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Guests who have stayed in our Cottage Holiday Accommodation or who have enjoyed a Riding Holiday [click left for their comments] have kindly written comments in a guest book. A selection of them is shown below. If a visitor to this web site would prefer to see the actual handwritten comments we would be happy to email them. Many of our previous clients would be happy to provide a recommendation via email just ask us!

Name and Address
Comments
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 alowed 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). Spectaular 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 poece of heaven in the Alpujarra! Much better yo 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 visitso 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 favourite 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 spectualr 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 compant - made our trip to the Alpujarras 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 Iwant - its Shangri-la”
Tony and Ella
USA
2006
"Fabulous, brillant people, horses, and scenery. Thank you”
David
Sheffield
2006
“Everyone has one or two special places. David and Chris are wizards of hospitality. An irresistable 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 tine, 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 Alpujarras! 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 youAdam 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

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