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Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with full-service spa and golf course
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
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November 2024

Photo gallery for Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Front of property
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior
Aerial view
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Rua de Estalagem 23, Funchal, 9060-415
  • Palheiro Gardens
    5 min walk
  • Palheiro Golf Club
    14 min walk
  • Madeira Botanical Garden
    6 min drive
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Golf View

Double or Twin Room, Golf View

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Funchal

A luxury stay in Funchal awaits you at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux. You'll find Palheiro Gardens a few steps away and Palheiro Golf Club within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this family-friendly country house include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A relaxing visit to Palheiro Spa can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages and aromatherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Casa Velha Dining Room, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the country house's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, gym and outdoor tennis court. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a Turkish bath/hammam and a sauna. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Funchal country house, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Madeira Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Palheiro Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Palheiro Golf Club - 14 min walk
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 6 min drive
  • Madeira Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Picadinho - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casa de Pasto das Eiras - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Venda do Bello - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zarcos Restaurante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Club Sport Marítimo - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Luxury country house with full-service spa and golf course
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the luxury Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux. A free area shuttle within 7 km is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Funchal country house.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1997
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Funchal country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Palheiro Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 7 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Velha Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 64.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 64.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 3434

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Casa Velha Palheiro
Casa Velha Palheiro Funchal
Casa Velha Palheiro House
Casa Velha Palheiro House Funchal
Casa Velha Do Palheiro Hotel Funchal
Casa Velha Do Palheiro Madeira/Funchal
Casa Velha Palheiro Country House Funchal
Casa Velha Palheiro Country House
Casa Velha Do Palheiro
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais Chateaux
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Funchal
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Country House
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Country House Funchal
Casa Velha Do Palheiro
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais Chateaux
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Funchal
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Country House
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Country House Funchal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

As of 28 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux on 1 Oct 2024 start from AU$588.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

The closest beach to Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is Palmeiras Beach (7.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, Palheiro Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have a pool?

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Is Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a waterslide, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is a hit with families.

Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a sneaky breakaway
The hotel in itself was excellent. Reception could not have been more helpful. The room was large and comfortable, I would have liked a view but in the block we were in that wasn’t possible. Kettle tea coffee etc was not normally provided but when requested was provided. Any issues such as the safe being temperamental were dealt with really quickly. Breakfast superb, eggs cooked to order. Dinner in the main restaurant was overall good, we had one problem with a meal that was dealt with by the fabulous maitre d to our satisfaction. Pool and spa lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Great stay. Staff were very welcoming and we enjoyed our meals in the hotel restaurant and in the clubhouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really enjoyable stay.
A relaxing and very comfortable stay with friendly staff in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely location, incredibly relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique property
We had a lovely stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro. It is a beautiful property, the gardens being the highlight. Gorgeous, well-kept and quiet. A privilege to spend time there. Staff is very polite and competent. Rooms a tad tired, but we were told they are being renovated. That said they are still very clean and comfortable. All in all, we had a great deal and a memorable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned/dated and Golf not in good condition
The hotel is beautiful on first sight and is a really cute setting. However, the rooms are very dated with few modern amenities. It would be very good for those looking for a bit of nostalgia but not as a getaway with modern conveniences . Long way out of Funchal at a cost of €20 to get to the centre which makes it 40 both ways. What is more, the food is very expensive as I think they know they have a captive audience, and the choice of dishes is quite limited. My partner is a vegetarian, and there is almost no choice on the menu. The gardens are stunning and beautiful to walk around. As I am a golfer, I’d say one needs to be cautious if going here for golf. Whilst the course has an amazing view, the condition itself is that of an average municipal course in the UK. With the price of €110 per round it’s way overpriced and awful value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely Estate, great hikes, spectacular landscapes and garden. Very quiet and relaxing, helpful staff that arrange activities around the island. Great breakfast, not so great lunch options. Spacious Rooms, nice touch with VIP perk: local cake and Madeira wine. Bathroom bit dated: shower leaked water all over it. Would stay again? Probably
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was excellent the staff were very friendly and helpful especially Sonia on the reception desk. She helped us so many times including sorting our Covid-19 test. The only thing we didn’t like was the evening meals because it was not what we liked to eat! That was okay we used to visit different ones in Funchal. The rooms were clean and bright would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to relax in with excellent facilities and gardens Service from staff was great and food to a high quality, as a vegetarian was able to get evening meals cooked especially for me.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quiet peaceful hotel and the beautiful gardens are unique. Would thoroughly recommend a stay even if you are not a golfer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is unique in that it is situated in the beautiful Palheiro Gardens. One could spend a whole day relaxing and ambling around looking at the beautiful flowers and trees. Breakfast provides a wide choice from which to chose and with eggs and omelettes cooked to order
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the garden, so beautiful and big! I truly recommend this oasis.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Rugby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High class hotel set alongside a golf course and botanic gardens Food was excellent plenty of variety and innovations A 20 min walk to the Clubhouse where there was a wonderful view down over Funchal and the harbour And a terrace and restaurant which was sheltered and a sun trap Food here was also excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely house , beautiful gardens; staff efficient. Excellent breakfast; car necessary.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

