Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views

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Finca Craig and your private pool are nestled in its large secluded  garden
Pool
Your own crystal clear swimming pool in the Valencian community
Enjoy al-fresco dining on the new super large table
The new pergola gives welcome shade for eating

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rotova, Valencia
  • Casa de Cultura Marques Gonzalez de Quiros
    10 min drive
  • Archaeological Museum of Gandia
    12 min drive
  • Ducal Palace of Gandia
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower 2

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views

Lo siento pero no alquilamos a grupos, solo familias.

Finca Craig is a large traditional Spanish farmhouse with a modern interior, located on the edge of the village of Rotova in the Valencia region of Spain. The house and private gardens enjoy great views over Rotova, the orange groves and the mountains beyond. The front door leads onto a characterful courtyard which borders the farmhouse's cassita, probably one of the oldest stone buildings in the area. The courtyard has a brick barbeque and the large dining table where you will enjoy your alfresco dining. You can also gate off the courtyard should you desire a secure area to keep young children away from the pool at any time. The courtyard opens onto the mature garden including orange, lemon, olive, pine and palm trees. The garden and all outside areas offer complete privacy. The private pool is now heated which allows it to be enjoyed all year round. Off street gated parking is available for four cars.

Downstairs the modern interior houses the lounge/diner, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs has a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is British satellite TV, Spanish TV and broadband with WiFi.

Our location offers you a taste of the real Spain without being isolated. You can easily have a fantastic holiday without leaving Rotova and the local bus can take you into Gandia where you can catch fast trains onto Valencia, Barcelona or Madrid. But a hire car undoubtedly opens up further options. There are so many magnificent beaches all down this stretch of coast from secluded to family orientated with bars and lots to do. You can also hire every type of watersport equipment. There are many coastal and mountain villages waiting to be explored and the amenities of Gandia are so close and just 30 minutes takes you to cosmopolitan Denia. Of course if you desire some madness then Benidorm is just a 45 minute drive away, and for clubbers, the ferries to Ibiza are available daily from Gandia or Denia.

Very few locals speak English but they are all very friendly and willing to help. And not yet being a mass tourism location has many advantages, not least the cheap prices in the bars and restaurants!

So why holiday with us? Well we offer superbly maintained, spacious accommodation for 11 adults with a private pool nestled in a mature Mediterranean garden with total privacy. The village has everything you could need a short stroll away, so once here a car is not essential. And this is the real Spain, in a great location, with refreshingly reasonable prices for eating and drinking out. With so many first class beaches on your doorstep, not to mention masses of options for great days out and easy access via Valencia or Alicante airports, then we believe a holiday among our orange groves is just what you need for an unforgettable holiday!

Property manager

menno mulder

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please discuss before booking

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
An extra charge will be made if the actual number of guests is over that agreed when booking.
If the actual number of guests exceeds the maximum capacity of 12 (plus a baby in the cot) then access will only be granted for 12 occupants.
No alquilamos a grupos, solo familias. No all adult groups . This is a family holiday venue.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please discuss before booking
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number VT-49292-V

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rotova

Located in Rotova, this farm stay is in a rural area and near the beach. Casa de Cultura Marques Gonzalez de Quiros and Marjal de Gandia Nature Classroom are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria of Gandia and Ducal Palace of Gandia. Travelling with kids? Consider Parpallo Borrell Interpretive Center, or check out an event or a game at Oliva Nova Equestrian Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Map
Rotova, Valencia

What's nearby

  • Casa de Cultura Marques Gonzalez de Quiros - 10 min drive
  • Ducal Palace of Gandia - 12 min drive
  • Gandia Marina - 16 min drive
  • Oliva Nova Golf Club - 22 min drive
  • Gandia Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Gandía Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Llar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mediterraneo Bar Restaurante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Continental - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bon Solet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Cantonet de Dani - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views located?

