Hotel Valldemossa

Housed in two 19th century stone houses on a hill overlooking the Tramuntana mountain range and Palma Bay, Hotel Valldemossa offers intimate luxury accommodation in one of the most picturesque small towns in Mallorca. The idea behind the Hotel Valldemossa is to create a personal ambience; guests are received as friends and the ambience is more akin to a country home than a hotel. The property itself belonged to the former estate of the Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa – the town's most famous attraction – where Frederic Chopin and French feminist writer George Sand stayed and spent time admiring the town's beauty. Indeed, you can enjoy the same pleasure yourself - the existing 7 hectares of traditional orange and olive groves are a haven of peace and quiet for you to wander around and enjoy the rural atmosphere. Inside the hotel you'll find a blend of rustic stone and sophisticated French-style décor. The hotel itself is set in a complex of gardens and terraces on different levels, where you can enjoy the sun or shelter in the shade if you wish. A spacious, comfortable outdoor swimming pool is located in the beautiful gardens, along with a bar where you can have anything from an aged whisky to a café con leche.

The rooms have been decorated with exclusive antique furniture and works of art by eminent Mallorcan artists. A private solarium is provided all the Junior Suites and all guestrooms have air-conditioning and heating, direct-line telephone and Internet connections. Meals are provided in the restaurant, which, under the control of promising young chef José Rodriguez is a must for any stay here, not just for the great smells coming from the kitchen but also for the spectacular views of the valley. If you're into just lazing about, there's a nice heated indoor pool as well as a sauna and jacuzzi. Book a beauty treatment or massages in your own room, or if you want to get out and about you can inquire at reception for free mountain bike rental or day trips by boat, hot air balloon and much more.

Valldemossa is located in Mallorca's most dramatic and scenic region and is famous for its Carthusian Monastery which welcomed many prominent guests during the 19th century. Activities which you can enjoy here include hiking the Tramuntana mountain range, a visit to Palma (try taking the scenic train from Palma to Sóller) and of course golf – there are excellent golf courses about 30 minutes drive from Valldemossa including Golf d'Andratx, Son Termens, Real Golf of Bendinat, Poniente and Son Vida.