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Pregetter's Orchid Garden

Rua Pita da Silva 37, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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Ranked #19 of 43 attractions in Funchal
Type: Gardens
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Dendermonde, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

The orchid garden is a well treated garden. We were probably a bit early on the year to see all the orchids be in bloom. Our next visit will be at the end of May or in June.

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Stotfold, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

we have dicovered orchids during the past year, so this visit was greatly anticipated. However, the whole air of the place is neglected: signing is poor, the plants are crowded, and the wonder of orchids are not explained (only 1 even had a name). It seems that many visits are in organised groups with expert guides, but individuals like ourselves... More

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Derbyshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Visited here as i love orchids, so many different types and colours, if you like orchids you will love, there is also a tea shop, where you can have a nice piece of cake and a cup of char

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St Helens, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

This is a small garden which initially looks like someone's back garden but the amount and variation of plants that have been packed in here is tremendous. It is well signed from the Botanic Garden and liquid refreshents are available as well as some plants for sale. One of the highlights of our trip

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Odessa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Quite easy reach fm the centre(bus No.31),stop close to the cable station.Were dissapointed,when entered this garden,as all garden looks not well-groomed and poor in colours,although in description written about 50000 of plants.We are not impressed by variety of plants there and total square of the garden is very small,even by-pass with other visitors of it.On the way back,take the taxi... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I truly wish there was a rating between very good and average for this particular attraction. I agree with all of the comments with regards to people about general scruffiness of appearance but what I will say is that the flowers they do have are fantastic and a photographers dream. It is a shame that there are some areas which... More

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Perigord Noir
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Interesting variety of unusual and usual orchids in all shapes, sizes and colours, grown in jungle style settings indoors with an outside terrace area to enjoy coffee and cake 3,50€ pp and views across Funchal and the harbour. Take the bus no 28 or 29 from town.

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Lancashire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

This garden is quite a way down hill from the Botanical gardens, I really don't think it is worth the visit at the moment. It is a bit scruffy and I am sure there are more orchids to be seen in the flower market. I think 5 euros is a bit steep compared to the 4 euros for the Botanical... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

We found this garden using the Sat nav and were really pleased that we made the effort. The staff we met were helpful and friendly and informative. I now know how and why I killed my Wanda orchid. The orchids were simply beautiful as was the smell coming from one or two. We visited in early December and were surprised... More

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Dorset
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Maybe it was the time of year, barely any colour in November, very dark inside, damp and cold! Wear a raincoat as narrow walkways between dripping plants!

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