Wild Tortuga
12 guests
-
6 bedrooms, 9 beds
5 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
This beautiful, 250-year-old farmhouse has been lovingly restored to create a charming, peaceful retreat just outside the historic town of Alaior. Spacious and tastefully styled, it really is a cut above, especially in terms of its rural setting. The 160-acre farm estate it sits on has been thoughtfully rewilded to create a home for native flora and fauna – including the local red kites and wild tortoises. When you're not exploring the grounds, there's a stunning saltwater pool and a covered terrace where you can eat outdoors, taking in views across the lush gardens. Cooking can be done inside, in the smart country kitchen, or outside on the barbecue – both the rustic dining table and the outdoor table seat twelve comfortably. Elsewhere, bedrooms and bathrooms are spread across two floors and a small annexe, with plenty of flexibility if there are two or more families sharing. Having recently gained an agrotourism license from the local government, it has excellent eco credentials too – the well water is purified to make it safe for drinking and the home's hot water is heated by solar panels, while any water used in sinks and showers goes into a system to irrigate the... lawns and gardens. By day you can swim in the pool or play on the private tennis court, explore the land or head to the nearby town – just seven minutes away by car – for lunch. Just a fifteen-minute drive from the airport, you'll be in the heart of rural Menorca here. Mahon is around twenty minutes away and the coast is even closer – we recommend the dreamy, white-sand beach at Son Bou.
The Plum Promise
- No time for average – We reject thousands of homes worldwide, so you don't have to.
- Hosts we know – With track records of high-quality hosting.
- Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot – Exceptional service before, during and after your stay.
Ask the host anything
Do you have a question about this home or the local area?
What to expect
Highlights
Explore inland at nearby Alaior, or head to the coast – it's a fifteen-minute drive to Son Bou
Drive to the capital, Mahon, in around twenty minutes from your door
Spend lazy days by your beautiful private pool
Stroll down to the tennis court for a morning game or two
Enjoy drinks and nibbles on the terrace every evening
Sleep soundly in pretty bedrooms
Grill some local seafood on the home's charcoal barbecue
Freshen up in one of the luxury bathrooms
Like what you see? Explore more of this home
Home truths
You'll need a car here – there's plenty of private parking
There's laptop-friendly workspace
A cot and high chair are available for little ones
The Sonos system runs through the house and outside to the terrace
Not all the rooms have air conditioning – some have a fan
The saltwater pool is kinder to skin but it is unheated
One first-floor bedroom has a terrace with a low wall – it's not considered safe for children
The annexe suite has its own entrance – perfect if some of your group prefer a little more independence
Two of the twin bedrooms are interconnecting and share a bathroom – perfect for kids
The coffee machine is Nespresso
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 9 beds
5 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Laundry and dry cleaning
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Menorca
If you're after more beach than buzz, then low-key Menorca is perfect with its laid-back vibe and 216 kilometres of coastline. But it has much more to offer than turquoise waters and unspoilt, secluded coves – but of course, we love that about it too. This small island is designated by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve and is home to a remarkable diversity of habitats. Its gentle, undulating landscape is...
Get around
Bus stop
Tmsa Transporte Regular S L
1 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Events possible (with prior approval)
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Celia
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Celia bought the farm with the aim of restoring it in 2006. It's been a real labour of love but the result is a beautiful, eco-friendly home on land that's a haven for wildlife.
Registration or licence number: 626/2020.
This home is nominated for the Plum Guide Award.
- Great hosts, not just great homes – We reject homes managed by hosts who don’t meet our standards of excellence.
The Plum Promise
- Every home scrutinised by experts, they have to meet our standards.
- Hosts we knowHigh-quality hosting, with track records of high-quality hosting.
- Impeccably clean, well maintained homes.
- Peace of mind in the rare event your host cancels.
- Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, delivering exceptional service before, during and after your stay.