Casa Martin September 2008

Matt and Emma  Bournemouth

Review Submitted: February 19, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008

Casa Martin made for an excellent holiday. Spacious, quiet and ‘away from it all’, yet easily reached by car. The route from the main road to Casa Martin includes beautiful scenery and fantastic views, which are only bettered by the views from the villa itself.

Everything has been thought of at the villa. Guests will want for nothing. Casa Martin is very comfortable and incredibly well equipped. Our welcome pack was very handy, including a number of vital essentials to see us through ‘til the first trip to the supermarket and more. Information pack contains lots of handy recommendations for an enjoyable stay.

Bob and Gunny were very polite, courteous and helpful prior to our arrival. All questions were answered quickly and informatively. Deposit and balance were paid by transfer, making the process very simple. Their website is great too – we found the instructions on how to find the villa not only invaluable, but incredibly accurate and easily to follow. There are also write ups on the surrounding area so you can plan some or all of your trips before you go.
It as a pleasure meeting Den and her husband, they welcomed us to the villa (and the Costa) and reassured us that they were only a phone call away, should we need anything.

Hot tub is excellent – very relaxing especially with the addition of a glass of wine!

Not only did we enjoy the privacy casa Martin offers, but also some of the enchantment of its location too. The local farmer moving his herd from his farm to the grazing ground, clouds disappearing into the hills after an over-night thunder storm and relaxing on the patio at night, with a drink whilst watching the stars, as well as the lights and fireworks from distant towns.

Although situated in the hills, the beach is only a 15/20 minute car journey away and the pretty Nerja and Frigiliana are no more than 45 minutes. Canillas D’Acietuno is a pretty little village with an excellent English run restaurant.

We had a fantastic stay at Casa Martin. We returned to the UK feeling relaxed and refreshed. Recommending Casa Martin goes without saying. We hope to return to Costa Del Sol in the near future and will be sure to check availability of Casa Martin before looking elsewhere.

Recommended for:  People with Disabilities, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway, Sightseeing

Casa Martin in October 2008

stetre  alcester

Review Submitted: January 8, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2008

The Casa Martin lived up to the description, and more. The villa's amenities are of a very high standard with careful attention to detail and cleanliness. The welcome pack was much appreciated, as was the hot tub after a day's exploring! It is a truly tranquil setting and an ideal base for those wanting to explore the charm of rural Spain, with it's whitewashed villages and friendly atmosphere.
Bob and Gunny were happy to share their unique knowledge of the area and the local inhabitants, and dealt with any queries with immediacy, humour and goodwill. However, they were never intrusive.
We would have no hesitation in recommending the Casa Martin, and hope to return ourselves in 2009.

Recommended for:  People with Disabilities, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Sightseeing

Amazing Tranquility

WolfyDC  Gloucestershire

Review Submitted: January 6, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2008

After 5 days near Marbella it was a breath of fresh air to get away from the commercialism. Great municiple pool only 15 mins away and a great base for exploring the Sierra's. We were sad to leave. Very friendly and trustworthy owners.

Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, People with Disabilities, Adventure Seekers, Families with Young Children, Age 55+, Sightseeing

Peace, views and comfort

CheshireJackie  Cheshire

Review Submitted: January 5, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2008

We spent a very pleasant 10-day break in this extremely comfortable and well equipped villa.

All the fixtures and fittings are of a high standard. We wanted for nothing! Bob and Gunni provided us with a comprehensive pack of provisions and throughout our stay were the perfect hosts, reachable, helpful and totally unobtrusive!

The villa is well situated in very beautiful surroundings. If you love peace and quiet, birdlife and nature while being within easy reach of the coast and “cultural destinations” then this would be an ideal choice.

The villa is reached by a dirt track. This seems a bit of a challenge first time but soon becomes routine!

We enjoyed a magical “christening” of the hot tub! It had been installed the week before our visit and we sat there, wine within reach, gazing up at the stars as the mist crept up the valley! Not bad for February!

Recommended for:  People with Disabilities, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Sightseeing