Holiday home - Escanellas, Arta, Spain

Description

If you are looking for peace and quiet on holiday, then this is the place for you and you will notice it as soon as you arrive: Contented sheep graze peacefully on both sides of the driveway to the house Wonderfully rural natural stone villa Escanellas. The country house, built in Mallorcan style with pretty green shutters, is located on a huge estate near the town of Artà. It offers more than just a well-tended lawn for the children to play on, but also an enchanting combination of pine trees, tall conifers and wonderfully fragrant shrubs that are typical of the island's vegetation. From the partially covered terrace, chic and comfortable at the same time and furnished with several sofa groups, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the surroundings of this coastal region as far as the eye can see. Relax on the rattan sofa including sofa cushions or savour Mediterranean delicacies at the large dining table. Another covered terrace area right next to the main building also offers space for meals; in addition to a table and chairs, it has a practical sink as well as several shelves and worktops for preparing small snacks outdoors, such as a fresh fruit salad. If you need to cool off, why not swim a few lengths in the pool, which shimmers turquoise in the sunlight, and then warm up quickly on one of the sun loungers.

This is a Fincallorca holiday home.

Inside, too, the villa exudes typical Mallorcan charm: dark wooden beams and stone arches connect the rooms, while the ceilings, which are refined in some places with refined curves made of Mares stone, and the pretty floor tiles create a rustic yet cosy atmosphere, very clean, ambience. The stylish house can be entered from two sides: either into an impressive foyer over 8 metres high or directly into the spacious living-dining area. It houses a long wooden table for unforgettable evenings with delicious food and lively debates as well as comfortable sofas for relaxing in front of an exciting film. Right next to it you will find an open, modern and fully equipped kitchen, which still has a rural character thanks to lovingly integrated elements: for example, the beautiful brick sink or the wonderfully warm Aga. Those who are tired from the excitement of the day can retire to one of the four double bedrooms. One of them is on the ground floor, while the others are on the upper floor and can be reached via a beautiful wooden staircase. They are all bright and cosy down to the last loving detail, guaranteeing sweet dreams. One of the rooms is located in the attic and has no lock, making it perfect for two children. A highlight of the villa's three bathrooms are the individual tiles and walls in Mediterranean colours as well as the brick-built shower and bathtub areas. It is sure to give you the wonderful feeling of a spa experience at home.

Villa Escanellas is nestled in an idyllic landscape that is well worth a visit: for example, the romantic artists' town of Artà is just 2 kilometres away. It is popular with tourists and yet has managed to retain its wonderfully authentic Mallorcan atmosphere. The narrow streets, many small galleries, excellent restaurants and cafés and the numerous sights from the old cloister to the museum set the stage for an all-round successful day trip. If you want to go to the beach, then perhaps take your hire car to Canyamel, around 12 km away. Surrounded by green hills, the beach has an excellent infrastructure with lifeguards, toilets and restaurants. You can sometimes even spot wild geese and other water birds at a nearby stream.

The incredibly beautiful natural stone villa Escanellas, built on a huge, rural estate in a quiet location, not only offers pure relaxation, but also truly spectacular views of the artists' town of Artà, just 2 kilometres away. There are numerous shopping facilities as well as lovely restaurants and bars. Just above the imposing green hills that surround the popular holiday resort, you will also find some of the most beautiful natural sandy beaches that Mallorca has to offer.