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Name and Address |
Comments |
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Alexandra and Norbert Amsterdam 2010 |
“What a lovely place! 4 dogs and five horses. Thanks for the dinner and hospitality" |
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Martyn and Monique Holland 2010 |
“What a nice place to arrive after hours on the back of a horse. We had a wonderful stay, great hospitality, delicious dinner and breakfast". |
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Pat Bates Cornwall 2010 |
“Well-what can I say?What a lovely break you have given me. Super animals,super hospitality and so peaceful,Hopefully bring Dave next time,thanks to all". |
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Anne and Paul Norwich 2010 |
“we've had a wonderful relaxing time here yet again. Chris and Dave go out of their way to make us feel welcome. We're still finding new species of butterflies and birds so we'll have to keep coming back to see even more!See you next year". |
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Sherry and Carrie London 2010 |
“You have a beautiful spot here and made us feel very welcome with your hospitality". |
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Caroline and Sissel Norway 2010 |
“What a place and what company,we could easily stayed here for some days more, Lovely! Thank you so much” |
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Katherine Eisner USA 2009 |
“Thanks for a lovely stay your place and views are beautiful and I really enjoyed these few days here.” |
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Elizabeth Gloucester 2009 |
“We have had a wonderful 5 days in this beautiful place. Thank you so much for all your kindness.” |
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Charly Oakley Sheffield 2009 |
“You just can't stop me from coming back......” |
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Clare Oakley Bead Sheffield 2009 |
“What an amazing place! Thanks for looking after Charly so well,great to meet you both at last.” |
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Helga Brigden and Michael Lunes Australia 2009 |
“Alpujarra with a difference indeed!Thank you Chris,Dave and Matt for your hospitality,making us feel part of the eagles nest. Stunning location,very cosy and picturesque accommodation,fun and great time!Loved it.” |
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Margaret Denett Surrey 2009 |
“Chris (below) told me how lovely this place is and I wasn't disappointed. We had a super week,thank you for your welcome and hospitality,Ideal for our honeymoon.” |
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Chris Stotesbury England 2009 |
“My second visit-in happier times-in fact my honeymoon. Found many different delights.” |
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Jamey and Maggie Zimmermon London 2009 |
“What a lovely time!Thanks so much for everything. We really needed the time out of the big city,We had a wonderful time here we think its amazing what you have done here it looks beautiful.” |
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David and Georgina Erskine Hants 2009 |
“The nicest possible welcome and hospitality from Chris and Dave. Fantastic scenery and a great base to explore the mountains.” |
| Lindsay Glasspool Hants 2009 | “Fantastic spot,great welcome - plenty of wine couldn't be better.” |
| John and Ciealy Gore Switzerland 2009 | “A wonderful spot,great welcome and good company,enjoyed a lovely walk in the snow we want to hijack the huskies. Thank you both.” |
| Simone
Schondorfer Germany 2009 |
“Vielen lieben dank fur die gast freundschaft-es war ein sehr schoner und angenehmer,Aufenthalt hier! Das essen was kostlich,ich habe mich sehr wohl geruhlt-dankeschon.” |
| Trudy
Ward Somerset 2009 |
“Fantastic views,cosy accomadation and an extremely warm and friendly welcome. Couldn't ask for more,except time .” |
| Lindsay Driscoll and Dorothy
Dalton London 2009 |
“Snow capped mountains,stunning scenery,snowed but the warmth of the welcome and hospitality was amazing.” |
| Tamara Parker and Cappy
Hardaker Australia 2008 |
