A super Country House hotel right on the golf course

Small and exquisitely recreated from an early 19th Century hunting lodge, the Casa Velha, a Relais & Chateaux Hotel, offers the highest levels of comfort and service. Funchal is about 7 kilometres away in the courtesy bus, which also takes guests to the nearby Palheiro Golf Clubhouse, within the estate.

This five star Estalagem sits in extensive gardens offering space and tranquillity. The famous Palheiro Gardens are adjacent to the hotel – during open hours entrance is free to guests here.

Highly recommended for its charm and location 

Guest accommodation, dining and leisure facilities all combine superbly to offer something for everyone. There are three separate buildings. The “Old House” has the public areas, junior suites and deluxe and standard rooms; the “Garden” wing has standard rooms and the newest wing houses senior suites and superior rooms and an additional sitting room.

The room appointments include cable TV (BBC World and CNN), heating, safe (for €10 weekly) hairdryer and mini-bar. The senior suites have whirlpool baths. Views are generally of the gardens.

Four menus to choose from including the Gourmet menu

The Morning Room and the Lounge Bar are cosy spots for relaxation during the day or for a pre-dinner aperitif. The choice in the lovely dining room is extensive – a daily menu for half board guests, the à la carte menu or, for a special occasion, a seven course Gourmet menu, all prepared under the expert guidance of a very experienced team of chefs. Half board guests receive a credit of €40 towards either menu. Smart casual dress is requested for dinner. The Light Meal menu is offered both for lunch or room service. We include the Gala dinners on 24, 25 and 31 Dec in our prices.

Guaranteed tee off times and golf trolleys at the hotel

The outdoor pool is heated and the tennis court is floodlit. Badminton, croquet, table tennis or billiards may also tempt. Golfers will enjoy a 30% reduction on green fees at the adjacent Palheiro course or at the Santo de Serra course. Guaranteed tee off times and trolleys at the hotel and club storage add to guests’ convenience. Golf packages are available, please ask.

The Tea House is the perfect place to break a mid morning stroll around the beautiful gardens and the Club House offers “lunch with a view”.

We highly recommend the Casa Velha do Palheiro for its charm, tranquillity, its lovely country location and proximity to the Palheiro Golf course and the Palheiro Gardens.

We include a private taxi transfer – approx. 20 minutes.