Meet Me in the Orange Grove

Meet Me in the Orange Grove: Balearic Islands

Stone-clad and splendid, the main house here dates back to the 16th century. It’s an old farmhouse which once housed the olive press for the surrounding groves and you can feel this history in each terracotta-floored room inside. There’s something soothing about the timber beams of the low ceiling in the living room and the hearth-like fireplace is a nod to the old world. An open archway opens up to the dining room and there’s a second sitting room with cute, wooden-shuttered windows. Another stone archway reveals a full-sized snooker table for sociable evenings indoors and the dine-in kitchen is perfect for big, bustling family breakfasts dappled in sunshine.

But it’s the outdoors that really grabbed our attention. 175 acres of land is home to olive groves, a babbling river and orange groves. You can even enjoy a stroll through the evergreen oak woodlands without leaving the privacy of the grounds. The free-form swimming pool is like a huge lagoon on the terrace and we love the stone dining table beneath the twisting vines. Balconies and patios provide places to look out over the grounds, like a monarch surveying your kingdom, and Mallorca’s picturesque mountains flank you on all sides.

Location-wise, you’re secluded in the countryside, but the honey-hued traditional town of Pollensa is just six kilometres away for restaurants, shops, bars and cafes.

Home truths:
*There is a full maid service and cook provided with a stay at this villa
*This home is split over two levels and the gardens are terraced so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*The closest town is 6km away, so having a car is recommended and there is plenty of private parking
*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*You'll have your own private entrance here