Reviews For Chiclana de la Frontera Holiday villa - Property 54883

Holiday Rental Location: World, Europe, Spain, Andalucia, Cadiz Province (Costa de la Luz and del Sol), Costa de la Luz, Chiclana de la Frontera
Light and newly decorated villa with a massive 15m pool !!! Shallow end for kids
Light and newly decorated villa with a massive 15m pool !!! Shallow end for kids
3 bedrooms (1 double+2 twins), 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite+1 shower room), sleeps 6
This light and newly decorated villa set within 1000m2 of grounds with orange, lemon, fig and pomegranate trees is situated in a fantastic location on Costa de la Luz, the last unspoilt Costa in Spain...
 5/5

Wonderful holiday
Goka   Poland.
Date Submitted: October 17, 2008   Date of Stay: June 2008
We all had a wonderful holiday at El Abeto. The pool is amazing and the gardens large enough for our boys to play ball games. The house was equipped with everything one could possibly need and was very comfortable- even at the height of the Spanish heatwave we had no problems sleeping. The beaches nearby were incredibly beautiful and the position of the house made it an ideal base for exploring the area.
We will definitely be back.

Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway

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 5/5

Pretty villa!
Group of friends   Spain.
Date Submitted: September 26, 2008   Date of Stay: June 2008
Pretty villa! The garden is really nice and you have everything you need to enjoy relaxing near the swimming pool and having lunches and dinners outside. The house is very well equipped ( I love cooking and I found the kitchen even better than mine!) and kept and we found the owner and the people taking care of the place very helpful and nice.
The place is very well located and the beaches there are really wonderful. It was not our first time in Chiclana but this has been the best for all of us. No doubt where we will stay next time in Costa de la Luz. Thank you!
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 3/5

Disappointing! The owner did not inform us that

Yvne   United Kingdom.
Date Submitted: September 02, 2008   Date of Stay: August 2008
the tap water is salty and not only unfit for drinking but also not suitable for use in cooking or even brushing your teeth. If that was not enough the water pump that pumps the water from the well into the property kept going off and we had to go a few times a day to reset it, we had that for a whole week when we left it had still not been fixed. Overall we did not get what we paid for it is worth half the rent being asked and only if you are prepared to put up with salty water in the swimming pool too.
Owners Response: The lady in question objected to being charged for the microwave that was burned on the INSIDE from misuse ie. not through any electrical fault.
Her objection to slightly salty water in the property is unreasonable as this happens all over southern Spain especially in places that are close to the sea. All people living in the Costa de la Luz area use bottled water and supermarkets supply it in gallon bottles for approx.59 cents a bottle. Not one of my clients in the last 4 years found this to be a problem.
As for the swimming pool- people pay a fortune to have salt water systems instead of chlorine ones. All the best spas have them.
She had both my telephone number and e-mail address but did not contact me while staying in my villa. She chose to do so after her arrival home and after telling both my caretaker and gardener that she had a really good holiday.
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 4/5

Andalucia 2008
FamKo   Ruhrgebiet.
Date Submitted: July 30, 2008   Date of Stay: June 2008
Hello, we had our holiday here in Chiclana at El Abeto. It was a very, very good holiday. We didn't expect such a top house. The pool was absolute fantastic and the right size for our children to play waterball and more. Though the very hot weather, we always slept well in the house.
Everything was fine, but you have to go buy car for everything you need. It was very quiet. A Bar in the near would be fine.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car

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 5/5

A light and newly decorated villa with massive 15m
EVA507   Würzburg.
Date Submitted: February 13, 2008   Date of Stay: April 2007
Super holidays, unforgettable time, people and countryside.
The accommodation was really very, very good, spanish food perfekt, the weather warm and the beach simply fantastic!!!
Almost deserted because of April!!
I would love to come again!!!!
Thank you very much!!!

Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing

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 5/5

September 2007
Sue & Peter   Frodsham, Cheshire. U.K..
Date Submitted: February 05, 2008   Date of Stay: September 2007
We thoroughly enjoyed our month staying at El Abeto. The villa is light, airy and well equipped. The location is quiet and private but near enough to shops and restaurants. It was lovely to sit in the garden and then cool off in the larger than average swimming pool. The villa, garden and pool are clean and well maintained .There are some good sandy beaches a short drive away and lots of walks for the dog.The villa was ideal for us as we are birdwatchers and saw many species locally and further afield Tarifa and Gibraltar are a great day out. Chiclana has a good indoor market for fish, fruit and veg. And there is a weekly outdoor market also .Altogether we had a fabulous time at villa El Abeto and would thoroughly recommend it. Suzanne & Peter & Scally the dog, Frodsham, Cheshire

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Age 55+, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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 4/5

