Casa Velha do Palheiro

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Nearest airport: FNC. 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. Since its acquisition by the Blandy family in 1885, successive generations have managed the transition from traditional farming to leisure-based activities. The strong tradition of hospitality and quality continues throughout the hotel, golf club, restaurants and gardens, where the names of Blandy and Palheiro are synonymous with quality in Madeira 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.LOCATIONNestled in the hills to the east of Funchal, Casa Velha do Palheiro is situated just 7 km from the centre of Funchal and 15 km 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.OXALIS RESTAURANTDining at the Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro is a delight for the senses. We invite you to savour the flavours of Madeira through a dining experience that supports sustainability. Oxalis is proud to be recognised by the prestigious Michelin Guide, joining their list of recommended restaurants in 2025.VISTA BALANCAL RESTAURANTThe Vista Balancal Restaurant sits high above Funchal and affords a glorious panorama of the bay, the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Gastronomy at the Vista Balancal Restaurant combines local culinary tastes with a southern European flavour.CASA DE CHÁ - TEA HOUSEThe Tea House enjoys a privileged position in Palheiro Gardens, right next to Palheiro Golf and Casa Velha do Palheiro hotel. Open with light snacks and drinks.PALHEIRO GOLFThe 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.PALHEIRO SPASet 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.PALHEIRO GARDENSAs one of the most beautiful gardens in Madeira, they are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there but also for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal.

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Nearest airport: FNC. 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. Since its acquisition by the Blandy family in 1885, successive generations have managed the transition from traditional farming to leisure-based activities. The strong tradition of hospitality and quality continues throughout the hotel, golf club, restaurants and gardens, where the names of Blandy and Palheiro are synonymous with quality in Madeira 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.LOCATIONNestled in the hills to the east of Funchal, Casa Velha do Palheiro is situated just 7 km from the centre of Funchal and 15 km 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.OXALIS RESTAURANTDining at the Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro is a delight for the senses. We invite you to savour the flavours of Madeira through a dining experience that supports sustainability. Oxalis is proud to be recognised by the prestigious Michelin Guide, joining their list of recommended restaurants in 2025.VISTA BALANCAL RESTAURANTThe Vista Balancal Restaurant sits high above Funchal and affords a glorious panorama of the bay, the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Gastronomy at the Vista Balancal Restaurant combines local culinary tastes with a southern European flavour.CASA DE CHÁ - TEA HOUSEThe Tea House enjoys a privileged position in Palheiro Gardens, right next to Palheiro Golf and Casa Velha do Palheiro hotel. Open with light snacks and drinks.PALHEIRO GOLFThe 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.PALHEIRO SPASet 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.PALHEIRO GARDENSAs one of the most beautiful gardens in Madeira, they are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there but also for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal.