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Magister Gardens, Menorca
| Sleeps | 9 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 2,583 sq. ft. |
| Property type | farmhouse |
| Minimum Stay | 4 nights |
Overview
Beautifully restored rural 4 bedroom listed manor house in Menorca located 5 minutes walk from the centre of town and only a 12-15 minute drive to some of Menorca's most stunning beaches
The property is a restored Grade 1 listed house on the outskirts of the town of Alaior. It is a 10 minute walk into the village, ideal for the early bird that wishes to surprise the family with fresh bread and a newspaper at breakfast! Its central location within the island puts both the northern and southern beaches within close proximity. The idyllic beach of Binigaus is only 14 minutes drive away. Alaior itself is a small interior town, very much undeveloped touristically and perhaps the most authentic town on the island. The property is set within 2.5 acres of rural terraced Mediterranean landscape. It comprises 2 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate downstairs wc, large kitchen / dining room and living room. It has private secure parking within the grounds adjacent to the house, shaded pergola, outdoor shower, and own private swimming pool. All set within its own secluded walled gardens.
About Nicholas Hughes
Architectural professionals passionate about Mediterranean landscape and built heritage.
Nicholas Hughes purchased this farmhouse in 2012
Why Nicholas Hughes chose Minorca (Menorca)
A derelict historic gem full of charm. Perfect to create the unique experience we seek when we go on holiday ourselves.
What makes this farmhouse unique
Secluded rural location yet only a 10 minute walk from the centre of the local village....and only a 12 minutes from the beach by car.
Guestbook comments from the owner
This was our second visit to Alaior, a perfect place to stay from which to explore all parts of the Island. We have found Alaior to be one of the most unspoilt and friendly Menorcan towns, complete with a wood fired baker’s oven in a traditional bakery, which we stumbled across down a small side street one evening.
Magister Gardens is a rather special place to stay. It is newly renovated with great attention to detail and tastefully furnished. All the appliances were new and the kitchen was well equipped. Traditional stone walls and the marble floors kept the inside pleasantly cool.
The property is very private, yet not secluded. Doors open straight onto the garden and even though some of the planting is not yet established, we found mature cherry, apricot, orange, lemon, pear, almond and pomegranate trees. Spotting the tortoises roaming free in the wild area became a favourite pastime.
We flew from Exeter, four hours door to door, and would definitely consider booking this property again next year.
Map
Coast/Beach:
12-15 minute drive to the vast sandy beaches of Son Bou, San Tomas and Binigaus. The property is conveniently located in the centre of the island with easy access to both northern and southern beaches.
Travel:
Mahon airport is only a 12-15 minute drive from the property.
Distances:
A short 10 minute walk from the village of Alaior which has a range of wonderful small local shops as well as the larger supermarket chains.
Further Details:
For details of local facilities, shops, restaurants, suggested activities please visit out website: www.magistergardens.com/menorca.html
Amenities
Alaior Farmhouse Accommodation and Amenities
- farmhouse
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 2583 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 9
- Max. adults: 8
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Beach
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
- Town
- Village
- Away From It All
- Family
- Farm Holidays
- Historic
- Romantic
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Freezer ...
- Kitchen ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 10 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Shower room 1 -
shower
Shower room 2 - shower
Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower , shower
- Bathroom 1: En-suite to bedroom 1 with large luxury shower, wc and large basin Bathroom 2: Large family bathroom with large luxury shower, large bath, wc and large basin. Bathroom 3: En-suite to bedroom 4 with luxury shower, wc and basin Downstairs WC
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- Description of sleeping capacity: 2 double en-suite bedrooms & 2 twin bedrooms Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1: En-suite double first floor bedroom Bedrooms 2 & 3: Twin first floor bedrooms with use of large shared family bathroom. Beds can be joined in both rooms. Bedroom 4: Separate 2nd floor en-suite double bedroom (accessible from it own outside door).
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys ...
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Private Pool
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Staff
- autumn foliage
- caves
- churches
- library
- marina
- museums
- nude beach
- playground
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- golf
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
5/5 -
(5 traveler reviews)
Magister Gardens, a slice of heaven!
Magister Gardens is a slice of heaven inside, and out. We are a family of six from across three generations who stayed at Magister for 12 days in July 2017.
The house itself is tastefully and thoughtfully renovated. It is extremely livable and discretely elegant.
