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July/August 2009 - The Parry Family

A fantastic 2 weeks – Some of the hottest weather recorded so far in Spain this year!

My biggest tip for anyone would be to travel around and discover some of the fantastic restaurants and beaches in the area.  (Albeit Cheers Bar did the best breakfast!)

Some great restaurants in Villamartin Plaza as well.

It’s been a truly great holiday!

Phil, Nikki, Scott and Jayne.

 

June 2009 - The Billingham & Collins Family

Lovely relaxing week – Weather was perfect with many BBQ’s!

Great atmosphere in Cheers Bar for the England game!

Lovely beaches and calm seas, particularly in Mar Menor.  Drove all the way around to see La Manga, and in the other direction to spend a day in Benidorm.

Apartment has everything that we needed and was fine for 4 adults.

Thanks for a great stay!

Bob, June, Sandra & John.

 

May 2009 - The Rutherford Family

Enjoyed a lovely week, weather has been great.  Beaches superb and the restaurants in Villamartin Plaza are fantastic, with some offering gorgeous food.

The people here have been very friendly and helpful.  Cyril is a great help for advice about the area and for running you around if you don’t want to hire a car.

Thanks for letting us stay at your apartment.

The Rutherford Family x

 

April 2009 - The Smith Family

A great week had by all.  A lovely rest and just what the doctor ordered! Thanks Kevin.  Cheers Bar has good food and good company.  Beaches very good.  Will be back soon I hope!

Sandy smith, Gordon, Margaret & Charli x

 

December 2008 - Jean & Peter Rogers

Most enjoyable relaxing week.  Weather has been lovely, sunshine and warmth.  Can’t believe its Christmas next week.

We have explored the South and the North of the area and also introduced ourselves to the horse on the corner!

A good time had by both!

Jean & Peter Rogers.

 

October 2008 - Sharon, Michael, Daniel & Kieran

Lovely relaxing week, although the weather was not the best some days.

Cheers Bar great – Carvery on a Sunday very tasty and closely followed by a BBQ on the apartment terrace, a must have on at least one night!

Visited Mar Menor beach which is great for younger children.  Walked to Villa Martin Plaza and Los Dolces Plaza along the canal.  Chadwick’s in Villamartin does the best breakfast!

Kids had great fun in the pools, swimming and lazing in the boat.

Space at the side of the apartment ideal for children, beach ball put to great use in this area.

Thanks for a lovely week!

Healey Family xxx

 

October 2008 - Nicola, Michelle & Neil

Beautiful apartment, lots of outdoor space!

Cheers Bar – Fantastic fun.  Entertainment on most nights, big jackpots when you play bingo and only 4 euros for the 1st book and 2 euros after that.  Food is lovely and big portions!

Overall a brilliant mini holiday.  Would come back again!

Nicola, Michelle & Neil.

 

August 2008 - The Darroch Family

Had a great holiday!  The apartment, beaches and local area are lovely.

We will definitely be back next year and have already emailed the website for availability!

Emma & Neil

 

August 2008 - Stephen, Leanne & Ruby

What can I say another great holiday! Spent most of our days either by the pool or down at La Zenia beach. Sampled the delights of Alexjandro’s restaurant again and were not disappointed!

Cheers Bar was great with lots going on and very friendly staff. ABBA night at Cheers was great and a must if you get the chance.

Had a few nights down at the square this time and we all enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere. Chei Bar in the plaza does a fantastic breakfast and very reasonably priced!

The holiday would not be complete without good old Cyril. Cyril transported us everywhere and was great, exceptional value! Not a bad singer either if you manage to catch him on the Karaoke!

Apartment superb and would have stayed longer if only for work. Think they should get a thermometer for the sundeck area at the side of the apartment that goes past 50 degrees!! It’s been so hot down the side that on a few occasions it hit the MAX! HOT HOT HOT! The shower outside was a lifesaver!

Big thanks again for allowing us to use your apartment….its been fantastic!

Stephen, Leanne & Ruby xxx

 

July 2008 - David, Tom, Liam & Mark

Holiday got off to a great start.  Collected by an English driver called Cyril who took us to the villa, charging only 10euros per person!

Apartment looked great when we arrived so just dropped bags and dived straight in the pool!

Supermarket really cheap for booze so stocked up for the week!

Aquapolis Waterpark was a great day out!  Cyril took us again and really cheap fare!

Beaches are great for all ages and there are shops and bars on the beach too.

Went the Plaza (The Square) almost every night.  Great bars, restaurants and pool tables.  Bars vary in entertainment as do the restaurants with food.  There really is something for everyone with over 40 bars and restaurants to choose from!  Bars open until early hours, restaurants until midnight.

Holiday was boss!  Villa is great and Cyril is great.

Will hopefully be back again next year.

Thanks from all the boys! x

 

July 2008 - Allie, Mara, Liz & Rob

Had a great holiday….we don’t want to go home!

Weather has been amazing, really hot and sunny and we all have great tans!