“What a beautiful place we have stumbled across!! Thank you to David and Chris for sharing your tranquil abode and for being welcoming,hospitable and generous people. Our experience here has become a memorable one and we will certainly spread the word to everyone we come across,we wish to try and come back many times.” |
| Maria and Andrew Devon 2008 |
“Thank you for making us so very welcome,you could not have done more. A very special holiday,please keep in touch.” |
| Lisa
Hudson Burnley 2008 |
“40th birthday surprise pressie from hubby!WOW!Dream come true-fantastic people amazing scenery,Would love to come back.” |
| Jayne Draw and Jonathan
Kempster Derbyshire 2008 |
“Fantastic cottage and really enjoyed the stay. Wonderful people ,beautiful scenes-will be back-missing you already.” |
| Karen and
Stephen Northants 2008 |
“Well,about the 6th time here and great as always!Thanks for a wonderful time and see you next year.” |
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Matt Roddis |
“Couldn't ask for better hosts-nothing was to much trouble. Stunning scenery and I felt relaxed throughout my stay.” |
| Abbey
Shortt Northampton 2008 |
“2nd time here and it was as memorable as the last,looking forward to the next visit already.” |
| Charly and David
Oakley Sheffield 2008 |
“After the stress of university exams,this was exactly what I needed. Love the place,people and animals. This is our 5th time here and the magic still works there is truly something about this place.” |
| Shirley and Sherri Mojave Desert USA 2008 |
“Chris and Dave - where do you find words to express properly the little piece of heaven you have here! If you ever get to the States please give us a call” |
| Bernard and Floris Brussels and Holland 2008 |
“Its a rare experience to find the combination of a dream place and unexpectedly welcoming hosts....beyond my expectations” |
| Anne and
Paul Norfolk 2008 |
“A wonderful week here again. This time we came for the photographic experience. We got some great shots of butterflies, flowers, views, birds... It was great to be able to look at the photos on the computer in the evening” |
| Matthew Davies
Badby 2008 |
“Many thanks, fantastic views great walks. Great hosts. Thanks a million” |
| Dawn and
Family Olney 2008 |
“Couldn't believe we managed to pick such a lovely spot. Thanks so much for looking after us.... So friendly ... we'll be back!” |
| Penny and
Gill Thirsk 2008 |
“Fabulous spot. Couldn't believe Nicola and Terry had such nice friends” |
| Kosta and Helena Brighton USA 2007 |
“Thank you very much for a very warm hospitality.... Your cottage and house are very welcoming” |
| Mick and Colin
Chelmsford 2007 |
"Fabulous scenery, lovely clean fresh air. Great experiences with the dogs, horses and seeing 'real' Spain” |
| Paul, Julia, Katie and
Tilly New Zealand 2007 |
“Thanks for your hospitality. good meal and company. A lovely place to arrive after our day in the saddle” |
| Kate, Zoe and Jack
Cambridge 2007 |
"We've had an unforgettable holiday. Thanks so much to Chris and Dave for everything” |
| Tom and
Ellie London 2007 |
“Thanks for a great holiday- such an amazing place. We'll be coming back .... ” |
| Andrew and Henrietta
Brighton 2007 |
"Just perfect in every way! Thank you both so much” |
| Michelle and
Roy Brighton 2007 |
“The drive up to Los Nogales took our breath away and we have been inspired since then. The tranquillity has allowed for much peace. We've enjoyed the silence and the sounds” |
| Sam and
Rebecca Auckland 2007 |
"Thank you so much for a fantastic stay. Love the little hobbitt houses, could see us settling in one of these. Amazing views, people and food” |
| Pauline and Graham New Zealand 2007 |
“Chris and Dave - it has been a most amazing and relaxing couple of days (wish it were longer). Spectacular views, friendly locals, clear sunny days. We feel refreshed after the hustle and bustle of Valancia” |
| Lynn Newnham 2007 |
"Dear Chris and Dave 4th time here as always a wonderful 5 days and will miss you so much” |
| Anne and
Paul Norwich 2007 |
“This is what we needed. This is my (Anne's) 6th time here................ Can't wait for our next visit to enjoy the local hospitality ... and the amazing bird life” |
| Moira and Mark Isle of Wight 2007 |
