Palheiro Estate Madeira
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Palheiro Estate enjoys a beautiful hillside location with stunning views of the ocean and the city of Funchal. Since it was acquired by the Blandy family in 1885, successive generations have managed the transition from traditional farming to leisure based activities.
This strong tradition of hospitality and quality continues in all areas today, from golf and the hotel to the gardens and flower business; from real estate to property management and even the sports motor cruiser. The names of Blandy and Palheiro are synonymous with quality on Madeira Island and beyond.
João, 1st Count of Carvalhal, bought the estate 200 years ago and built the hunting lodge as a country retreat: this is now the Casa Velha do Palheiro country-house hotel http://www.casa-velha.com/. He imported exotic trees and plants from around the world to stock the extensive gardens. http://www.palheiroestate.com/palheiro_gardens_welcome.html The Folly he built on the estate’s highest point – today part of the golf course - is now its symbol.
http://www.palheirogolf.com/
John Burden Blandy acquired the estate in 1885 and it has been the family home since that day.
