Reviews of Property: Summary of CASA PEQUEÑA 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2

After an extremely relaxed enjoyable week, the easy way to explain this villa is to read all the reviews that have been submitted and we whole-heartedly agree with the majority.
Yes you do require an open mind and accept the surroundings, but put those aside, ignore the access/ greenhouses, and this place is exactly what you want for a weeks get away from the general stresses of life. Patrick, Ben and Gerry are wonderful hosts, just remember to take the biscuits - not for Patrick tho!
If you are arriving out of season, then be prepared for some quiet resorts however that didn't affect any part of the holiday, as most of our nights we stayed in the grounds using all facilities, BBQ's, outside kitchen, pool area and alike.
To sum it all up a perfect highly enjoyble and relaxing holiday was enjoyed by us both, in surroundings that couldn't have been better. Thank you Patrick and the boys!!

My son, grandchildren and I reallly enjoyed our stay at Casa Pequena. Accommodation quirky but clean, interesting and providing everything you could possibly wish for including, cool boxes and packs for the beach, sandwich boxes and even a beach umbrella and chairs when we made the faux pas of sitting under someone elses on the beach! Owner could not have been more helpful, turning out to guide us in late at night, giving us directions and local knowledge and keeping the fantastic gardens beautiful for our enjoyment. Plenty to do and a choice of local beaches, from secluded and quiet to very busy with nightlife. Granada and mountain region also provided great days out with good food, (unusually found a great vegie restaurant in the mountains), and of course the alhambra palace - all in easy reach. Enjoy!

Casa Pequeña is situated in a quiet area near a river in which, when low, a motley herd of cows graze. The house is spacious and very tastefully furnished, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern hi-fi and satellite TV, should you miss the outside world.The garden, which has a pool, is large enough almost to get lost in with fruit trees shrubs and a large variety of flowers beautifully and almost inconspicuously tended by the owner, Patrick.There are so many nooks in the garden where you can sit in the sun or shade, take a dip and even enjoy a barbecue in the evening. There is a stunning panoramic view of the sea and the mountains from the roof-terrace which is visited by light refreshing mountain breezes.It is an ideal place for people who enjoy the peace and quiet of the country and yet have easy access to the beach and the mountains. The near-by coastal town of Salobreña with an ancient city-centre provides you with pleasant walks and good restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our trips into the surrounding mountains stopping in lovely old "white villages".

Patrick is a very welcoming host, you wouldn't know he's there, but should you need him he's always easy to find. He knows a great deal about the area and can give you any advice you might want with regard to sight-seeing and practical matters such as the best supermarket in the neighbourhood.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Pequeña and would love to stay there again.

My wife and I have just spent a blissful month in The Apartment and we cannot recommend it highly enough. If you want to forget the recession and escape the rat race then this is for you.

Where to start? The apartment itself has that lovely lived in feel to it and has everything you could hope for to make you comfortable, the kitchen has everything to enable you to self cater if you feel that way inclined. The bedroom with it's king size bed is spacious as is the bathroom. A newly built roof terrace on top of the apartment allows splendid views of the gorgeous sunsets, 2 extremely comfortable sun loungers make it an ideal place to unwind with a glass of wine after a hectic day out.

Pride of place though has to go to the garden, an eclectic mix of orange, lemon and avocado trees (you can pick any of the aforementioned when in season) are interlarded with shrubs, bushes, colourful ground cover and so many beautiful, highly scented flowers that even I, a non-garden person, could sit for hours with my crossword book and never get bored. Dotted around the garden are sheltered spots where you can sit in splendid isolation if you feel so inclined. At the end of the garden is a pool, ideal for having a swim or splash around, co-located with a communal area which has a barbecue and an honesty fridge which was full even in March.

Patrick is the ideal host, unobtrusive but helpful and friendly if you need to ask his advice.

Nearby Motril is good for supermarket shopping and also for the best tapas we have ever had at Bar Brisa al Mar, be warned do not eat before you go there. We went to Salobrena for most of our meals out. La Bahia, by El Penon was our favourite watering hole, the food first class and the waiters attentive and friendly. It's worth walking up to the end of El Penon at sunset as the dolphins make an appearance almost every evening.

If you want to walk the Alpujarra mountains are a stones throw away and the walking is relatively easy with the villages handily placed to stop off half way through most of the walks to have a light lunch.

Although the beaches in the area are not top class we did like Castell el Ferro, vast stretches of shingle/sand allied with a small fishing section gave it a pleasant feel. Cabria, near Almunecar, is small but the first tavern you find on the beach is friendly and serves excellent tapas.

We found this delightful cottage delightful and exceptionally well equipped. every detail taken care of.... when we arrived there was bread, milk, butter and chorizo! a huge bowl of fruit and soft drinks. The delightful garden with a meandering path through lavender and orange and lemon trees to the swimming pool at the bottom of the garden where there is a lovely area for cooking and a well stock fridge of beer, mixer and soft drinks. The roof terrace captures the sun every morning and is a perfect place to enjoy breakfast whilst gazing and the mountains and deciding where one should visit - answer Granada! Only an hours drive away through the stunning mountians of the Sierra Navada, Granada is worth at least 2 day... one is needed for the Alhambra, but the old city itself is also great to wander around but wear comfortble shoes.
Patrick is always on hand to help and I cant speak highly enough of the effort he has put in to make this the perfect place to relax.
We were there 3rd week of February 2009 and had a week of pleasant sunshine and temperatures of 16-24 degrees C.... how lucky we felt!
Ian and Fi

A quiet oasis from the somewhat dusty surrounds. The pool and its barbeque area are a great draw. Patrick's welcome pack was very welcome indeed as we arrived too late for any shopping. Patrick is welcoming without being too intrusive. The dogs can be very welcoming at first (DONT BE AFRAID!) but they soon calm down once they are used to you.
We found the apartment to be comfortable, if a little tired and in need of refurbishment. The wi fi worked well.
As a base for touring, it is very well placed. I would recommend it for a couple or smalll group who do not need noisy night life near by - its a long way to any bars!

The house was really well prepared to a high standard. Facilities such as cable TV and wireless internet made the stay very comfortable. The gardens and pool were lovely. We would like to return at a warmer time of year to take full advantage of the pool.
A really relaxing holiday in a very pleasant environment.

Simply the best....2 weeks is not nearly time enough to spend in this lovely Casita. Off the beaten-track yet close to a multitude of interesting places to visit, things to see and do; or if stressed by modern-day life simply while-away your days in the peace of a beautiful garden - BLISS!

I plan to return soon with some family members and rent EL APARTAMENTO also, can't wait!
Don't think twice when choosing Casa Pequeña. The website description is accurate, very clean on Arrival, well-equipped + all creature comforts and still terrific value for money A1.

Tomorrow, I reluctantly leave behind warm Andalucian sunshine and low prices, for a wet, grey and expensive UK.
Many thanks Patrick, for a splendid stay in this gem of a property - far from your average holiday-let, go on and try something different.