Like other reviewers, we found some aspects of staying here really excellent, but there were some major downsides too. The family who run the place are exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the layout is like a tropical jungle, with lemons, grapes and bananas growing overhead. this keeps the temperatures bearable without the use of the (supplied) air conditioning.
We stayed in one of the "cabins", and while it was great to be so self-contained, we had serious noise problems at night. As others have said, there is a lot of noise from dogs - or one dog anyhow. We investigated and found that it was a guard dog in the premises next door, which barked regularly and nosily day and night, when disturbed. On the other side - right next door to us - was some sort of rooster, whose watch was broken, as it started crowing at around 3.30 am and kept it up until lunchtime the next day.
Then there's an access road which runs parallel to the site, and which has regular traffic of smelly and noisy 2 stroke scooters and Piaggio vans. All in all, not a place to come for a quiet break!
The cabins were oddly equipped, and we had 2 giant saucepans but no small ones, so I had to make a boiled egg every morning in a teapot! We also had no electric kettle until we asked for one, and made tea the first 2 mornings by running water through a drip coffee maker.
The other big issue is the position. The place is about 500 meters from the centre, but as others have noted, there is a steep hill, used by a lot of traffic, and there is no footpath. The side of the road, where you walk, is potholed and dangerous to walk on. Taxis are available, but the cost of a ride from the centre of town (500 mtrs, remember) is a ridiculous 15 Euro (£11 sterling).
If this all sounds a bit like the blitz, it isn't meant to, because the place is very scenic. Just don't expect everything to be "just so", and don't expect to sleep a lot at night. This is not a place for the elderly or infirm either, if they want to go out.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, pet owners, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children
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