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Review submitted by Deanna from Sydenham (Submitted: 30 Oct 2012)
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful villa, with superb facilities.
Lots of things to do, and see. The villa was very clean and had everything that we needed, the town has plenty of restaurants - great quality too.
we will be rebooking next year - so pleased with this find
Review submitted by julie from liverpool (Submitted: 18 Oct 2012)
second time here absoloutely brilliant lovely weather lovely villa lovely sangria lovely pool lovely owner what more could you wish for :)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Review submitted by Paul and Sue from CHESHIRE (Submitted: 18 Aug 2012)
This was our fourth visit to the villa, and once again it was another great holiday, Lots of lovely memories.The weather was extremely hot and the pool was much needed to cool off, The villa is lovely it has lots of space and has everything we needed, The outside looks lovely since it has been landscaped it seems alot bigger .The terrace is a nice place to sit as you get a nice breeze from one side to the other. Looking forward to our next visit!
A big Thankyou to Diane, and her team
Review submitted by Jennifer from Dublin (Submitted: 7 Aug 2012)
We had a fantastic holiday at the villa. Exactly what we were looking for - peaceful, beautiful scenery, fabulous pool and facilities. Novelda is a lovely typical spanish town and we enjoyed the easy pace of life there. The villa itself was spacious, spotless and had every convenience. The pool and casita area were really lovely and we spent many hours there and had lots of bbqs. Would love to go back again.
Review submitted by sandra from otley (Submitted: 26 Jul 2012)
What can I say .... the villa was fantastic, everything we expected and more. I realise now what other reviewers meant by they didnt want to say it was excellent value as they didnt want others to go. We found the whole experience was very well organised.Pool was a god send as it was very hot.NICE!! the Villa itself is very well kitted out and although my friend and I are adults we enjoyed squirting the Hubbies with the super soakers.We also liked the small home touches like the selec tion of cds, dvds and books.We would definately book again.
Review submitted by Raj from London (Submitted: 24 Apr 2012)
Just had a 4 day break there with 4 of my friends. Facilities in the Villa were excellent. Super views from the Villa of surrounding countryside. Villa was more spacious than I thought. Novelda townfolk were very friendly indeed.
Motorway connection was close and as a result access to all other towns we visited was pretty easy, i.e. Alicante, Santa Pola & Benidorm.
Review submitted by gerard from northumberland heath (Submitted: 4 Oct 2011)
Absolutely marvelous. The pictures do not do this villa justice. Superbly equipped and quiet and peaceful. almost reluctant to give a positive review in case too many other people book it, leaving less choice of dates for us. Owner allowed us to stay on a few hours after contractual time as our flight home was not till evening.
Review submitted by andrew from halifax (Submitted: 15 Aug 2011)
the property was very comfortable and clean, had everything you could possibly need for your stay. the pool was fantastic especially with the extremely hot weather we had on our stay, it was also in a very quiet area there are a few neighbouring houses but due to the villas slightly elevated position it always felt private, there are fantastic uninterupted mountain views as far as the eye can see. (oh and if you decide to go for a walk to the nearest mountain go in the cooler part of the day ie. late afternoon early evening instead of midday like i did! not a good idea). the position of all the patio areas around the villa are a sunbathers dream come true from the moment you get up to sunset you are basking in pure uninterupted hot sunshine. nice! i will hopefully be booking another holiday at this villa at sometime in the near future
Review submitted by PAUL from CHESHIRE (Submitted: 30 Jul 2011)
Once again we had a lovely time. This was our third time there and we enjoyed it as much as the first time there. It was good to have wi-fi as with the children having I-pods and a laptop we were able to keep in contact with family and friends, The pool was refreshing as the temperatures were exceedingly high. The children were always playing in the pool. The gardens were lovely as a lot of the plants were in bloom. The villa had everything we needed. Thankyou to Diane and her team.
Review submitted by nigel from bristol (Submitted: 14 Jul 2011)
this villa was in a great spot with reat views pool very good we felt the villa had everything you needed that made the stay relaxing we would be happy to go back
Review submitted by Robert from Huddersfield (Submitted: 14 Jun 2011)
Great property, great location, great pool. Excellent facilities inside and outside the property. We went to relax and Chill Out, this was perfect for that. will return at some point in the future. Thanks. Robert, Mary, Peter and Mathew
Review submitted by Robert from Huddersfield (Submitted: 14 Jun 2011)
Great property, great location, great pool. Excellent facilities inside and outside the property. We went to relax and Chill Out, this was perfect for that. will return at some point in the future. Thanks. Robert, Mary, Peter and Mathew
Review submitted by julie from liverpool (Submitted: 7 Jun 2011)
oustanding highly recommended
brilliant 5 star lovely owner couldnt ask for more
thank you so so much
Review submitted by Graeme from Crosby (Submitted: 19 Nov 2010)
fantastic restful trip - lots of walking, eating and drinking - well the wine is superb!!!
