an investment product, however, it is subject to charges, your capital is at risk and you may not be able to cash in during your first two years. Please read "How HPB works" for a summary of the principal risks and benefits.
  • Encosta Cabo Girão

Encosta Cabo Girão, Cabo Girão, Madeira

Leisure options in Madeira are many and varied, from golf to game fishing, and getting around is easy. At any time of the year, the island has wonderful flora. In the summer, you'll drive past miles of blue and white agapanthus and colourful hydrangeas.

There are many fabulous gardens; a mild climate, fertile soil and plenty of clean water mean that the plants grow quickly and to remarkable sizes. Festivals throughout the year mark the harvest of grapes, chestnuts, cherries, sugar cane and flowers.

Madeira's traditional laurisilva (laurel) forest is a World Natural Heritage Site. It's home to species of fauna and flora found hardly anywhere else in the world, and is a must see.

'Chamber of wolves'

'Chamber of wolves'

Câmara do Lobos ('chamber of the wolves') sits between Encosta Cabo Girão and Funchal. It's named after the area's sea wolves (lobos-marinhos), otherwise known as monk seals.

It was where Madeira's discoverer, João Gonçalves Zarco, first landed. The area's known for its locally produced wine and the Cabo Girão, which at 580m is one of the highest cliffs in Europe.

From white gold to wine tasting

From white gold to wine tasting

Funchal, the capital, is only a short drive further east of Encosta Cabo Girão. Having historically made its money with Madeiran sugar ('white gold'), it's now known for its wine and crafts.

There's lots to see and do in this friendly, laid-back town. Places to visit include the Workers' Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), the Sacred Art Museum (Museu de Arte Sacra), the Santa Clara Monastery and the wicker Toboggan Sled Ride.

Wine buffs should visit the Old Blandy Wine Lodge. Try some Madeira, or take the great value and fascinating tour of the lodge, where you get to see parts of the building not open to the public followed by a wine tasting session.

Madeira's story in exhibits and plant life

Madeira's story in exhibits and plant life

Funchal's Frederico de Freitas Museum is a late 17th-century house and home to the vast collections of Dr Frederico de Freitas, a lawyer from the island. There's lots to see here, from furniture and Venetian glass through to artwork and antique instruments.

The Madeira Story Centre tells the 14 million year history of the archipelago, from its geological formation to the present day. The centre uses historical items and interactive exhibits to create an entertaining experience. There's also a multi-purpose panoramic terrace, a themed café and a souvenir shop.

Afterwards, head to Madeira's Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botânico da Madeira) located in Funchal's amphitheatre. Covering 80,000 square metres, the gardens are crammed with more than 2,500 plant species and have panoramic views of the mountains, the city and the bay.

Discover the island's wilder side

Discover the island's wilder side

Explore more of the island with a guided leisure walk from a company such as Madeira Levada Walks. Its tours include levada, mountain and ridge walks, led by local, qualified mountain guides.

Alternatively, try one of Madeira Wind Birds' wildlife tours. This ecotourism company places an emphasis on sustainable tourism. Observe birds, plants, butterflies and dragonflies, both endemic and indigenous species, in their natural environments.

Venture further afield

Venture further afield

Head to the north coast for the gardens of Quinta do Arco, which feature one of the largest collections of rosebushes in Europe, and the Madeira Theme Park (Parque Temático da Madeira) in Santana.

The park covers over 145,000 square metres, with an exhibition centre devoted to the history, science and culture of the archipelago. Its four multimedia pavilions explore different aspects of the area and its environment, educating and entertaining in equal measure.

Other attractions include gardens with local flora and walks, a typical Santana house, a windmill and traditional oxcarts and nets.

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Take out a Holiday Property Bond before 31st October 2024, and not only will you be giving yourself, your friends and your family a lifetime of top-quality holidays. You, and the family, could also be spending a day in a winter wonderland; and meeting Father Christmas himself

For a party of up to six (a mix of adults and children), this day-trip to Lapland includes snowmobiling, husky sledding, and a reindeer sleigh ride – plus the highlight: a private family meeting with Father Christmas, where you can tell him of your Christmas wish list!

After an overnight stay at Birmingham airport’s Novotel (parking included), your flight to Finland’s northernmost region departs early in the morning of 16th December – to give you and the family as much time as possible enjoying Lapland’s Christmas magic. And after your day playing in the snow you’ll return tired but happy, to another night in a comfortable hotel bed before heading home with a boot-full of happy memories (and perhaps a gift or two).

Meals are provided on the outbound and inbound flights, plus a hearty lunch in Lapland, thermal snow suits, winter boots – everything you need to keep warm and get the most out of your day.

Invest before the end of October for your chance to win this fantastic prize. And don’t forget to keep 16th December free. Good luck!