JaneB, Guernsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, gorgeous location, very peaceful, very comfortable large clean rooms. Staff are superb, nothing is too much trouble.The main restaurant is first class along with the Restaurant Manager, Luis, and his superb team. The restaurant at the Golf clubhouse is also superb with stunning views over Funchal. we shall return and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Space
Beautiful setting, helpful staff, delicious food, clean room and plenty of peaceful space.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

George, Toronto, On.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Noisy at night To much lights on around rooms at night No nightly entertainment Spa and dining service was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top class hotel for relaxation
Great place to stay, calm, stylish (buildings, gardens, personnel, and even guests). Personnel goes out of their way to help you have the greatest possible holiday. Somewhat upmarket, but everything is top class: rooms, food (breakfast).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tricia, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Individual, stylish hotel away from Funchal
Charming hotel in 200 year old mansion with new wings in grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B Smith Oct 17 Review
Our holiday was booked to celebrate a special birthday. The hotel proved to be a great pick for our base as we explored the island of Madeira. Quiet, comfortable and stylish, it sits in lovely surroundings and is convenient for both excursions into Funchal and its environs as well as further afield. The ability to join a classic Levada walk from the hotel grounds as well as the beauty of the surrounding gardens makes it very suitable for the independent traveller.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

sandra, macclesfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in beautiful gardens
A great 4 nights here. Helpful staff, lovely big room and great breakfast Enjoyed the Madeira wine tasting!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Had a great holiday. Hotel very comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant nice, good quality food with excellent service. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pam, West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful country house in peaceful surroundings
We wanted somewhere that wasn't a typical concrete block hotel in a busy area and this beautiful country house hotel fitted the bill perfectly. Set in the foothills around Funchal, it has a peaceful ambience as it is set within many acres including pretty gardens, a wooded valley and a golf course on the doorstep. Staying in early October was very pleasant although the gardens must look really stunning in the spring and summer when more flowers are in bloom. All the staff were friendly and efficient, though never intrusive. The manageress even rang the owners to find out exactly where we could find a specific tree that we wanted to see in the grounds - a nice touch! The Michelin-starred food in the hotel was superb but it was nice to have the choice of strolling to the golf club house with stunning views over Funchal bay where there was a good choice of dishes at a slightly more reasonable price. The Tea House in the hotel grounds was also perfect for a light lunch at a very affordable price - a glass of wine was about one third of the price of the hotel wine! Having a courtesy bus between the hotel and Funchal was convenient although it only goes and returns twice per day. The open air pool, set across from the main house, was quite cold but the spa pool and facilities were pleasant. We would definitely consider a return visit, perhaps at a different time of year, and would recommend the hotel unreservedly.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

carina, G.B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet location above Funchal
Fabulous hotel. Amazing staff. Perfect location. Very quiet surrounded by beautiful gardens. What more could one want!