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Why go to Menorca?
- Ideal island for families.
- Small, easy to get around, very low transfer times
- Huge variety of beautiful, sheltered beaches, from tiny coves to sweeping bays.
- Rolling countryside, spectacular cliffs. Interesting towns, plenty of restaurants, shops and medical facilities. Very unhurried and relaxed pace of life.
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NEW! VILLAS...
We've recently discovered 2 collections of individual, superb villas in Menorca and France - too new to be on the site yet - click here with your party and date details for info. From around £800 per villa per week, many luxury properties, sleeping 4- 16.
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Alpara near Ciudadella Menorca |
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Alpara near Ciudadella Menorca |
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The location of this lovely country home is amongst the finest in western Menorca. Dating back to 1922 when Ciutadella was the island's capital, the house and grounds originally formed the centrepiece of the estate belonging to the Count of Ciutadella who kept 80 acres for himself before distributing the remaining farmland amongst his nobility. Perched on the crest of a gentle hill, the views across open, rolling countryside to the sea are quite outstanding – at all times but especially dramatic at sunset. Despite being just 8km form Ciudadella and just 15 mins drive from the beautiful coves of north west menorca, Apara is a haven of peace and tranquillity where the most commons sounds are the tinkle of sheep bells and the chirping of crickets. With its extensive outside areas and newly gated pool for 2010, this is a superb option for groups of family or friends with children of any age. |
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The living accommodation is laid out in traditional Menorquin style. All bedrooms are located on the ground floor allowing them to remain cooler than average in the heat of the summer. Upstairs, the focal point is the attractive sitting/dining room which boasts a full length shaded terrace from where the magnificent rural vista is really shown to its best. A further terrace on the opposite side of the house looks across to the island's highest point at Monte Toro.
Ground Floor: Three twin bedrooms. Two double bedrooms. Double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Bathroom. Bathroom (half bath).
First Floor: Kitchen (microwave, dishwasher). Sitting/dining room (TV, DVD, CD) with doors to terrace. Rear terrace with cloakroom.
Outside: Garden of lawns and open terraces. Poolside shower. In-built barbecue. Laundry room (washing machine). |
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Table tennis, BBQ, very high tech facilities inc an ozone therapy spa, a sauna/steam room and an indoor electric paddle pool with reverse swimming |
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Private swimming pool (9.5m x 4.5m) with Roman steps – newly GATED for 2010 and so ideal for families with small children. |
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Caseta Blanca. Alayor, Menorca |
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Caseta Blanca. Alayor, Menorca |
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This lovely country cottage has a real home from home feel and is in a rural setting very close to an unspoilt Menorquin town that offers all amenities and yet only a short drive from one of the island’s best beaches. The cottage is just over 1km from the old market town of Alayor, which can be reached in a couple of minutes in a car, but also in around 20 mins on foot via a rural track.The views over the hills and fruit tress are beautiful and restful, and just a few minutes drive brings you to the long golden sands on Son Bou. This is perhaps the ideal location in central Menorca – within easy reach of both the North and the old capital Ciudadella and the lovely pine backed coves, but also Mahon and the unspoilt southeast. |
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The décor is a delightful mix of modern and traditional with rich warm colours and rich solid wood furnishings, exposed ceiling beams and terracotta floors. Rooms are spacious and the whole house has a a warm home from home feel (it is the owners primary residence in the winter months). Ground floor: Entrance hall. Bathroom. Dining room with door to covered terrace. Sitting room with door to terrace (TV, DVD, CD, wood burning stove). Kitchen (microwave). Laundry room (washing machine, dishwasher). First floor: Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Double bedroom with door to open terrace. Shower room. Outside: Open and covered terraces. In-built barbecue. Poolside shower. Covered and open private parking. |
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Sa Mosquera Menorca |
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Sa Mosquera Menorca |
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Sa Mosquera has a great location - situated in the rural neighbourhood of Ses Mongetes, yet only 5kms from the old capital Ciutadella, with its charming labyrinthine cobbled streets and arcaded squares. There are a range of pretty coved beaches is a 10 minute drive from the house. The house is ideal for large families or two families travelling together – it has spacious accommodation, gardens and an added bonus for those with babies or toddlers - a fenced pool. The ideal house for a completely relaxed stress-free holiday in peaceful countryside surrounding and yet only a few minutes drive form all the amenities of a characterful town. |
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There are three twin rooms and a double - all with air conditioning, ( one twin ensuite) open plan living/dining room and kitchen. Accommodation is spacious and décor is bright, colourful and modern, with simple comfortable interiors. The outside has a wide terraces, covered patio with BBQ, good sized mature garden with shady trees and a lovely pool which is fenced for safety. |
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Around a 2 hr flight from the UK, around 45 mins transfer |
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from £650 ( April ) to £2295 ( August) – small party rate available for selected dates |
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Minorca Sailing Holidays |
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Ses Salines, Fornells, Minorca, Spain |
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This specialist sailing and windsurfing centre is in Ses Salines, on the edge of the bay of Fornells, in the north of the Balearic island of Minorca. It is a small, friendly sailing village away from the tourist beat. All of the accommodation in Ses Salines is only a minute or two’s walk from the beach, purpose built crèche and sailing centre. There is a shop for essentials, including a small selection of baby products.
