Hort D'en Gelos:
Is situated off a small country road, that meanders through gorgeous scenery between Old Pollenca and the hill village of Campanet, which is just over 4km away and an easy 10 minute drive if you want fresh bread for breakfast! Big wrought iron gates open into the parking area and from here steps lead down a pretty tree lined path to the rear terraces, where the attractive 9m x 4m pool is situated. One of the old outbuildings to the side of the house has been converted into a covered barbecue area and beyond this is a delightful tree shaded patio that runs the length of the property.
From The Patio,:
The main entrance door leads into a large hallway with antique furnishings and from here double doors lead through to a spacious and atmospheric farm house kitchen with beamed ceiling, colourful ceramics on the walls and a huge refectory table with bench seating. At the far end, a lovely old chimney breast runs the full width of the room and on its supporting beam are a huge collection of pots, pans and typically Spanish terracotta cookware. Below the chimney breast is a long sweep of work surfaces plus a large fridge freezer and full cooker. Double doors from the kitchen lead out again to the terrace.
Stairs From The Entrance Hallway :
Lead to a generous first floor landing with doors off to 2 twin bedrooms and two bedrooms with double beds. Also off the landing is a lovely spacious living room with sofa, easy chairs and satellite TV, plus an upright piano! At this level there is one shower room and one full bathroom, with a further full bathroom, complete with washing machine, located downstairs off the entrance hallway.
If you’re partial to fresh eggs for breakfast you may find a basketful awaiting your arrival as Hort D’en Gelos is next door to a working farm belonging to the owners, with livestock of geese, chickens and sheep.
For general shopping or wining and dining it’s no more than a 10-minute drive to Campanet, 15-minutes to Old Pollença and a further 5 minutes to the beaches of Puerto Pollença.
Ski:
We had a lovely week here - Pollenca is lovely - Campanet a bit basic. The house is huge and very clean indeed and well fitted out, The peace and quiet is incredible - the only sound is the local cockeral(s) and sheep bells. The views from the pool are incredible and the website does not do it justice. We would go back like a shot!
NEIL GRAHAM, Aug 2005
