Es Rafal is ideal for those wanting to stay in a more traditional part of Majorca, whilst still having the convenience of shops, bars and restaurants within comfortable walking distance.
The villa was spotlessly clean and is very well equipped indeed in terms of kitchen and cooking equipment and other general amenities. Tony the owner had also kindly provided us with some beer, wine and water for our arrival, which was very much appreciated. The four bedrooms are all a good size and the cot provided for our two year-old was ideal for him.
In terms of our check-in, we arrived ahead of schedule as our flight was early. Although this meant that Francesc (who organises the bookings on Tony's behalf) wasn't able to meet us immediately, Tony himself came along to let us into the villa and to show us around. Although Tony's English is limited, he did a brilliant job showing us around - with the aid of a bit of google translate! Francesc then arrived and was very helpful in terms of telling us more about the local area, the bigger supermarkets in the next town, and general places of interest on the island. We followed some his recommendations are certainly were not disappointed.
The outside BBQ area and pool are fabulous and are ideal for eating outside in the evening. Tony also very helpfully fitted a baby gate on the door out to the pool so that the baby could not have any unsupervised access to the pool.
Porrerres itself is a charming small town, which is an easy 5-10 minute walk from the villa. There is a Main Street/square (which becomes pedestrianised on an evening) which has several bars, cafes and restaurants, all of which are good value. We particularly enjoyed sampling the various menu del dias which are offered on a lunchtime, whereby one can enjoy three courses and a drink for less than €10.
We would highly recommend Es Rafal.