Casa Velha do Palheiro

The hotel is ideal for people wanting to relax and get away from it all as well as the visiting golfer, as it is favourably placed adjacent to the par 71 championship Palheiro Golf Course. Guests staying here have access to a number of facilities and activities such as free entrance to the Palheiro Gardens, Sauna (no charge), steam room (no charge), aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage massage, a heated (23º) outdoor swimming-pool (16x8m), badminton, croquet, table tennis, billiards, card table, board games and an all weather tennis court (floodlit). The hotel also offers a free shuttle service into Funchal, for those wishing to explore the town.
Exterior: The manor house built in 1804 is traditional in style, the annex, a modern construction, where most rooms are located, maintains the style of the main building.
Lobby: The lobby which is small in size is decorated in the same classical style as the rest of the building.

Most rooms are located in the Garden Wing, adjacent to the main building. These spacious rooms, which also feature a custom built golf bag rack are decorated in a classical style combining comfort and warmth. Whereas the wooden furniture is dark toned, the enthraling curtains and bedspreads are red. Most rooms have views of the adjoining gardens.

At the hotel's dining room, guests may enjoy a wide variety of menus presented by their award winning French chef who mixes traditional Portuguese dishes with culinary expertise, to create an à la Carte menu which has already been recognized in Madeira as one of the finest on the island. The bistro restaurant is situated circa 500 metres from the hotel, in the Palheiro Golf Clubhouse. The ideal place for a light meal during the day or an early dinner, the panoramic terrace offers some of the most breathtaking views in Madeira, overlooking the bay of Funchal.

Within the grounds you may find an outdoor swimming pool with a snack bar a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. A Spa with a wide selection of treatments and massages, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and steam bath are also available. Sports enthusiasts may play table tennis, tennis, golf or pool.

On exiting the airport take the motorway in direction to Funchal. Look carefully for the numbered exits plates on the motorway and leave on exit nº 13 indicating: Funchal (Boa Nova); Palheiro Ferreiro. Check your speed as the exit ramp is quite short and turn right following the sign indicating: Palheiro Ferreiro; Palheiro Golf. After the S' bend take the first turning to your left following always the signs up the hill to Palheiro Golf. On entering Palheiro Estate you will see the sign indicating Casa Velha to your left. Another 500m and you are here.