Villa in a beautiful spot, clean, very comfortable and had everything we wanted - even a bookcase full of books.
We will be going back
Graeme
ps - thanks for the welcome pack
Review submitted by Steve from Farnsfield, Notts (Submitted: 22 Oct 2010)
Well equiped and spacious villa with splendid views. We prefered the beach at Arenal Del Sol to the one at Santa Pola. Our 2 year old granddaughter thought it made better sand castles.
Review submitted by Brian from Bristol (Submitted: 14 Oct 2010)
A luxurious detached villa near a charming Spanish village with all conveniences
Review submitted by Colin from Dover (Submitted: 21 Aug 2010)
This was our first family holiday abroad with our two boys (now 5 and 7) and from the initial booking Diane was extremely flexible in meeting any requests / questions and was always willing to go that little bit further to help out. (She even went as far as contacting airlines on my behalf when I was looking to book flights).
The villa is both spotless and really well equipped. It was a little oasis of tranquility with the boys living in the pool all of the time we were there. The neighbours would all wave to say hello and we even made friends with one of the neighbours dogs.
All in all Diane made the process of organising the holiday as painless as she was able to do and I would recommend the villa to anyone looking for a bit of peace in the sun.
Review submitted by R from Huntingdon (Submitted: 21 Jul 2010)
The Villa is beautiful. Fully equipt, a home from home.
The pool is very refreahing and cooling after baking in the sun, the garden is far better than the pictures on the web page, pretty flowers and fruit trees.
A hire car is essential to get to and from the villa and to see the local sites.
Locally, all you need is just a few minutes away. Lots of tourist info in the red box in the villa.
Would visit again, in a heartbeat!
Owner reply:
Many thanks for your kind comments. We are really pleased that we were able to offer you another weeks holiday at no extra charge following the volcano ash problem in April. Glad it was worth the wait.
Diane and Zane
Review submitted by Sandra from Exeter (Submitted: 18 Jul 2010)
This was our second visit and yet again everything was perfect. The villa itself is beautiful and provides everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable holiday. It is perfectly situated - close enough for visiting all the major atttactions but remote enough to escape. We cannot recommend this property or the owners help highly enough.
Review submitted by PAUL from CHESHIRE (Submitted: 1 Jul 2010)
We have been to this property once before and once again we had a fabulous time at the villa and bathing in the pool, It is an ideal location for getting away and recharging your batteries. The children were never out of the pool. The villa has everything, all home comforts, English Sky TV, spacious rooms and great outside space. Weve booked our next years holiday here again, this is our third time here. Also Diane the property owner is very helpful and always make sure you have everything you need.
Review submitted by Azra from Lower Beechwood 1A Slead Avenue Brighouse (Submitted: 21 Jun 2010)
We arrived at the villa after a very stress free drive from the airport which took about half an hour. We had received very easy to follow clear directions from Diane. Upon arrival loved the villa, very clean and spacious for the three of us. Well equipped, plenty crockery etc.We were so lucky with the weather, hot and sunny every day. Lovely peaceful location, very quiet. Peace and quiet only ever disturbed by our rather loud daughter in the swimming pool!! She is 8 and was happy playing in the pool most of the holiday. Both the owner and managers of the property were very helpful with any problem and rectified as best they could. Thank you. We had a lovely relaxing anniversay, whilst on holiday made extra special by your thoughtfulness. Azra, Paul and Lucy-Annabelle.
Review submitted by oliver from broad chalke (Submitted: 26 May 2010)
Villa very clean, well stocked with everything required for an enjoyable holiday.
Easy access from Airport, private situation.
Helpful manager and easy shopping at local supemarkets.
Wonderful beach within forty minutes drive.
Ideal for a family holiday or for just relaxing
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 19 May 2010)
This was a review from guests staying at the villa, when there were issues with the Volcanic Ash. We were delighted to receive such a lovely letter:
Dear Diane
Just a few lines to say many thanks for helping us to have a very enjoyable holiday at your wonderful villa. The weather was varied, but all said overall was superb. The villa far outweighed our expectations, total peace and tranquillity.
Even after your responsibilities had been fulfilled, you continued to serve professionally by allowing extended use of the facilities.
As if that were not enough, in our hour of need, you still offered extra accommodation if required.
