Self-catering holidays make financial sense

With self-catering holidays making financial sense for families, where better to take the children this Easter than to a private luxury farmhouse in Mallorca? Flights to Palma are competitively priced from many UK airports and travel specialist, Mallorca Farmhouses, has accommodation to suit all budgets, ticking the boxes for cost-conscious families.

Mallorca Farmhouses has an extensive selection of luxury villas, country houses and charming cottages to choose from and all come with a private pool, maid service and a starter pack. In addition, they can arrange car hire, baby sitting, a nanny service and a gourmet chef service on request to ensure parents can truly relax and not lift a finger! Properties available for the weeks commencing 4 and 11 April include:

Finca Sa Cavea, a four-bedroom traditional farmhouse, ideal for families, is available for £439 per week. Part of the Essential Collection, it is located within walking distance of the village shops and restaurants in Cas Concos. With views of pine-clad hills, this beautifully furnished, traditional family home offers a covered BBQ patio, spacious lawns and a private pool with child-friendly steps. Sleeping up to nine, this equates to under £49 per person, per week.

Ses Mates Clares, a three-bedroom villa with stunning views and in a quiet location near Cala d’Or is available for £636 per week. Part of the Superior Collection, facilities include air-conditioning, a 10m swimming pool with child friendly steps and a separate BBQ casita. For golf enthusiasts, Vall D'or Golf is just a few minutes’ drive away. Sleeping seven, the price equates to approx. £91 per person, per week.

Na Parra, a five-bedroom, four-bathroom spacious villa is available for £1,266 per week. Part of the Exclusive Collection, it is located in beautiful, unspoilt countryside in Cas Concos with magnificent views and five acres of grounds filled with mature almond, algarobba and fig trees. Family-friendly facilities include a gated swimming pool, table tennis table and PlayStation 2. Sleeping up to 11, the price equates to approx. £115 per person, per week.

For further information and reservations log on to Mallorca.co.uk.