Hotel Cases de Son Barbassa

Cases de Son Barbassa, Capdepera, Mallorca, Spain - Explore & Book

"Up in the northeast tip of the island, looking over olive and almond groves to the castle of Capdepera and a sliver of blue sea, sits this stunningly chic little hideaway. It’s classified as an agroturismo, but the swanky infinity pool flanked by muslin-draped daybeds, the adults-only spa with lomi-lomi massages, and the stylish glass-walled restaurant make it feel much more. 20 suites and rooms are spread across 3 cases (houses): the 16th-century farmhouse, an attached wing and a more contemporary hilltop villa with its own pool. Expect cool white interiors with beamed ceilings, a smattering of art and sumptuous bathrooms. Friendly staff will supply hiking and cycling maps (try the 75-minute trail over maquis hills to the lovely sandy sweep of Cala Torta), arrange watersports at the more developed beaches of Cala Ratjada or Mesquida, book tee times at any of 4 golf courses in the vicinity, or offer pool towels and gazpacho lunches if you prefer a lazy day in. Do factor in some of the latter: there are few better spots to do very little. Highs A real sanctuary from the crowds of Cala Ratjada and Mesquida: you’ll feel pampered, privileged and very peaceful hereWe loved lounging by the sleek pool with lazy novels and cold drinks from the boho chic pool barLots of shady spots to sit and sunbathe: most rooms have terraces, the spa is a real suntrapWe loved dining al fresco under the inky evening sky, surrounded by colourful flowers and chirping cricketsFive beaches within 10 minutes’ drive, and some even lovelier ones within 30 Lows You’ll need a car to reach beaches and villages, but it’s not farWe felt that the flavours of our dinner did not quite match the idyllic setting and presentationWhile children are accepted (and welcomed), we reckon it’s more of a couples’ hideaway" - Michael Cullen