Your sincerity went over and above all of our expectations. For that we thank you sincerely.
Once again, many many thanks
Paul and Linda
Review submitted by Geoff from Sidbury, Sidmouth,Devon (Submitted: 19 May 2010)
Everything, absolutely first class, just as all the previous reviews. Novelda delightful and hope very much to return. Many thanks to all the hard work that has gone in from the owners and managers to keep this villa in tip top condition.
Geoff & Jean, Sidbury, Devon
Review submitted by Tom from Chorley (Submitted: 27 Apr 2010)
This was a last minute booking so hadnt much time to plan or find about the area. The owner supplied us with so much information and help before we went.
The villa itself is perfect - attention had been made to details - it was without doubt the cleanest and well equipped villa we had ever been in.
The location is beautiful, so peaceful and tranquil.
Town itself has everything there - had some lovely food, looked around the historic sites - really lovely.
Now we have found this, we will be coming back. Thanks
Review submitted by Dennis from Nantwich (Submitted: 14 Sep 2009)
sorry about submitting this late......... we have tried to think of things to say, that hasnt already been mentioned previously, to make it an interesting read....but its difficult.
Ok - the villa cant be beaten. The space, the peace and quiet is perfect for a relaxing holiday. It is clean, has everything that we needed, and the pool sparkled it was that clean. We did a lot of family things - we went for walks around the villa, most of the paths were free from traffic, looked at the different birds and rabbits - talking all of the time - i cant remembe last time we did that!!!! The villa is safe for children - fully enclosed garden which is huge, and the pool has a gate. The town, which is a real Spanish Town, had so much for us to see - museums, Modernista house - we went twice to this - the sanctuary and 12th Century tower, the parks, tours around the bodega - it is so interesting. Out and about is lovely - good road network, great shopping - the beaches are lovely but we only went there once, and that was because we thought we should!!!!!! . The bars and restaurants welcome children, and the food is not only good value for money, but fantastic quality too. We are converts to Menu del Dia! The stars are so clear in the evening, and from the villa looking towards town, it was lovely to see the town lit up. The neighbours are friendly, and helpful - English speaking Spanish lady, the property managers are very helpful, the owners very prompt with questions and helpful even before we went. All in all - if you want a relaxing holiday to recharge your batteries, with all of the home comforts - and more actually as we dont have a dishwasher - where the shops are nearby this is the place for you.....it is perfect.
Overall - excellent value for money, we have already recommended it to friends, it was everything we expected and more.........
Review submitted by Andy from Croydon (Submitted: 8 Sep 2009)
The best most relaxing holiday ever!! Excellent value and we have rebooked to go back.
Review submitted by Joan from Cardiff (Submitted: 6 Sep 2009)
from the minute we booked the villa, we have been impressed. Lots of information provided by the owners, very clear directions - and the description on the website is very accurate. When we arrived, we couldnt believe that we had found such a beautiful place to stay - the peace and quiet, the views. The villa itself is beautifully equipped - just like a home. Its was spotless, had everything that we could possible need. The pool was bliss - very clean and safe and well needed in the hot weather. We bought local wine, sat on the terrace and chilled out. Just a perfect place. Thank you
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Review submitted by Jon from Gloucester (Submitted: 1 Sep 2009)
Upon arrival at the villa we were pleased to see that the Villa lived upto expectations. The Pool was so inviting after travelling. As we arrived on a Sunday the welcome pack and extras wed ordered was appreciated as the shops are all closed.
Penny & David the property managers were very helpful in answering our queries.
We returned home completely relaxed and chilled out. Thanks.
Review submitted by dawn from bolton (Submitted: 18 Aug 2009)
The Villa was just as everyone describes, fantastic and has the WOW factor. Excellent in every way, lovely and peaceful with breathtaking views of the mountains, what more can i say we loved it and hopefully will be back soon.
Review submitted by sarah from stoke-on-trent (Submitted: 12 Jul 2009)
this was our 2nd stay and another great stay. the kids loved being able to play outside with the freedom of running around and with the safety around the pool i didnt have to worry about what they were doing. We stayed in the pool every afternoon and it was a great way to relax just what i go on holiday for. thank you for a great holiday.
Review submitted by paul and susan from winsford (Submitted: 24 Jun 2009)
When we arrived at the property it looked stunning. The villa was lovely and clean and the pool was very inviting as the weather was really hot.The children loved splashing around and were never out of it. The villa had loads of space and really well equipted with everything we needed. The welcome pack was much appreciated and a big thankyou to diane for getting us the extras we needed. We are definetley going back next year. WOW FACTOR.
