Mallorca is the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands. Due to its guaranteed summer weather, lovely sandy beaches, and stunning rural locations, it’s an ideal destination for the whole family.
With an extensive range of villas in the best spots throughout Mallorca, take the plunge and opt for a luxury villa with a private pool. When it comes to selecting the perfect luxury villa for your well-deserved break, you may be wanting to get away from it all in a rural setting, or a villa near to the beach. How about a large swimming pool, gymnasium, or a hot tub to soak away the stresses of 2020?
We’ve selected just 5 of our favourite luxury villas in Mallorca – perhaps there’s one to suit you.
1. Villa Bennassar
An impressive villas with a superb mountain backdrop, and a rural setting just outside Pollensa Old Town. The beach and main town is just over 4km from the villa, so a car would be recommended if you intend to leave the villa during your stay.
A gated driveway leads up to the villa where there is a spacious private parking area. The main entrance is at the side of villa located just beside the large, private swimming pool. Inside, there is an open plan lounge and dining area with traditional stone walls and beamed ceilings. The fully equipped kitchen has fridge/freezer, oven, ceramic hob as well as a breakfast table. Stairs lead up to a gallery landing that overlooks the living area.
There is a twin bedroom located on the ground floor with shower room. A further twin bedroom, a double bedroom and separate bathroom are on the first floor. The double bedroom has a private terrace overlooking the pool area and olive groves.
The second double bedroom is accessed via the pool terrace. This room has a small seating area as well as an en suite bathroom complete with bath and separate shower.
Outside, is a large private swimming pool measuring approximately 13m x 6m and a covered BBQ with a dining area. Of course, there is air conditioning, satellite TV, dishwasher and washing machine and internet connection.
2. Villa Cavall
If you prefer to be closer to the beach, this villa is only 200m from Cala Barques beach in Cala San Vicente. You’ll be able to enjoy the sea views from the terraces as well as the cliffs in the background.
There is a large parking basement under the villa and then a further 2 floors. When you enter the villa, you will immediately notice the modern designer style interior and the light that enters the fully air-conditioned building.
On the ground floor, there’s a double bedroom with en suite shower facilities, and with access to the outdoor terrace. The spacious kitchen comes with all modern conveniences, seating for 6 people at the breakfast table, and access via sliding doors to the pool area. There is also a separate laundry room on this floor. You will also find a cloakroom on this level.
Relax in the lounge area from where you can walk directly out to the terrace covered by two canopies. The terrace is furnished with sun loungers and there’s a dining table for 8 people. The pool is 9m x 3.5m with a maximum depth of 1.7m. To feel extra refreshed, take a dip in the cold water jacuzzi.
If you’re feeling energetic, the villa’s table tennis facilities may be just what you need.
Up on the first floor, there is an outside sun terrace with wonderful views. There are two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities. One of these bedrooms is a twin and the other is the master double bedroom with access to the sun terrace. The fourth bedroom is a twin with an open en suite shower room.
3. Villa La Rafal Morro
A perfect family, or large group, getaway if you are looking for a stay surrounded by countryside and mountain views. This could be the best of both worlds as you will also be just a few minutes from the beaches and resort centre of Cala San Vicente and Puerto Pollensa. The village of Pollensa is just 600m from the villa so could make a welcome change for a daytime outing.
On the ground floor, you will find a twin bedroom with en suite complete with sofa and a terrace with garden views. Upstairs there is a master double bedroom with jacuzzi en suite. There’s also a terrace with dining facilities and views of the Puig de Maria. Here you will find a further double bedroom and two twins with access to sun terraces and all have en suite bathrooms. All the bedrooms have air-conditioning for those long warm evenings.
The spacious kitchen has all modern conveniences as well as breakfast table if you wish to eat inside. Access to the BBQ terrace from here with comfortable rattan seating and dining area.
The swimming pool measures 11m x 4m with a maximum depth of 1.6m. There’s a sheltered sun terrace with sun loungers and a lawned area overlooking the adjacent countryside. There’s also a pond with water feature at the front of the villa and a fenced pond to the side of the villa.
4. Finca Rafal Antic
For peace a quiet, Finca Rafal Antic may be the perfect choice. Located in a tiny hamlet of just 4 houses (including Villa Florit below), this villa has been lovingly restored over the last 10 years. You will approach the villa via a leafy country lane and will enter the cobbled courtyard that leads to the studded oak door and archway.
The interior is full of traditional charm, with stone walls, oak beams, cobblestone floors and terracotta tiles. The imposing entrance hall leads straight through to the dining area at the back. This then takes you out to the rear terrace and pools area. The kitchen still retains its original stone sink and comes with all modern conveniences. The lounge is on the ground floor as is a bathroom.
One of the twin bedrooms is on the ground floor and comes with en suite bathroom. Stairs are off the dining area leading upstairs to the remaining bedrooms. There are three further twin bedrooms (one with access to a private terrace). All the bedrooms have en suite shower rooms.
Outside, you will find a kidney shaped swimming pool measuring 5m x 1m and some lovely seating areas and sun loungers with umbrellas. The original garden casita now houses the brick built-in BBQ and covered dining area. There are optional complimentary services on request including pool towels and facilities for young children/babies.
5. Villa Florit
This villa is located in the same hamlet of 4 houses as Finca Rafal Antic above. This restored house now provides visitors with a touch of luxury in a countryside location.
You will approach Villa Florit off a country lane and enter a cobbled courtyard leading to a modern glass doorway. The house if full of traditional character with its stone and cobbled floors, terracotta tiles and wooden beams. However, all this blends with modern elements of glass and stainless steel.
Downstairs is a very spacious entrance hall leading to a very modern kitchen, complete with all modern conveniences. You’ll find 2 double bedrooms on this floor, both with en suite shower rooms as well as a large rear patio area.
Upstairs there are a further 3 bedrooms. Two of them are twin bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom. The other is a double bedroom with seating area, en suite shower room and mezzanine.
The swimming pool is 9m x 5m and is surrounded by furnished terraces, wooden decking and a small lawned area. There’s a wonderful covered, built-in BBQ area with seating area. This villa also offers optional complimentary services on request including pool towels and facilities for young children/babies.
You may prefer to choose a villa holiday for 2021 or even further into the future. If you like to idea of having an independent holiday, remaining in your own bubble, then why not settle for a luxury villa on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. Do you have a favourite?
Gail Hewitt is Owner and Director of Corona Holidays. Corona Holidays are specialists in tailor-made holidays to the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, and European city breaks.
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