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Son Palou Review
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Son Palou is a peaceful paradise with 150 hectares of olive groves, apple and cherry orchards, woods, mountains and even a waterfall! Set on the edge of the ancient hillside hamlet of Orient, this charming 14th century hotel has stunning views across the unspoilt picturesque valley. The 600 year old buildings have been tastefully renovated to retain original features (including the sizeable olive press!), and offer an abundance of peace and tranquillity. All rooms are very welcoming and have been individually decorated with Mallorcan antiques, solid wood furnishings and crisp cotton. Dining at the house is a treat. The food is prepared from local produce (sometimes from the surrounding land) and served in a spacious dining area which spills out at the back of the house onto a stone arched patio and a cobbled courtyard, providing a perfect setting for a long leisurely breakfast or dinner.
The friendly Colom family are the original owners of the property, and also own a fifth of the magical Vale d’Orient (their grandfather owned the whole valley!). They are always happy to share any information about the picturesque surroundings, and also offer guidance on local walking and cycle routes (mountain bikes are freely available). If your aim is to conserve energy, the hotel's spacious gardens and infinity pool are an ideal place to relax and unwind. The gardens have been immaculately landscaped with plenty of shaded areas dotted with comfortable loungers, and the pool sits in a secluded position on the edge of the garden with impressive views down the spectacular valley.
All rooms have a bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer and bathrobe, safe, minibar, telephone, satellite TV, ISDN connection and adjustable air conditioning and heating.
Stay for 14 nights or more and we can offer you 2 nights free of charge. Stay for 10 nights and pay for 9 nights, for any stays between 15 January to 31 March 2010 or 12 October to 23 November 2010.
On reservation, directions will be sent to you. The hotel is located in the small hamlet of Orient in the heart of the Tramuntana mountain range about 10 Km from Alaro.
Son Palou sits on the edge of the picturesque hamlet of Orient with a couple of restaurants within walking distance.
Walking/Hiking - This area is ideal if you enjoy walking or hiking with some routes starting at the hotel.
Wine - The area south of Orient is a winemaking region, with several highly acclaimed vineyards in Binissalem and Santa Maria, where you can taste and buy the produce direct from the bodega.
There are a few traditional villages and towns such as Alaro, Santa Maria, Consell, Binissalem and Alaro in the vicinity with restaurants, bars and weekly markets.
Gardens - About 20 minutes drive, located off the main Palma-Soller road, are the two gardens D'Alfabia and De Raixa. Both are very pleasant and peaceful for an afternoon of wandering and relaxing.
For further information on the area see our Mallorca Northwest page.
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