Lovely country house in Fornalutx

Entire cottage in Fornalutx, Spain

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1.5 bathrooms
Hosted by Gabriel
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

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100% of guests from United Kingdom rated this home 5 stars in the past year.

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An authentic traditional country house on the outskirts of the idyllic Fornalutx, and a short drive from Soller centre. The finca is located between Soller and Fornalutx, in a lush olive groves area. It's quiet and private. Lovely swimming pool.

The space
Stunning views, wonderful outdoors. 2 bedrooms.

An authentic traditional country house on the outskirts of Fornalutx, a short drive from Soller centre. The finca is located between Soller and Fornalutx, in a lush olive groves area. It's quiet and very private.

The house has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, outdoor toilette, fully equipped kitchen, dining area and living room, both with a fireplace.

There is a porch with a fantastic al fresco dining and different terraces with stunning mountain and even sea view. There is a large swimming pool, umbrellas and sun loungers. Private parking.

Other things to note
This is a self-catering property. We supply linen, bath towels, toilet paper on arrival and other basic amenities. Guests are expected to purchase their own after they use what's in the property.

Registration details
Mallorca – Regional registration number
ETV/4418

Spain – National registration number
ESFCTU00000702800029510600000000000000000000ETV/14443

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed

What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 27 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Fornalutx, Illes Balears, Spain

Fornalutx sits deep in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, in the north-west of the beautiful Mallorca island.

In the past, the isolation of the area by the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range, necessitated one of the longest jorney times from Palma on the island. However, since the opening of the direct Ma-11 Carretera de Palma al Puerto de Soller road, passing through the 'Túnel de Sóller', journey time has now been cut to a more respectable 40 to 45 minutes.

The geography of the area consists of a spectacular valley, which starts from the Puig Major and descends towards the town of Soller.

The actual village of Fornalutx is considered by many to be one of the best preserved and most beautiful on the whole island.

Because of its appearance and enviable state of conservation, over the years Fornalutx has received several different prizes and awards. In 1983 it was awarded a Silver Plaque for the defence and maintenance of the village, by the Majorcan Tourist Board. The same year the Spanish General Secretary for Tourism awarded Fornalutx another prestigious prize for being the best preserved village in the whole of Spain.

The history of Fornalutx starts over 1,000 years ago, when it was an Arab property – probably a farmstead. After the Catalan conquest of the island in the 13th Century, the population of the area started to grow and a church, which is still standing today, was completed in 1639. Fornalutx was part of the municipality of Soller until 1837, when it gained its independence.

The charm of Fornalutx lies in just how untouched and untainted it is by the modern world – the contrast with Palma and some of the other more developed areas of the island could not be greater. The stone streets and steps of the old centre are just wonderful, carefully adorned as they are with many pots and plants; the doorways of many of the ancient stone houses are left wide open by the locals – although, today, many of them are now second homes or holiday residences.

As you stroll around, be careful to take a look at the eves of the houses where you can see the famous painted tiles, known as 'Arab tiles', which date from the period between the 14th and 19th Centuries. These little works of art are drawings in red on the white background of the roof tiles, which sit under the projecting roofs which extend out over the small houses. The drawings portray a jumble of different things – from plants and animals to people and religious imagery. However, the tiles are not simply decorative - they have symbolic meaning and are said to protect the occupants of the house from bad luck.

The entire village is simply a delight, the streets are so winding and narrow that cars are seldom seen and all the houses are fine examples of traditional Majorcan mountain architecture.

Despite its small size, the village has some nice bars, restaurants and shops. For years the village has attracted artists, many of whom have settled in the area, so keep an eye out for the little galleries that are dotted around the ancient streets.

As you walk around take a look up the mountains to see the lush vegetation on the mountain terraces and the orchards where the famous oranges are grown, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the area, which dominated the economy up until the latter half of the last Century.

Meet your host

Superhost
773 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Lives in Sóller, Spain
Business
I love to travel and explore. I think my village is one of the prettiest in the world and would love to share it with you. Soller is the perfect place to discover the real Mallorca, our traditions, nature, landscapes, beaches, gastronomy and culture.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 21:00
Checkout before 10:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported

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