"Brilliant! Wonderful time - great pace to stay - lovely people. horses, dogs and cats” |
| Rebecca Worthing 2007 |
“Arrived here 9 days ago and I'm now so settled that I'm thinking of losing my passport. I've been around the world and back again only to find this piece of heaven in the Alpujarra! Much better to come here to "find yourself” than therapy or the Happy Bus to Kathmandu” |
| Sarah Northants 2007 |
"Best holiday for a long time, great hosts, perfect accommodation. Best views I've ever seen” |
| Andy Hampshire 2007 |
His 3rd time “12 days of bliss. Great horses, lovely accommodation and fantastic hosts. Thanks for everything and see you soon” |
| David Sheffield 2007 |
"Difficult to fit in this our 4th visit so we only had 3 days but it would be worth the airfare just to come here for the afternoon. Already planning our next visit” |
| Charly Sheffield 2007 |
“4th visit. I had one week off Uni between Jan and June. Can't think of anywhere I would rather spend it” |
| Carolyn and
Mike Newcastle 2007 |
"Friendly welcome and wonderfully relaxing. Just a touch of snow to make the walks more interesting” |
| Lucy and Tim
Cardiff 2007 |
“Just had a lovely 7 days in the mountains and don't want to leave. Thank you so much for being the perfect hosts. Thank you for introducing us to your favorite tapas bar - it was special” |
| Liz London 2007 |
"Its been a long time so much appreciated though I may have John Wayne tendencies for a few days! Thank you” |
| Juliet
Soportujar 2007 |
“As always another wonderful ride. Great scenery and great company . Thanks” |
| Amanda and
Andy Hants 2007 |
"Delightful casita and cosy....As ever lovely hosts” |
| Sean and Connor
London 2007 |
“Great fun, Bruno and Samson were perfect. Thank you very much....” |
| James and Susie Devon 2006 |
"Fantastic holiday - great riding excellent horses and lovely welcoming hosts - hasta luego!” |
| Maria Ireland 2006 |
“A 'back to basics' week for me. Its been so nice not to have to think about anything except sleeping. eating and breathing. Thanks for the hospitality , chats.....” |
| J and Rae London 2006 |
"Heading back from Capileira on foot and old man asked if we knew where we were going because "La carretera se corta - the path goes nowhere" - little did he know!” |
| Simon and
Marianne Preston 2006 |
“Quite simply the most relaxing time ever, fabulous walking ideal horses and the perfect hosts. Spot-on!” |
| Tom Ashtead 2006 |
"4th time here fantastic, stress free, easy going holiday. My highlight was Paco's bar. Good food nice hosts, relaxing all the way” |
| Kirstie and Kirk British Columbia Canada 2006 |
“Thanks for a perfect week! It was just as we hoped and couldn't imagine anything better. Perfect hospitality” |
| Andy and Amanda. Pippa, Alex
and Bronte Alton 2006 |
"I had an amazing time, it was so fun. Wish I could come again” |
| Tim and
Bev Norfolk 2006 |
“Totally different experience! Wonderful just to do nothing but stare at the spectacular views. Very comfortable cottage (Thank you for being such good hosts)” |
| Anne and
Paul Norwich 2006 |
"We've had a really lovely relaxing week here. We've seen Golden Eagles. Golden Orioles and (well) Golden butterflies. We have had fun playing with the dogs, horses and chickens. and don't want to go home” |
| Carol and
Martyn Leeds 2006 |
“Short but sweet. Thanks for a great time. Wish we could take the views and bottle them, breathtaking” |
| Mark and
Julie London 2006 |
"Fantastic rides and beautiful and horses and company - made our trip to the Alpujarra very special - hope to see you again” |
| Lily, Bobby and Sue
Granada 2006 |
“We had a lovely time. The views and trek were beautiful and the hosts friendly and comforting |
| Marilyn Lincoln 2006 |
"Breathtaking scenery, seen from the top, superb hospitality and great kindness from Chris and Dave” |
| Steve, Elaine and
Rachel Durham 2006 |
“Our second visitbut we will never tire of this beautiful place. Dave and Chris you are wonderful hosts and we wish you all the best for the future” |
| Jim and Pat Ayr 2006 |
"Wonderful holiday. The help we received from Chris, Dave and staff was terrific that allied to the local scenery and local country folk made it a holiday to remember. We will pass the word around” |
