Ceratonia, House 12 persons in Binissalem

If you are travelling as a family with lots of children, you will quickly appreciate the wide range of facilities at Villa Ceratonia. There is even a swing and slide for children so that your children can enjoy the best conditions for romping around. In the meantime, you can relax completely thanks to the childproof fencing around the pool. The pool has the best salt water, so in a way you benefit from your own private spa under the glorious Mallorcan sun. You can wash off the salt crust in the outdoor bath or in the outdoor shower. If you then find one of the lounge chairs and treat your skin to a second round, so to speak, the anticipation of the evening may already overwhelm you. Whether you do this as a social gathering by the pool, on one of the covered terraces or in one of the other cosy areas of the property is entirely up to you. A gnarled olive tree grows right next to the house, exuding Mediterranean flair. There is no doubt that typical Mediterranean dishes taste twice as good in this atmosphere as anywhere else. You also have a choice of many board games, so boredom is a thing of the past in this villa.

This is a Fincallorca holiday home.

The ground floor of the house is open-plan. Firstly, you enter a cosily furnished lounge where you can either gaze at the flames in the fireplace or watch the action on the widescreen TV, which keeps you in touch with your home thanks to modern satellite technology. No less cosy is the adjoining dining room with kitchen, which also has a fireplace. Here you have enough space to serve a suitable menu to a large group of travellers. The dominant colour is white, which creates a bright and inviting atmosphere. Small details such as scattered natural stone walls, floral patterns on the walls, pictures and tasteful wooden furniture set skilful accents and quickly make you feel at home. Part of your relaxation takes place while you sleep, when your subconscious recalls the lightness of the day. The sleeping area, with a total of six double bedrooms, is located on the upper level, which you can reach from the living room. Two of the three bathrooms in the house are also located on the upper floor. One of them even has a bathtub, where you can prepare for a cosy night's sleep.

Finally, there is plenty to discover at Villa Ceratonia! Firstly, there is the wine, which plays a very important role in this part of the island. This becomes clear in the idyllic village of Binissalem (2.5 km away), where you can visit the bodegas and enjoy a little wine tasting. Every year, following the grape harvest, a two-week wine festival is held, which attracts many visitors. Some visitors come by train, which connects the regions of the island and runs every 20 minutes throughout the day. You can hear this train from your property. Thanks to your central location, you can discover the special features of the different parts of the coast. You can decide each day whether you want to go to the south coast of the island with the vibrant capital Palma or to the unspoilt beaches of the north. The Tramuntana mountains are also within easy reach and are perfect for long hikes.

The town of Binissalem, famous for its quality wine, is just 2.5 kilometres from Villa Ceratonia. You can visit the market here on Fridays and buy wine and other local delicacies. The island's capital Palma, with its wide range of attractions, is only 30 minutes away by car. However, if you would rather spend the day at the beach, we recommend the beaches of Alcúdia and Pollença on the north coast.