Soller area holiday house: Soller area

Can Domingo was a great place to spend our holiday. The property is beautiful - very private and quiet and has everything you need in it - down to plug adapters, bats and balls and mats and sun umbrellas for the beach. It is very clean and things like washing up liquid, washing powder for the machine and soap are provided - so you don't have to "waste" your holiday money on things like that. The villa is very clean and it and the gardens and pool are well maintained. Because everything is provided, you really can just take swimming costumes, a couple of shirts and shorts and some underwear! My only caveat is that without air con, the villa is very hot even with windows open and fans on - this made sleeping difficult.

The village of Soller is very pretty and not touristy - the walk back up the hill can be a little challenging after a few glasses of vinho though.

My partner and our 15 year old did lots of cycling - the countryside around is used for training by Tour de France riders (including Bradley W when we were there!). There were lots of challenging routes to do directly from the villa.

The trip to Port de Soller on the tram is an absolute must - hugely atmospheric journey - although not cheap.

We had read the other reviews but still ... What a view ... Wow!!! ... The Mallorcan mountains, so beautiful & breathtaking, just seemed unreal. Views all round from the top floor of the villa. Pool was wonderful, just what we needed in the July heat ( in the forties! )
The garden was much bigger than we expected, full of citrus fruit trees & plenty of shade provided too, really enjoyed eating outdoors & barbeques. Everything you could think of provided for. You only need toiletries & clothes. Sheets, pillowcases,bath towels,tea towels & swim towels all provided. There is also a big cool box with cool packs for days out. As Liz the house manager told us, it's just like going from one home to another.
The location of the house is very quiet & the pool is not overlooked. The old town of Soller (pronounced Sawyer) is only a 10 minute walk away. It is full of lovely little shops & around the square are small bars & restaurants where you can sit & eat or drink & just watch the local life go by. The town also has a supermarket, an indoor market (open daily except Sundays, as far as we're aware) & a street market on Saturdays. You don't even need to research all this as there are lots of leaflets & books at Can Domingo villa containing all the info you could ever need to explore Mallorca, by car or on foot. The Port of Soller is only a tram ride away from the Old town of Soller you just hop on the tram near the train station (Train takes you to Palma,) or near the chemist & pay the conductor onboard) it takes approx 10 minutes to reach Puerto Soller. Some fantastic restaurants on the front from which to sit & watch the sun go down. Best place to sit & watch the sun go down over the mountains? The terrace balconey at the front of Can Domingo Villa with a glass of wine. It is without doubt one of the most fantastic views in Mallorca & was all ours for the duration of our stay ... Fantastic!
Eve, Alistair, Rob & James
Ps Thanks to Liz for your lovely welcome ... Hope to come back for another visit ...

We have visited this property for 4 years now - the first time we have ever stayed loyal to one place for so long.
Both the interior and exterior are classy. The garden has a number of distinct areas, with plenty of sunny and shady bits. The pool is perfect, with views while you float.
Inside the kitchen is well designed and spacious, with room for sociable cooking. The lounge is terrific, very comfortable with great views. The photos do not lie. All the bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable, with two good bathrooms. You could stay here as two independent couples if you were daft enough to fall out with friends - we haven't yet because the place is so relaxing.
Liz who manages Can Domingo for the owners is very helpful and welcoming, and the place is thoroughly cleaned mid-stay if you are here for a fortnight or more.
Getting into town is a doddle - a 10 minute stroll down between a stream and the Palma-Soller railway line, spotting ducklings and waving to visitors. We tend to potter in as the mood takes us - it does not require a planned expedition as is needed from some more distant properties.
Access by car can be a little daunting at first - a tight, steep and badly paved turn from the first roundabout after the mountain tunnel, but we have kind of got used to the adrenalin surge going in and out. Once past that, there is a garage big enough for 4 small cars.
If you had other friends staying in Soller, this house would be a perfect place for entertaining.
Soller is a fantastic base. The town itself is quiet but full of facilities and charm. There is a good supermarket, and plenty of other supply places including the covered market and weekly outdoor market. Access to Port Soller is very easy by road, a bit costly by tram! The drive to Deia beach is easy and short, the walk there much better - but getting dropped off half way to walk the rest is perfect. The mountain drive to Polenca is fine, but may be an acquired taste for some and there are great places to visit en route. If you need to ease in gradually, try the half hour drive to the Mirador for great views of town, port and sea.
The walking is spectacular. Try taking bus or car to Cuber Reservoir then walking to Ofre and down the Barranc, a precipitous gorge with an excellent pilgrims path that ends up 30 minutes from town (4 hours approx). Mainly downhill and very manageable with my artificial hips and heart implant!