| Graham and Lyn Aston Rowant 2006 |
“Fantastic couple of days, lovely views. And as usual great hospitality from Chris and Dave” |
| Jula Everdon, Northants 2006 |
"My second visit and I will be returning, Beautiful and peaceful place, good area for riding and the best hosts in Spain! Thanks for a great birthday” |
| Karen and
Davie Coventry 2006 |
“Where to begin? Views breathtaking, accommodation brilliant. Horses lovely and the riding great. A massive thanks to Chris and Dave as superb hosts” |
| Neil and Jaci Philadelphia, USA 2006 |
"A great ride past sheep and donkeys. The scenery was beautiful and the horses well behaved” |
| Robert London 2006 |
“This transpired to be a wonderful place to celebrate mu 62nd birthday. Accommodation very comfortable, food tasty and varied and company nearly as zany as myself” |
| Paul Warmington 2006 |
"Nightingales and owls help create a unique soundscape. Mist filling the valley in the evening left us in a world of our own. Thanks for providing such a wonderful hideaway” |
| Lesley Nottingham 2006 |
“Unforgettable. Walking along the aquifer towards O Sel Ling through magical woods. Cloudscapes. Thank you” |
| Brenda and
Richard Fareham 2006 |
"Lovely relaxing week - just what we needed. Good base for walking” |
| Chris Kingston-upon-Thames 2006 |
“With clear air, simple food, flowers, birds and time to be, what more can I want - its Shangri-la” |
| Tony and Ella USA 2006 |
"Fabulous, brilliant people, horses, and scenery. Thank you” |
| David Sheffield 2006 |
“Everyone has one or two special places. David and
Chris are wizards of hospitality. An irresistible combination. These
things don't happen by chance - thanks for all your hard work”
This is David and Charly (see comment below) third time here. |
| Charley and
Pete Sheffield 2006 |
"Dave said he wanted me to write something nice.
Even without Chris (She was in hospital) we had a fantastic time - I will
buy Moreno one day. Riding over the week told me from 'holding -on' to a
well rounded charge. Should be well prepared for Africa now”
This is Charly and Dad (David - see comment above) third time here. |
| Sally and
Andrew Norwich 2006 |
“The cares of the world just melt away here. The air is clean and the views just awesome. We come from Norfolk which is as flat as a pancake, so what a difference!. The little cottage is wonderful, so all in all, many thanks for a wonderful” |
| Geoff and Rebecca Amman Jordan 2006 |
"A fantastic place to spend the first few days of 2006! If you are reading this you already know about the views. We hope you {future readers} will enjoy the riding and walking as much as we did” |
| Gill and James
Bath 2006 |
“Third time here so they must be doing something right. A bit on the chilly side" [as expected they were here in early Feb] ”but with glorious sunshine and a smattering of snow made our week. Lovely to see the neighbours pups and newborn kids – so cute. A fabulous place to stay….Thank you Chris and Dave – friendships for life. x |
| The Fearon Family Jon, Michelle, Tom, and Imogen Nottingham 2005 |
“We found you by chance whilst on holiday at Easter in Orgiva. The children enjoyed a wonderful mornings ride with Chris. Whilst we sat enjoying….the magnificent views. I’m so glad we came back this summer for the whole experience. The cottage was perfect and the hospitality faultless” Jon and family have now visited us 3 times |
| Rick and Kate 2005 |
“Thanks for the introduction to horse riding. Will do that again…Lovely place, especially appreciated the comfortable beds and long duvets. Great area for walking and good lunches, picnics or restaurants. Brilliant views” |
| Bill and Pam Australia and western Spain 2005 |
“Third time! Does that say it all? Thank you
Dave and Chris for that second home feeling we always experience
On their second visit Bill and Pam brought with them two family members - Sam and Rosemary from the UK! |
| Wilfried Gloucestershire 2005 |
“This has been a week of listening and learning and opening my eyes to one of God’s great places on earth. But most of all to have had the fortune to meet Chris and David, two very genuine and warm people. Thank you for all your good advice and thoughts in my ‘research’ |
| Louise and Phil New Forest 2005 |
