This was our first family holiday abroad with our 12 month old Daughter and we had an amazing time!
One can imagine how we baby proof our home on a day to day basis. Prior to our arrival, the property manager, Gaby had already considered this and more; we had little worry with regards to our little one being able to get her hands on something she shouldnât. Even simple things have been considered, for example having the whole garden tiled and/or astroturfed so that little ones donât pick anything up and the area around the (heated) pool being fenced off.
We arrived at the villa quite late in the evening after a fifteen (ish) minute taxi ride and were given a code to a security box to collect the keys. We received a lovely welcome pack and even here, Gaby had given extra consideration to that fact that we had travelled with a youngster and included some extras for baby.
After settling for the evening, we were ready for our holiday to really begin the next morning. The gardens which run around the whole of the property were wonderful! There were plenty of outdoor toys for our little one to play with, as you will be able to see from the photographs. There was even a further box full of toys for all the family to enjoy (our group ranging from 12 months to 75 years).
Internally, everything again had been thought of and we didnât need for anything. The kitchen and outside barbecue areas were fully stocked with utensils and the living areas very comfortable. All UK and Irish television channels are available, along with movies aplenty - a fabulous system!
Gaby checked in on us every so often to make sure all was okay and we were so grateful for her coming to meet us upon vacating the villa, as the taxi we had pre booked did not arrive and she arranged another for us (actually driving to the taxi rank at the nearby Atlantico centre to sort).
From a locality point of view, the villa is around a maximum of five minutes taxi ride or half an hour walk to the main town were there are some lovely bars and restaurants (Fado Rock is a must!), plus shops, hotels, beaches, pharmacies and doctors surgeries.
There is a shopping centre a bit nearer to the villa (around a five to ten minute walk away), which has an array of shops, including a large eurospar supermarket (cheaper than the smaller supermarkets in the town) and restaurants (Shivams is recommended), plus access to the beach and childrenâs play areas.
Canât wait to come back!