Review submitted by Sandra from Exeter (Submitted: 16 Jun 2009)
We have just got back from the most relaxing holiday ever. Everything at the Villa was perfect including the pool and scenery. We went for many trips around the area but were always happy to get back to the villa to swim and relax. The contact from the owner and their "caretakers" couldnt have been better and made the whole experience more enjoyable. We will be back at some point and would definately recommend this property to everyone.
Review submitted by Katy from Tring (Submitted: 8 Jun 2009)
We have visited Villa Novelda on two occasions now and we will most certainly be visiting again in the future! The Villa is very highly equipped with everything you could need, including comprehensive details and instructions for places to visit (and local shops/ supermarkets). The Villa is in a perfect location for a peaceful relaxing holiday and the addition of its own pool is fantastic. The Villa is only approx 30 mins from the main town of Alicante, which has a lovely marina, beach and great bars and restaurants. On arrival at the Villa a welcome pack was provided which included food items, water, beer and wine, which was great and very useful, especially if you arrive on a Sunday as all of the shops are closed! I would definately recommend a visit to Villa Novelda.
Review submitted by Sarah from Dunstable (Submitted: 18 Apr 2009)
From the second we pulled up to the gates of the villa we were impressed. The pre-holiday communication from the owners was great and the directions from the airport, sent with the keys, were a great help. The villa really is set in the mountians, just as it looks in the pictures. The villa itself is beautiful. Well laid out, neat, tidy, clean and in great condition.
A lovely welcome pack and note awaited us from the property managers, milk, bread, drinks and even easter eggs for the kids! We couldnt have had a better first impression and that lasted for the whole holiday!
Exceptionally well equipped both in the villa and the pool ( lots of inflatables etc ). As in other reviews, the pool was more than a little chilly because of the time of year, but that didnt stop our 5 and 6 year olds swimming most days.
We had a couple of days out, the local beach is lovely, Benidorm was about an hours drive and just as you would expect, nice beach. lots of English cafes etc but spent most of our ten days at the villa relaxing.
We went for a relaxing, peaceful holiday and thats just what we got with all the added extras you could ever need.
Thank you, we will be back!!
Review submitted by andrew from deal (Submitted: 10 Mar 2009)
We as a family of 4,childern being 14 & 12 had a great stay at villa nova.Everything was there that you could want & more.Lots of info was left for places to visit and lots of maps for walking.This has been our first holiday that we come home with spending money in our pockets.We only spent on food as every day we went walking & yes the kids didnt mind as the veiws were great.Hope to return soon.
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 1 Feb 2009)
hi
Villa Novelda is a little taste of paradise - absolutely perfect. You have clearly put a huge amount of effort into making the place so fantastic and we are glad we were able to experience it.
Review submitted by Dace from Vecumnieki (Submitted: 15 Jan 2009)
We were (6 persons) there on Christmas time and stayed for one week. The place and villa was excellent! We had a very great time there.
We came there at very late night and the welcome pack was a lovely surprise. Thank you for everything!
Especially thanks to Diane :)
Review submitted by jennifer from romford (Submitted: 29 Nov 2008)
Excellent property with spectacular views. The big beautiful pool was so inviting we spent the whole week trying to get in it but unfortunately we couldnt due to the time of year we went. well definitely be returning in summer time to use it. Thats if its not fully booked.
Review submitted by Kevin from Glenrothes (Submitted: 3 Nov 2008)
If you are looking for a get away from it all relaxing holiday without the hustle and bustle of a sprawling tourist resort on your doorstep, then Villa Novelda is definitely for you. The location is peaceful and relaxing, set in the hills, inland on the Costa Blanca.
The villa itself is beautiful, with everything that a family could want in terms of keeping themselves entertained - lovely pool (which was just a bit too cold for us in October, but perfect (Im sure) in Summer), barbecue, outside dining area, lovely scenery and, inside, a multitude of CDs, DVDs, games and a full Sky TV package. The town of Novelda is just 5 mins or so away by car, but, although nice, it certainly is not geared up for tourists - we found very few English speakers and finding bars/restaurants was harder than you would imagine, but we were more than happy to spend the bulk of our time in and around the villa.
Diane and Zane (the owners) could not have been more helpful....they even organised a birthday cake for my daughter when we were there (on top of the excellent welcome pack that was provided).
We will definitely be booking up agin.
Review submitted by matthew from bristol (Submitted: 22 Sep 2008)
Excellent property in a very quiet location - perfect for relaxing.
Novelda was a complete let-down: very ugly and dirty except at the St Mary Magdelane Sanctuary (which not surprisingly, is positioned away from the town centre).
