Set high up on the hillside above Funchal in the Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro estate, owned by the prominent Blandy family, the house offers luxury accommodation particularly for those interested in golf, gardening and wildlife.

The famous Palheiro Gardens border the house and are home to a wealth of exotic flora and fauna, which fascinates gardening enthusiasts and botanists alike. The Palheiro championship golf course borders the other side of the house, which has been cleverly designed with undulating fairways winding through acres of beautiful forest and enjoys spectacular views across the bay of Funchal. Guests have direct access onto the 10th Tee adjacent to the garden gate and receive special reductions on green fees.

The hotel consists of three separate buildings and there is an elegant restaurant and lounge bar overlooking the gardens. In addition, there is a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, floodlit tennis court and a games room with snooker table and table tennis. Moored in Funchal Marina, Casa Velha also have their own motor yacht for Game Fishing and excursions with preferential rates for hotel guests.

For those looking for peace and tranquillity in serene surroundings just 8km from the busy centre of Funchal, Casa Velha is highly recommended.