a fascination with luxury quintas on madeira island

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A Fascination with luxury Quintason Madeira Island

What is a Quinta?

Many former Manor Estates and Countryside properties have been lovingly restored, improvedand adapted to become luxury tourism getaways.There are several on the island of Madeira and the majority boast quite unique surroundings andbuildings.However, there is now a new passion for luxury Quintas on Madeira and those that deliverexceedingly high standards have become especially renowned and are much sought after by bothcelebrities and the wealthier members of society alike.

Today we will cover two of the most graceful Quintas on the island. Both are luxurious, 5 star

properties. But they are worlds apart in terms of location and what they offer to the discerningtraveler.

Join us for an in-depth look at Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro and Quinta Jardins do Lago.


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Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro

Located in the hills above the Madeiran capital Funchal, next to the stunning Palheiro Golf course,

lies the luxury country house hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro.

This wonderful property is situated next to the famous Palheiro Gardens, originally created over200 years ago by the 1st Count of Carvalhal. There is also direct access to the Golf Course, withprivileged tee offs from the halfway house, a short stroll from the gate. If peace, tranquility and re-laxation are requisites of your vacation then seek no further.

Within the extensive grounds there is a heated swimming pool with sauna and steam bath: Tennisor croquet, billiards or walking. For gentler relaxation they offer a morning room with library, and avery smart, comfortable lounge bar.

The Palheiro Gardens famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there, but for thebeauty of their hillside setting, form a rich collection of plants from so many different parts of theworld, gathered together over a period of 180 years or so. These private gardens are open to thepublic weekdays and attract over 40.000 visitors per year.


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Located within the Palheiro Gardens, on the pe-rimeter of both Palheiro Golf and Casa Velha, a TeaHouse provides delicious homemade cakes, pastriesand ice creams for the Garden visitors as well lightsnacks and refreshments for the energy burninggolfers. Casa Velha guests have direct access fromthe hotel gardens.

The Palheiro Spa is an exciting new addition to theCasa Velha Hotel. Set amongst one of Europes mostbeautiful gardens it is difcult not to experience animmediate sense of well-being and beauty.Palheiro Spa offer a comprehensive massage menufrom around the globe, specically designed golfersmassages, botanical face and body treatments andimmediate results non-invasive facial treatments.Their dedicated team of Physiotherapists, Masseuses,Beauty Therapists and Esthetical Therapists quietlystrive to successfully create and carry out eachguests individual spa journey.The hotel also owns a private motor yacht. TheBalancal awaits your pleasure at the Funchal ma-rina. It is available for coastal cruises, swimming,dolphin and whale watching, as well as deep sea biggame shing and special charters.

All rooms at Casa Velha do Palheiro have en-suitebathrooms, equipped with hairdryers and heatedtowel rails. All suites and superior rooms have ad-ditional separate shower cabins. Senior Suites areequipped with Whirlpool-baths.Where better to experience the intimate pleas-ure of a candlelit dinner than in the privacy of the

elegant Casa Velha dining room. Surrounded by therenowned gardens of the unique estate, you cansavour the delights of ne cuisine, expertly preparedand presented.


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Be it fresh Scottish salmon, or wild mushrooms from France, every effort is made to ensure aguests pleasure. The select menu, inuenced by a Mediterranean palate and spiced with hints of theOrient, are both surprising and delightful.Guests at the Casa Velha may enjoy a wide variety of menus. As well as the superb La Cartemenu, they have a Daily menu, a Light Meal menu and a special Gourmet menu. A Light Meal menuis also available as part of the room service / lunch menu. The Gourmet menu is a seven-coursetaste experience which is prepared per table, and includes four accompanying Portuguese wines.Simply a Gourmet Extravaganza!

