T+L Reports: A Manor on Majorca

At the end of a lavender-and-cypress–lined drive in Majorca's southeastern countryside, the Gran Hotel Son Julià; presides over a landscape of orange and almond groves, with an air of noblesse oblige. Once home to the aristocratic Julià family, the 15th-century stone estate is flanked by stucco terraces, jasmine-filled gardens, and a keyhole-shaped pool. The interiors are equally fit for a 21st-century prince or princess: abstract paintings by local artist Miquel Mesquida Sansó hang beneath vaulted ceilings; radiant handmade glass sconces light the terrazzo-floored hallways; and many of the 24 guest rooms are outfitted with four-poster beds and flat-screen TV's. There's even a tiny Gothic chapel, and a Mudejar-style salon inspired by the Alhambra. The island's famous beaches are just down the road, but with such an idyllic setting, why would you want to leave? Gran Hotel Son Julià;, Crta. S'Arenal a Llucmajor, Llucmajor; 34/971-669-700; www.sonjulia.com; doubles from $480.