The Bike Shed

The Bike Shed: Balearic Islands

The Tramuntana mountains attract hikers and cyclists from all over the world, keen to see a side of Mallorca that many tourists never explore. Rural, green and simply stunning, the landscape this home sits in is one of the most beautiful in the world and it's best enjoyed from the roof terrace – where everything is laid out for your viewing pleasure. Set in the pretty village of Caimari, just a thirteen-minute drive from Inca, this townhouse is all about the views.

Historic stone walls and bottle-green shuttered windows make for a charming, traditional home, and inside it's spacious and comfortable. Put together with a great deal of care, it has a warm, homey feel, with typical terracotta floors, sloping beamed ceilings and plenty of room for a family or group of friends. Aimed at keen cyclists, there's a bike storeroom here and tools to help you maintain them. You'll also spot a fair few bike-themed features around the house and garden – and yes, that really is a vintage motorbike in the dining room.

But this home's most impressive features must be its outside spaces. Built into a hillside, there are stairs up to the terraced garden, where you'll find sunny seating spots and a superb little pool. The views from here are stunning enough but for a real treat head to the roof terrace at sunset with a bottle of wine.

Home truths:
*You'll definitely need a car to get the most from this area – there's on-street parking outside
*With a terraced garden, deep internal stairs and a roof terrace, there are lots of stairs to deal with here
*Some of the streets of Caimari are quite narrow so large hire cars may struggle
*A high chair is provided for smaller guests
*One double bedroom (and bathroom) is on the ground floor