“Ilonka is a very friendly and helpful host in a lovely rural location for exploring Andalucia.”
The place is rural, the main town of Alora is about a 20‑minute drive, very peaceful. The garden areas are lovely, with lots of wild birds, neighbouring ducks, peacocks, chickens and dogs. Ilonka’s own dog Monica is a little darling. We paid for our first morning breakfast on site, continental style, because we had booked the apartment where breakfast was not included. Breakfast portions were good for two people. The apartment was tastefully renovated from a stable block and was very clean and fresh inside. There was an oven, induction hob, sink/drainer, kettle, coffee pod machine and all necessary utensils, crockery and cutlery. Also free wifi and a smart TV with Netflix access. The bathroom included hand and bath towels, shampoo, shower gel, hand wash and toilet paper. The bedroom included a large double bed, wardrobe, side tables, two armchairs and a floor‑standing electric fan. There was a basket with free paper‑back books to enjoy in various languages. Ilonka was very helpful in getting us settled in and letting us know about local supermarkets and transport options. She also explained that, regrettably, and due to the exceptional heat of the summer, she had had to introduce a pay‑as‑you‑stay fee for electricity in the apartment solely because some guests were not very conscious about leaving the air‑con on in the apartment at the same time as leaving the blinds up and the windows open when they were out all day. We understood why she had to do this. As we visited in the beginning of October we did not need air‑con and while we were there for 10 days, we hardly saw the electric meter move. The other building on site was split into two ensuite rooms. The accommodations were fully booked before, during and after our stay. There is a pool on site with free loungers. Also an outdoor “fridge” where you can purchase beers and cold drinks which you record in the book on site. Due to the location and layout of the property it is suited for adults only with no mobility. Being a rural property we did experience mozzies at night and early hours of the morning. My partner was fine but they did seem to love me so although we tried all sorts of remedies, the mozzies found me most nights. Can I respectfully ask if it would be possible to provide mosquito nets over the bed? Or perhaps mozzie screens over the windows and door areas for use at night? This was the only issue that affected us during our stay.
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