Prize Draw rules
1. Invest by 31st October 2024 and you will be entered into the draw. 2. The winner will be drawn by a solicitor. 3. The winner will receive the prize of a day trip to Lapland for a party of six (mix of adults and children) on 16th December 2024 from Birmingham Airport. Return flights with hot meals, a range of activities and overnight accommodation and parking at Birmingham Airport at the start and end of the break is included. The trip is not suitable for infants under 2 years old. 4. The winner will be drawn from those who invest by 31st October 2024 and existing Bondholders who top up their Bond or refer friends. 5. The prize can only be claimed by those who are 18 or over and is not available to HPB employees, associates or those in their households. 6. No cash alternative available. 7. The winners will be notified by 22nd November 2024.

User Charge

The no-profit user charge is all you pay when you book your holiday. It covers the actual costs of servicing the properties, including housekeeping, laundry and maintenance of the many free-to-use-onsite facilities. It is charged per property - NOT per person. And it does not vary with the season: instead, the user-charge remains constant all year round.

For example:
A week for two in the Scottish Highlands could cost around £324 user charge, including VAT*, even at the height of the season.

A week for a party of eight in a four bedroom villa at Physkos, Turkey in August could cost around £577 in user charge

We're so confident you'll be delighted with HPB that we offer you a 'Money Back Promise'!

In regular surveys, Bondholders tell us how happy they are with HPB holidays. That's why we feel confident in giving you the extra reassurance of our unprecedented 'Money Back Promise':

If you take your first HPB holiday within three years of investing and are not, for any reason, entirely happy, you can cash in your HPB investment within 14 days of your return.

Whatever the encashment value, the parent company of the issuer of HPB will make up any difference so that you get back the full amount of your original payment, including charges.

This offer applies to a holiday at any HPB owned property which is taken by at least one of the Bondholders themselves.

Full details of the offer will be provided before you invest.

Restrictions

If you do not use our "Money Back Promise" offer explained in "How HPB works", you may cash in after two years at a value linked to that of the properties and securities but you should not expect to get back the full amount you paid because of charges and changes in the value of HPB’s properties and securities. In exceptional circumstances cashing in may be deferred for up to twelve months.

Your inflation-protected Holiday Points

HPB's holiday benefits are provided through a Holiday Points system. Each £1 you invest (including any adviser charge) adds one Holiday Point to the allocation of Holiday Points that you receive every year for as long as you hold your bond. Each time you book a holiday, you exchange Holiday Points for the accommodation you want, with the number of Holiday Points required depending on the location, size of property and season.

Here are some examples of how it works in practice (2022 rates):

For two people, holidaying out of season:
A week in Stigliano, Tuscany from 1,530 points
A week in The Trossachs, Scotland from 2,430 points
A week in St Brides Castle, Pembrokeshire from 2,260 points

And in the height of summer:
A week in Rocha Brava, Portgual from 8,190 points
A week in the Lake District from 9,760 points
A week in Le Mont de St Siméon, France from 14,180 points

If you have a minimum qualifying investment you can also book Short Notice Points Free holidays, subject to availability. Bookings can be made up to 28 days in advance for UK holidays and up to 56 days in advance for overseas. Even if you do not have a qualifying investment, you can still book Short Notice Points Free holidays up to 21 days ahead in the UK and up to 42 days ahead overseas.

Inflation protection: Your Holiday Points allocation is re-valued every year in line with the cost of providing additional holiday accommodation for new investors. This means your holiday accommodation booking power is fixed and protected against inflation. So you can look forward to top quality holidays for life.

A unique way to enjoy exclusive holidays year after year

Q. How does it work?

A. The way the Bond works is simple. Families like yours invest from £5,000 for exclusive access to a portfolio of over 1,500 top quality villas, cottages and apartments in 32 locations across 13 European countries, including over 600 properties in 19 locations in the UK. For each £1 invested you will receive one Holiday Point each year which you can use to book the properties. And when staying in them you do not pay a commercial rent, just a no-profit user charge covering actual running, maintenance and refurbishment costs. This charge is level throughout the year so there are no high season premiums. The average charge for a studio is around £360 and around £540 for a two bedroom property, for a week. Larger properties are also available. This no-profit user charge is only payable when you want to go on holiday. Your only ongoing commitment is a quarterly fee under £38 (that is around £150 a year), linked to RPIX.

Q. Will there be more properties in the future?

A. As we attract more investors the more properties we will add to the portfolio – increasing your holiday choice still further.

Q. How long can I holiday with HPB?

A. For life if you wish – the holiday benefits last as long as you hold the Bond. In due course you can pass it and the holiday benefits to your children and grandchildren, as many of our earlier investors have already done. If, however, at some point you and your family no longer wish to holiday with us you can surrender your Bond back to the company after two years or more (subject to deferral in exceptional circumstances). You will not get back the full amount you invested, although we would hope that you will have had some wonderful holidays. What you do get back will reflect initial charges (25%) taken before your money is invested in the HPB fund of holiday properties and securities. The fund itself also pays annual charges of around 2.5% of its net assets at cost, calculated monthly, as well as overheads. The value of the fund’s properties and securities can also go up or down and so, like most investments, your capital is at risk.

Q. Is the Bond available anywhere else?

A. No. HPB is available exclusively through HPB Management Limited.

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