Madeira Portugal
Casa Velha do Palheiro was built in the early 19th Century as a hunting lodge for the Count of Carvalhal and was bought in 1885 by John Burden Blandy.
The hotel is now a part of Palheiro Nature Estate. The hotel is now a part of Palheiro Nature Estate. Since its acquisition by the Blandy family in 1885, successive generations have managed the transition from traditional farming to leisure-based activities. This strong tradition of hospitality and quality continues in all areas today, from golf and the hotel to the gardens and flower business; from real estate to property management and even the sports motor cruiser.
The names of Blandy and Palheiro are synonymous with quality on Madeira Island and beyond. The hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro is a member of the Relais & Châteaux establishment and provides 33 rooms and 5 suites, each one singular in style and personality. The hotel's restaurant is highly regarded, and a deserved gourmet reference point. Guests enjoy the evening atmosphere by candlelight in the elegant dining room. Breakfast is served in the sun-filled conservatory.
Nestled in the hills to the east of Funchal, Casa Velha do Palheiro is situated just 7 km from the centre of Funchal and 15km from the airport. The hotel is bordered by the renowned Palheiro Gardens and the championship Palheiro Golf Course – which has been included in the "TOP 200 Golf Courses in Continental Europe" by Golf World magazine.
MORE ABOUT THE HOTELBed and Breakfast (3 nights)
Bed and Breakfast (5 nights)
- Set amidst the tranquil Palheiro Nature Estate, Palheiro SPA has four treatment rooms, a relaxation room, sauna and Turkish steam bath, refreshing rain and waterfall shower experiences, a fabulous heated indoor swimming pool with exhilarating massage jets and a fitness room.
- Welcome gift in all rooms
- Air conditioning
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- The hotel is bordered by the renowned Palheiro Gardens and the championship Palheiro Golf Course – which has been included in the "TOP 200 Golf Courses in Continental Europe" by Golf World magazine.
- The 18-hole, par 72 Championship golf course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation. At nearly 500m above sea level, the location is blessed with dramatic views of Madeira’s mountainous skyline and the vast Atlantic Ocean.