Pools are great early evening when they are not too busy.  Would also recommend going the beach after 4pm so as not to fry!

Mil Palmeras beach was our favourite though La Zenia is nice if you don’t want to travel as far.

Cheers Bar was great and staff very friendly…gutted we missed the Abba night!  However, I won 90 euros at the bingo!

Legends Bar on Playa Flamenca is a great place for young adults.  Sports Bar very good too!

The apartment has been really nice; love the layout and the terrace.  The air con in both bedrooms has been a lifesaver!

Anyway, thanks so much for letting us stay here….See you next year!

Allie, Mara, Liz & Rob x

 

July 2008 - Carol, Dick, Louise & Lee

Had a fab holiday.  Apartment very nice.  Weather brilliant but to hot for us at times!

Beaches brilliant.  Cheers Bar brilliant for entertainment.  Bingo, live acts, good food and they make wicked sangria!  (Very strong!) 

A great night out and great holiday….couldn‘t ask for more!

Carol, Dick, Louise & Lee x

 

June 2008 - Ally, Rick & Friends

The apartment is lovely!  We have enjoyed sitting on the patio with the first cup of tea of the day and the last sangria late at night!

The peace and quiet has been really worth while for recuperating.

We have enjoyed BBQ’s in the garden, its just so relaxing watching the sunset over the palm trees!

The pool nearest the apartment (10 second walk) is a lifesaver at the end of the day as temps have reached 45 degrees plus at the side of the apartment, such a sun trap!

Kevin, we have had a lovely time and will defo come back, if you will have us?

Thank you very much

Ally xx

 

May 2008 - Jane, Bren & Lois

Thank you so much for letting us visit your apartment, it was the best holiday ever!!!

Since Bren and Lois had never been away before, the flight was great for them as it wasn’t too far and the apartment is in a great location, very quiet! (Just what we like!)

Cyril was great picking us up from the airport and ferrying us around.

Cheers Bar great place to eat the food was fantastic!

La Zenia is a great beach to visit and we had a brilliant day out.  Did try to walk it but it was a bit far so Cyril to the rescue!

Thanks again for a great holiday!

Jane, Bren & Lois xxx

 

October 2007 - Charles & Margaret Smith

We have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday here at the apartment.  At the beginning we had a couple of problems but with Cyril & Martin they were quickly overcome. 

We did plenty of walking and had a bus trip too.  La Zenia is a nice beach and bay to sit at the La Zenia hotel….cliff top.

Thanks to Cyril were his trips were valuable…nothing too much trouble.

Had some great afternoons watching bowls at Cheers Bar and having a few beers.

A very enjoyable, nice and restful holiday.

Charlie & Margaret.

 

September 2007 - Stephen, Leanne & Ruby

What a fantastic break!

We arrived at Murcia airport and were met by Cyril the taxi man.  What a great bloke and very reasonably priced, also acts as free tourist information. Great service!

Alexandro’s Restaurant on the left just before La Zenia roundabout was superb and well worth a visit.

In general we found most places had high chairs for little ones apart from a couple of places upstairs in Villa Martin Plaza.  We found it easy going with the pram apart from times when footpaths disappear….which is a Spanish thing!

For a ‘big shop’ check out Consum near La Zenia and also try the chicken from the van man….gorgeous!

Cheers Bar through the stables is very friendly and a bit roomier if you have children.  Plenty of space to eat and drink inside and out. They have regular acts on in season and cover all TV sports so there’s no need to miss the big match!

The apartment was ideal in every way.  Very comfortable, clean and child friendly. Outside is very spacious, HOT and ideal for BBQ’s…superb!

Many thanks for allowing us to stay in your holiday home, we all loved it and will definitely be back!

Stephen, Leanne & Ruby xxx

 

August 2007 - Cindy, Neil, Emma, Sam & Oliver Jeeves

A fab holiday, will be back next year.  Nice and sunny with nice pools and Orihuela Costa was good.

Thank you very much.

PS – Lovely apartment

 

July 2007 - Angela Horley

Thank you for the best holiday by far. Came alone and met some lads at Cheers Bar…spent the whole week with them.

Everywhere lovely & weather superb. Thank you for allowing me to share your lovely holiday home, I will defo be back with the girls next year!

Best holiday ever! Thanks babe xxx

 

July 2007 - Kennedy Family

Back again!  Month earlier this time…weather hot hot hot!  Its unbearable 2nd week reaching 50 degrees at the side of the apartment.  Cool down in pools or under external shower.

Visited all the usual places – staggered home from Cheers Bar a few times….beware of the large measures!  Love Cheers – Relaxing, friendly and again some great acts….

Be back soon….Watch this space!

Adios

 

May 2007 - Sharon Wood & Terrance Cox

"We had a lovely break at the apartment in April this year.  It is comfortable, welcoming and a 'home from home'.  There is loads to do - with beautiful beaches, good bars and restaurants nearby and it's worth hiring a car to venture further afield.  If mountains are your thing then head to the hills north west of Benidorm.  All in all we had a lovely time and would recommend the apartment as a great place to stay.

