Agritourism Gossalba, Saint Joan
This chic, family-run agroturismo is located in the heart of Pla de Mallorca, the central plain dotted with small towns and villages accessible via quiet country roads. This is the authentic heart of the island and Gossalba has turned that feeling into a charming nine room retreat. The location may be rural, but comfort is not compromised – the rooms are bright and simple, with traditional carved wood furniture and terracotta tile floors, and the freshwater pool is perfect for cooling off after a busy day. There is no restaurant but the owners Cati and Ken are available for recommendations and reservations.
Double rooms from £ 120 room only, gossalba.com
Mirab de Valldemossa
Hidden in the foothills of the Tramuntana, just outside the village of Valldemossa, this beautiful finca, which was partly built in the 16th century, exudes a lazy, old-fashioned elegance. The rooms are frugal – walls, curtains, and floors made of cream-colored stone – but feel wonderfully luxurious, while the lounges full of books and plump sofas are a retreat from the heat of the day. The greatest joy, however, is the magnificent view over forested mountains from the terrace around the infinity pool, the pretty dining terrace and most of the rooms.
Double rooms from £ 248 B&B, mirabo.es
Ca’n Beneït, Binibona
“Ideal for those looking for isolation and escape”: Ca’n Beneït, Binibona
This upscale agroturismo, newly opened this year, is ideal for those looking for a feeling of seclusion and escape, with just 10 stylish bedrooms and a plot of land spanning more than 200 acres. A good choice for walkers, there are guided tours around the property, including the olive tree trails, and a beautiful route between the three neighboring villages of Selva, Caimari and Moscari. Dinner at the Mirabona farm-to-table restaurant is a must, made with vegetables and herbs from the property’s botanical gardens.
Double rooms from £ 207 B&B, fincacanbeneit.com
Roqueta Agroturismo, Maria de la Salut
Set in almond, carob and olive trees, surrounded by flowery gardens and with a private pool, the Roqueta has just four apartments, carefully created from a cluster of 13th-century houses. Each has a well-equipped kitchen, bedroom and sofa bed in the living room, furnished in a traditional Mallorcan style – tile floors, cream-colored brick walls, simple and simple furniture. Outside there is a pool and garden, and the quiet streets of Maria de la Salut are home to some excellent, traditional restaurants. If you want to experience the authentic Mallorca this is the place.
One bed apartment from £ 81 room only, agroroqueta.com
It’s Moli, he said
“Deia is loved by artists, writers and composers”: Es Moli, Deia
The most beautiful village on the island, Deia on the Hill – popular with artists, writers and composers – is also overrun by tourists. Staying nearby offers the chance to visit mornings and evenings, but hotels in the village can be ruinously expensive. Es Moli, a delightful 17th century property just a short drive outside the village, is the cheapest without sacrificing comfort. A hotel since 1965, rooms overlook old, flower-filled gardens and the pool – surrounded by mountains and olive groves – feels like a natural cocoon. In the evening, choose between formal dining at Es Jardi or tapas on the terrace at Terraza Deia: dinner with a side dish of this extraordinary view.
Double rooms from £ 120 B&B, esmoli.com
Sa Bassa Rotja, Porreres
‘The wonderful pool is flanked by palm trees’: Sa Bassa Rotja, Porreres
Life in Sa Bassa Rotja – a hilly 100-acre estate in the east of the island that was first settled in the 13th century – revolves around the gorgeous pool flanked by palm trees and gleaming white loungers. It’s impossible not to relax here, whether it be with a wine tasting on the patio, a yoga class under the trees, or biking on the quiet streets that meander through the orchards and plains of the property. The hotel’s renowned chef, Marti March, serves a weekly changing menu in the stone-walled dining room and the spa offers an excellent selection of treatments and therapies.
Double rooms from £ 126 B&B, sabassarotja.com
LJs Ratxó, Puigpunyent
“This is an environmentally friendly, sustainable fly-and-flop”: Ratxó from LJ, Puigpunyent
If you are serious about getting off the grid, this huge 14th century estate tucked away between the peaks of the Tramuntana will have it all. The driveway is something of a top gear challenge, but once you get there there is nothing left for the car to do. This is an eco-friendly, sustainable fly-and-flop with guided hikes in the mountains, an organic spa with outdoor treatment pavilions, and outdoor yoga classes. There are only 25 rooms – meaning the place is never full – and two restaurants, Roots and Arratxa, both of which get their ingredients from local farms and producers.
Double rooms from £ 261 B&B, ratxo.com
Ecocirer, Soller
‘A delightful, family-run, vegan pension’: Ecocirer, Sóller
Claiming to be the island’s first vegan hotel, Ecocirer is a delightful, family-run guest house in the heart of green Sóller. Breakfast – with homemade xeixa bread made from traditional Mallorcan grains, fresh fruits and vegetables drizzled with the family’s own oil – is fantastic, and there are cooking classes if you want to learn more about local vegan dishes. The rooms are quietly decorated in stone and cream tones and feature paintings by the renowned Mallorcan artist Francesca Marti. For the ultimate retreat, book Dream – a junior suite with a private roof terrace with a spectacular view over the Tramuntana.
Double rooms from £ 150 B&B, ecocirer.com
Can Aulí, Pollensa
‘High ceilings and wide stairs’: Can Aulí, Pollensa
A beautiful adults-only getaway, Can Aulí opened its doors last year, bringing a touch of style to the quiet back streets of Pollensa. In the carefully restored 17th century mansion, despite its location in town, the walled courtyard garden with small pool feels very peaceful, and the menu with tasting platters – served by candlelight and sourced from all over the island – is trendy.
Double rooms from £ 230 B&B, boutiquehotelcanauli.com
Son Penya, San Lorenzo
‘A quiet adult-only retreat’: Son Penya, San Lorenzo
The Tramuntana and its villages are the most picturesque region of Mallorca, but also the most visited; To get away from the crowds, head to the northeast corner where lush agricultural plains stretch around the historic town of ArteArtà. Son Penya is a quiet, adults-only retreat on one of the island’s rural estates. Rooms are scattered among olive and citrus groves, while the small spa has an indoor pool, Turkish bath, and treatment room. The restaurant serves delicious Mallorcan cuisine with excellent local wines. The tables are in a cool dining room under Gothic sandstone arches.
Double rooms from £ 184 sonpenya.com
