Perfect family villa - inside and out
Review Submitted: August 31, 2011
Date of Stay: August 2011
We've just got back, I'm sorry to say!
I can't recommend this villa highly enough for couples or families. The photos are exactly what you get although it's larger than it appears. Everything you could need is there for you, even inflatables for the pool, ice packs and all the towels you could need. The bikes are in good order and perfect for nipping to the shop at Faro Park. The hot tub is delightful, especially at night when it is lit up (and the lights change colour too!) I used the washing machine so as not to have piles to get dry in the British summer weather. There is also a large communal pool just over the very quiet road wihin the safe gated complex. The weather was very hot but the wind kept us cooler
It's about 15 minutes to walk to Faro Park which has a small supermarket, a bakers and a few restaurants - The Italian was especially nice there and friendly too. A short drive away are a few more restaurants, the greek Sebastyans was very nice, with excellent service (a bit posh) quite pricey though so our treat for the holiday. Play Blanca is perhaps 15 minutes away by car, there's a large free carpark by the ferry port. Marina Rubicon has a nice market on Wednesday and Saturday (9 - 2)
We drove up to the north of the island and back down the other side, it is a very interesting island to see - we had mixed opinions of The Jamos del Agua but all enjoyed the camel ride in Tamanfaya and searching for peridot in the sea at El Golfo. The Papagayo beach is pretty but the drive there is very rough so be warned! Flamingo beach is pretty much perfect and 5 minutes drive away.
We would have booked this villa for next year if it was available but we will definatley be checking for the year after - it ticks all our boxes and more.
Jon, Jenny, Beth (17) and Charlie (10)
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
No
Helpful votes: 4/4