Fornells, at the head of the bay and a short walk from Ses Salines, is a small, whitewashed fishing village, typical to Minorca. In summer, its harbour becomes a popular overnight haven for visiting yachts and the bars and restaurants have a lively evening atmosphere. Here you can find a variety of shops including a small supermarket and chemist. There is also a health centre in Fornells. |
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Small, friendly family run hotel and self-catering accommodation ranging from 4 bedroom villas with own private pools to simple self catering apartments with use of club pool.
All villas have fully equipped kitchens with microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Some have a tumble dryer. Cots and high chairs are provided and, where necessary, stair gates. Some of the villas have gated access to their own pools. Minorca Sailing’s staff regularly visit the sailing centre and can advise on the most suitable accommodation for those travelling with infants and young children. There is a small arrival pack containing basic essentials in all self-catering accommodation. |
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The qualified team of British nannies work hard entertaining little ones 7 days a week. Their bubbling enthusiasm and gentle nature ensures excellent care for all those attending the crèche. With their creative ideas and boundless energy, the nannies provide a fun and safe environment in which children can enjoy their holiday.
The aim is to maintain a ratio of one nanny to every two babies, and one nanny to every three toddlers, providing them with lots of attention and supervision. The crèche includes indoor and shaded outdoor play areas, and is situated on the seafront by the sailing centre and moorings.
Evening babysitting service is available with the qualified team of British nannies. |
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The best equipped sailing centre in the Mediterranean.
Ideal for all the family, with every member participating in the day’s activity as much or as little as they wish. For all adults and for children four years and upwards, the daily programme offers sailing and windsurfing to suit all levels.
Dinghy sailing –over 60 Lasers and over 100 asymmetric boats, all rigged for you, moored in warm shallow water, a few yards from your accommodation. Their instructors provide tuition, which is thorough, skilful and sympathetic for beginners through to experts.
Windsurfing – Over 100 boards, over 150 rigs. The extensive range of equipment is diverse enough to suit all levels of ability and includes many beginner and all round boards.
Safety First - For easy and speedy communications their RYA qualified instructors are linked by radio with the safety boat drivers and the shore.
RYA Levels and Certificates - RYA levels can be achieved and certificates awarded. Tuition is included in the price; however, certificates and log books are an additional cost.
Additional Tuition – They offer an hour of personal tuition each day to all children, teenagers and adults at no extra cost.
Evening Activities – With the enthusiastic team of instructors the fun never stops. They organise many activities including beach games for children, volleyball for teenagers, and on the water videoing for all. The instructors strive to keep your children happy and entertained throughout their stay. |
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Direct 2-hour flight to Mahon, 25-minute transfer. |
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Adults from £859 May, £893 June, £1498 August
Children 6 – 11 years 20% off low/mid season; 10% off in high season
2 - 5 years 33% off low/mid season; 25% off high season
Infants (under 2 years) - £298
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C'an Merla, Menorca |
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C’an Merla, Menorca |
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C'an Merla is located in a quiet, residential area only 10 minutes walk from the resort centre of Son Bou with its selection of shops and restaurants. There is a small supermarket less than 5 minutes walk from the villa and long, sandy beach of Son Bou is only 10 minutes walk away. This is a great central coastal location for exploring both the north and south of this beautiful island. |
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The villa sleeps 7, it has a bright and airy lounge which has patio doors opening onto the front terrace which is ideally furnished for outside living.
