Es Cucons

Rooms

Scattered around the grounds, the 15 rooms are all beautifully decorated. There are various categories and all have outdoor space: a terrace, private garden or balcony. Colour schemes are gorgeous and furnishings are decadent (squashy sofas, antique wooden furniture, chandelier lights and all the mod cons).

Our Junior Suite had terracotta tiled floors, floaty curtains, hand-painted lampshades, heavy wooden shutters and colourful embroidered cushions. The bed was comfy, made up with Egyptian cotton bed linen and a soft white bedspread. We also loved the waffle bathrobes and aromatic toiletries. French doors led out to our private terrace, which had fabulous views over the valley; perfectly aligned stone walls, rows of almond and olive trees and hulking hills in the background. Closer by we were overlooking the pool and beautiful gardens, teeming with violet and pink geraniums and leafy trees. The balcony itself was lined with pot plants and wicker sunloungers; a perfect spot to bask in the afternoon sun.

The other rooms we saw were lovely too - a 3-room Superior Suite with its own kitchenette (no cooking facilities) and a Jacuzzi bath; Garden Suites with spacious private gardens; the peaceful Patio Suite with cosy rooms and valley views.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

It's a good job there's great walking in the area because the food at Es Cucons is delicious - and there's lots of it. Meals are served in the wine-red dining room or outside on pretty terraces. We ate inside and it was wonderfully atmospheric - small tables, flickering candles, a heavy chandelier and a round table covered in liqueurs acting as the centrepiece to the room.

The food was excellent. We started with cod, drizzled with lemon oil, peppers and berries, followed by sunblushed roasted tomatoes with soft cheese, Iberian ham and roasted pine nuts - deliciously smoky and creamy. We assumed this was the main course but were then presented with a heavenly salt-encrusted seabass served with aioli and green beans. After a pause we managed to find room for the lovely apple gratin with vanilla-pod ice cream. When we revisited, we adored the prawn starter, melt-in-the-mouth fillet steaks, and gooey indulgent chocolate fondant. The wine list has some very affordable options, there's an amazing cheese trolley, and on Saturday nights a sommelier comes in, offering a wine flight with your meal.

Buffet-style breakfasts include Spanish meats and cheeses, fruit platters, pastries, fresh OJ and smoked sausages, plus cooked options to order - eggs, pancakes, that sort of thing. The hotel also offers lunch, which can be brought to you by the pool: sandwiches, pastas, salads and wraps (we loved the curried chicken wraps and juicy burgers), along with excellent fruit smoothies and ice-cream milkshakes. If you still have space, there's afternoon tea, too: try the 'Forte' brew, served in old-fashioned steel teapots with freshly made cakes and pastries. If you want to go out for lunch or dinner, try Can Cosmi in the village, which does lovely tapas (a 10-minute walk away).

Features include:

• Afternoon tea
• Bar
• Organic produce
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Go walking through the valley - there are several great trails leading right from the door. This area has been declared a Rural Area of Special Interest
  
• Borrow a bike and explore: the valley is especially stunning when the almond trees are in blossom
  
• Swim in the pool, read a book on one of the shaded daybeds or bask in the sun on your balcony
  
• Book the spa area for a couple of hours and steam, sauna, bubble in the hot tub then have a massage: local masseurs each specialise in a different technique - Ayurveda, Indian, Thai. You can also have beauty treatments, including the Cappuccino Delight: a rich chocolate body exfoliation and fat-burning wrap
  
• Drive to the secluded Cala Salada beach or visit the famous Cave Aquarium (both 20 minutes from the hotel)
  
• Head to Eivissa to explore the stunning Old Town with its cobbled streets and hill-top cathedral, or visit San Rafael to buy gorgeous ceramics to take home
  
• In the cooler months, chill by the fire in the library and read a magazine

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Hiking
• Sailing
• Swimming
• Well being
• Yoga

Kids

Although Es Cucons will allow well-behaved children occasionally (4 max in high season), it is a romantic retreat so you'd probably feel self conscious if you brought livewire kids along.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Cots are available and older children can be accommodated in either El Patio Suite which has an extra single bed or the Superior Suite which has a kitchenette, living room and sofabed.

Cots Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Es Cucons is situated in the valley of Santa Agnes de Corona, inland in western Ibiza. It's a 15-minute drive from San Antonia and half an hour from Eivissa.

By Air
Ibiza (20km). Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving this airport.

From the Airport
The hotel can provide a transfer from the airport - see Rates. Alternatively, there are loads of taxis at the airport; expect to pay from €40.

By Car
We’d highly recommend hiring a car when you’re in Ibiza as it’s by far the easiest way to get about. The roads are relatively quiet, and you soon get to know the main routes around the island. It also means you can reach the secluded beaches and more rural areas, all of which are beautiful. See our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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