Spectacular 17th Century House, Set in 50 Acres of Olive and Almond Trees
Comfortable, Elegant, Peaceful with Magnificent 17m Pool and Walled Garden
Sleeps 9 (5 Bedrooms)
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Set in the hills of Mallorca, Son Torrella is a beautiful family home built in the 17th century full of history and character with the oldest olive press on the Island - this is a truly unique place in which to unwind and relax. There is a magnificent 17m pool with pavilion and terrace ideal for shady lunches or evening BBQs. The house has huge cool rooms decorated in a traditional style with large french windows overlooking the private grounds.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 17 March 2011 - 28 April 2011 | £1957 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2011 - 19 May 2011 | £2276 | 7 | ||
| 19 May 2011 - 2 June 2011 | £2822 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £3131 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2011 - 25 August 2011 | £3996 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2011 - 1 September 2011 | £3096 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 22 September 2011 | £2276 | 7 | ||
| 22 September 2011 - 27 October 2011 | £1957 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Thursday. The house will be available from mid afternoon but guests are welcome to leave their luggage there earlier.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 lge comfortable double room. Bedroom 2 single four poster. Bedroom 3 double. Bedroom 4 twin (large beds). Bedroom 5 double (or twin). |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1 huge ensuite bathroom with separate shower. Bedroom 3 with ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 4 with ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 5 with ensuite shower room. |
| Kitchen: | Large traditional room with wooden vaulted beamed ceiling, modernised with fitted kitchen, modern appliances and large eating area. |
| Living Rooms: | Library with classical and academic books, comfortable sofas, desk, open fire. Dining Room has traditional Spanish table and chairs and double doors open to Gallery. Drawing Room is a formal room with antique furniture and baby grand piano. |
| Other: | Large Gallery with seating areas on all four sides (to catch the sun all day!) and large table and chairs for eating Al Fresco overlooking the Courtyard and fountain. There is also a private chapel and an historic olive press which is being renovated. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels (including swimming) and linen included, changed weekly or more often if needed. Daily cleaning (except Sunday and Bank Holidays). A cook can be arranged to either cook on the premises or deliver prepared meals. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board telephone room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
A simple dinner on the night of arrival is provided and continential breakfast is laid out every morning (except Sunday).
Two extra beds are available for younger children.
Outside
Beautiful garden, riot of colour in spring with hidden stone seats and terrraced area and surrounded by 50 acres of orange, lemon, olive and almond groves.
Magnificent 17m x 5m pool with surrounding balustrades, pool pavillion and terrace overlooking hills. The pavillion has seating, table and chairs, fridge/freezer, picnic ware with BBQ. Separate changing room with WC. Ping Pong room.
Coast/Beach
The Island is famous for its beaches - large sandy ones popular with families and secluded hidden bays within easy driving distance (approx 40 mins) of the house.
Golf
There are various high quality golf courses on the Island. Details available. Also tennis court at local hotel.
Travel
Palma International Airport is 30 minutes drive. Car Hire is essential and details of a recommended firm with competitive prices is available.
Distances
Santa Maria, a market town with excellent local facilities, is 2km away. Palma is 12km and is just a 20 minute journey on the local train from Santa Maria. The beautiful, unspoilt western coast is a short drive over the hills.
Further details
There are good restaurants, bars and cafes in the local area - details available. Binasalem (5 km away) is an established wine growing area and Santa Maria has its own vinyard and bodega to visit. There are a couple of supermarkets, banks, a chemist, florist, post office and other local shops. There is a large market every Sunday with good local produce plus much more.
Alcampo, a large hypermarket which sells everything is 10 mins towards Palma.
Booking notes
Details available.
Owner profile
About the owner
I have loved Son Torrella all my life as originally it belonged to my Grandmother who bought it in 1932. I have such happy memories of childhood holidays there and now have been able to see my own children enjoying the same. My husband and I also often go there by ourselves or with friends and love sitting on the gallery, looking down on the courtyard, hearing only the fountain or the bells of the sheep amongst the almond and olive trees of our small farm – heaven! We also spend a lot of time in the garden, which my grandmother designed, planting, pruning and planning – or sitting in the shade of the terrace doing nothing at all!
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
Situated near the foothills of the Sierra de Tramuntana, Son Torrella has escaped the urban development of so much of the coastal areas of Majorca. The house is a haven of peace and quiet in very rural surroundings and its grounds lead right up to the hills of the mountain range. The more adventurous guests can discover the waterfall in the cave at the top of the valley or climb up to the mountain village of Alaro where they will find a cold beer or a delicious lunch. Santa Maria with its shops, bars, local restaurants and famous Sunday market is only five minutes drive away – it also has frequent direct train services to Palma’s city centre and is only half an hour from Palma airport.
Unique benefits of the property
Son Torrella has a particularly peaceful atmosphere and it seems to appeal to all ages as it is not just a holiday villa, it is a real home. There are so many places to sit and relax – inside and out – and there is so much space to enjoy whether just sitting on the gallery or lounging by the pool and its pavilion which is perfect for al fresco lunches and barbecues. My loyal guests return year after year and say that apart from the unique beauty of the place, they also love the fact that breakfast appears and the rooms are cleaned and tidied for them as this makes it feel like a real holiday.
For booking and further information
Property Ref B663
Katie Carr-Ellison
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1665 578274
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1665 578272 (Office Hours)
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1665 578394
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