1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Waking up on the first morning and realizing that the apartment was in as lovely a position as we'd suspected when we arrived the previous evening.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Follow the advice about getting there with airports/cars etc... - John's instructions were excellent. They've also put a lot of effort into touches like walking trails nearby, and have lots of other useful bits of local advice.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?

Yes. The local people were obviously pleased to see us, knew where we'd be staying, and had a good relationship with the owners. The same goes for the people at the local market, who obviously see visitors as a good thing, as opposed to other far more developed bits of Spain.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

From the wine and bread and cheese waiting for us at arrival to the peace, quiet and beauty of the apartment and area, it was a cracking holiday and just what we needed. We were there in late March/early April, and there are lots of wild flowers just coming up, lots of decent sun, and cool enough evenings to warrant lots of logs in the wood burning stove in the evening. Perfect. For the type of holiday we wanted, this was excellent, and much of the credit goes to the owners, who were lovely.

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

After heading into town to have some tapas, we got chatting to the local ex-pats and bar owner. Although our Spanish was awful they were very friendly and patient.

We ended up talking long into the night, our wine glasses never ran dry.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Make sure you rent a car, if you can want to see a lot of the area. The roads are excellent and fairly quiet (if you are driving enthusiast).

Ensure you have some basic Spanish or a phrase book, finding someone who speaks English is rare.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?

Yes I do feel that the holiday benefited the locals, they are happy to have the additional revenue from tourism.

The villa in which we where staying was very eco friendly, with energy saving devices through-out.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

We enjoyed this holiday very much.

John, the villa proprietor, was extremely helpful and friendly. The villa itself was clean, well maintained and well furnished all while keeping a rustic feel. Although compact it is perfect for a couple sharing.

The area surrounding the villas is beautiful and the locals are friendly and inviting. The local food is excellent, especially the fruit and veg. We brought home three bottles of the local olive oil for our friends and families.

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The wild landscape around the house was memorable. The house is well fitted in the environment, comfortable and the external patios allow you to find fresh shadow (if you want) all day long. The place is very quiet and relaxing. The small village close to the house allow you to get the feeling of the Andalusia’s lifestyle.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Although the house is somehow "protected" from the touristic localities, it is possible to reach easily very famous places in Andalusia. Our suggestion are to visit Granada (remember to book the ticket for Alhambra in advance), the lighthouse at Capo de Gata and the "alcazaba" in Almeria.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?

We think that the impact on the environment was very low, but we believe that the holiday benefited local people only marginally.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Beautiful and, somehow, unexpected.

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The most memorable would have to be sitting outside the apartment in the evening, looking out onto the hills and soaking up the peace and tranquillity. The beaches around Cabo de Gata came a close second.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Make the trip to Cabo de Gata, it is certainly worth it.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?

The facilities in the apartment were so good that we didn't travel for meals, we simply either ate in or dined at one of the local restaurants. Lovely food on the doorstep.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

8/10 for pure relaxation value.

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

We arrived at night and when we opened the shutters in the morning the views all around were breathtaking. Driving around in the mountains was very exciting and the lovely deserted beaches great in the day. Seeing a wild boar on a walk to a neighbouring village was very thrilling.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Hire a car and travel around visiting the deserted coves and beaches and then return late afternoon to the spectacular location. Ensure that you eat breakfast when looking out over the hills. The village has all you need including a taxis for late night village hoping. Both restaurants in the village were great and the place very friendly

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?

The holiday benefited the local people as the owners recommended local markets, shops and restaurants.

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

A trip to Grenada; only 2hrs 30mins away - a day trip!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Take more books. It's a very quiet location. Have a least a basic grasp of Spanish - very little spoken in the hostelries.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?

We ate locally and bought from the local supermarket.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Very affable hosts in John and Meyer. A good very quiet holiday. Weather splendid all week, put us off walking in daytime; although there were several routes provided by host.