Casa Velha do Palheiro

Casa Velha do Palheiro (member of Relais & Chateaux)

History
The Casa Velha do Palheiro was built in early 19th Century as a hunting lodge for the Count Carvalhal and was bought in public auction in 1885 by John Burden Blandy. The Casa Velha (“Old House”) was restored in 1996 and opened on 1st May 1997 as Madeira’s first five star Country House Hotel. The original bedrooms (5) were restored, two new rooms overlooking the count’s carriageway entrance were added, and the master bedrooms were converted to Junior Suites. The Casa Velha now has three separate buildings. The “Old House”, with public areas, 3 Junior Suites, 3 deluxe rooms and 4 standard rooms, the “Garden” building with 14 standard rooms and the new building, overlooking the golf course, which houses 3 Senior Suites, 10 superior rooms and a sitting room.

Location
Nestled in the hills to the east of Funchal. Casa Velha do Palheiro is situated just 7 km (15 minutes) from the centre of Funchal. The Casa Velha is in the heart of the 100 hectare Palheiro Estate bordered by the Championship Palheiro Golf Course and the renowned Palheiro Gardens. Many of the centenary trees in the gardens were planted in the early 19th century. It is also believed that Dom João VI, King of Portugal, gave many of the huge specimen trees to his friend the Count. The Palheiro Golf Course, was chosen as “one of the 6 most stunning golf courses in the world” by Golf Monthly, in November 1999.

HONEYMOON AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Complimentary Champagne in room on arrival
Complimentary Fruit Basket in room on arrival
Complimentary Mineral Water
Flowers from the Garden refreshed as required
One Traditional Afternoon Tea
One 4 Course Dinner in the Dining Room
Offers are valid for all new bookings and minimum 7 night stay. Not combinable with other packages.

Casa Velha do Palheiro
www.casa-velha.com