Undoubtedly one of the most impressive villas on the island, Villa Mastella offers guests everything they’ll need to enjoy a luxurious holiday to remember, with spacious, elegant rooms, vast grounds, stunning modern features, and incredible ocean views. Set in thirty thousand square metres of land, Villa Mastella is the perfect choice for families and friendship groups looking to get away from it all and relax in total comfort and tranquillity.

The Villa accommodates up to twelve guests across two chalets; the main villa features four double rooms, and a traditional finca, housing a further two double bedrooms. This unique design makes Villa Mastella perfect for two families holidaying together or for larger friendship groups, offering privacy when needed while still allowing for plenty of time and space to enjoy each other’s company.

Both chalets are decorated and furnished to an incredibly high standard, with fresh, white paintwork, traditional beamed ceilings, and sumptuous soft furnishings. There are spacious yet cosy lounge areas within the finca, with comfortable sofas for curling up and watching TV, large, beautifully crafted dining tables for enjoying hearty family meals, and a well-equipped kitchen bursting with high-end appliances including fridge-freezer, coffee machine, toaster, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, and all of the crockery, cookware and utensils you’ll need during your stay.

The main Villa features a master bedroom on the top floor, complete with an ensuite that has a separate shower, jacuzzi and dressing room. Large windows allow plenty of natural light, as well as offering guests the most stunning ocean views. On the ground floor, you’ll find three double rooms - one with ensuite facilities and the other two featuring a shared bathroom. Each room is elegant, light, and airy, with bright, white decor, beautifully crafted furniture and comfortable beds that promise a relaxing and restful night’s sleep. The traditional finca also features a master bedroom with an ensuite and a double bedroom with twin beds and a separate bathroom, all decorated again to the same high standard and showcasing more of those breathtaking ocean views.

Villa Mastella has extensive and well-maintained grounds, lending itself just as perfectly to outdoor living as it does to relaxing and cosy time spent indoors. There are several spacious terraces, both covered and uncovered, featuring daybeds for lounging and reading, sunny spots for reclining in the sun, and spaces for eating, drinking, and enjoying each other’s company. Between the two chalets, you’ll find a stunning infinity pool looking out over the ocean and a barbecue area - perfect for enjoying alfresco meals while you take in your idyllic surroundings.

Villa Mastella is located in the small but well-known village of San Carlos, an area that is home to a rich and vibrant cultural scene. Famous in the 1960s and 1970s as a hippy village, the area is still popular today with those that enjoy peace, tranquillity and community spirit.

The village enjoys a bohemian yet cosmopolitan ambience, featuring a mix of traditional, modest fincas alongside newer properties that have been built to reflect the style and charm of this beautiful location, all surrounding the beautiful white church at the centre of the village. You’ll find a good selection of bars and restaurants in San Carlos, including the famous Anita’s Bar - once famous with the hippy community as they had the only phone in the village - the original booth is still there (and functional!) today. Whether you’re after a sleepy cafe or a fine-dining experience, you’re sure to find a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and once you’ve enjoyed some of the local delicacies on offer, be sure to stroll through the village to the surrounding shops where you can browse for colourful fashions and charming souvenirs.

While you are staying in the village, Oliver recommends heading to nearby Las Dalias (less than 1km from San Carlos) and visiting the original hippy market, where you’ll find larger-than-life characters and vibrant stalls on the ivy-covered terraces and courtyards. During the summer months, the market is there long into the evening, slowly giving way to the nighttime events that take place on the beautiful open-air terrace, continuing later in the village’s club, Akasha, which features incredible acoustics, cool design, and DJs and live acts from around the world.

San Carlos itself is at a junction that branches off to some gorgeous local beaches, including Cala Lena, Cala Nova and the nudist-friendly Aguas Blancas - all featuring facilities including loungers, parasols, and lifeguards, with restaurants and beach bars nearby. Cala Lena is particularly popular with families as there is good access for pushchairs and the disabled, toilets, clear, shallow waters (ideal for the kids!), and pine trees offering shade - perfect for a secluded and relaxing picnic with family and friends.

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