Off the lounge are two of the bedrooms, a pretty double and twin bedded room which overlook the pool area and these two bedrooms share a full bathroom. At the rear of the villa is the dining room and kitchen and this is fitted with dishwasher and microwave. Stairs lead to the first floor and to a twin and single bedroom which share a full bathroom. There are two upstairs terraces, an ideal place to sit and relax and enjoy the sea views. |
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Barbeque, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, dvd player, satellite tv, fans and a maid service 3 times a week. |
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Cot and highchair available. |
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Approx 2 hr flight from UK and approx 20 mins from Mahon airport |
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From £765 - £2,595 (depending on season) per week, villa only, based on a maximum occupancy of 7 people (an extra bed can be added at a charge of £50 per week). |
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Casa Llimpa, Menorca |
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Casa Llimpa, Menorca |
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The villa boasts fabulous sea views and is perched in an elevated position above the rocks at the entrance to Punta Prima Bay. A short 5-7 minute walk brings you to the beach and resort centre on the south coast of the island. A mini resort in its own right boasting possibly one of the best sandy beaches in the area. There are a small selection of restaurants and a supermarket, whilst the nearby resorts of Binibeca and S'Algar are no more than a 10 minute drive away. Unspoilt San Lluis with its excellent tapas bar is only a 10 min drive. Some excellent contemporary restaurants in the region too – such as La Caraba and nearby S’Uestra. A short 20-25 minute transfer from the airport. |
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The villa sleeps 6. An inner hall leads to a pretty twin and double bedroom, both having large picture windows to the front of the property. These two rooms share an attractively tiled family bathroom.
The lounge/dining room is delightful with magnificent sea views from its floor to ceiling patio windows on two sides. The room is comfortably furnished and has digital satellite TV (limited English Channels including BBC) and DVD player. Doors open out onto the front terrace which is perfect for sitting, relaxing or dining al-fresco. Off from the dining area is the kitchen which, whilst compact, offers an American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A washing machine is located in the adjacent laundry.
First floor - master double bedroom with full bathroom en-suite and patio doors onto a large private balcony, a delightful room with wood flooring and panoramic sea views. |
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Air conditioned bedrooms, barbeque, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, dvd player, a 9 metre swimming pool with roman steps into a shallow end for children. |
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Approx 2 hr flight from UK and 20 mins from Mahon airport |
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From £795 - £2,395 (depending on season) per week, villa only, based on a maximum occupancy of 6 people. |
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Punta Faro. Menorca |
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Punta Faro, Menorca |
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Set in a quiet residential area the villa has lovely sea views and is only a 10 minute walk to the shops, restaurants and beach at Punta Prima - a mini resort in its own right boasting possibly one of the best sandy beaches in the area. There are a small selection of restaurants and a supermarket, whilst the nearby resorts of Binibeca and S'Algar are no more than a 10 minute drive away. Unspoilt San Lluis with its excellent tapas bar is only a 10 min drive. Some excellent contemporary restaurants in the region too – such as La Caraba and nearby S’Uestra. A short 20-25 minute transfer from the airport. |
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This is a very contemporary villa and sleeps 7. On entering the floor to ceiling windows that stretch the width of the house allow views out to the sea from almost every room. The open plan lounge/diner and fantastic fitted kitchen all lead out to the covered decked terrace and pool. Off from the entrance hall are the modern furnished double, twin and single room that share a large full bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath. Stairs lead upstairs to an office seating area which has great views of the sea and surrounding area and WIFI is available, please bring your own compatible computer. The master double bedroom is nearby and has en-suite shower and dressing room as well as its own private terrace.
The 10 metre pool is rectangular with side steps leading in and a Jacuzzi seating across the width of the pool in the shallow end. The terrace surrounding the pool is of teak decking and has sun loungers for you to relax on and soak up the sun. Below the pool area is a large lawned area, great for children to play on. |
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Approx 2 hr flight from UK and 20 mins from Mahon airport |
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From £995 - £3,295 (depending on season) per week, villa only, based on a maximum occupancy of 6 people. |
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Insotel Punta Prima Prestige Suites & Spa, Menorca |
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Insotel Punta Prima Prestige Suites & Spa, Menorca |
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A sought-after (and hard to find in the Balearics) combination of hotel facilities, self catering flexibility and childcare, the Punta Prima Prestige suites offer a superb family friendly holiday experience. It has a great location in the small resort of Punta Prima in unspoilt south eastern Menorca. The resort has an excellent beach for children – soft white sand, crystal clear, gently shelving water. There are a variety of eating options inPunta Prima and it’s within about a 5 min drive of some of the island’s top restaurant restaurants (such as La Karaba). Only a 10 min drive to the town of San Lluis – which is unspoilt with all facilities including an excellent tapas bar (La Rueda). Lots of other beaches to explore such as Binibeca and Binisafua. Mahon is only a 20 min drive away – so a very easy transfer from the airport. The hotel has a wide range of facilities and so is ideal for families with children of all ages. |
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The spacious suites Prestige (70m²) offer comfortable accomodation with excellent facilities. The separate bedroom has a double king-size bed and bathroom with jacuzzi and hydromassage shower. The large lounge with access to the terrace has two sofa beds, a kitchenette with ceramic hobs, microwave and fridge. There is another separate bathroom. |
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Mountain biking, 8 tennis courts (6 artificial turf courts and 2 resin courts), 1 five-a-side football field with artificial turf, 2 squash courts, archery, air-rifle shooting, 1 sports court for basketball and badminton, volleyball, water polo, table tennis, petanque, stretching and aqua gym. All free of charge.
