Casa Velha do Palheiro

Heather Reid

Peaceful setting in beautiful gardens. Choice of places to eat. Lovely spa. Has own golf course if you're in to that kind of thing. The main hotel is not a place I would take children but there is self catering accommodation which would be more suitable. lovely breakfast.

Rebecca Luxton

Absolutely stunning property within beautiful grounds and gardens. Having been to Porto Santo for 3 days, we flew to Madeira for the final 3 days of our trip. We stayed in the John Burden Blandy suite which exceeded our expectations. The suite had a small entrance area with a desk and chest of drawers unit. The main bedroom was incredibly spacious with an emperor sized bed and lounge area. The bathroom had a stand alone roll-top bath and separate hot rain shower. The room overlooked the gardens and chapel. The gardens were immaculate - some beautiful walks through the gardens and huge championship golf course to the reservoirs, koi ponds and Tea House. There were 2 restaurants onsite and a lounge area with outdoor seating overlooking stunning scenery. The breakfast was a continental buffet with the option of ordering various cooked breakfast items - all were delicious. The hotel catered well for my dietary requirements (gluten/dairy free). Staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive - nothing was too much trouble. The property was a short drive away to the main area of Funchal. We were glad we hired a car for this trip to enable us to explore more of the island. I did run to Funchal from the hotel which was a 7km steep descent! A short uphill walk from the hotel is the Levada Dos Tornos which lead 8km to the cable cars - a beautiful walk. I continued on to the Levada Da Serra Do Faial into Quinta Das Almas to complete 13km through stunning forests and scenery.

Stephen Newall

I had an amazing stay here. It is a very special hotel and place and the food and staff would brilliant. Highly recommend. Thank you again for our lovely stay.

Lukas Bürger

My favorite was the breakfast. Probably the best breakfast at a hotel I‘ve ever had !! The chefs prepare the best omelette in the morning. And the croissants.. wow, the best I ever had. Service was amazing overall. The rooms are nice, especially in the main house.

Caetana van zeller pereira coutinho

Absolutely stunning hotel. Felt at home at all times, regardless to say the beauty of its gardens, rooms & comm areas. Cosy & comfortable yet amazing deco (as for my personal taste). Highly advise to have an after dinner drink at the bar close to the fireplace. Staff was very polite and kind. At last, but not the least, golf course had beautiful views all over, easy yet challenging. Thank you and hope to see you again!