Review submitted by Laura from Bristol (Submitted: 9 Sep 2008)
excellent value for money, the best villa we have ever stayed in, lovely Spanish town with everything you need, near to tourist places if you want, great roads and motorway network.
will be returning soon.
thanks for a great holiday
Review submitted by Laura from Bristol (Submitted: 8 Sep 2008)
excellent value for money, beautiful quiet location, villa was very well equipped with everything (and more) we could have wanted. lovely nights having BBQs watching the sunset and drinking locally bought wine (very cheap but lovely) at the bodega nearby.
Town is welcoming, excellent restaurants.
The welcome pack was a lovely surprise - and the directions to the villa are excellent.
The photos dont do it justice - we will be going back.
thanks for a lovely holiday.
Review submitted by Phillip from Skipton (Submitted: 25 Aug 2008)
This villa exceeded our expectations. The welcome we were given from the managers Penny and David was warm and friendly. The welcome pack was gratefully received after our journey and ment we could wind down before having to get the shopping. The villa was extreamly clean and homely. The kitchen was very well equipped, from dishwasher to cool bag and ice blocks it seems that everything has been thought of. The outside kitchen was much better than shown on the website as was the whole villa and the setting. It was really good that the children had inflatables and toys to play with in the pool and a good DVD collection to access in the afternoon when the weather got very hot. The area is very interesting and Novelda has everything you need if you dont fancy driving too far. We would strongly recommend this villa to anyone who has high expectations as they will not be disappointed.
Review submitted by Jason from Liverpool (Submitted: 14 Aug 2008)
agree with everything that has been said both here and in the visitors book.
not much more to say - apart from fabulous place and a superb holiday. We left fully relaxed and rested.
As you can see we didnt take long to get back into the daily grind - so apologies for the delay in sending this in.
Review submitted by Gerry from Cheshire (Submitted: 5 Aug 2008)
hi. I am more than happy to review this property, my problem is - i think i will will write too much.Before we booked, our expectations had been set very high after reading the excellent reviews so there is always a danger that there could be some disappointment. However - this was not the case.During the booking phase, Diane responded to our enquiries almost immediately. She provided useful inforamation and contacts, as well as local knowledge which would be useful. The directions to the property were very detailed, and easy to follow and the journey was pain free from the airport.The villa itself has everything we needed plus more. Outside provided so many places where you could find your own peace of quiet to read a book away whilst the family played in the pool. The weather was very hot, yest there was plenty of shade if you wanted it. the villa has been furnished as if its a home - it was great to be able for the whole group to have beds as in most other places we have stayed - some of us have needed to use a sofa bed. There is plenty of crockery and cutlery to use and everything was clean.the bonus for us was the welcome pack, which we didnt expect but it made a big difference to relax etc before we needed to shop. The town is lovely, and has plenty going for it. Its historical building are a must see.we didnt see any other English people, but we didnt really notice this until we were on our way home. It was lovely to eat in the Spanish restaurants, with the Spanish and they go out of their way to help.
The local bodegas are the best places to buy wine - so cheap but top notch quality.
as you can probably tell - we had a spledid time, we really did. we feel relaxed, batteries charged and theefore we will be going.
thanks very much.
Review submitted by janice from Brighton (Submitted: 29 Jul 2008)
a beautiful beautiful location. Very peaceful, lovely countryside views.
the villa was clean, had everything that we needed for the yound children and was safe.
the pool is as good as it looks on the photos.
thanks for a great stay
Review submitted by janice from Brighton (Submitted: 29 Jul 2008)
a beautiful beautiful location. Very peaceful, lovely countryside views.
the villa was clean, had everything that we needed for the yound children and was safe.
the pool is as good as it looks on the photos.
thanks for a great stay
Review submitted by Sheridan from Lancashire (Submitted: 29 Jun 2008)
This was our first visit to villa novelda and it was excellent. The villa was spotless, had great views, lovely pool and good location. Shopping was only ten minutes drive and the people in the novelda were friendly. Diane gave us all the information we needed and a welcome pack was there when we arrived A+ all the way would recommend this villa to family and friends.
Review submitted by JOHN from LEAMINGTON SPA (Submitted: 18 Jun 2008)
This was our third stay at Villa Novelda which tells its own story. It really is a great place for relaxing and recharging the batteries - and for the more adventurous the real Spain is on your doorstep despite being so close to the tourist resorts on the coast.
