Son Vell

Overview

Take yourself to bucolic paradise by journeying through rippling Menorcan countryside and soon you’ll see an 18th-century manor house beacon on the horizon. A beacon by the name of Son Vell. Just 20-minutes from the island’s historic Ciutadella – a port town flocked to for its charming medieval streets and 14th-century cathedral — and a breath away from sparkling coastline, a stay at Son Vell is to be within reach of Menorca’s many riches and to reside in the lap of luxury.

An estate compromising 500 acres of fertile fields, landscaped gardens abundant in citrus trees and olive groves, plus a working farm and organic vegetable garden sustaining the hotel’s delectable farm-to-fork menu, there’s much to take in at Son Vell. Stroll for ten minutes and you’ll reach the Camí de Cavalls – an ancient costal path that ribbons around the island, leading you to hidden beaches, pine-scented forests and mesmerizing cliff faces. Or, stay closer to home, floating freely in its original 18th-century swimming pool, melting into morning laps at its new 30-meter pool, or better still propped up at the poolside bar or sunk into one of its Balinese daybeds, cocktail in hand.

With two dining options – Sa Clarisa for low-key daytime dining and Vermell when its elevated evening menu comes alive — you may decide to never journey further than Son Vell in search of sustenance. Its culinary team are better described as artists, creating dishes that are full of thought, care and incredible skill featuring ingredients sourced but steps away from its kitchen garden. Then to round off a delectable night of fine dining with a starlight outdoor cinema experience before falling into your garden suite’s linen-draped bed and pillows softer than marshmallows? It’s what dreams are made of here.