Binicalsitx

Rooms

Binicalsitx is big! It can comfortably accommodate three families of 4 or a large group of 12. Six bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread across two floors and a semi-separate annexe. Expect wood-beamed ceilings, clean white walls and classic country house-style furnishings across the living quarters, including the large ground-floor salon. Bathrooms come with gorgeous Bramley products; three have showers and two have tubs.

If you can, bag yourself the double room on the first floor with its own sun terrace (note, the low walls make this a no-go area for little ones). Grandparents or those who’d prefer extra privacy are well catered for in the annexe. It comes with a double ensuite, air-con and a separate entrance.

Kids can enjoy sleepovers in the first-floor children’s wing, with its two interconnecting twin rooms and shared bathroom with bathtub.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Microwave
• WiFi

Eating

Knock up a feast in the smartly equipped kitchen (the closest supermarket is 10 mins away). There's an American-style fridge-freezer and a Nespresso machine among other amenities. Or arrange for a professional chef to take care of business (the owners can sort this for you). Feast in the adjacent dining room, or, on balmy evenings dine out on the covered terrace; we hear it's quite the experience. Both the dining table and the terrace table seat 12 comfortably. Note that there's a safe drinking water tap so you don't need to buy plastic bottles of water.

Heading out, nearby Alaior has some top eating options. Es Festuc – one of our personal favourites – serves delicious, well-priced tapas. Or for fancier fare, head to Mahon (20 mins) or Son Bou (15 mins).

Features include:

• Microwave

Activities

• Leaving the villa is by no means essential. Swim in the tree-lined saline pool, channel your inner Raducanu on the private tennis court, or lounge in the shade of the peach trees. Bliss
  
• Discover the Caribbean-blue waters that lap Menorca’s shores. The heavenly white sands of Son Bou are closest (20-min drive). Its shallow water makes this a great spot for kids. Or head north to Pregonda and Pilar for equally spectacular beach action (40 mins)
  
• Explore the hilltop medieval town of Alaior (7 mins). Cafes and boutiques are aplenty. The bustling weekly markets are worth a visit too
  
• Cruise on a kayak and marvel at prehistoric caves and barely discovered coves. Lots of guided tours are available. Try Rutas Kayak Menorca at Cala en Porter Beach (20 mins)
  
• Don your best walking shoes and take on one of the many hiking trails available on the island. Cami de Cavalls is a top place to start (25 mins)

  Activities on site or nearby include:

  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Shopping / markets

Kids

Children of all ages are more than welcome here. Kids can spend their days playing with the water toys on offer in the (gated) pool. There are ping pong and tennis matches to compete in, gardens to explore and friendly wild tortoises to befriend - so ample opportunity for parents to have a holiday too. For the older ones, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding are all up for grabs at the nearby beaches (the nearest is 15 mins), so everyone’s happy. There are cots and an extra bed for kids if required.

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

The first-floor children’s wing, as the name would suggest, is great for kids. Expect two interconnecting twin rooms with a shared bathroom and air-con. There is also another twin room with a nearby shower bathroom, plus the bedroom with the bathtub in the ensuite can be configured as a twin. It may be possible for additional extra beds or baby cots to be added, please request when booking.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 15 minutes
• Hospital: 15 minutes
• Shops: 7 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Binicalsitx is located close to the charming town of Alaior, halfway between the two cities of Ciutadella and Mahon. The closest beach (think white sands and turquoise water) is a 15-minute drive away.

By Air:
Mahon (20 mins by car) is Menorca's only airport, well served from the UK and other European countries.

From the Airport
Taxis are available from the airport, but we'd recommend hiring a car to explore the island and do your shopping. There's plenty of parking at the house.

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