Review submitted by SARAH from NORTHAMPTON (Submitted: 20 Apr 2008)
We had an excellent week at Villa Novelda, all our needs were catered for, the "welcome " hamper was much appreciated . The pool was a little chilly in April but the location of this villa is fantastic especially if you are looking for a peaceful holiday. It is near enough to the local town of Novelda should you need any supplies or wish to eat out but when you return to the villa the peace and tranquilty returns. Great for families or couples young or old.
Review submitted by stewart from crewe (Submitted: 31 Mar 2008)
Brilliant holiday, lovely villa, superb setting.
Recommend Bon Profit in town for menu del dia, children loved it too.
We were well looked after, from booking the villa right up until we finished our holiday.
Welcome pack was a lovely touch - thank you
Review submitted by sarah from stoke-on-trent (Submitted: 30 Mar 2008)
this was our first trip to spain and our experience has been made an excellent one. the villa was lovely and clean, the pool was great especially as the kids could not excess it without us, the grounds to the villa are great and the kids loved being able to play outside without any worry.
The owners and managers were both very helpful and lovely to deal with just what you want.
We are definatley looking at going back next year. The town aswell was very much real spain which is what we wanted. Thank you for a great hassle free stay and making us feel welcome anytime. Sarah.
Review submitted by ann from cheshire (Submitted: 28 Mar 2008)
excellent weather couldnt believe how warm it was. Used the swimming pool, sunbathed, walked and are returning home much fitter than when we went.
Lovely lovely villa, excellent property managers, very good value for money and a truey Spanish town. what more could you want.......
Review submitted by ian from wakefield (Submitted: 27 Mar 2008)
Thought the villa was excellent and extremely well equiped. I stayed there in March and even though the weather was fair and sunny it was a shame that the pool was too cold to use as that would have made the trip perfect. However if it was peak season i can well imagine that the fact the pool is not heated become irelevant. I certainly hope to visit the villa again. especially as its so easy to get there from Alicante airport. The perfect getaway for a relaxing time out style holiday.
Review submitted by jack from cheshire (Submitted: 13 Mar 2008)
this is a lovely place - we are going back again. Friends recommended this villa to us, and can recommend it also.
You are well looked after, well provided for and the children loved the space and freedom a big garden can give.
i fully agree with all of the comments already given.
thanks for letting us use your lovely villa.
Review submitted by Helen from Crosby (Submitted: 11 Mar 2008)
We have stayed in a lot of properties and the standards of cleanliness and comfort vary tremendously. This villa is definately at the top of the scale of excellence. The cups - white - the cupboards spotless, the fridge/freezer spotless, bathrooms are shining, dishwasher clean and smelling fresh, oven spotless. Sorry if this sounds a bit fussy - but it is so so important. The welcome pack allowed us enjoy a drink and some lunch without having to rush out and buy shopping.
The area around the villa is full of grapevines, almond trees, orange and lemon trees - so lovely and different from home. we had lovely walks and didnt see a car for hours - so quiet. The people in the houses that we walked past all waved and shouted Hola - which was lovely - we felt like a local. The shops in the town have everything we needed, even the local tabaconist and paper shop by the garage arrnaged to have our English newspaper delivered. Everybody we met was welcoming and pleased to help.
As you can tell, we really enjoyed the whole experience and we will be going back. Thank you.
Review submitted by Tim from Southport (Submitted: 11 Mar 2008)
we were impressed before we even arrived at the villa, as the very quick responses from the owners and information provided was second to none.
We travelled with babies, and they were well catered for - highchairs, travel cots etc - that was a weight off our mind and our arms, as we didnt have to carry as much luggage.
The villa is spotless - the location superb. We enjoyed the town, markets and museums - and came away from the holiday feeling that we had really had had a holiday and experienced the Spanish culture.
Excellent!
Review submitted by Jackie from Bromley (Submitted: 27 Feb 2008)
agree with everything written on these reviews, and the visitors book. beautiful villa, fantastic town lovely people, superb spanish food, and excellent value for money. Children loved it.
Highly recommend this villa.
Review submitted by TED from Milton Keynes (Submitted: 22 Feb 2008)
We always try to stay in real Spain - which normally means travelling miles and miles to escape the English pubs, packed beaches, etc etc. This villa was recommended to us by friends who had already visited - and gave it a glowing report. Within 30 minutes of beaches, airport, historical sites, museums, real spanish bars/tapas/restaurants shopping - but the real beauty was the peaceful location. The views are beautiful, you can see for mles around, we really did feel that this was our haven. Inside the villa does not disappoint. it is spotless, thoughful touches like a free welcome pack, huge amounts of local information about the town, area and places to go - and see. The neighbours are friendly, we were invited into their house to show us the work they had done. The local bodega was splendid - as was there wine and food. I apologise for the long winded comments here, but hopefully this will show what a great holiday we had, and can fully recommend this villa.
