BELMOND LA RESIDENCIA: WORLD-CLASS STYLE IN RURAL MALLORCA This chic island resort has two 17th-century stone manor houses are its heart, blending effortlessly into its rural location, overlooking the delightful village of Deià, sheltered by the Tramuntana mountains. Part of the global Belmond group, this luxury boutique property has a strong sense of place; celebrating its Mallorcan heritage and provenance. Belmond La Residencia lived up to its reputation as a luxury hideaway, thanks to elegant, boutique-style accommodation; award-winning cuisine by Executive Chef Guillermo; and assured privacy and tranquility on Spain?s largest island, the Balearic gem of Mallorca. Location The property is just a five-minute walk to the village's chic boutiques, cafés, and restaurants while pretty Cala Deia with its pebbled beach and renowned Cas Patro March restaurant can be reached in 10 minutes by car. The nearby monastery of Valldemossa made famous by composer Frederic Chopin is six miles (10 km) away likewise Soller with its museums and botanical gardens. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi to reach the sandy beaches of Port Soller. Palma airport is approximately 22 miles (35 km) distance from the hotel. Style and CharacterThe hotel, originally two renovated 16th-century rustic properties, has grown over the years and is now a delightful ? at times challenging ? labyrinth of stone paths and steps that cut through 35 acres of lush and mature gardens of cypresses and olive trees t...