Where Stone Meets Sea

With green shutters and a terracotta roof, this Mallorcan villa wouldn’t look out of place in the Tuscan hills. There’s an air of grandeur and romance to the place, with ivy creeping up the stonework by the master’s balcony, tiled terraces shaded by olive trees and a turquoise pool set in a manicured lawn. Views of the sparkling Med in one direction and the rugged Mallorcan mountains in the other can be taken in from the hammock strung between the trees, the poolside loungers, or the sprawling outdoor sofas under the pergola.

Heading inside, the kitchen is a picture of Mediterranean country charm, but you might not spend much time here given the all-inclusive nature of this home, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks all taken care of. Just take a seat under the candelabra in the dining room, or out at the long table on the terrace and let the fresh, local dishes come to you. Bedrooms all boast en-suite bathrooms, and their own terrace or balcony, so there are no short straws here.

This villa is ranged up in the hills, a four-minute drive from the coast, where you’ll find secret bays with turquoise shallows. Better still, it's only a ten-minute car ride away from the pretty town of Banyalbufar.

Home truths:
*The all-inclusive features include drinks such as wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks, daily continental breakfast, and lunch and dinner for six days tailored to your taste
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair upon request
*Unfortunately, this home is wheelchair inaccessible
*There is daily housekeeping and a pool attendant
*The king bedrooms can be converted to two single beds, just ask the host when booking
*Guests have access to a communal tennis court
*This home is located on an estate
*Palma de Mallorca Airport is a forty-minute drive from the home