Facilities at the Casa Velha do Palheiro: Morning room / Library Lounge / Bar

Sitting room Games Room Meeting Room / TV Room Free WiFi in public areas and garden No charge for incoming faxes 7 day In-house laundry service Dry cleaning (next day service) Wake up service Multi-lingual hotel personnel Medical Doctor on call

Private Parking Golf Adjacent to Palheiro Golf Course Palheiro Gardens Free entrance on weekdays Big Game Fishing Sauna no charge Steam room no charge Fitness room no charge Heated outdoor and indoor Swimming-pools Spa Badminton, Croquet, Table tennis Billiards Card table and Board games All weather tennis court oodlit

You can nd detailed information and online reservations at the Casa Velha do Palheiro website:www.casa-velha.com


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Quinta Jardins do Lago

Further west along the green hills surrounding the city of Funchal, close to the historical area, youwill nd a charming and welcoming Madeira island Quinta that was built in the 18th century.Quinta Jardins do Lago is a small luxury botanical garden hotel.

Until recent times it was the home of well-known French and British families. During the Napoleon-ic wars General Beresford, Commander of the British forces on the island chose it as his residence.His magnicent sideboard, a reminder of his stay, still adorns the magnicent dining room.

Today the Quinta Jardins do Lago, with its 31 double rooms, 4 historical Junior Suites and 5 PremierSuites, all facing south to the luscious gardens and the blue Atlantic ocean, has been passionately de-

signed to offer the best accommodation with modern functionality in traditional comfort and style.This is undoubtedly the reason why it has become Madeira islands most sought after small luxurybotanical garden hotel.


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The lush Botanical gardens are absolutely amazing with more than 500 different species of plants whichare unique in their variety and natural beauty.With an area of 2.5 hectares full of wonderful examples of rare species and old trees as well as manycolourful and delicate owers, the ora of Quinta Jardins do Lago is such a rich and diverse collectionthat it can rival any good botanical gardens.

The garden has a fantastic collection of centenary examples, such as Dracaena Draco from Madeira,Syncarpia Glomelifera from Australia, Cinnamomum Campitora from China / Japan, as well as manyfantastic varieties from all over the world as Jacaranda Minosifolia from Argentina, Pandanus Utilis fromMadagascar or the Erythrina Abyssimica from Tropical Africa.

Many of the trees in this Madeiran Quinta were planted in the early eighteen-century. The differentowners of this Quinta always kept contact with various Botanical Gardens worldwide and investedlots of love and time improving these relaxing and colourful gardens which for 47 years have been thehome of Colombo, the Quinta`s giant tortoise.

The Quinta has 11 Standard Garden view rooms, 20 Superior Panoramic view rooms, 4 Historical Juin-

ior suites, a beautiful Premiere suite with a large balcony and a magnicent Presidential Suite.

All rooms feature: Large balconies facing the beautiful gardens Sitting area Air conditioning and heating Cable TV Direct dial telephone Free Safe deposit box Mini Bar

Private marble bathroom with double basin Hairdryer, Makeup mirror, hairdryer, bath/shower, bathrobes and separate w.c Free internet connection (on request) Blackout drapes curtains - Iron/ironing board (on request)

The Quintas facilities include an acclaimed, elegant evening Restaurant with al fresco seating for theperfect evening, offering Madeiran and International rst class cuisine served with high professionalstandards and welcoming Madeira traditions. A cosy bar for the sunset cocktails and nightcaps whereone can enjoy good music in a relaxing atmosphere.


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Nestled around the special tropical swimming pool a bar offers refreshing drinks, snacks and qualityfood cooked simply with the freshest local ingredients in what is a truly relaxing area.An elegant breakfast room with verandah, featuring an exceptional sixteenth century ceramic wallpanel with garden seating surrounded by beautiful and pleasant owers is the ideal way to startyour day.

Other facilities available are the 24 Hours Reception; Library; Billiard Room; Meeting Room; PrivateParking; Room Service. Heated large freshwater swimming pool; Sun terraces with sun beds, um-brellas and towels; Well equipped Gym; Sauna; Turkish Bath; Jacuzzi; Tennis Court; Croquet and TableTennis.

You can nd detailed information and online reservations at the Quinta Jardins do Lago website:www.jardinsdolago.com

Author: Chris Szabo, MD Navega Bem Madeira island Portugal.

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