This family-friendly Rotova farm stay is located in the mountains, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Casa de Cultura Marques Gonzalez de Quiros and Gandia International University. Gandia Golf Club and Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria of Gandia are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful time at Finca Craig
We are still dreaming about this place! It was nice to see that the perfect score was well earned. Colin was a great host and the place is lovely and well situated.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Esben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice vacation
We had a very nice stay at casa Craig, Colin was very helpful and polite during and before our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing stay at Finca Craig
We have just returned from a fantastic two week holiday at Finca Craig. The Finca was really spacious for our party of 7 (5 adults and 2 children). The pool is amazing to chill out in (and cool off in!). There are plenty of sunloungers, parasols and chairs around the pool so there is always a shady spot to relax in if needed. We loved eating meals at the huge table under the gazebo and made use of the barbecue. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything needed. Our stay was during the heat wave and one day the temperature reached 45 degrees - we were so thankful for the air con in the upstairs bedrooms at night! We didn't hire a car but as you can walk into the centre of Rotova in 5 -10 mins, that wasn't an issue for us. We were able to get everything we needed for our stay. There are 2 small supermarkets, a pharmacy, a bank, 2 bars/restaurants (and the social centre which serves drinks) and a wonderful bakery pretty much on the doorstep. You can also get drinks/pizzas at the sports centre and there is a pizza takaway in the town open weekend evenings. We walked to Alfauir one morning which also has a small supermarket and a couple of bars. We were lucky that our stay coincided with the Moors & Christians fiesta on the first weekend in August which was a real special experience. Colin and Karen were thoughtful and helpful hosts. They respected our privacy but were also available to help eg. when booking a taxi to Gandia beach or making a dinner reservation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Djaniffer S.

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Djaniffer scodoni bartholomeu
I been there with my family this last week, and we had a really good time. The manager is so friendly and helpful. The house was so clean and equipped with everything, and a good basket of bread and wine for welcome us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely time in Rótova
Great garden and pool, very well looked after. Pleasant and very helpful hosts who helped us with things like finding a pharmacy and booking a local restaurant. The house was very comfortable. We found the area had many places to visit, not only the long sandy beaches. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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Maravillosa!!
Decidimos pasar unas vacaciones en familia, padres, tíos, primos..y no pudimos encontrar un lugar mejor. Colin es un anfitrión perfecto!! Muy atento, amable y simpático, está siempre que lo necesitas. El exterior de la casa es precioso, muchísimas plantas, árboles frutales, palmeras..y la piscina fantástica. Un cenador estupendo con una mesa enorme, para comer, cenar y disfrutar en familia. El interior de la casa muy bien, 5 habitaciones muy amplias, aire acondicionado, 3 baños, cocina amplia y no falta ni un detalle, sobre todo en menaje. Además Colin nos sorprendió con un detalle de bienvenida que es muy de agradecer, sobre todo cuando llegas cansado por el viaje, pan de pueblo, cookies, leche, vino...etc una maravilla de verdad. Repetiremos seguro. Hemos quedado encantados incluso con sus preciosos mininos que venían a visitarnos cada día 😍. Muchísimas gracias por todo Colin, han sido unos días estupendos en familia y nos hemos sentido como en casa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

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Wonderful place for the whole family
We were eight people of all ages who visited for about a week in July, and we had a great time. A wonderful villa with a garden and pool that feels like a small refreshing oasis. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Easy to communicate with when we had questions (directions, tips etc) -- answered quickly, no problems whatsoever. We really appreciated the welcome basket with wine, cheese and bread. Wifi-connection worked well, very easy to log on to. Every room had air condition and ceiling fans which really helped during the warm nights. The house is essentially fitted with everything you need, there is a dishwasher, microwave, gas stove and oven, washing machine, coffee maker, beach towels and more. Having access to a car is essential, since Rotova is a smaller village with just a few small stores. If you want to go to the ocean or go grocery shopping you really need a car. The city of Gandia is about a 15 minute drive away, they have everything you need there, plus a fantastic beach. We went to the beach twice, which was great, but just hanging by ourselves by the pool, in the wonderful garden was probably the best part of our trip. It's all very private, no disturbances, just a great place for the whole family. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

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We loved it!
The house and the garden are beautiful, we had a lovely time at Colins house :) We loved the pool, which is very clean and there is enough space for everyone to relax next to it. We drove to a beach about 25 min away from the house which was recommended to us due to lots of shops and restaurants nearby (we travelled with 5 kids). Everywhere we ate out, the food was super delicious. We highly recommend the restaurant L'Almassera which is a 5 min ride away. The food and service were exceptionell. We enjoyed our stay very much! Colin lives next door and was always available if we had any questions. (The only thing that caught us by surprise was the number of really aggressive mosquitos. We recommend to bring a strong repellent to the house and apply it regularly ;))
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga D.

