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Casa Velha do Palheiro

5.0 of 5
Rua da Estalagem 23 | Palheiro Golf Sao Goncalo, Funchal, Madeira 9060-415, Portugal
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Casa Velha was originally a hunting lodge on the Palheiro estate. It is now an elegant country house hotel. For garden lovers there is free entry to the lovely Palheiro Gardens next door. If you play golf the Palheiro golf course is on the doorstep. We had a room in the main house. It felt like being in someone's beautiful... More

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66 hotel reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

Charming hotel close to Golf course. The garden rooms downstairs are a little bit dark and have no view ( no terrace or balcony) like souterrain...the terrace is nice and the service friendly. You need to have a rent-a-car behause it is far away from downtown and other dining possibilities...

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Camberley, England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Arrived back yesterday from my third trip to Madeira and third stay at Casa Velha. A warm, friendly and relaxing place with great service, beautiful surroundings and the perfect place to chill out. The first two times we booked through an agent, but this last time I booked directly with the hotel so as to enjoy an "Adventure" package. A... More

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Tromso, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

It was easy to be a guest at Casa Velha. Everybody is very friendly and seems to be speak several languages. A nice man was waiting for us at the airport and took us to the hotel. The hotel has peaceful and lovely surroundings with lots of flowers. We got a large room, with a large bed and a large... More

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jonathanfletch, Owner at Casa Velha do Palheiro, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear Inger, Thanks for your fantastic review! It is great to have this feedback which I will share with our team at Casa Velha. It is particularly rewarding to know that our guests notice the small details that we think make our little hotel so different and special. We very much hope you will return soon to Casa Velha. Jonathan More

Stowe,Vermont
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The setting, gardens,food, room all the best. Madeira is one of those special places on earth that is still very real. The pride and honesty of the people that live on the island is wonderful to experience. Casa Velha do Palheiro is the icing on the cake. Luis Emanuel is a class act. His crew is well versed and trained... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We found Casa Velha a very comfortable hotel with friendly and efficient staff. The food is very good, without being outstanding. The lounge is a light and very comfortable room and the new spa facility provides an alternative location should the weather be less than ideal. However, the outstanding feature is the location set between a very picturesque golf course... More

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jonathanfletch, Owner at Casa Velha do Palheiro, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Peter, We are delighted that you found Palheiro Estate a great setting. We are also excited about our new spa which is a great addition to the facilities. This year we are celebrating our 20th year at Palheiro Golf and we have some great competitions that you may like to enter if you return before March 2014. Jonathan We... More

London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

This small and comfortable hotel with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools was a happy find. The staff are efficient and extremely helpful and the food was mostly very good. The gorgeous gardens were surrounded by a beautiful golf course with views out to the Atlantic, so just walking about the grounds gave plenty of exercise even for non-golfers. With... More

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jonathanfletch, Owner at Casa Velha do Palheiro, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thanks for your feed back and kind words about Casa Velha. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday and hope to welcome you back one day. Jonathan More

South Cave, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

The hotel is in a very quiet area above Funchal and the rooms are very nicely decorated with period furniture. The position against the golf course is superb and has a tea-room at the bottom of the wonderful garden. The breakfast and dinner were excellent and the extremely friendly staff just made for a perfect holiday. We will definitely be... More

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Toronto
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Located in the hills, 15 km and 500 m above Funchal, this is a haven of calm. A Relais et Chateau property, it was first built in 1804. Located on a wonderful golf course, you may never wish to leave. The rooms are wonderful, and the restaurant is excellent. We were treated to a special event with a guest chef... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Hotel in English tea-house style. Very friendly and service-minded staff. Service impeccable. Beautiful located in the hills, abt. 500 metres above sea level. Fifteen minuts drive to Funchal. Weather colder and often cloudy/misty when sunny in Funchal. Great and easy access to challenging and well kept golf course. Standard rooms dark with no terrace/balcony. Breakfast seating no good. Stowed closely... More

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Casa Velha Do Palheiro Madeira/Funchal, Portugal
Address: Rua da Estalagem 23 | Palheiro Golf Sao Goncalo, Funchal, Madeira 9060-415, Portugal
Region: Portugal > Madeira Islands > Madeira > Funchal
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Casa Velha do Palheiro is a graceful 5 star Madeira country house hotel with 37 luxurious rooms.The hotel is situated next to the famous Palheiro Gardens, originally created over 200 years ago. Hotel facilities include: Championship golf course, full spa facilities including indoor and outdoor heated pools as well as a variety of treatments, fishing boat for whale and dolphin watching and big game fishing. ... more   less 
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