The stone walls and floors keep the house cool and the pool keeps the guests amused and refreshed. The gardens themselves are jaw droppingly beautiful, alive, peaceful, day and night. As our twelve year-old daughter remarked, you can explore the island if you want, but you do not feel compelled to go out, because it is so enchanting and comfortable “at home”.
We shopped in the nearby town, cooked lovely meals, read novels, watched the birds and butterflies circle the gardens, laughed under the shooting stars, admired the plants, observed the roving tortoises and splashed in the pool. The beds were comfortable and we slept very deeply. In sum, we wanted for nothing and marveled at everything.
If you do choose to adventure outside of the Magister haven, there are stunning beaches with turquoise waters, bike excursions, country rambling, shoe and cheese shopping, mouth watering local restaurants and gorgeous island drives all at a ten minute drive from the house.
Finally by staying in Alaior, an authentic town, you experience the true Menorca. Menorca itself is a secret: a blissful and relatively undeveloped island.
Most importantly, Nick the visionary and owner of Magister Gardens is a conscientious, kind, prompt host who truly cares about his guests and his property.
We were very fortunate to stay at Magister Gardens. Thank you Nick!
Magister Gardens es un lugar con encanto
Magister Gardens es un lugar con encanto. Parece un tópico pero no lo es. Tras el muro de piedra que rodea la propiedad se puede sentir el paso de la historia. La recuperación del lugar llevada a cabo con sensibilidad y acierto permite conjugar el pasado y el presentre ofreciendo todas las comodidades.
Perfecto en cuanto a equipamiento y limpieza. Pese a que estuvimos en período invernal pudimos disfrutar del cuidado jardín y explorar el resto de la propiedad que no deja de sorprender.
El trato del propietario y de la persona local a cargo fueron excelentes, nos ayudaron con los preparativos y nos resolvieron cualquier duda.
Es un lugar muy recomendable para las personas que quieran estar en el centro de Menorca en un lugar tranquilo, en un entorno maravilloso. Poco recomendable para las personas con movilidad reducida porque el acceso a la vivienda es desde el jardín, descendiendo por unas rústicas escaleras exteriores.
Conocíamos ya la isla, pero una vez más no nos dejó de sorprender. El benévolo invierno mediterráneo nos permitió disfrutar de unos días de playa con el aliciente de la tranquilidad del mes de diciembre.
Recomendamos alojarse en Magister Gardens para poder disfrutar de unos días mágicos en Menorca.
Stunning villa set in the most beautiful gardens
Everything about Magister Gardens is magical. The setting couldn't be more perfect. As soon as you enter the property it's like being in your own completely peaceful and private world. The interior of the villa is beautifully designed, spacious and a deliciously cool refuge from the baking sun! It is comprehensively equipped with everything you could possible need and maintained and serviced to the highest standards.
Magister Gardens Summer 2015
Magister Gardens is a unique house, as beautiful in real life as it is on the website. The house has been carefully designed and yet it is a holiday house that is easy to maintain. The simple and harmonious color scheme, the natural stone and the mediterranean light come together to create a restful and serene atmosphere. What a bliss ! The house is spacious and offers many places to relax, be it in the garden, in the pool area or inside. The gardens still need to be developed but there are many fruit trees, so we were able to make a jar of our own Magister Gardens fig jam… The pool is set in an old cistern, which makes it really special too.
As for the surroundings, the small town of Alaior is lively and very authentic, many local people gather on the streets in the late afternoon and the cafes are full of joyous crowds having a drink before going home. We loved it. It's definitely worth driving to the beach rather than staying in a beach complex and miss the experience. As for Menorca, we fell in love with it. Pristine nature, beautiful beaches, no bling. So close to home and yet a real get-away. Than you Nick for providing such a nice experience! We will be back.
A very special place to stay.
This was our second visit to Alaior, a perfect place to stay to explore all parts of the Island. We have found Alaior to be one of the most unspoilt and friendly Menorcan towns, complete with a wood fired baker’s oven in a traditional bakery, which we stumbled across down a small side street one evening.
Magister Gardens is a rather special place to stay. It is newly renovated with great attention to detail and tastefully furnished. All the appliances were new and the kitchen was well equipped. Traditional stone walls and the marble floors kept the inside pleasantly cool.
The property is very private, yet not secluded. Doors open straight onto the garden and even though some of the planting is not yet established, we found mature cherry, apricot, orange, lemon, pear, almond and pomegranate trees. Spotting the tortoises roaming free in the wild area became a favourite pastime.
We flew from Exeter, four hours door to door, and would definitely consider booking this property again next year.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
| Refundable damage deposit | $710.82 |
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Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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