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Perfecto
La casa es ideal para desconectar y pasar unos días de descanso. Se encuentra en un pueblo muy tranquilo pero muy cerca de las estupendas playas de Gandía. Los anfitriones son muy amables y discretos. Muy agradecidos por el maravilloso pack de bienvenida. La casa estaba limpísima y las habitaciones son amplias con una decoración muy agradable. La cocina dispone de todo lo necesario. Disfrutamos mucho de la piscina y el jardín que la rodea , muy bonito y bien cuidado, proporciona zonas de sombra. El wifi es rápido y funciona bien en la casa y en casi todo el exterior. Era lo que esperábamos y hemos disfrutado de unas buenas vacaciones . Muchas gracias, Karen y Colin.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein V.

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Geweldige woning met alles erop en eraan.
We hebben een geweldige vakantie gehad in het heerlijke huis van Colin en Karen. Heerlijk koel huis en een prachtige tuin met geweldig zwembad. Colin heeft echt alles eraan gedaan om het voor ons een heerlijke vakantie te laten worden. We hopen zeker nog een keer terug te komen met de familie.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Tal y como lo esperaba. Excelente
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharina N.

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Toller Urlaub
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub in Colins Ferienhaus. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Ein schönes Haus, eine tolle Außenanlage und der Pool war auch super. Colin war jederzeit offen für Fragen und hat uns wirklich weitergeholfen. Das ist nicht selbstverständlich. Der Ort ist klein und überschaubar, keine Touristenhochburg. Der nächstgrößere Ort ist nicht weit weg und bietet gute Shoppingmöglichkeiten. Die Landschaft rund herum ist wirklich schön und die Strände in der Nähe auch genial. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder buchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose R., València

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Magnífico
Hemos estado muy a gusto. Justo lo que queríamos: un buen sitio con todas las comodidades donde poder descansar y desconectar. Colin siempre ha estado a nuestra disposición y es una persona muy amable. Una experiencia magnífica.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Victoria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estancia muy agradable
La casa estaba muy bien, los dueños muy atentos y simpáticos., Las habitaciones y baños grandes y limpios. La piscina perfecta. Lo único sobre lo que pondría alguna pega es la escalera, que tiene interiormente una de caracol que da miedo usarla y tienes que usar la exterior de la casa, pero no importa. Y la nevera de la cocina se nos quedaba pequeña porque era de 1.50 de alto (y una pequeñita, como de 60 cm de alto), y para una semana 3 familias, no nos cabían las cosas, ni en el congelador... pero te apañas. por lo demas genial, repetiremos!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fundación Aprocor C., Madrid

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Muy buen trato
El trato del anfitrión ha sido maravilloso, ha estado muy pendiente del grupo y nos ha tratado muy bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excepcional
Estancia fenomenal, el alojamiento está muy cuidado, no le falta detalle, Colin es un gran anfitrión que está pendiente de lo que necesites. Completamente recomendable, nosotros si es posible repetiremos.

10/10 Excellent

mari cruz c.

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Todo perfecto
Estuvimos una semana y ni puedo poner una sola pega al trato recibido por colin
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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Amazing
Amazing. Fabulous hosts and excellent help and communication in these uncertain times!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vaessens P.

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Authentiek en rustig
We hebben een geweldige tijd gehad in Finca Graig. Voor wie van het massa toerisme wil weg blijven is deze locatie geweldig. Authentiek spaans huis van alle gemakken voorzien. Eigenaren zijn gastvrije behulpzame mensen. Dank Karen en colin!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Craig
Great base to explore from. Markets, boat trips, train ride to Valencia with cycling down to the stunning Arts & Sciences Centre. History, shopping & tapas in Gandia enjoyed by all. Property has everything you need including lots of space for all to relax. Pool is refreshing at the end of a busy or lazy day. Hosts were discretely available & responsive whenever needed. A superb holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant Holiday
We've just returned from a great holiday at Finca Craig. Colin and Karen gave us a lovely welcome and were always on hand but never intrusive. The Finca was very clean, comfortable and very well equipped. A real home from home and for 11 of us (3 generations) there was plenty of space. We spent a lot of time in the pool and pool area where there were plenty of sunbeds for all the family. We made good use of the BBQ and ate outside for all meals. It is just a short walk into Rotova where we bought lovely fresh bread and delicious cakes. The Bio Parc Zoo in Valencia is well worth a visit. Diamus beach is only a 15 minute drive away and is lovely,ideal for children. Thankyou Colin and Karen for a very enjoyable first family holiday abroad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren N.

