CASA VELHA DO PALHEIRO 5*

Perfectly located for access to the stunning countryside of the beautiful island, the hotel is a tasteful conversion of a traditional country house, and offers guests luxurious accommodation in charming, intimate surroundings.

All 37 bedrooms are a picture of tasteful elegance, and are complete with cable television, central heating and the finest fittings and furnishings. The Casa is owned by the renowned Blandy family, and has established itself as a leading 5* holiday destination.

Surrounded by delightfully manicured gardens, and adjacent to the excellent Palheiro Golf Club, the historic Casa is a joy to behold. What was once a hunting lodge some 200 years ago is now a hotel of considerable repute, and will provide refined hospitality for your next holiday in Madeira.

Guests at Casa Velha do Palheiro can enjoy not only the famous Palheiro gardens, but also the hotel's sauna, steam room, badminton, croquet and tennis, while there are a number of aromatherapy and massage treatments on offer. If you are feeling more adventurous, Madeira's Atlantic waters are outstanding for sport fishing, with many enthusiasts flocking from far afield to have a go at reeling in the elusive 1000lb Atlantic Blue Marlin.

Madeira is a renowned wine producer, and you can visit the traditional lodges used to make the speciality Madeira. A good example is the 200 year old Blandy Lodge.

The Casa Velha dining room is an elegant dining room, where you will enjoy a sumptuous meal in the candlelight.

The clubhouse restaurant is the place for a light meal or a drink, while the Garden Tea House is famed for its delectable cakes and pastries.