Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat, Soller, Mallorca

Ca's Xorc is located in the mountains near Sóller and Deia, in the northwest of Mallorca. The winding road to get to the property is narrow and pot-holed and you might be escorted up by a herd of sheep. It's worth the climb, because you feel on top of the world once you've arrived. Far from the crowds of the tourist areas, visitors will find absolute tranquillity, surrounded by the magnificent views of the mountains of the Sierra de Tramuntana.

By plane: there are direct flights from London (2 hours 25 mins), Manchester (2 hours 40 mins) and Edinburgh (3 hours). The hotel is a 45-minute drive from Palma de Mallorca airport. Free parking is available onsite. Book flights to Mallorca.

The hotel occupies a former olive mill, built in 1790, and the press forms a centre-piece in the restaurant. Original features include wooden beams, hand-painted floor tiles and fireplaces. Nooks and corners are exquisitely styled and invite you to linger with a book or a glass of cava.

A small and friendly team operates like a family, chipping in to multi-task in busy periods. Car and bike hire can be arranged by reception, while books and games are available to borrow from the library. An infinity pool and heated jacuzzi are hidden away in the lush gardens.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Swimming Pool
• Gardens
• Spa
• Adults Only

• Free Parking

• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are rustic with a touch of luxury - a sound system pipes a laid-back playlist. Some rooms have wood-burning stoves to provide comfort in winter, and most have stunning views. The selection of Pure Herb bath products includes massage oil and body scrub, and rooms come equipped with coffee machines, minibars and insect-repellent spray.

Room types: Standard, Superior, Deluxe with Terrace/Balcony, Garden Cottage.

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, minibar, hairdryer, TV, free Wi-Fi

Barrette's restaurant is in the room of the old olive press and is full of character. The menu is a mix of classic Mallorcan dishes and innovative fusion creations such as boneless pork trotters with Peruvian barbecue sauce and grilled octopus or duck Margret with beetroot, vegetables and hoisin sauce.

Barretes Restaurant: With a menu based on seasonal and local ingredients, you can expect delicate fish dishes and hearty meat mains, like Cod or Beef tenderloin. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sun. Mains from €28.