Reviews of Property: Light and newly decorated villa with a massive 15m pool !!! Shallow end for kids
Description
Villa, 100 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities
near the sea, rural,
pool,
garden,
terrace,
pets considered
Rates
per property
(GBP)
£395 -
£975/week
Joanna
+44 (0)20-76023911
Speaks: English, Polish
13 Reviews of Property 54883 in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
El Abeto
Review Submitted: February 5, 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.
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.
Owner's 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.
Wonderful holiday
Review 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.
We will definitely be back.
Pretty villa!
Review 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!
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!
Disappointing! The owner did not inform us that
Review Submitted: September 2, 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.
Owner's 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.
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.
Andalucia 2008
Review 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.
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.
A light and newly decorated villa with massive 15m
Review 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!!!
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!!!
September 2007
Review Submitted: February 5, 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
December/January 2006/2007
Review 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!
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!
A Fab Time!
Review 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.
'Oasis of Calm and Tranquility'
Review 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.
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.
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