Superb holiday & long-term rental apartment in Dream Hills 2, Orihuela Costa

Just back from a week in the sun. Spent most of it on the roof terrace which is brilliant. Loads of room to spread out either in the sun or shade if needed. Plenty of sunbeds and chairs. Very private area but so easy to nip downstairs to the kitchen for a drink!
The whole flat was extremly well-equipped. It felt like home. The air con is a bonus which we used every night.
The communication from the owner before, during and after the holiday has been exceptional and the keyholders met us on time.
There are bars and shops within walking distance but I would recommend a car as there are plenty of places to visit.

Just returned from a fantastic 2 weeks holiday. Apartment was lovely, especially the roof terrace which proved an absolute hit with everyone. The apartment was clean, tidy and well presented; location was great and we will definately be booking again.
Thanks, James

29th May- 14th June 2012
ON ARRIVAL WE FOUND THE APARTMENT TO BE IN A CLEAN CONDITION, GOOD SIZE FOR A FAMILY OF 4. WELL EQUIPPED, NOT ONLY THOSE THINGS YOU MAY SOMETIMES NEED, NEEDLE AND THREAD, ETC BUT ALSO A GREAT SELECTION OF BOOKS AND A CUPBOARD WITH A COOL BOX, KIDS NET, ETC. A REAL HOME FROM HOME. WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PRIVACY OF THE ROOF TERRACE. KIDS HAD FUN COOLING OFF USING THE OUTDOOR SHOWER.
MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF PARKING, QUIET AREA, EVIDENTLY DUE TO ONLY A HANDFUL OF OTHER APARTMENTS BEING USED AT THE SAME TIME (JUNE). KITCHEN HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED FOR THOSE DAYS WE ATE IN. SHORT WALK TO ALDI, NO CAR NEEDED. SHORT WALK TO 'VIA PARK' COMPLEXES IF YOU FANCY A DRINK.

SWIMMING POOL- TRIED BOTH POOLS. AGAIN WE NEVER SHARED A POOL WITH MORE THAN 4 OTHERS, USUALLY WE FOUND WE WERE ON OUR OWN.

AREA:
WE THOUGHT THAT WITH IT BEING OUR 3RD YEAR STAYING AROUND THIS REGION, WE MAY RUN OUT OF THINGS TO DO. HOW WRONG WE WERE!
WE VISITED 'TERRA METICA' IN BENIDORM- SPAINS ANSWER TO ALTON TOWERS. THEN WE HAD A DAY OUT IN ALICANTE WHERE WERE PARKED AT THE TOP OF SANTA BARBARA CASTLE, WITH IT'S BREATHTAKING VIEWS. THE CASTLE IS FREE BUT WE PAID 4 EUROS EACH TO GO INTO THE PIRATE EXHIBITION. THEN WE DROVE INTO THE CENTRE AND GOT ON TO THE MAGNIFICENT 'SANTISIMA TRINIDAD' SHIP, A FOUR MILLION EURO EXACT REPLICA OF THE ONE SUNK IN 1804.

WE'D RECOMMEND THE 'WITCHERY' IN THE PLAYA FLAMENCA COMPLEX. WE MANAGED TO HAVE A CURRY, PAELLA AND A BURGER/PIZZA & CHIPS FROM THE MENU ALL AT ONCE- SO WE ATE WHAT WE WANTED & SO DID THE KIDS!
IF YOU HAVE A CAR, A TRIP TO THE NATURAL MUD BATHS IN LO PAGAN IS A GOOD (& COMPLETELY FREE) DAY OUT. WALK OUT TO THE WOODEN PLATOONS AND DOWN THE LADDERS INTO THE LAKE, COVER YOURSELF WITH THE WARM MUD, COME OUT & DRY OFF IN THE SUN & THEN WASH OFF. (RUB ONTO BAD JOINTS)
TAKE A DIP IN THE SEA BEHIND YOU TO COMPLETELY REMOVE. CABO ROIG FOR SHORT WALKS ALONG THE COAST, FREE PARKING AND BEAUTIFUL MARINA. WE TOOK THE KIDS ROCK POOLING & CAUGHT A FEW FISH & SMALL CRABS. FROM PREVIOUS YEARS WE RECOMMEND: LA RUFETE FOR QUADDING AND HORSE RIDING, ENGLISH SPEAKING- OUT NEAR SAN MIGUEL. GO KARTS ON THE MAIN ROAD- N332.

PLAYA FLAMENCA FOR A WIDE RANGE OF RESTAURANTS/PUBS TO CHOOSE FROM- ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. TORREVIEJA FOR KIDS FUN FAIR RIDES. LOVELY PROMENADE, BOAT TRIPS.

Thanks Ian for a comfortable, problem-free stay, we think the roof solarium will be hard to beat! Sarah & Paul- Bristol