The uniquely quiet and private location set amongst attractive gardens, makes this small country hotel a true place to unwind, enjoy superbly presented food and play some leasurely but challenging Golf. A great weeks break for my wife and I. The service was attentive and the atmosphere was reminiscent of an English Country House with only a few Palm trees... More

The high rating of this hotel is well deserved. As other reviewers have described, this is a smallish hotel based on an old hunting lodge high up above Funchal; a slight disadvantage for some perhaps because of the 15 minute taxi or shuttle bus journey time but an advantage for others because its height above sea level means it is... More

Looking for a quiet holiday in the sun with a pool and a range of other amenities, we chose Casa Velha after shying away from hundreds of glitzy "resort" hotels in many different locations. We could not have made a better choice. This is a true "home from home", slightly old-fashioned (all the better!) and rather English (it is owned... More

We were recently married at Casa Velha and had the most wonderful fairytale wedding imaginable, we were delighted to be able to use the chappel belonging to the Blandy Family set in the magnificent Palheiro Gardens. The managment and staff were fabulouse, incre dably attentive to not only us but all of our forty three guests. The hotel has a... More

House beautiful, gardens exquisite, food, (in the award-winning restaurant), simply delicious and way up there with the Michelin quality. Dress smartly for dinner - it just enhances the whole experience! Exceedingly comfortable bed in a large airy bedroom. Daily papers set out in the large airy library bedecked with beautifully upholstered sofas and chairs. Staff are friendly, attentive and always... More

We spent a week in early march 2012: large clean room, excellent cuisine, friendly and helpful personnel, lovely gardens, challenging golf, altoghether a place to recommend if you are looking for a quiet but luxurious stay and... if you play golf. We will certainly return.

I got myself a golfing package - the golf course is all around the hotel. The setting is beautiful, all green, well kept gardens. The house breathes history and old style, meals are great and casual smart dress in the evenings. The personnel is kind and tries to meet all your needs.

Anyone who doesn't think this hotel is anything but excellent should not go on holiday as they are going to be disappointed wherever they go. From the moment we were greeted at the airport to the moment we left, everything was just wonderful. The hotel staff were very professional yet warm and friendly. The restaurant was wonderful as you would... More

Quality in a relaxed homely atmosphere. Excellent and friendly personnel. Quiet, close to golf course, fine dining, and outstanding wellness and spa ficilities.