Reviews of Property: Summary of Villa Castano 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Our stay in the apartment Castano was simply perfect. The apartment was beautifully fitted out, the garden was a delightful place to relax and we very much enjoyed walking in the immediate area which is so peaceful. Waking in a morning to the calls of the Hoopoes is to be in another world. We can truly recommend a holiday in this beautifully restored villa for anybody wanting to relax away from the busy day to day world.

We stayed at the villa in September with my eight year old son. The accommodation was spotless and Nigel and Zoe were very welcoming. We arrived in the early evening after a long drive and my son was delighted to be able to jump straight in the pool! We only stayed one night, as we were breaking our journey before flying home the next day, but we wished we could have stayed longer. We spent a very relaxing evening outside, as it was still very warm, and Nigel helped my son pick grapes, which he was very impressed with!

I would have no hesitation in recommending the apartment, and we hope to return for a longer visit.

My family and I stayed at this wonderful property for the first week in January 2009. I can't recommend it enough. Every detail was perfection - the warm Moorish courtyard with wonderful authentic tiles, large heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees which was inviting even in January and a cosy log fire at night. The orchard was full of oranges and lemons which our hosts made into jams & preserves, cakes & fruit drinks (which were served at breakfast and later with tea and locally made bread). We explored the surrounding area in the daytime, on foot, horseback and on bicycles, and returned home to enjoy comfortable and relaxing evenings where our hosts were on hand to help with planning the next day's activities or just to chat about local characters, folklore and attractions. If you want a holiday in the mountains in a rural location which isn't too far from Granada and less than an hour from the coast, I'd highly recommend this property. VJT

Some how we managed to arrive at about 1pm. If Nigel was thrown by this he didn't show it, and made us feel at home from the start, eg cup of tea, swimming pool made ready. There was even table tennis!
On his recommendation we drove out to Pampaneira in the Alpujarras for an evening meal which was excellent value - a stunning drive and village.
Excellent accomodation with spotless rooms and a beautiful garden. We would love to have stayed longer but a tight schedule prevented this. Highly recommended.

Our experiences at Nigel and Zoe's villa is everything we look for in a holiday, with stunning views both inside and out, the cleanliness and comfort of the finest hotel, and the peace and tranquility of a rest home. Its all about quality and this was right up there, with nothing too much trouble for Nigel and Zoe who were able to give us all the local info we needed too. We particularly liked the private swimming pool and also the local, typically Spanish village of Orgiva.

It's always a good sign when you feel you could stay for another week which was how we felt on this, our 3rd visit, to this property. This time we stayed in the villa on the ground floor whereas previously we'd been in the apartment upstairs. We loved the villa because of its direct access to a private garden with loungers, hammock and outdoor terrace. It was very chilled out and a perfect place if you like a quiet break but with plenty to visit if you get bored. The pool and garden alone (not to mention English TV!) are a complete delight. Coming back again!

Based upon recommendation from some friends, we decided to stay at Zóe and Nigel's stylish holiday accommodation during the earlier part of this year (2008). Without a doubt, this was the best holiday accommodation we have stayed at in over 30 years of travelling through Europe. Not only were our rooms spotlessly clean but the decor was a fresh as portrayed in the photographs we had seen on the web site. It was as though our every need had been anticipated, and because we were travelling with my 90 year old father, various extras were added during our stay. At no extra cost to us, Nigel added grab rails and also purchased a small chair for him to sit on in the shower stall. Both Zóe and Nigel worked hard at ensuring that our stay with them was as enjoyable as it could be. Nothing was too much for them and we were treated like royalty! Their local knowledge was extremely useful as well and we were given directions to many interesting places as well as local restaurants and shops. We will certainly return, and have been telling all of our family and friends about this unique holiday experience.

The description on the web site with regard to location layout and amenities was spot on in some ways under stated as the whole holiday experience was very enjoyable

The layout of the property and the views it commands encourage you to relax and get into the spanish way - making it difficult to leave

What stood out most was the attention to detail and the excellent quality of the accomodation - 5* -equivalent to a Parador!. The propert was clean and well maintained and the owners very friendly and welcoming.

I have and will recommend Villa Castano only to discerning people who deserve such a treat.