San Miguel de Abona holiday cottage: El Roque

Ideal retreat for getting away from the crowds. Situated in a quiet traditional village with easy access to Airport and coastal resorts. A car was included within the holiday price and full use was made of this. Tracie and Dave are excellent hosts and made us very welcome, the welcome pack they provided was very generous. We enjoyed the privacy of our own garden space which we used to full advantage for eating alfresco and sunbathing. We found the bed to be large and so comfortable. Just on the doorstep is an excellent hairdressor - she's definitely worth a try. We had a fantastic holiday and we shall definitely be going back again.

The finca is beautiful and equipped with everything you could need for a self catering holiday, it is set in between resorts and mountains so with a car you can have the best of both, tourist Spain or truely Spanish . The views are great as is the surrounding areas. The owners Tracie and Dave are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble. We will be returning to this property again several times in the future with everything around it to visit and see two weeks is not enough! We found some lovely restaurants in the small villages near by with good food at excellent prices. The beaches of Los Cristinos are only 15 mins drive away or there is a regular bus service from the top of the road which is very handy.
The Finca is in a quiet location so you can choose to total relax with comfy nights in if you wish, having english t.v an added bonus !
To some up this Finca is excellently done out with everything you could need, in a place were you can choose what kind of holiday you require, with friendly, helpful owners on hand with any advise you may need.

We stayed at the property for two weeks – 8.3.08 to 22.3.08. Primarily it was a walking/hiking holiday but as we had two weeks we also planned some lazy days. We hired a car for the duration of the holiday.

There are not many walks near to the property; the closest was in Ifanche, which was about 8 miles away. We managed around 90 miles walking during our break.

We take this type of holiday several times a year in mainland Spain, La Gomera, France and Austria.

POSSITIVES
The owners, Tracie and Dave gave us a good welcome and provided some basics in a welcome pack. The property is attached to there home but they were helpful without being intrusive and we only saw them when we sought them out.

Not far from the airport and easy to find.

Off street parking.

Nice clean accommodation and quite well equipped.

Small supermarket for basics within walking distance and much larger one within 5K.

NEGATIVES
The main garden was like a builder’s yard when we were there – as you sat on the patio you looked out at a cement mixer and a partly completed garden path. The view from the garden if far from appealing anyway, a large pylon and backs of other houses.

We were not warned of the mess before arriving, if we knew it was like that we would not have booked. However, Tracie and Dave assured us the work would soon be complete.

Rural but very noisy due to a busy road junction just above from the patio area. Screeching bikes, buses and lorries whilst you attempt to relax on the patio area.

Lots of yapping from neighbour’s dogs each side of the property.

Not a pretty village and only two very smoky bars. If you wish eat out you have to take your car to the next village.

The most uncomfortable and noisy bed we have ever had to try and sleep on.