Villa C'an Arangada - Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands

The Villa C'an Arangada stands along a country track outside Pollensa and makes a superb holiday retreat for families and groups. Echoing a traditional Majorcan farmhouse with its stone-clad walls, blue shutters and pan-tiled roofs, its pretty exterior is more than equalled by its lovely, carefully maintained interior.

Boasting numerous rustic features such as exposed ceiling rafters, terracotta floors and a decorative fireplace in the comfortable sitting-dining room, the villa exudes charm and space, with thoughtfully selected modern pieces, traditional furnishings and attractive ornaments rounding off its relaxed, lived-in feel. The air-conditioned bedrooms, all located upstairs, are furnished with antique pine beds and the light and large kitchen features doors to the terrace, making it easy to serve al-fresco meals.

Outside, the large, walled lawns are peppered with palms and shrubs standing prettily against the magnificent mountain backdrops. An enchanting terrace, draped with overhead climbers, is furnished with a table and chairs for lazy outdoor dining, and to the side of the house lies the enticing pool, whose terraces are a peaceful oasis for catching the rays and enjoying the vistas.

A ten-minute drive brings you to Puerto Pollensa beach and the shops, sights and restaurants of picturesque Pollensa are even closer, around two kilometres away.