Oasis Labyrinth

Oasis Labyrinth: Balearic Islands

While sunbathing, hiking, and sailing are most certainly on the cards on this sun-soaked island, some of us are simply looking for a rural, isolated escape. That’s where this home comes in. Although just a ten-minute drive from the nearest town of Felanitx, this inland oasis feels a world away from everyone.

As you approach the home, it gives off a rustic, farmhouse vibe with a traditional look. Honey-coloured stone, wooden shutters, and a terracotta roof are everything you might expect, but the reality is closer to modern luxury. The outdoor area feels more VIP than rural life – palm trees and delicate native flowers line the perimeter, creating a green wall around four-poster sun loungers, multiple terraces, an outdoor grill, shady verandahs, hammocks, and a swimming pool. We love this vast, maze-like space, where you can chase the sun to keep finding secret spots and hidden corners to sip Mallorcan wine.

As the sun goes down, you might head inside to get cosy beneath traditional wooden beams, or beside the wood-burning stove. With vintage trinkets and an eclectic mix of art in gilded frames, this home feels more like a quirky museum – a wonderfully unique stay on a wonderfully unique island.

Home truths:
*Your private pool is saltwater, and also features an outdoor shower
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair, but you need to ask in advance and bring your own linen
*There's no dedicated workspace, but plenty of laptop-friendly spots
*The entrance is private to your home
*Private parking is available for five cars
*There's no hairdryer in this home, but the Mallorcan sun should suffice
*Two bedrooms are in the main house – the third bedroom is located in a separate villa with its own bathroom and direct access to the garden
*All of the beds are singles, but some rooms have them pushed together to make double beds
*There's no air conditioning, but your host can provide fans instead