4/10 Poor
Pam F., UK
21 Jun 2017
In need of some repair and updating.
Although at one time this was probably a lovely family home, it is now in great need of some repair and updating. For the price of the rental I would have expected a higher standard of fixtures and fitting. But with some care and attention it has the potential to be a wonderful property.
Several items listed on the facilities were missing. There was no microwave, no toaster, no coffee maker or ironing board.
Air Conditioning…. Sort of! Just one working unit in upstairs hallway. We had to ask the agent how it worked….the remote hadn’t been supplied!
In the lounge area there are three rather old sofas that have seen better days. (not the ones shown on the website photos) There were wooden boards under some of the seat cushions where the springs have collapsed!
Outside there is no actual garden, apart from the driveway there is just an area of stony scrub land. Not suitable for children to play on unless the rubble and dried up dog excrement is cleared.
The curved marble staircase looks impressive but what you can’t see from the photos is that one side of it is completely open. This is incredibly dangerous if you have small children as they could easily fall about 2 metres onto marble flooring.
On the plus side the internet worked well.
The villa is in a great position outside the town but within about 20 minutes walking distance. It has stunning views from the balcony. To sit up there having dinner and watching the sunset was the one thing that made the stay worthwhile, except for…….
The neighbouring properties have several dogs. If you approach the villa on foot two or three of them have to be chased off from around you while the others bark madly. (Very scary for a 2 year old child) Even worse is the fact that they are left out at night and bark at all hours. We didn’t have a single night without being woken by them. Take earplugs!
Pam F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017