The hotel has been lovingly restored from an 18th century hunting lodge and is now fully integrated into the 120 hectare Palheiro Nature Estate with its own par 72 championship golf course, a fully serviced spa with indoor and outdoor pools, and over 20 kilometres of nature trails, birdwatching, restaurants, bars and even a tea house.
Casa Velha do Palheiro is a graceful 5 star Madeira country house hotel with 37 luxurious rooms.The hotel is situated next to the famous Palheiro Gardens,originally created over 200 years ago.
Staying here is to embrace over 200 years of family tradition, and the sense of occasion is tangible.Each room combines classic, bespoke design with contemporary flourishes and is appointed to the very highest standards of comfort and luxury.
The hotel borders the famous Palheiro Gardens and the Palheiro Golf course – a superb 18-hole, par 72 championship layout – and offers privileged access to guests staying at Casa Velha. The hotel's sports fishing yacht "Balancal" lying in the Funchal marina is available for deep sea fishing and coastal excursions.
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool in the gardens or use the free facilities of the Spa at Casa Velha featuring a heated indoor pool as well as sauna and steam room. Highly qualified therapists offer an array of Pevonia SPA treatments for holistic relaxation.
Turkish bath and sauna plus a smart gymnasium which further enhances the wellbeing experience.