If you are looking for a place to stay which is set away from it all, the hustle-bustle of city life / the noise pollution of a town - this house has what you need.
However, if you’re going in with a mindset of wanting a property that has the best beds, marble staircases etc - then you can find those in a hotel in Dubai. This house is a perfect fit for those who don’t mind a few wall sockets (electrical) that aren’t attached to the wall anymore -so those with small children need to be vigilant- and a shower that hadn’t been cleaned under the wooden slats for months upon months. But these are issues that you find after scratching under the surface of a property which gives you all you want and need for a break away.
The pool is wonderful, the small pond with fish provided masses of entertainment for my 2 year old daughter & the pool table was the perfect tonic for us two at home dads to switch off once the children were all in bed.
The TV was enormous, the sofas were super comfortable & the kitchen had what we needed: Nespresso machine (admittedly needs descaling), fridge, pans, oven & microwave.
For those coming from England please note the following:
• There is no kettle (after correspondence the owner was very sad that it was taken by someone before us).
• The beds don’t provide sheets for the mattresses or bedding - so bring 2x 160cm wide sheets for the double beds & 4x 90cm wide sheets for the bunk bed mattresses. Same goes for duvet covers and pillowcases.
• Prepare yourself for the local amenities to be closed for lunch - all shops close between 13:00 & 15:00.
Overall - are we happy we stayed there? Yes. Very. We are a couple of fathers with 2 & 3 children who instil a philosophy of encouraging our children to find fun themselves. And they did. Every day.
Franck was an excellent host away from home - if there was a problem, I emailed him and within one hour he had a reply with an answer. And for that, I cannot fault anything. Super gentleman to deal with.
To summarise: if you’re one of those who needs everything perfect and spotless and of the absolute highest standard, find yourself a 5* hotel. But if you’re happy with an adventure and can easily overlook minor issues, then this is the place for you.
Une magnifique maison située dans le silence d'un vaillage. la maison a besoin d'un peu plus de soins, mais dans l'ensemble, il offre tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour une courte pause. Le propriétaire est superbe. 4*