From the very start, we received a warm welcome at Isabel’s house when she offered to meet us at the Repsol garage on the road coming into Soller and guide us to her home through the winding streets of the town. On arrival Isabel explained how all the appliances worked, offered us guidance on where to visit and told us to call her at any time if we had any queries. Along with fresh fruit and a lovely bottle of wine, she invited us to take any of the fruit, vegetables and herbs in her garden that we desired and was very generous with her time. She had left us a brochure in which she had detailed the best places to eat and visit along with several tourist leaflets from all over Mallorca. She clearly loves her home and wishes everyone to have the best time possible.

Isabel’s house is very modern and offered all mod cons including WiFi, reverse cycle air conditioning, washing machine and separate dryer. Isabel’s well-equipped kitchen offered a gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher among other appliances. The two large bathrooms have by far the best showers in the whole of Spain. Also on offer, although we did not make use of them, were the ping pong table, gym, barbecue and plunge pool. The house had a dedicated parking place just outside the front door which was set back from the main road. The best part of Isabel’s house was the wonderful terrace which looked over her garden and up towards the magnificent Tramuntana Mountains and where we spent most of our evenings eating, drinking and revelling in the tranquil sights and sounds of nature.

The house is set a little outside of the main town, located in a very quiet neighbourhood, about 15 minutes’ walk from the town square; the closest main road being the Cami des Murterar. We were very happy not to be right in the town as it can get very busy with day-trippers straight off the vintage train from Palma. It is ideally situated for those who like to walk; it is on the way to Biniaraix (40 minutes’ walk one way) and Fornaluxt (1hr 20 minutes’ walk one way or 15 minutes’ drive), both of which are charming villages well worth visiting (especially the latter). There is a well-stocked Spar supermarket 7 minutes’ walk from the house and a larger one in the town. There are also a couple of small bar/cafes in the vicinity.

We had a wonderful time at Isabel’s house and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone