Reviews of Property: Beautiful country property in peaceful orange grove on owner´s farm
Description
Cottage, 70 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
Facilities
rural, town,
garden,
terrace,
pets considered,
internet access
Philip
+34 952-452967
Speaks: Danish, English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
21 Reviews of Property 8730 in Coin, Spain
An idyllic location
Review Submitted: June 2, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
We found Casa Romana to be in an idyllic location, with beautiful views over the Andalusian countryside. The property is set in the owners’ fruit farm; we were able to pick our own fresh oranges every morning, make orange juice in the supplied electric citrus juicer and drink it on the terrace overlooking the orange groves.
The owners were very hospitable, the typed sheets of information about the property and the recommendations on sightseeing, restaurants, local supermarkets and shops were most welcome as was the homemade marmalade and cava.
The property was clean, tastefully decorated and exceptionally well equipped including a dishwasher, a television receiving British terrestrial channels, DVD player, a sound system we could plug our MP3 player into and shelves full of books both fiction and helpful travel, recipe and language books, as well as maps and leaflets on attractions close by and further afield. There was also a free WIFI Broadband connection and we found the laptop we hired from the owners to be very helpful to research sightseeing locations as well as keeping in touch with home. It is also possible to swim in the owner’s pool but we did not use it ourselves.
Although the views from the terrace are rural, the town of Coin is close by (we walked in a couple of times) with a range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants. There are at least 3 excellent restaurants within walking distance in the cool of the evenings; The Bohemia, El Fogon de Antonio and Casa Paco. We can also recommend the Hostal Santa Fe on the far side of Coin.
The location was only about 35 minutes from Malaga Airport and ideal for sightseeing. Trips to Granada (book in advance for the Alhambra!) and Gibraltar were about 2 hours by car and the spectacular drive to Ronda should take less than an hour if you don’t stop to take photos at every opportunity as we did! We also visited Seville, using the new Avant fast railway link direct from Malaga. Also, of course, the many and varied attractions of the Costa del Sol are only about 40 minutes away.
We have since bought our own electric juicer to keep at least a small part of our holiday experience alive!
The owners were very hospitable, the typed sheets of information about the property and the recommendations on sightseeing, restaurants, local supermarkets and shops were most welcome as was the homemade marmalade and cava.
The property was clean, tastefully decorated and exceptionally well equipped including a dishwasher, a television receiving British terrestrial channels, DVD player, a sound system we could plug our MP3 player into and shelves full of books both fiction and helpful travel, recipe and language books, as well as maps and leaflets on attractions close by and further afield. There was also a free WIFI Broadband connection and we found the laptop we hired from the owners to be very helpful to research sightseeing locations as well as keeping in touch with home. It is also possible to swim in the owner’s pool but we did not use it ourselves.
Although the views from the terrace are rural, the town of Coin is close by (we walked in a couple of times) with a range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants. There are at least 3 excellent restaurants within walking distance in the cool of the evenings; The Bohemia, El Fogon de Antonio and Casa Paco. We can also recommend the Hostal Santa Fe on the far side of Coin.
The location was only about 35 minutes from Malaga Airport and ideal for sightseeing. Trips to Granada (book in advance for the Alhambra!) and Gibraltar were about 2 hours by car and the spectacular drive to Ronda should take less than an hour if you don’t stop to take photos at every opportunity as we did! We also visited Seville, using the new Avant fast railway link direct from Malaga. Also, of course, the many and varied attractions of the Costa del Sol are only about 40 minutes away.
We have since bought our own electric juicer to keep at least a small part of our holiday experience alive!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: The computer's a new offering and Bob and Debbie were the first to use it. Very helpfully they added some new links, and we hope that future visitors will do the same so that we can build the best database in the area of places to go.
We had wonderful time! Thank you!
Review Submitted: October 16, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
Thank you for your hospitality! Probably we were not very typical of your guests as we looked to use the accommodation as a home base for our trips around Andalusia and the Costa del Sol, rather than a place where we were to spend a lot of time. We really appreciated that you respected our privacy and independence as that was exactly what we were looking for. We found the accommodation as really good value for us as it has a good location, well equipped and clean. Practically it ticked almost all the boxes. We only might recommend (and this is not like we're complaining!) you to invest in a better internet connection and a more modern TV – the apartment would definitely benefit from it. We also recommend a new knife sharpener.
Recommended for:
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We would love to have better internet but sadly we are in a small town and not very near to the exchange. That said, it's adequate if you're not dealing with huge files. We hope that Telefonica will upgrade the exchange soon when we'll definitely contract for more than the 3mb we have currently. The knife sharpener's installed!
Andulusian Retreat
Review Submitted: August 11, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
We liked the look of your house on the internet and we weren’t disappointed. In fact it exceeded our expectations – a very spacious and well-equipped house.
The cooking facilities, fridge etc were excellent and it’s always nice to have a dishwasher and washing machine on holiday. Having the internet was an extra bonus, as was the music centre and Sky TV.
Fresh oranges and lemons – a great treat to pick your own. Quite a contrast to buying a bag in the supermarket. The avocados were delicious. Enjoyed the complimentary cava, and it was really lovely to have home made marmalade; something we always have at home.
We did a fair amount of cooking on site, drank lots of wine, and otherwise spent most of our time on the terrace which we will miss enormously.
We had been in Andalusia on many occasions previously, so on this visit we stayed local, and enjoyed wandering around the adjacent towns and villages.
We very much enjoyed our meals at the Santa Fe Restaurant and the Churriana Catering School.
Thank you also for your hospitality and kindness when we had to look for a doctor.
We would love to come again.
The cooking facilities, fridge etc were excellent and it’s always nice to have a dishwasher and washing machine on holiday. Having the internet was an extra bonus, as was the music centre and Sky TV.
Fresh oranges and lemons – a great treat to pick your own. Quite a contrast to buying a bag in the supermarket. The avocados were delicious. Enjoyed the complimentary cava, and it was really lovely to have home made marmalade; something we always have at home.
We did a fair amount of cooking on site, drank lots of wine, and otherwise spent most of our time on the terrace which we will miss enormously.
We had been in Andalusia on many occasions previously, so on this visit we stayed local, and enjoyed wandering around the adjacent towns and villages.
We very much enjoyed our meals at the Santa Fe Restaurant and the Churriana Catering School.
Thank you also for your hospitality and kindness when we had to look for a doctor.
We would love to come again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+
Casa Romana
Review Submitted: August 9, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
First of all, for a bookworm like me it was great to see such a good selection of reading in the apartment – not just the usual left behind rubbish. I would recommend the following two to read, although you might not get through both in two weeks: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, and Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. These are two of my favourite books so I was pleased to see them.
The books and the general high standard of decoration made the apartment feel like a home from home – there was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. As others have said, it was great to heave fresh orange juice every day and the cava and home made jam were very welcome.
The pool was lovely to get into at the end of a long hot day spent sightseeing. We would recommend Mijas for the donkey taxis, the views and the truly awesome number of souvenir shops; Ronda for the views, although the drive is not for the faint hearted (but it’s fun); El Chorro for the lovely cool swimming in a stunning mountain setting (again, the drive is “interesting”); Bounty Beach in Marbella for lying in the sun on comfortable loungers with sun umbrellas, in front of a really lovely bar/restaurant (really good food); and the Alhambra in Granada. For goodness sake don’t fail to see this and don’t fail to get a ticket in advance – if you just turn up in mid-summer you won’t get in. You can book on the web, or use the Coin travel agent in which case you’ll have your tickets when you arrive and cut out all the queuing.
The books and the general high standard of decoration made the apartment feel like a home from home – there was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. As others have said, it was great to heave fresh orange juice every day and the cava and home made jam were very welcome.
The pool was lovely to get into at the end of a long hot day spent sightseeing. We would recommend Mijas for the donkey taxis, the views and the truly awesome number of souvenir shops; Ronda for the views, although the drive is not for the faint hearted (but it’s fun); El Chorro for the lovely cool swimming in a stunning mountain setting (again, the drive is “interesting”); Bounty Beach in Marbella for lying in the sun on comfortable loungers with sun umbrellas, in front of a really lovely bar/restaurant (really good food); and the Alhambra in Granada. For goodness sake don’t fail to see this and don’t fail to get a ticket in advance – if you just turn up in mid-summer you won’t get in. You can book on the web, or use the Coin travel agent in which case you’ll have your tickets when you arrive and cut out all the queuing.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Lovely bolthole away from it all
Review Submitted: June 1, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2008
What a wonderful find! Had a lovely relaxing two weeks, supported by our excellent hosts. We had grand intentions of visiting Ronda and the Alhambra but it was always put off till mañana and, of course, never happened. Dipping in and out of the pool at will was preferable.
We did manage Refugio de Juanar and Mijas which were both worthwhile, and (with help from our hosts) the beautiful Bounty Beach in Marbella with its excellent tapas and sun loungers.
The superbly appointed kitchen, the BBQ, the Pepita Aris cookbook and the fresh local produce from the market kept us at home most evenings. That said, the Alhaurin Golf hotel was a highlight of eating out.
Although aircon in the bedroom at this time of year would be nice, we hope to return soon - the basil and chillis from the garden were lovely but orange season should surely be sampled!
We did manage Refugio de Juanar and Mijas which were both worthwhile, and (with help from our hosts) the beautiful Bounty Beach in Marbella with its excellent tapas and sun loungers.
The superbly appointed kitchen, the BBQ, the Pepita Aris cookbook and the fresh local produce from the market kept us at home most evenings. That said, the Alhaurin Golf hotel was a highlight of eating out.
Although aircon in the bedroom at this time of year would be nice, we hope to return soon - the basil and chillis from the garden were lovely but orange season should surely be sampled!
Casa Romana, our comments in the visitors book
Review Submitted: May 7, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We appreciate that it’s all been said before but we have to mention our general surprise to the extent and quality of the fittings at Casa Romana.
Not being brave enough to be tempted by the 18 degree pool we have enjoyed the peace and quiet when in our patio area. Our hosts have been excellent, there when you needed something but otherwise it was like staying in your own private pad in the sun. And the marmalade was lovely even though we didn’t manage to eat it all!
For dramatic mountains and the ultimate in peace and quiet a visit to el Chorro is a must. Driving on the mountain roads is superb providing you’re not in a hurry. As a contrast, a walk down the beach promenade in Marbella is very pleasant.
Joy & Keith - Stamford
Not being brave enough to be tempted by the 18 degree pool we have enjoyed the peace and quiet when in our patio area. Our hosts have been excellent, there when you needed something but otherwise it was like staying in your own private pad in the sun. And the marmalade was lovely even though we didn’t manage to eat it all!
For dramatic mountains and the ultimate in peace and quiet a visit to el Chorro is a must. Driving on the mountain roads is superb providing you’re not in a hurry. As a contrast, a walk down the beach promenade in Marbella is very pleasant.
Joy & Keith - Stamford
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing
A gem amid the citrus trees
Review Submitted: May 6, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
I don't think we have ever relaxed so quickly before. From the patio with the wonderful views, we breakfasted with fresh juice from the oranges that we 'scrumped' the day before. We watched the bees industriously working the heavily scented orange blossoms during the day, then saw the woodsmoke drift through the valley in the evening, then the lights of Alhaurin twinkling in the distance.
This is an area where there is so much to do - a personal recommendation would be to take a walk in the Juanar nature reserve. The views are worth the climb! It's great to get down to the coast, but oh so nice to come back to the cottage.
The cottage is as everyone else has said. It's very thoughtfully equipped and tastefully decorated - no plastic horrors await you here! I particularly appreciated the spacious kitchen and the fabulous bathroom.
The owners and their animals are very welcoming and attentive (we regularly had a feline dinner companion!).
A cold bottle of cava and fresh flowers on the table were indicative of the chilled and fragrant time we were to have! We know the area well, but have never stayed anywhere that we felt quite so happy.
I'm in danger of gushing, but trust me, it really is that good.
This is an area where there is so much to do - a personal recommendation would be to take a walk in the Juanar nature reserve. The views are worth the climb! It's great to get down to the coast, but oh so nice to come back to the cottage.
The cottage is as everyone else has said. It's very thoughtfully equipped and tastefully decorated - no plastic horrors await you here! I particularly appreciated the spacious kitchen and the fabulous bathroom.
The owners and their animals are very welcoming and attentive (we regularly had a feline dinner companion!).
A cold bottle of cava and fresh flowers on the table were indicative of the chilled and fragrant time we were to have! We know the area well, but have never stayed anywhere that we felt quite so happy.
I'm in danger of gushing, but trust me, it really is that good.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Bliss.
Review Submitted: May 6, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We had a wonderful time here. We didn’t do much in the way of activities but the surroundings allowed us to relax as much as we wanted, and our hosts were very considerate and thoughtful.
For an eye watering test of golf go to Alhaurin Golf which was designed by Seve Ballesteros - he clearly had only pros in mind. Still, at least we had fresh orange juice!
For an eye watering test of golf go to Alhaurin Golf which was designed by Seve Ballesteros - he clearly had only pros in mind. Still, at least we had fresh orange juice!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Lovely,relaxing,welcoming
Review Submitted: May 6, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
A lovely week’s stay at Casa Romana - we have thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. The fresh oranges are delicious, and we’ve had fun picking them with our 3-year old.
We also appreciated the loan of some toys which our son has loved playing with and kept him occupied. The apartment is lovely and very well equipped, our hosts very helpful and welcoming. We shall have no hesitation in recommending this to our friends and family
We also appreciated the loan of some toys which our son has loved playing with and kept him occupied. The apartment is lovely and very well equipped, our hosts very helpful and welcoming. We shall have no hesitation in recommending this to our friends and family
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
It is as good as it sounds!
Review Submitted: January 12, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
In a few words, excellent value for money, comfortable place in a great location. Favourite spot, early morning with a mug of hot Cafe con leche on the terrace watching the sun rise over the mountains. Picking oranges with our son and making a fire of olivewood in the evening. Cozy way to spend X-mas!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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