VILLA PUIGPUNYENT – PUIGPUNYENT

Tranquil rustic-lux set in blissful gardens

OVERVIEW

With its whitewashed facade, pretty wood-shuttered windows, and chunky wooden front door, there’s more than a touch of rustic magic about this country villa. A huge garden, brimming with fragrant Mediterranean flora, manicured lawns and towering trees create a wonderfully serene and secluded natural setting that feels utterly yours.

Inside, this charming villa has been artfully updated with bright and breezy finish, with knotty pine beams and exposed stone adding a rustic-lux vibe. Airy open-plan spaces and open-air terraces provide plenty of room for eating, relaxing, and just soaking up the tranquillity of the leafy surrounds. 

As well as providing four bedrooms and four bathrooms for up to eight, thanks to its large green areas, playhouse, and trampoline, this the perfect property for families with kids. 

SETTING

The villa takes it name from the small quaint town of Puigpunyent it sits on the edge of, whose name is believed to come from the Latin for ‘sharp mountain’. And nestled in the foothills of the Tramuntana Sierra, you’ll understand why from the town’s backdrop of dramatic rocky peaks. 

The town is largely residential, though surrounded by some of Mallorca’s most picturesque hiking and cycling trails – the nearby Reserva Puig de Galatzó is also a spectacular nature reserve and great for families. Despite the feeling of being surrounded by untamed countryside, you’re still just a 20-minute drive from the bustling capital, Palma. 

SLEEPING

Each of the four bedrooms is a haven of calm, combining airy modern decor with rustic touches such as natural stone and wood. All extend to their own bathroom with rain-fall showers or bathtub, together with fluffy towels and premium toiletries. The master bedroom comes with air conditioning, while the others are cooled with ceiling fans. 

RELAXING 

Surrounded by walls clad in pink bougainvillea and well-tended lawns, the pool terrace is a fabulous place to chill-out and indulge in the holiday ritual of swimming and sunbathing. Poolside sunbeds and outdoor lounge means plenty of space for everyone, too. 

There’s a cosy sitting room inside the house, as well, where you can flop in front of the widescreen TV complete with satellite channels. An integrated sound system also means you can enjoy music wherever you are. 

EATING

If you love alfresco cooking, this villa has it all. At the outdoor kitchen area by the pool you’ll find a top-of-the-range gas barbecue, pizza oven and, for the purists, there’s a traditional charcoal-fired grill too. There’s even a second barbecue and kitchenette under a long covered terrace, which extends to more comfy seating and a chunky wood table – lovely spot for dinner overlooking the garden.  

Despite its small size, Puigpunyent has a couple of excellent restaurants, though for a premium dining experience head up the hill to Hotel Son Net, with a choice of fine-dining Oleum or the more casual El Gazebo, with stunning mountain vistas.