Ca'n Verdera

Immaculate conception of style and comfort in the charming village of Fornalutx

Set in a steep narrow lane in the pretty village of Fornalutx, Ca'n Verdera's unobtrusive entrance almost asks to be overlooked. When a small hotel is this good, its guests might rightly wish for such privacy. Design hotels don't come better than this. Ca'n Verdera has a simple, stylish elegance born from an imaginative restoration of a traditional Mallorquin town house. Everything is of the highest quality thanks to the genius of its Belgian-German owner, William Pehle.

Behind the old stone facade, clean white walls adorned with well lit contemporary paintings lead you through from the entrance into a lush Moorish-style courtyard. Here you can rest under a giant palm tree, enjoy a cool drink and listen to the gentle sound of gurgling water. Hidden steps then take you to exquisitely scented and exotic gardens that overlook the pool and offer stunning views of Mallorca's highest mountains.

C'an Verdera has a hideaway feel - it's small, intimate, beautiful, tranquil, and above all, comfortable and relaxing.

Highs

• The attention to detail and the stylish blend of rustic and hi-tech
• The peaceful setting and location in a charming old village
• The vast penthouse suite - one of the best rooms we have seen on the island.

Lows

• There is no private parking but the nearest public parking is 100 metres away and will cost a couple of euros a day. There is also a street about 150 metres away where you can park for free.
• Nearest beach is a 15-minute drive
• The sunbed area around the pool is rather small and can get crowded if the hotel is full