In summary
Finca 1798 is located at the very heart of outstanding nature on a private back road going from Es Migjorn towards the sea. This side of Menorca is pure beauty with Caribbean-like beaches and crystal clear ocean water. The house offers breathtaking views over the South coast of Menorca. It was build in 1798 and was restored and refurbished in 2012 with greatest respect for its heritage. The house with 6/7 bedrooms is set on a 300 acres (120 hectares) estate. It is the ideal family retreat, a perfect location for smaller groups up to 18 persons.
Bedrooms
Room 1 - King Suite :
Room, 1st floor, view of the garden, view of the sea, view of countryside. This bedroom has 1 double bed. Bathroom ensuite, with bathtub, shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also dressing room, private terrace.
Room 2 - Queen Suite :
Room, 1st floor, view of the garden, view of the sea, view of countryside. This bedroom has 1 double bed. Bathroom outside the room, shared. WC in the bathroom.
Room 3 - Sjal Suite :
Room, 1st floor, view of countryside. This bedroom has 1 double bed. Bathroom outside the room.
Room 4 - Bovera Suite :
Room, Ground level, view of the garden. This bedroom has 1 double bed. Bathroom ensuite. separate WC room.
Room 5 - South Suite :
Room, 1st floor, view of the garden, view of countryside. This bedroom has 1 double bed. Bathroom ensuite.
Room 6 - Cousins Room :
Room, Ground level, view of the garden. This bedroom has 5 bunk beds. Bathroom shared. separate WC room.
Room 7 - Assistant Room :
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 1 single bed. Bathroom ensuite.
Indoors
The decoration of the library, the television room, and the living room downstairs boasts an uncomplicated feeling of elegance.
Regardless of whether the house is at its maximum capacity or not, the living rooms are of such size that you never get the feeling of crowdedness. You can always find a corner somewhere with a tranquil atmosphere and optimal comfort.
The kitchen is not far from the terrace which is the main spot to enjoy meals together. The inside lounge table has seating for 14 people including 4 barstools. The lounge table has excellent views of the terrace and the valley
Outdoors
The place to be in the villa is outside on the terrace. The soft breeze from the ocean - that feeling of being part of the environment - reaches its height as you relax beneath a parasol in the shade; whether it’s in the morning having breakfast, lunch at midday or below the stars at night.
The 20 person table with far-reaching views of the valley is perfect to share a mediteranean lunch prepared from the built-in barbecue at the protected pool house or from the outside stone oven both within reach of the terrace.
The pool area is exquisite. No other buildings are in sight of the slightly elevated teak deck, big enough for playing, organizing a cocktail get-together, or simply enjoying the peaceful atmosphere in the sun or below in the shade of some of the ancient pine trees. Cold drinks, which can be prepared in the antique brick oven, transformed into a proper house with access from the deck.
The pool house has its own refrigerator and can be equipped with other amenities making it a lively focal point around the pool.
The pool house also has an integrated, fully functional barbecue, which can be used any time when dining on the outside terrace.
Services and staff
There is a standard 3-hour daily cleaning and pool service included in the rates.
With some planning we can also arrange additional cooking and maid service, as well as organize grocery shopping, car rental, private transfer, babysitting, restaurant/clubbing reservation and other sports activities.
Boat rentals and other concierge services, free of charges: please advice 2 months in advance.
Chef 5 days a week up to 8 pax (daily shopping, breakfast, lunch and early dinner), shopping bill to be settled onsite.
Location
The estate is near Es Migjorn Gran. There is an endless number of trails for walking and cycling, but you could also venture onto the Camino de Cavalls, a 200 km trail around Menorca crossing the estate at its Southern edge. Whether doing it on horseback, like in the old days, by foot or on one of the villa´s free mountain bikes, it’s an excellent way to stay active and enjoy what has been granted the status of Biosphere Reserves of the World by UNESCO.
As you descend the untouched valley towards the sea on the 800 meters path leading to the sandy beach of Platja Binigaus, you get the impression that time has stopped for a thousand years, as you encounter mystical stone formations and small stone constructions formerly used for agriculture. You can reach the beach on a 10-minute drive on the private back road or a 15-minute walk.
The superb white sand beach is only accessible to the public by foot from Santo Tomas; the water is crystal-clear all year around with standards perfectly comparable to those of exotic beaches in the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean.