Review submitted by wendy from croydon (Submitted: 21 Feb 2008)
This is the best place we have been. everything expected and more. Good weather, lovely location. We have already recommended to family and friends.
Review submitted by GARRY from Croydon (Submitted: 25 Jan 2008)
a very enjoyable holiday - able to relax, enjoy the weather. Villa is very clean, and has everything you could want - the books provided where a really good idea.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this villa.
Review submitted by PAUL from FORDINGBRIDGE (Submitted: 5 Jan 2008)
Fantastic setting with excellent facilities.The ladies were thrilled to find hot water bottles!
The unexpected welcome pack , including champagne was a lovely touch and most useful.
Would most certainly rent this villa again
Review submitted by Sharon from dulwich (Submitted: 6 Nov 2007)
We ate our way around the town. Excellent restaurant 15 minute walk from the villa.
Beautiful villa, stunning location which had everything we could have wanted....and more. Villa was spotless and beautifully furnished.
Review submitted by Bill from dulwich (Submitted: 29 Oct 2007)
beautiful location, so peaceful, calm and relaxing. The town is great to explore and the menu del dia at the local restaurants was both very cheap and fantastic quality. Chidlren welcome everywhere we went.
The only problem we faced was having to leave.
Review submitted by Sam from Cardiff (Submitted: 27 Oct 2007)
Now this is a real find - fantastic. Can only add to what other guests have said both on the website and the visitors book. Thank you for letting us use your beautiful home.
Review submitted by Neil from Cardiff (Submitted: 9 Oct 2007)
The visitors book at the villa, which we read and enjoyed, confirmed we had made the right choice for our holiday.
I can only agree with the other reviews and add the trip to Tabarca (from Santa Pola) is well worth while.
Try real spain, inland areas have so much more to offer.
Review submitted by Edna from Bristol (Submitted: 9 Oct 2007)
best holiday we have had - the children had plenty to keep themselves occupied. Which left us to relax.
Excellent bodega near by.
The market has everything we needed, and the nuns in the santuary make a "strong Coffee". Its hard to believe with the peacefulness of the villa, it is only 25 mins drive to the beach. Best of both worlds.
Review submitted by Amelia from wales (Submitted: 9 Oct 2007)
Very helpful owners who responded very quickly to enquiries etc prior to us going on holiday. Penny and Dave, the property managers do an excellent job.
Excellent welcom pack, very clean, so very well equipped. The pool was splendid, so were the views.
we have already booked another holiday here.
Review submitted by allan from liverpool (Submitted: 8 Oct 2007)
lovely villa with everything we needed. The town is rich with historical interest and the food was excellent and very reasonable making full use of menu del dia at approx 8 euros for a 3 course meal with wine.....we will return
Review submitted by jane from liverpool (Submitted: 8 Oct 2007)
had a fabulous time - the villa was beautiful, spotless, peaceful and above all, perfect for what we were looking for.
thanks for letting us use it
Review submitted by audrey from milton keynes (Submitted: 29 Aug 2007)
This property was recommended to us by friends who had already found this little gem.
It is home from home, with everything you could want. Already booked again for next year.
It really is as good as people say.
Review submitted by Phil from Attleborough (Submitted: 20 Aug 2007)
Diane couldn't have been more friendly and informative beforehand - making the whole experience so much more personal than renting through a holiday company as we have done previously. The facilities and books, toys, DVDs are good and I don't feel the photos of the interior of the villa do it justice. The swimming pool and terraces were great and enjoyed by us all - particularly the kids. Being based on the side of a hill there often ssemed to be a breeze and as the temperature hit 46 degrees on one day this was necessary! To fully enjoy a holiday here you need a hire car and a Spanish phrase book. This is the real Spain, not a tourist resort, and all the better for it. But if you are looking for the facilities of Benidorm on your doorstep then this is not for you. Property Managers Dave and Panny were helpful and we had a great holiday. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Review submitted by Bobbie from lancs (Submitted: 19 Jul 2007)
3rd visit to Villa Novelda and it just keeps getting better. The new BBQ house/Casita is splendid. We spent every night watching the sun set in peace - exellent. The villa is spotlessly clean, and the welcome pack an excellent start t the holiday. Made another visit to the Modernista house in Novelda town and is more amazing everytime we go. We missed the main fiesta this year, which is a shame, but the bike race to the Sanctuary was lovely - with free food, drinks and a great atmosphere. Thanks for another wonderful visit.