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Great place - the real Spain!!!!!
Excellent communication. The owners live next door so are there if needed (we didn't) but never encroach on your holiday. The owners are great and very accommodating, they even supplied a second cot for our group. Nice spot above Rotova with a view of the countryside. The area is super quiet, nice little village with bread & beer places, what more do you need??? No English spoken but that's what we wanted, the locals loved our efforts. It's a stroll downhill to the village (10 mins) slightly longer back up!! The property is great, the bedrooms are spread over the two floors. Our party consisted of two families so this made for a natural split. Fans in the rooms help with the summer heat too. There is enough equipment in the kitchen and around the pool, stacks of sunbeds and chill out areas. We spent every meal outdoors and didn't use the lounge. Further a field the beach at Gandia is amazing with miles of golden sand, bars and restaurants as well as parking. Minimal shade on the beach though. All in all a great place to experience Spain away from the crowds. Thanks Colin & Karen for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sinead F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous villa in beautiful location
We loved our stay here and Colin and Karen were so helpful from the day I booked to when we left. The house itself is really beautiful and well equipped. The pool and garden is stunning. We didn’t want to leave any day to do anything other than relax at the pool. Our teenagers and youngest kids loved it and would happily return ! We went to Gandia some evenings and it’s lovely - a stunning beach ! We would recommend this property and love to return again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Garry H.

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Family Holiday (Late May/ early June 2019)
We rented this property for a week to enjoy a family holiday with 9 of us. The owners Colin & Karen were very helpful from the start with a welcome pack and a full tour of the amenities as well as a full run down on the local towns, restaurants etc. The house was perfect for our numbers (9) and we enjoyed several BBQ's as well as several of the local restaurants. The beds were comfortable and the whole stay was perfect. We would highly recommend this location & property to others who would like to see more of real Spain.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Lovely villa and plenty places of interest to visit
We are three generations of a family and the villa was more than adequate for us, all 11 of us. The pool was great, everyone enjoyed it especially the grandchildren. Colin and Karen made us feel more than welcome. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by menno mulder

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Me and my good friend Simon just started this beautiful Finca in september 2024. I have always been working in the hospitality but mostly in restaurants and Simon was a audio engineer and electrician in the past so pretty handy! We have always dreamed of having a place abroad to escape to now and again where we can recharge the batteries. We were lucky enough to fight off fierce competition to buy this Spanish finca which we believe offers an idyllic holiday location for everyone. Rest assured that we will do everything we can to make your holiday as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Why they chose this property

This is a rustic Spanish farmhouse with a modern interior, enjoying a very private established garden with its own heated pool. The area is a favourite holiday location with the Spanish, particularly from Madrid, but has not been discovered by UK mass tourism. This is to your advantage as this holiday hot spot has very many attributes. The region is unspoilt Spain with so much to explore; food and drink prices are refreshingly low; and there are so many stunning beaches at your disposal. We are on the edge of a lovely and very friendly village with all your essentials just a five minute stroll down the lane. Located mid-way between Valencia and Alicante airports (just over an hours drive to each) makes us easily accessible with cheap flights. Then you are nestled among orange groves but only a ten minute drive to the amenities of Gandia or 30 minutes to cosmopolitan Denia. Of course if you desire some madness then Benidorm is just a 45 minute drive away, and for clubbers, the ferries to Ibiza are available daily from Gandia or Denia.

What makes this property unique

We offer you a taste of the real Spain in tranquil surroundings. The finca (farmhouse) is on the edge of the village of Rotova in the middle of orange groves. A stroll into the village will give you three bakers, a butcher, three mini supermarkets, a chemist, a florist, hairdressers, a bank with cash machine, four bar/restaurants, takeaway wood-fired pizza house and a tourist information. So you can find all you need on the doorstop but there is also gated parking for four cars. The finca has an established garden with many orange, lemon, olive and palm trees surrounding the private pool with complete privacy. Within a 15 minute drive you can find stunning beaches and scenery, a whole range of restaurants and quaint old towns to explore. We will always meet you on your arrival at the property at any time of the day or night to settle you in, a comprehensive free welcome pack of food and drink awaits you, and we are always on call so you need never feel isolated. We will make every effort to ensure you enjoy a fantastic holiday with us.

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