Such a wonderful stay! Truly magical. We plan to return next year.

Amanda and Eduardo live on an almond farm on the outskirts Santa Maria del Cami. The property belonged to Amanda's family (it's always lovely to imagine the same family inhabiting a property for decades, isn't it?) and now she runs the farm. The couple has diversified into tourism by virtue of a conversion of the farm's stables.

The apartment feels private (it faces the opposite direction to the rest of the farm and is surrounded by trees and lush planting) while the infinity pool looks across over open land towards the town, prettily lit up at night. Inside, the stone walls make for a cool few rooms – just one large living area/bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. There are two ways to access the apartment, with one door to the kitchen and one to the living area both leading out to the covered lounge area.

Overlooking the pool is a covered area featuring the most ingenious built-in sofa. Large enough for two to stretch out, it's almost like two single beds laid end to end, with a stereo, lamps and candles all around. We made so much use of this space, both in the evenings when the sun went down, cuddled up under blankets watching a film on the laptop, and when the heat of the midday sun got too much. When we weren't enjoying the shade from here, we relaxed on the loungers to the left of the pool (this is also where the barbecue lives).

Much of our time was spent lying around reading, diving into the deep pool to cool off (a proper deep end! So many pools don't allow it – this one was about 6' 6" deep I think, plus there are loads of inflatables to borrow), and eating our meals at the little wire table outside.

The living area features a double bed, sofa, desk, and small table & chairs, all beautifully simple in design and well-chosen for comfort, too. Lampshades are handmade by Amanda and Eduardo – a lovely personal touch, plus there are books on the island to flick through, sun hats to borrow, and a TV that remained off the entire time. Through to the bathroom decorated in simple whites and greys. A large waterfall shower is in one corner, the luxurious marble basin area opposite. The wardrobe is built into the short corridor between living room and kitchen, with a couple of soft blankets stowed in the bottom drawer for cooler evenings.

The kitchen is very simply set up. There's a fridge with ice compartment, hob and extractor fan (note: no oven!), gorgeous double sink with Moroccan tiles, large table and a couple of chairs, plus loads of storage for food, crockery and cutlery.

I made a short video walking you through the apartment which you can watch on my blog, Oyster & Pearl.