A great break
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2008
My husband and I booked two weeks at the Villa Mandevilla at the end of September 08, hoping for a little sun before the dreary British winter set in, and we weren't disappointed, even at this late stage in the year the temperature was well into the 30's for most of the holiday.
The accommodation more than lived up to the description on the website and we were very pleased with the clean and well maintained villa, with the large swimming pool (a welcome break from the heat!). The place would be ideal for a large family or even a group of friends as it can easily accommodate many.
There is lots to do in the area, especially if you like watersports, Tarifa is the place to go for this as well as for whale watching and its not much further to Gibraltar. Medina Sidonia was a charming place to go and has a fantastic 360 degree view from the top!
The owners agents were at hand if we needed them, they were very helpful and also offered useful advice about the local area.
To stay at the villa you will definitely need a car as it is located in a quiet residential area but not far from the local attractions such as the Novo Sancti Petri golf course, La Barrosa beach which is lovely and clean, and at this time of year pretty deserted! It is centrally situated and ideal for sightseeing everything that the region has to offer.
The only thing that we found inconvenient at the villa was that we weren't able to walk to a restaurant in the evening for dinner, but again, this was saved by the barbeque at the villa which we used almost every evening and it possibly saved us a bit of cash too!
I would, and, have recommended this villa to friends and family for its layout, facilities and peace and quiet.
Thanks for a great fortnight x
Owner's Response: I agree that the villa is more of a family venue. For couples it can be frustrating having to drive to a restaurant especially if you both like a drink! The BBQ can be used to produce some great meals without breaking the budget. The seafood and wine in the supermarkets is such good value...
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