Villa Santuiri - Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands

Tranquillity reigns at this delightful villa near Pollensa. Along a country lane lined by peaceful olive and fruit groves, the property strikes a charming note from the moment you see it. Stone clad and lovingly maintained, it sits within picturesque grounds, with a stunning dining and sun terrace to the rear.

The large, bright interior is a lesson in good design, with tiled floors, rustic-inspired furnishings and vaulted ceilings injecting warmth. There are three air-conditioned bedrooms on the ground floor and a tastefully furnished sitting-dining room, equipped with satellite TV and DVD player. The inviting farmhouse kitchen has an authentic fireplace and upstairs, the air-conditioned master bedroom features its own sunny terrace with views over the pool and surrounding trees - a perfect nook for quiet reading and sunbathing.

Outside, the villa boasts a huge canopied terrace perfect for alfresco entertaining and eating, as well as large sun terraces around the pool. Steps down from the terrace also reveal an enchanting sunken garden incorporating a brick-built barbecue and baker's oven.

When you can drag yourself away, Pollensa is five minutes by car and the nearest beach is a six-kilometre drive. Owing to the steps in its garden, the villa may be unsuitable for less mobile guests.

large families