Son Set Villa

About Son Set Villa

Son Set Villa is a self-catering villa in the south-east of Menorca, in the municipality of Sant Lluís. It suits travellers who want a quiet, independent base with a car, rather than a resort hotel. The villa is not rated, and no guest score is listed, so the stay is what you make of it: cook in the kitchen, swim in the outdoor pool, and come and go on your own schedule.

The villa sits on a country road between Sant Lluís and the coast, about 2 km from the village centre. With a garden, terrace, solarium and picnic area, it works well for families or small groups who prefer space and privacy. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free wifi, a washing machine and a dishwasher, which makes longer stays practical.

Location: Sant Lluís

Sant Lluís is a white village of windmills and farmland, about 2 km straight line from the villa. It has a few shops, a market and a church, and it stays open all year. The village is not on the coast, so the nearest beaches are a short drive away. Binibeca Vell, a whitewashed hamlet built in a fishing-village style, is 3.3 km straight line from the villa, and the southern coves of the Migjorn coast are within easy reach by car.

The villa is in a rural setting, so a car is essential for getting around. Parking is free on the property. In high summer, the roads to popular coves like Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta can be busy, and car parks fill early. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the area is quieter, and the farmland around Sant Lluís is pleasant for walking. The village of Sant Lluís is walkable at about 2 km, but most guests will drive.

Rooms and facilities

Son Set Villa is a villa, not a hotel, so the accommodation is a whole property rather than individual rooms. The listed facilities include a kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and toaster, plus a washing machine and iron. There is a sofa bed, a cot and high chairs, which suggests the villa can host families with young children. Air conditioning and a fan are listed, along with a fireplace for cooler evenings.

The villa lists a balcony, patio, terrace and garden, plus an outdoor pool and solarium. There is a TV, DVD player and radio, and free wifi is included. For late arrivals, express check-in is listed, and a safe is available. Guests should confirm the exact layout, the number of bedrooms and the pool opening dates with the property before booking, as these details are not stated here.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 2.4 km straight line from Son Set Villa, which makes it one of the closest villas to the airport. A taxi from the terminal takes a few minutes, and a hire car is the most practical option for exploring the island. The airport has buses to Maó and, in summer, to some resorts, but the villa is on a country road, so a car is recommended. Free parking is available at the villa.

Maó port is 5.4 km straight line from the villa, and Maó town is 5.5 km. Ferries from Maó link to Barcelona and Palma, with overnight crossings of several hours. The port and town are a short drive away, and Sant Lluís is 2 km. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some seasonal bus lines do not run. Check the island bus operator for current timetables, or rely on a hire car.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest area to Son Set Villa is Sant Lluís, 2 km away, a white village with windmills and a calm, local feel. Binibeca Vell, 3.3 km straight line, is a popular spot for a stroll among whitewashed houses and small coves. Maó, 5.5 km away, has the harbour, shops and restaurants, and a boat trip round the harbour starts 5.3 km from the villa. La Mola fortress, a 19th-century fortification guarding the harbour entrance, is 7.3 km away.

The south coast beaches, such as Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta, are a drive away, though distances are not listed. S'Albufera des Grau, the natural park at the core of the Biosphere Reserve, is 12 km straight line from the villa, with a lagoon, dunes and the Favàritx lighthouse. For food, Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin, and the island is known for lobster stew in Fornells, but no specific restaurants are named here.

A day from Son Set Villa

Start the day at Son Set Villa with breakfast on the terrace, then drive the short distance to Binibeca Vell, 3.3 km away, to wander the narrow lanes before the crowds. From there, head to one of the southern coves for a swim; the limestone coast has white sand and clear water. In summer, arrive early, as car parks fill. Return to the villa for lunch, using the kitchen or the picnic area.

In the afternoon, drive to Maó, 5.5 km away, and take a boat trip round the harbour, which starts 5.3 km from the villa. The harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Visit La Mola fortress, 7.3 km away, which guards the harbour mouth. In the evening, drive back to Sant Lluís for a meal, or stay at the villa and cook. The villa's pool and solarium are good for a late swim.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check with Son Set Villa about its opening dates before booking. July and August are the busiest months, with higher demand and more traffic. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, known as the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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