Michael and I have just spent an idyllic 12 days with Catalina and Theresa at their apartment in Bunyola. We arrived very tired after a flight delay at 3am but Theresa and Catalina graciously welcomed us and showed us the apartment.
Later that morning we awoke to discover ourselves transported to an oasis of tranquility as we sat outside to have our breakfast and listened to the cacophony of birdsong in Catalina's beautiful garden.
I speak no Spanish and Catalina speaks only a little English but language was not a barrier for us. We were made to feel so welcome and had been provided with items of food in the fridge as well as a bowl of fruit and a basket of fresh lemons.
We alternated days by the pool with days of exploring the west coast of Majorca and on the days we were at home Catalina would often bring gifts of her cooking or her homemade liqueur. Her hospitality enriched our whole experience on the island. In the evenings we would walk into the village and sample the different restaurants. We especially liked eating at the restaurants in the square. Sa Placa has an extensive menu and is very reasonably priced. As we sat in the square we felt absorbed into the local life as all generations played, talked, ate and drank in the evenings from 7pm onwards.
One evening we ventured up the bendy road to Oriente and had our meal (6 courses) at Mandala. It is a set menu for 60 euros per person but the food is superb and passionately created by the chef. The dessert we had that night was 'to die for'!!
For our exploration of the west coast I would recommend taking another very narrow bendy road to Porte de Valldemosa and treating yourself to a meal in the only restaurant there. I had Lamb stuffed with prunes and it was very good. There is a wonderful vista of the coast south of Banyalbufar.
We have come home feeling well rested and relaxed. The apartment is extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Michael was especially grateful for the coffee machine and the pods were available to buy in the supermarket in Bunyola.
I have no hesitation in recommending this apartment as holiday accommodation. Catalina and Theresa are excellent hosts.