El Abeto
Nick S   West Sussex.
Date Submitted: February 05, 2008   Date of Stay: August 2007
We had a terrific family holiday in summer 2007, involving a mix of adults, teens and early 20s. The villa offers plenty of internal space, with air conditioning if you need it, as well as a large enclosed garden with a mix of sun and shade during the day. The pool was clean and kept at a pleasant temperature by the Spanish sun.
We were met in Chiclana on arrival by the caretaker and guided to the villa, which was very helpful.
There was only one technical hitch during our stay (the water pump failed because of road works) and this was dealt with quickly and efficiently by the caretaker.
Chiclana itself was too built up for our liking, but the villa is located well out of town in a quiet location. But there are plenty of other towns and villages in easy driving distance, which are charming.
The beaches were unexpectedly brilliant - clean white sand, and normally plenty of free parking nearby.
Restaurants were plentiful and generally very inexpensive, providing masses of seafood as well as normal meat dishes. Strangely we found it difficult to find tapas bars.
We enjoyed the fact that most restaurants only had menus in Spanish, and that there were very few British (or indeed any other nationality) tourists visible in the area: it really is somewhere the Spanish themselves go on holiday.
A car is essential, and this is not the place for those who want to go clubbing till the early hours.
But it provides good villa accommodation with access to great beaches, interesting places to visit and a very authentic environment.

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children

Owners Response: I do have fans in all the bedrooms as well as mosquito screens on all windows and doors so they can be left open, but no air conditioning.
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 5/5

December/January 2006/2007
Michael & Marianne   Bad Kissingen, Baveria, Germany.
Date Submitted: January 31, 2008   Date of Stay: January 2007
Michael & Marianne Thomas, Germany
We spent two wonderful weeks in the beginning of 2007. We were met in town by a very friendly caretaker, who took us to the house. We got all the information about places to shop, to go to for a meal and places of interest. The house is very well furnished and decorated and an ideal place to relaxe and spend ones holidays.
Chiclana is also a very good place to make trips from to Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Jerez and Cadiz. Alltogether we had a great time there and will certainly come back again. Highly recommended!

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Age 55+, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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 4/5

A Fab Time!
Rixy   Ringwood.
Date Submitted: January 30, 2008   Date of Stay: August 2007
The villa is beautiful and the pool amazing. We were well looked after on our arrival and were able to relax and enjoy the holiday straight away. The coast and superb range of places to visit really is wonderful - it is a very special place. The villa has a lovely garden that enabled us to play and find space if we wanted. We loved visiting the bullfight, going to Sevilla, spending days on the beach, trying things at the restaurants and sometimes just staying at the villa all day relaxing by the pool. We loved going into the local towns at night and visiting the markets. You do definitely need a car however to enjoy all there is to offer.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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 5/5

'Oasis of Calm and Tranquility'
Lunn   haslemere, surrey UK.
Date Submitted: January 29, 2008   Date of Stay: May 2007
The secluded setting of this gorgeous property is everything you could wish for for a truly authentic spanish experience.
Located only 3km from the buzzing town of Chiclana with its local markets and trendy boutiques El Albeta offers a holiday experience with a difference. For those who want to get away from it all there are wild walks along the edge of the salt marshes with tons of unusual birds and wildlife. If its a beach holiday you are looking for then there are the most divine beaches only 10 minutes drive from the house.
The property has been designed by its photographer owner and her attention to detail adds to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the property.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway, Adventure Seekers

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 5/5

October 2007
Toria   MAcclesfield, Cheshire, UK.
Date Submitted: January 29, 2008   Date of Stay: October 2007
We had a week here towards the end of October. It was great. The house was an ideal place to relax away from it all but also so handy for the beaches, local bars and restaurants. It was a great base to explore from.

We were met on arrival and shown to the property by the owner's managers who were very friendly and helpful giving us plenty of local information. Even which bar would be showing the Rugby World Cup final! The house was very clean and comfortable. Everything you need was there. The garden is very private, plenty of space to catch up on a good book without being interrupted!

Would love to return for another visit.

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing

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 5/5

The Burrows

Mr Burrows   UK.
Date Submitted: January 28, 2008   Date of Stay: June 2007
We spent 1 week during summer in the villa and had a great time. The villa was excellent and the pool great for lengths with a shallow end for the children.

The garden is a good size for children to run around and catches the sun all day. Watching the sunsets was a perfect way to end the day with a big glass of wine.

Supermarkets and beaches are all easily accessable although a car is needed, nearby Cadiz is a must see and for a day out Seville is wonderful. You don't have to as the nearby beach is one of the best I've been on. Anyone lucky enough to experience the fair at Jerez will have a perfect holiday. We intend to return.

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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 5/5

Fantastic holidays !!!!
Katharina   Germany.
Date Submitted: January 24, 2008   Date of Stay: June 2007
I stayed in El Abeto in June 2007 and had a great holiday there.
We were met in town on our arrival by a very friendly caretaker who took us to the house. She told us that the local fiesta was on – party time for four days! All women in their colourful flamenco dresses, horse shows and great food.
The house is in a lovely quiet spot but also close to Chiclana town centre and the beach. It was clean and very comfortable. My niece used the long pool a lot as she is a serious swimmer but I thought that the beach was the real winner.
Altogether we had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Highly recommended.

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Age 55+, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway, Adventure Seekers

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