Gold courses close by, also horse riding.
The fabulous spa offers a wide range of treatments, has a gym and wellness centre an indoor swimming pool. |
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Childcare starts from 2 years in the INSI club which has a programme of activities for all ages, Babyclub ( 2-3 yrs) Mini Club ( 4-6 yrs) Maxi Club ( 7-12 yrs) right upi to Teenager club ( 13-16 yrs) Facilities include activity room, games, a swing area, childrens pool and a sports track. The hotel also offers organised activities.
The Entertainments team offers a complete day and evening entertainment programme for all ages that includes Latin dance lessons, Spanish lessons, all kinds of sports activities, shows, competitions.
Also available is the Insotel Baby service (with charge) consisting of: babysitting service, strollers, intercoms, heated bottles, nappies and highchairs in the room. |
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from £1940 for a family of four for one week,low season in a suite including flights , breakfast and transfers. High season from around £5600for a family of 4. |
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Casa Nieves |
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Ideal for families - the villa has a sought-after location just minutes walk from the beach, very cose to restaurants and shops, and has a gated pool. It’s set in the unspoilt south east Binibeca/Binisafua area close to San Lluis, which is very Spanish in feel and has an excellent tapas bar and a small chidlrens playground. Binisafua is a very quiet resort, with a lovely sheltered cove beach with no development around it, with gently shelving water ideal for children. It’s very close to Binibeca, S’Alcufar and Punta Prima, all of which have plenty of restaurants, cafes, shops and facilities and the nearby village of S’Uestra has an excellent supermarket and 2 of the top restaurants on the island. |
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This very substantial Spanish family home is set amongst extensive lawned gardens, just a few hundred yards from the sea in a quiet residential area. The décor is simple but comfortable with open plan living areas, a master suite and two twin bedrooms. Satellite TV, DVD player and Barbecue. The bedroom areas are air conditioned. There is a large furnished terrace with dining area with brick built BBQ and comfy lounge type seating area in the shade. The large 9 metre swimming pool is safely fenced off from the rest of the garden and has Roman steps to the shallow end for children and ample patio area. The large enclosed garden is ideal for younger children. |
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Can be arranged and recommended to explore the Island. |
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Transfer time from Mahon Airport is approximately 15 minutes |
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£550 – £2100 per week accomodation only. |
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Santa Maria, Nr Mahon |
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Santa Maria, Nr Mahon, gated pool, staff |
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Only 15 minutes from Mahon is Santa Maria - a stunning 200-year-old stone building, beautifully restored and furnished. In the expansive grounds is a 15m x 6m feature rock swimming pool, gated for safety and with a large shallow area. Perfectly located as there is private access to a beach, 15 minutes walk across the owner’s land and to an entirely private rocky cove (please note the estate is a working farm and that there are some resident cats). |
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The main house has a large dining room with glass doors to outside terrace and sofas, living room with satellite TV and VCR, spacious farmhouse style kitchen with large table and chairs. Two interconnecting double/twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Double bedroom with en-suite shower. On the first floor there is a substantial master bedroom with huge bathroom.
The farms’ ancient outbuildings have been beautifully converted into further accommodation: Two guest cottages, each with twin/double bedrooms with en-suite showers. A further cottage with twin/double bedroom, double bedroom and double bunk bedroom sleeping four, all with en-suite showers, and a children’s playroom with toys. These rooms do not interconnect but share a partly covered terrace. |
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Top quality chef, waitress services, morning and evening cleaning and fulltime gardener are ALL included. Airport meet and greet. |
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Approx. 2.5 hour flight from London with a very easy 10 minute transfer. |
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From £5,565 to £6,930 (depending on season), 7 nights for the main house with a maximum of 8 people. From £6,930 to £11,550 for the whole estate (up to 16 people). |
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