I make no apologies for writing again about Finca Can Beneït, a rural hotel in Mallorca that captured our hearts on our first visit. Every time we’ve stayed overnight – and I think we’ve now stayed five times here – I fall a little more in love with the hotel, the staff, and Binibona itself.

And what’s not to love about the hamlet of Binibona, where this enchanting hotel is located? Arriving here you feel as though you’ve stepped off the treadmill of daily life and arrived in a piece of paradise, blessed with birdsong, fresh air, and views that make the heart quicken a little.

At the heart of Binibona is the estate, Finca Can Beneït, which was once known as Son Catxo. The small community grew around the buildings of this noble estate. Today, Binibona is a blissfully tranquil hideaway.

Room 3

For this latest visit, we stayed in room three for the first time. It looks over the courtyard with its traditional well and beyond the entrance of the building across the island. It has a large bathroom with both shower and a bathtub. As in all the rooms, there are high-quality linens from Spirit of the Nomad and luxurious toiletries from Natura Bissé.

We were fortunate to be there on the night that cellist Osel Wiegershaus and violinist Lisa Kimbell were giving a special performance in the finca’s beautiful old chapel. After the musical treat, we had an excellent dinner in the cosy Mirabona restaurant before falling into our comfortable bed.

Room 3, like others here, has its own private roof terrace, equipped with a table and two chairs, and two deckchairs. This would be the perfect place for a writer to spend time working on their latest project.

The magical time of the year, in a magical place

Finca Can Beneït is closed until December 20th, then opens for the festive season, with a special Christmas tasting menu on December 24th, 25th, and 26th. The hotel also has an accommodation package for Christmas, although there was only one room available when I last asked.

I’m imagining tasteful festive decorations (the owners have superb taste) and a long, countryside walk after all the feasting. Sadly, we couldn’t take our two cats to stay with us, so I’ll have to rely on my imagination!

Jan Edwards @2024