Charming 16C Mallorcan Hillside Village Stone House Fornalutx

We've just spent our second holday in this lovely house in Fornalutx. We are a family of four, with two children and love the size of the house and it's location in the heart of the village. It is well-maintained and spotlessly clean. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who wanted to spend a relaxing holday either going down to the beach or walking in the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village.

We liked both resturants on the road leading out of the village with views over the valley, and having a drink in the bars in the village square but most of all we enjoyed having dinner on the rooftop terrace watching the sunset over the Tramuntana mountain range.

Casa Tim & Gully gave us the perfect base for our family reunion (June 2010) and for exploring this lovely part of northern Mallorca. Beautifully furnished and in good condition it was a privilege to be allowed to share this cosy home.

It was just right for the six of us giving all the facilities we needed. Internally there are some steep stairs so it won't suit those who have difficulty managing steps (we appreciated the exercise!). The roof top terrace (there is no garden) suited us perfectly. The weather was kind to us so it was the perfect place for breakfast or a sundowner or just to relax and enjoy the lovely views.

The easiest way to reach Fornalutx from Soller is the road to the west, which brings you into the top of the village. Trying to drive from the centre of Soller brings you through some narrow congested roads to the bottom of the village. We found this somewhat stressful and is best avoided.

The house is conveniently situated on the main street into the village, close to the village square and amenities. A car is recommended - you off-load your luggage outside the front door onto the street and there is free parking further up the village. Given the location some "village/traffic noise" is to be expected but didn't bother us.

We tried three restaurants in the village, all some 200-300 metres up the main street
Calzone Pizzeria - tasty pizza, good for take away - recommend
Es Turo - helpful cheerful service - traditional food - recommend
Can Nantuna - unhelpful very slow service - traditional food - avoid
Soller provides a range of good restaurants (look for up-to-date reviews on Travel Advisor). We found the fixed price lunch menu and ambience at La Vila in the corner of the main square of Soller superb.

Communication from the owner and support from the representative in the village were excellent. We whole heartedly recommend this property.

Far bigger than we expected even from the photographs - almost two or three smaller apartments in one - newish terrace and studio with kitchen at the top, very old core house and extended inner courtyard area at the back of the house with loads of original features. Fantastic views from terrace, whole house very clean indeed and very quiet, despite being 50 yards from the village square. Excellent space and spaces - and everything you could possibly need for a holiday. We stayed three weeks.
(Room for a pool anywhere next???)