Set on 40.000 m2 of land, Casa Mana offers guests a beguiling ambience in which to unwind and relax to the gentle, pastoral rhythms of the Mallorcan countryside. A loving restoration has brought this old farmhouse into the 21st century while artfully maintaining the timeless allure of the original architectural features. On arrival, just sit back, glass of locally produced wine in hand, gaze out towards the mountains, and breathe...
Inside
Accommodation at Casa Mana is spread over two floors.
At the main entrance, a pair of venerable old wooden doors open into a warmly welcoming hallway, off which all the accommodation flows. Its earthy ochre walls, stone-flagged floors and beamed ceilings both hint at the property’s rural heritage and set the aesthetic tone for the rest of the house. A loving, respectful restoration has successfully retained the original character and soul of the property, while a painstaking interior design project has imbued it with an inviting and utterly tranquil atmosphere. The style is at once understated, informal and eclectic, a meeting of bespoke artisan-crafted pieces, contemporary art, designer furnishings and echoes of rusticity.
A door on the right of the entrance hall opens into the first of Casa Mana's four bedrooms, a spacious double with an exposed wall of creamy stone, flagged floors, garden views and an en-suite shower room.
On the left of the entrance hall, meanwhile, a flight of stairs leads up to the first floor and the three remaining bedrooms:
• the main bedroom, a generously proportioned double with a triptych of windows looking out over the pool and towards the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. A deep, curvaceous black tub is positioned under one of these windows next to a large walk-in shower, and opposite is a pair of sinks. There is also an en-suite WC;
• a double-twin and a double bedroom, both with garden views sharing a shower room.
Back once more in the entrance hall, a door on the left opens into a wonderfully voluminous and airy living area featuring double-height ceilings, exposed stone walls, and a mezzanine level. It is the ideal place for a little quiet time in the company of a good book.
Heading straight on from the entrance hall, a wide corridor with guest WC and laundry room on one side draws guests into the social hub of the house, an open-concept space with polished concrete floors, lofty wood-beamed ceilings and a pair of large sliding glass doors opening out onto the terraces and gardens. A ravishing, graphite-black contemporary kitchen with large island sits to the left, a convivial, round dining table is placed in the centre, and a comfortably furnished living area gathers round a fireplace on the right.
Outside
Casa Mana invites you to indulge in its enchanting garden, abundant with fruit trees from which guests are warmly encouraged to pick and savor the ripe offerings. Amidst the gentle sway of olive and almond trees, the soothing breeze from the Serra de Tramuntana mountains creates an atmosphere of tranquility and inspiration.
The house is encircled by terraces, offering a multitude of options for embracing the joys of outdoor living. The seamlessly integrated kitchen, dining, and living area opens out onto the main terrace, which is elegantly furnished with a dining table and benches.
Ascend a few steps to discover the stunning 15-meter pool, accompanied by a shaded sitting area and barbecue – an idyllic setting for preparing and enjoying delectable Mallorcan dishes under the warm embrace of the sun.
About the area
Casa Mana is set at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, just outside the wine-making town of Binissalem. Several of Mallorca's most prestigious vineyards are to be found around this charming town and we recommend a visit to one or two of them.
With its central position, Casa Mana is well placed for discovering Mallorca's many charms, from the long sandy beaches and shallow waters of Port de Pollença, Port d'Alcúdia, Cap de Formentor, to the island's capital, Palma. This fascinating city boasts a great deal of history, a bustling old town centre, a great selection of restaurants, superb food markets, plenty of culture, and a great many architectural delights, not least the magnificent cathedral.
Mallorca's eastern seaboard to the south of Alcúdia is also well worth exploring thanks to its numerous idyllic little beaches, its pine woods and coastal nature reserves, and its ancient hill-top watchtowers.
Casa Mana's proximity to the Serra de Tramuntana also makes it a perfect base for exploring this extraordinary, UNESCO-protected mountain range. On the western side is historic Valldemossa, home to a 14th-century Carthusian monastery that was home to Frédéric Chopin and George Sands during the winter of 1838-1839. The former completed his Preludes there, while the latter penned A Winter in Majorca, documenting their experiences on the island. Many mountain hiking trails start from the village, so it's popular with walkers.
A few kilometres north of Valldemossa is Deià, another of Mallorca's timeless villages, once home to the great English novelist and poet Robert Graves. Down below is the dramatic bay and rocky-pebbly beach of Cala Deià, which has a couple of restaurants.
Still further up the northwest coast is Sóller another charming, historic town with its own beach resort.