The Spanish island resort with infinity pools, golf courses and cheap flights

I TEE off at the first hole and the ball flies disastrously off course.

Cue an enormous eye roll, swearing under my breath — and a thwack as my driver gets slammed into the ground in frustration.

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But not this time.

Not after two nights of divine relaxation at Majorca’s 5* Carrossa Hotel & Spa.

I was just too chilled to be angry.

I defy anyone to stress after immersing themselves in the peace and serenity of this idyllic hilltop retreat.

Massages, infinity pools, saunas and fabulous food and drink combined with breathtaking views of the sunrise and dewy fairways at Pula golf resort meant I could only smile as I sent my ball into the trees.

Carrossa’s remote 340-hectare estate is tucked away on the east of the Spanish island.

It is a 15-minute drive from quaint market town Arta, and a stone’s throw from four outstanding golf courses — Pula, Alcanada, Capdepera and Canyamel.

For couples and larger adult groups, it provides the perfect blend to keep everyone happy.

Chilled-out sunshine break, sporting fun and loads of shopping and fine dining.

A two-and-a-half-hour EasyJet flight from London to Palma and a 45-minute transfer saw us sweeping through Carrossa’s rustic stone entrance gates.

And once we reached the end of the seemingly infinite driveway it felt like we were in a world of our own.

The stresses of UK life simply melt away as you step into Carrossa’s near-silent serenity.

Rolling hills dotted with lemon trees surround the manor house-style hotel with its mix of traditional façades and modern interiors.

It even has a 17th-century chapel within its walls.

The infinity pool is surrounded by cabanas and shaded loungers — but the real draw is the stunning view of the bays of Alcudia and Pollensa.

Rooms in the original manor house are rustic-luxe, with beamed ceilings, vast beds and simple, chic decor as well as natural stone bathrooms.

There are also sumptuous suites, in a newly built addition.

After a quick unpack, a sundowner was calling our name and we headed to the Bar Oro cocktail lounge for a tipple.

A couple of caipirinhas were the perfect preparation for our four-course dinner at the Carrossa Restaurant — the resort’s pride and joy, led by head chef Kim Toro.

There were two options for each course on the Mediterranean-inspired menu, which changes every night.

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I opted for delicate tuna vinaigrette and silky-smooth carrot-and-ginger soup before a creamy cod risotto on our first evening, finishing with a white chocolate-and-lemon biscotti dessert.

The hotel also has the more relaxed Bistro Badia — fantastic for lunch or dinner, with jaw-dropping mountain views from its al-fresco tables.

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We were up for an early breakfast with freshly poached eggs and avocado on day one before heading to the nearby picturesque town of Arta and its bustling market.

It is held every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm and packed with overflowing stalls selling fruit and veg and local delicacies as well as arts and crafts, clothes and jewellery.

Freshly baked chicken empanadas made for the perfect snack as we took a break, in a picturesque plaza, from exploring the town’s winding cobbled streets.

Our refuelling stop gave us the boost we needed to climb the steps to Arta’s 14th-century Sanctuary Sant Salavdor — a hilltop church and former monastery with frescos and an imposing but impressive altar.

After a pit stop at a local bar for a beer or two in the sunshine, it was then back to Carrossa for a Swedish massage in the hotel’s vast spa, which also features a lovely indoor pool and an infinity pool with views of Alcudia and Pollensa bays.

That left just enough time for a sauna before sprucing ourselves up for a fabulous wine-tasting.

We were welcomed into a candlelit, cave-like stone cellar by local sommelier Manuel Perez Ginard who guided us though several outstanding Majorcan wines.

We learned never to swill the glass before you enjoy the tipple — simply pour and sniff.

The 2015 Binigrau red was my favourite — and after indulging in a few more vinos with dinner, the crack-of- dawn alarm the next morning for our 8.12am tee time on the golf course was a bit of a struggle.

Others headed for relaxing on-site yoga sessions as we made our way to the course after breakfast.

But our fuzzy heads and bleary eyes were soon forgotten as we stepped on to Pula’s beautiful first tee.

With our Callaway clubs hired from Carrossa and loaded onto our buggy, and my iffy opening drive ignored, the next four hours were bliss.

Eighteen challenging but forgiving holes on the par-72 course — re-designed in 2006 by the legendary, double Masters-winning Spanish player Jose Maria Olazabal.

Nine holes feature water threats but once I’d overcome my fear of finding them with every single shot, the glistening lakes made the former European Tour venue look simply splendid in the beating sun.

After a couple of ice-cold Estrella beers at the 19th hole, we headed back to Carrossa for another sumptuous three-course lunch at Bistro Badia.

Warm bread, mounds of local olives, moreish aioli, red pesto pasta with Parmesan foam and a delicious summer- fruits panna cotta.

A great end to a wonderful trip before our transfer back to Palma through the dusty, sun-scorched hills of Majorca.