 

March 2007 - Peter, Sandra & Holly Costello

Apartment is lovely.  Chairs front put by lemon tree, a sun spot to have a leisurely breakfast.  Afternoon the side of the apartment is a wonderful area – Fantastic sun spot.  The horse riders are very friendly and will come and talk to you.

Stables fantastic – Holly went riding on 3 occasions on Luna who she wanted to bring back to England.  It became a family outing daily to go and see the horses.  Peter even offered to help out at the stables but I think it was the gin and rum taking its toll over the week!

Although early in the season and the weather in Spain was not too good, we had lovely sunshine every day until evening, when we had rain or cloud. 

On the whole it was a lovely week.  We spent one day at Campoamor Beach – Fantastic day and lovely bay restaurant.  Spent two days at La Zenia beach which is again lovely and great food at La Mirada.

Cyril was superb, happy to taxi us around and helpful regarding the area.  Found all the people friendly and they would stop and say hello when passing.  Lovely peaceful surroundings and we felt very safe.

A must visit again.

 

August 2006 - The Kennedy Family

Outside shower fantastic!  If you are sunbathing on the patio, cool off under the shower, its brilliant!

Spit roast chicken – At Consum supermarket near La Zenia.  Only 7 euros.  We eat ours served on the patio with salad and some crusty bread and of course a cold beer….delicious!

Fusion Restaurant – Italian and American cuisine, Fusion is situated at the front of Villamartin Plaza on the 1st level.  Food is fantastic, the best spaghetti carbonara ive ever tasted!  Pizza’s are huge too and they offer a take away service – Great food!

Villamartin Golf Club – 71 euros for 18 holes of golf, 1 buggy and club hire.  Nice course but the clubs not very good so best bring your own (Casa De Suenos Management now provide a set of graphite clubs free of charge).  Buggy hire essential in August heat.

Campoamar Golf Club – Bit more expensive but a must – Breathtaking golf course.  Must supply handicap card to play.

Cheers Bar – Great food and friendly staff.  Great martini’s and really large measures!  Must see act are a duo called ‘Reality’.  Sing anything from 60’s to present day.  Does a great ‘Proud Mary’ Tina Turner style, gets kids involved with tambourines.  Generation Game was another great night out.

Cabo Roig Beach – Sand quite black but a lovely bay, quite shallow water and not as busy as La Zenia.

Horse Riding – 20 euros for one hour.  Our teenagers Aaron & Rebecca had never been on a horse before and were a little afraid.  Mustafa the owner took them out around the orange and lemon groves.  One hour later they returned with the biggest smiles on their faces!  They then cantered past the apartment and Aaron said it’s the best thing he’d ever done!  40 euros very well spent!

Well it’s adios from the Kennedys.  We had a fantastic time and will defo be back.

Thank you Heskeys and Binghams.  Your holiday home is beautiful!

June 2006 - Lowester Family

Great two weeks holiday!  Weather hot hot hot!  Apartment perfect, everything you need.  Boiling hot at the side of the apartment (sun trap).  We recommend at least one night you get the bbq lit.

We would also advise that you get a car if you want to make the most of your time here.

Our favourite beach was La Zenia.  The water is clear and shallow although it does get very busy at times.  Another really nice beach is Cabo Roig, small and quieter but water not as clear.  Mar Menor is a nice little town and beach, try the mud bath – lots of people did!

We also visited Orihuela Costa Resort a few times the kids loved the pools, although they charge 18 euros for four of us.

Villamartin Plaza – Nice place to eat and have a few drinks.  Try ‘Bogeys’ and ‘Eduardos’.  A bit pricey but well worth it!

The Strip – Very nice bars and restaurants.  One night we visited a little brown hut and had chicken & doner kebabs, the best we ever had!  Great if you don’t feel like a sit down meal.  Also a hairdressers Andrew visited was really good, only 10 euros.

Locally Cheers Bar and Café Alba bar great if you don’t fancy driving, people very friendly.

Flamenca Beach Plaza – The most enjoyable food we had all holiday at ‘The Papaya Tree’ Thai restaurant.

We had an excellent time and will be back again!

Lowey, Helen, Cameron & Holly x

 

May 2006 - Lesley & Darren Powell

Would definitely recommend that everyone goes on a pony trek through the orange and lemon groves at the back of the apartment, only 20 euros with Mustafa the instructor – It will make your holiday!

Italian restaurant on ground floor in Villamartin Plaza very good.  Fantastic meal, Darren had a T bone steak which was enormous and tasted great.  The plaza is a really good place to eat.

We only had 1 sunny day out of 6 but it was still a great place to chill and relax.

Hope everybody who visits here has a good time as we did, we will definitely be back.

 

March 2006 - Lauren Higham (Aged 12)

I myself think its lovely, the local pool, bar and horses are so close and wonderful.  The weather was even wonderful on certain days we even stayed in and chilled.  Everything was so relaxing, even the beach close by was great.  I’d recommend this holiday home to anyone, it’s a lovely place and great for kids.