L'Hermitage ☆☆☆☆

A romantic small hotel created from an historic 17th century house and formerly the home of a Mallorcan Bishop. Every guest receives a short written history of the property together with details of eleven interesting local walks of differing grades and distance. Certainly, the Orient valley has some of the best and most dramatic walking terrain on the island. It is also an area of great natural beauty. The village, with a bar and two restaurants, is just a twenty minutes stroll away.

The bedrooms are well appointed and have satellite television and minibar. The restaurant offers an extensive à la carte menu and an excellent wine list. Meals are served in the olive press dining room and, in summer, on an outside terrace. Lounges, bar, library and original chapel.

Extensive tranquil natural gardens with several small historical buildings including cloisters and a monks herb store. Heated swimming pool with sun beds and terraces. Two tennis courts. Spa area with sauna, Turkish baths, gym and heated indoor pool.