Some of Guests' comments in our Visitors' Book:

  • Glorious two weeks with friends dropping in and out. The house and surroundings are gorgeous. We loved walking and yoga on the terrace. We hardly left the house it is so restful. Hope to be back!’ September 2018

  • Thank you for such an amazing stay, it has been absolutely gorgeous and the villa’s lovely facilities have been amazing! It’s been a fantastic family holiday and we will hopefully come back soon! The views are amazing and the location is magic and memorable. The pool is relaxing and cool. For once we have been on holiday without being bitten by mosquitos! Thanks!’ August 2018

  • Fabulous villa. Wonderful barbecue and what a view! May 2018

  • Such a lovely property in a great location, the view is amazing! Can’t wait to return.’ May 2018

  • Fantastic holiday! Amazing villa and the weather was great too! Our daughter loved swimming in the pool (very nice and heated) too. Same time next year hopefully?’ May 2018

  • Utter bliss! We swam, picked oranges, learnt to ski, visited Granada, went to Los Naranjos and Salobrena. Spanish heaven…’ April 2018

  • 'Fabulous, beautifully equipped villa-the spirit of family and generous hosts exude from every corner of the house. We loved our stay and hope, one day, to be back again. Thank you.' October 2017

  • Thank you for sharing your beautiful villa-we had a wonderful stay!' October 2017

  • 'Return visits often disappoint, but not to La Venta Espada. Weather even better this year, garden flourishing, particularly the butterflies and bees, and the swimming pool perfect for learners. We take back more happy memories!' May 2017

  • 'Awesome location in every sense! Enjoyed your holiday home and the area immensely, it was an absolute treat!' May 2017

  • 'Wonderful holiday, truly inspiring.' May 2017

  • 'After a surprising and truly thrilling trip up the hill, the arrival was wonderful, a beautifully appointed and well decorated house and stunning garden in flower, such a treat! We visited Granada, Malaga, Cordoba, La Heradura Beach, Nerja Caves, as well as spending time around the pool (often with Cava, Rioja and local wine...mmmm. Thank you, we will be back! April 2017

  • 'Thank you so much for allowing our barbarian horde to visit your Spanish idyll. We loved it!' April 2017

  • 'A heavenly five days in the most beautiful setting! Bring on next year!' April 2017

  • "Thanks again. The best holiday we have ever had!" April 2017

  • "Our expectations were high. But even then, nothing could have prepared us for this breathtaking place. Comfort, style, homeliness, relaxing! Your home felt right and we were taken aback by it's beauty from the get go. The kids enjoyed every (and I mean every) space they could explore. We visited, we relaxed, we shopped, we...just lived. And it was good! Thanks for all of it! Oh...and we also celebrated a wedding! Ceremony up the grassy hill and superb photos and the back door. Your villa now provides us with memories we will absolutely never forget! With respect and love, cheers!". July 2016

  • "Three generations of our family have loved spending a week in this remarkable and highly personalised property. We may have missed RHS Chelsea Flower Show but who cares when we can enjoy the planting in Venta Espada." May 2016

  • "A week in this beautiful and charming house, an amazing and rare family time in this dramatic environment. Everything was just perfect and we have loads of memories. Thank you so much and goodbye Restabal." August 2015

  • "Really lovely villa-nice weather and lovely pool. Thanks for the guide which helped us with most things. Lots of things to do in the area. Really good stay." August 2015

  • "Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful Villa. This is not just a holiday house, this is special, very beautiful and loved by the owners and their family. We spent New Year's Eve 2015 here and one of our daughter's birthdays (the one life begins at). We will never forget picking oranges and making fresh orange juice and using lemons in our drinks. This part of Spain likes fireworks and we have watched them most evenings since we arrived. A place we will always cherish, thank you!" December 2014

  • "We've had a wonderful week in this beautiful place. So comfortable, a home from home, everything is so easy because you have provided everything, especially for little ones (3 year old and a baby). Amazing views! What a beautiful garden!" July 2014

  • "The only downside to being here is that we have to leave. A stunning house with lovely views for a very relaxing and peaceful holiday. Of course we should have got out more but then we would have had less time to enjoy your villa!" April 2014

  • "Wonderful family holiday, could not be more comfortable and everything beautifully provided."

  • "Really big villa, with a lovely big pool. The weather was really good and we did lots of activities." August 2013

  • "A very perfect house in a very perfect place. We have had a wonderful, restful holiday." August 2013

  • "We had a really relaxing, enjoyable fortnight's holiday. The trouble is the house is so nice and comfortable that we barely strayed away from it! Everyday brought endless sunshine, pool time, barbecues, and plenty of eagle sightings. All in all, a great holiday." July 2013

  • "What an amazing holiday! Beautiful house, stunning views and great company. Geoff, the masterchef, the first Wimbledon Men's Champion in 77 years, swimming with the kids and a British Lions victory. So many great memories. Thank you!" July 2013

  • "We gathered here to prepare and celebrate the wedding of our eldest daughter who lives nearby-it was a wonderful place to be and we hosted pre and post wedding parties here with many cousins and the Groom's family from Brazil. We will have many happy memories of this beautiful place-thank you and Belen for her care." June 2013