Sa Cova Foradada, Cala D'or, Mallorca (Majorca)

One of three holiday villas in a tiny rural community hidden away in marvellous untrammelled countryside, just a five minute drive from the superb sandy beaches of Cala Mondrago, Sa Cova Foradada is a pristine little house, bursting with character and charm and set in lovely, whimsical gardens with great swathes of bougainvillaea and numerous varieties of flowering shrubs, as well as orange, lemon and almond trees, plus the odd stately palm. When you first arrive at the front of the holiday villa  a pretty vine-covered terrace with masses of flowers and potted plants, provides a warm and colourful welcome. The entrance door leads into a small hallway with, on one side, a neatly furnished double bedroom and a tiled shower room. On the other side of the hallway, a narrow wooden staircase leads to a little gallery bedroom tucked away in the eaves with a single bed and an ideal den for a teenager.

Further down the hallway, the  galley style kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven and large fridge freezer, plus attractive fitted cupboards and two gleaming lengths of marble work surfaces.

Beyond the kitchen, the living room has an appealing Majorcan farmhouse ambience with beamed ceiling and high shelving containing a colourful collection of local ceramics. There's also a fireplace and a dining alcove in one corner, whilst at the opposite end of the room is a door to a spacious twin bedroom, softly lit by dappled light from windows to the rear. From the living room, patio doors lead out to a lovely covered terrace which runs round two sides of the Villa, fringed by grapevines and with remarkably serene views across miles of open countryside. This deep terrace is furnished with a large rustic table and benches, for long and lazy lunches and is a great place for a siesta in the middle of the day. Steps lead down from here to a purpose built barbecue and beyond gravelled pathways meander off through the lovely gardens to the oval shaped swimming pool.

The villa also has a large tiled roof terrace, with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, perfect for sunbathing. An outside shower room with WC provides an extra facility and here you will also find a washing machine.

For shops and restaurants, the picturesque little fishing village of Porto Petro is just 2 km away from the villa, whilst for more choice and variety, the local market town of Santanyi is ten to fifteen minutes by car.

There are approx 7 steps up to the raised pool which has a minimum depth of 1.5 m and from the narrow terraces around the pool there is a similar unprotected drop of 1.5 m.

Ideal for Majorca Villa Holidays in Cala D'or

Location of Sa Cova Foradada*
Cala D'Or / Felanitx, Mallorca
The seaside town of Cala D'Or is blessed with seven idyllic sandy coves protected by rocky pine clad headlands and washed by a turquoise sea. Cala D'Or has grown into a sophisticated villa and apartment resort where appealing precincted plazas, provide excellent shops and restaurants as well as open air bars and lively night spots to suit all ages and tastes. In contrast, a few kilometres inland, evidence of affluence remains discreetly hidden behind high stone walls and the peace and tranquillity of rural Mallorca remains unchanged and serenely unaffected by the excesses of tourism. ...More about Cala D'Or / Felanitx >>

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Comments on Sa Cova Foradada*

The Hiltons - Sep 2009

"We had a lovely holiday at the villa."

The Barlows - Sep 2009

"This was very much a beach and swimming holiday. Cala sa Nau we really enjoyed last year but was more developed (with cafe and umbrellas) this year. Just east of Cala Mondrago is Cal Burgit which is a lovely small beach and cove. If you fancy bacon and eggs for breakfast various cafes in Porto Petro do this! Regards Sa Cova Foradada accommodation, the highlight is clearly the beautifully tended garden but probably not suitable for small children because the number of cacti and because you can't sit around the pool keeping an eye on children in it. Flavians in Porto Colom does excellent meals (albeit not cheap). As usual the trip up to Monastery of Salvador near Fenalitix well worth a visit for the view but not for the feint hearted driver!"

Martin - May 2009

"The villa was accurately described but the information had not been updated for recently. We expected to find the owners living next door, only to find they were no longer in residence. Santanyi is a pleasant town to visit and the villa and its location suited us very well. Very peaceful and comfortable, and also within easy reach of both Mondrago and S'Alquiera Blanca. Finally, thanks for the very quick response to our phone call when we found ourselves locked out. Someone was sent quickly who got us in and then came back later to put a new lock on the gate."

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