Villa Marc, Pollensa, Majorca

Settled in the lush Mallorcan countryside, Villa Marc is surrounded by a sprawling landscape of lush forests, green hills and fragrant citrus trees. It’s hard to beat a more picturesque setting than this rural hideaway, located down a country path from the main road that joins Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa. In just a short drive, you’re in the heart of these thriving resorts and the shops and restaurants that line their charming streets. If the beach is on your mind, Puerto Pollensa and Cala St. Vicente are ideal for sinking your toes in the golden sands and exploring some craggy sea caves.

The outdoor space exudes serenity, with an expansive lawn flanked by various types of exotic plants and aromatic groves. The upper iron pergola is covered with flowers in the summer months, creating a fragrant pathway to the remaining terrace area. With two sheltered traditional verandas featuring outdoor sofas and dining tables, there’s plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. You can even cook dinner under the sunshine with a gorgeous summer kitchen comprised of a barbecue grill, a pizza oven and a magnificent stone basin. To keep the kids busy, there’s a generous swimming pool and an outdoor tennis table set up for some friendly competition. But if you’d rather be lying back and taking in the countryside surroundings, there are loungers dotted around to kick back in.

Charming in every way, Villa Marc is built in the traditional Mallorca style, which harmonises with the architecture of the island. It embodies every part of a quaint Spanish casa, with its terracotta roofs, grand pillars and rich wooden shutters. The interiors echo the Mediterranean vibe, with an elegant and simple colour scheme that comes to life from the authentic décor, antique furnishings, rustic stone wall features and traditional wall art. The living room is spacious and elegant with a comfy sofa set, high beamed ceilings, and decorated in cool shades of white and beige. The bathrooms are exquisite, tiled with intricate patterned mosaics, which flood the rooms with colour and warmth. You’ll fall in love with the kitchen if you’re a fan of the retro period style, with traditional wooden cabinets and a quaint blue wall oven. The sociable breakfast bar creates a natural divider in the dining space, adding to its bright atmosphere alongside its long wall of large terrace doors, which let the natural sunlight pour in. The four bedrooms are spread across the villa, with two twins, one double, and a master bedroom.