“We have had a great 2 weeks here. Great accommodation and hosts. This is a wonderful base for walking. Thanks for lending us the Rabjohns {walking guide}. We ‘checked out’ the no 2, 9 and 11 for you – all excellent” |
| Hayley and Alison Crick Northants 2005 |
“Can’t say anymore than previous pages, absolutely agree plus more. A personal experience and achievement – “I don’t like heights”“Fab place, fab cottage, scenery outstanding, horses superb. Well done to you both xxx” |
| Karen and
Stephen Northants 2005 |
Great weather. Great views, great hosts, great horses, great chickens and yes a couple of massive toads – what more could you ask. Second visit this time, definitely back again. Thanks for a fab time!! Will miss you ” |
| Kenny and
Jo Dunbar Scotland 2005 |
“Certainly Alpujarra with a difference! Live up to all our hopes and more. Flora, fauna and birds all superb from tree-creepers to toads. Kind and willing horses and ditto the hosts! Muchos Gracias per todo |
| Mark and Fiona
Callister-Davies London SE19 2005 |
“Wonderful! Everything we hoped for and more. Thanks for everything. Definitely plan to return – just perfect. {And re-kindled a passion for horses thanks” |
| Laura
Hamilton Christchurch New Zealand 2005 |
“Lovely setting. Would have liked to leave with Fang and Toro but nevermind, hopefully will come back to see them and great hosts. Thanks for a lovely stay and lovely horses” |
| Steve, Elaine and
Rachel Brandon Durham 2005 |
“Estupendo! Mucho Gracias to you both. This is just what the doctor ordered. Elaine has had the rest we envisaged. Rachel as you can tell enjoyed the riding {can’t thank you enough Chris). Loved the walking birding. Loved the cortijo. Your hospitality speaks wonders" Steve and family have booked to come a second time in 2006 |
| Simon and
Daphne Brussels 2005 |
“Congratulations for all the renewable energy used
here….Great place, great hosts. Many thanks Thanks for a wonderful birthday – Daphne |
| Geoffrey and
Judith Ealing London 2005 |
“Andalusia’s best kept secret? Not if we
have anything to do with it. We had a great week here and won’t be able to
stop talking about it. Thank you both very much”
We would like to thank Geoffrey and Judith for emailing their bird watching achievements - see our bird watching page |
| David and Charly Oakley and
Miriam Sheffield and London 2005 |
“Second visit – planning the third already.
You have a winning location. Please don’t change anything too much”
We would like to thank David as well for his bird watching contributions |
| Dave, Lynn, Joy and
Baz Northamptonshire 2005 |
“What a fabulous five days we have had in the
Alpujarra! Breathtaking views and wonderful company. We all had an
enjoyable time out on Bruno. Samson Toro and Moreno. A great time was had
at a superb little restaurant in Capileira for Dave’s 50th birthday.
Thanks Chris and David We won’t forget see you again!”
Dave and Lynn have now stayed 3 times |
| Andre, Pat and
Joshua Warwick 2004 |
“From the first meeting with Dave in the bar at the bottom of the mountain, we kind of knew that this would be a special week. What specially touched us was the extra ‘touches’ that Dave and Chris add. On top of what everyone else has said already about the cottage, views, scenery etc. They both made a real effort to involve Joshua particularly - thank you so much for that” |
| David Charly and Catherine
Oakley Sheffield 2004 |
“I will be recommending this lovely, friendly place
– but only to my special friends to whom I owe the greatest
favours David” David and family will be here for the 3rd time in April 2006 |
| Adam and
Lucy Lancaster Co. Durham 2004 |
“Thank you both for a fantastic week, you have made
us feel so very welcome. The hospitality, cottage, views and walks were
all wonderful and faultless. Thanks again, we will be recommending you Adam
and Lucy * and Adam will be back to show you his dressage skills
We are please to report that they now have a baby daughter |
| Gill and Jen Bath 2004 |
“Very quiet and peaceful, the ideal place to escape
the rat race of the UK”“Words fail me! A great place to hide away and
relax. Couldn’t have chosen a nicer of friendlier place to stay. Hope to
see you again soon!! x
Note Gill has stayed here 3 times now |