Review submitted by Paul from Wigan (Submitted: 18 Jun 2007)
An excellent villa that feels like a home not just a holiday property; the owners have supplied everything a family could need.
We have stayed twice and the new Casita and sun terraces improve it further still.
We would reccomend this villa to anyone looking for a peaceful break, in the real Spain, in a well equipped villa.
Review submitted by John from Leamington Spa (Submitted: 18 Jun 2007)
I wish we could find something bad to say about this property because it's getting too many good reviews and will become more difficult for us to go back again!! However, try as we might we cannot find fault with anything and the recent improvements to the property have made it even better. But if you don't like great views, great facilities, a great pool and a great location then this property may not be for you!
Review submitted by Paul from UK (Submitted: 30 May 2007)
Great location for exploring inland as well as easy access to beaches - we particularly enjoyed visiting the Art Deco house and castle in Novelda, and exploring Elche. This is the second time we have stayed at Villa Novelda, and it was great being able to use the new Casita (summer kitchen) for barbeques. The kids loved playing on the new terraces and exploring around the villa - there are lots of footpaths, and we climbed the hill behind the house a couple of times. Great place to stay, in excellent condition, no hestiation in recommending it.
Review submitted by stanley from london (Submitted: 7 May 2007)
Absolutely beautiful. True Spain, excellent bars and tapas. The welcome pack was extremely generous and thoughtful. Beaches were outstandingly clean and had great facilities. The villa was spotlessly clean and the pool sparkled in the sun.
we will be going back later on this year. Thank you.
Review submitted by pauline from halifax (Submitted: 7 May 2007)
Directions to the property, beach town etc were excellent - much better than sat nav!! Villa NOvelda was very well equipped with everything, and more, that you could possibly want. All the facilities that we could want for our Grandson (highchair, travel cot etc) were provided. We made the most of the BBQ and Summer house for outdoor dining, and relaxed on the sun loungers around the pool and other tterraces. The views and area are lovely. We enjoyed eating out at the restarants and tapas bars, and were made to feel very welcome and it was much appreciated when we tried to speak Spanish. Good supermarkets, and Lidl have an excellent butchers. The market is fantastic. We will definately be returning.
Review submitted by debbie from cardiff (Submitted: 22 Feb 2007)
apologies for the delay in providing this review. Fantastic holiday - great relaxation, owners were helpful providing us with lots of information before we went. The villa has everything you could want, the views amazing. Overall, we have managed to have a very relaxing, restful holiday. We will book again.
Review submitted by doreen from london (Submitted: 3 Jan 2007)
absolutley stunning. everything we needed/wanted was at to hand - beautiful town - everywhere spotless. Beaches clean an tidy. We will be booking again. Welcome pack gratefully received. Thank you so much.
Review submitted by Theresa from Merseyside (Submitted: 29 Nov 2006)
Villa Novelda is superb, for quality, value for money and location. The lovely weather was a bonus.
everything was catered for - the complimentary welcome pack was a very thoughtful surprise and was much appreciated.
We have returned fully rested and relaxed and will be booking again for next year.
many thanks for letting us use your little paradise.
Review submitted by Hannah from Cheltenham, UK (Submitted: 12 Nov 2006)
Villa Novelda exeeded all our expectations and truely felt like a home from home. The kitchen was very well equiped and the pool toys, pushchair and vast dvd library kept the kids happy. The welcome info was an invaluable aid to our discovering the many local sights and places of interest. We will deffinatly be back and have recommended it to family who have booked a stay in December.
Review submitted by Steve from Lancs (Submitted: 24 Oct 2006)
Very attractive and well appointed villa. Everything we could have wanted. Good views from the terrace, and an exellent pool although this was cold , not surprisingly, in late October.
Try it - you wont be diappointed.
Review submitted by cliff from lancashire (Submitted: 4 Oct 2006)
we all had a fantastic time - the villa is beautiful, the owners helpful and thoughtful, the property managers on hand for anything at all. The peace and quiet was just what we wanted, yet the town was less that 5 minutes drive away. Neighbours very friendly - we have already booked our next trip. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Review submitted by Adam from London (Submitted: 12 Sep 2006)
Amazing place to be. would recomend to people who want to find peacfull place for good price, pool is stunning !!! Need to rent a car because it is quiet far from Novelda, need to drive there. Perfect service.
AAAA+++
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 4 Sep 2006)
Beautiful villa, superb location, relaxing peasceful holiday. Spent a lot of time exploring the areas, and bodegas!!! which was great fun. The pool was a dream, everything we could wish for was provided and we were looked after by both the owners before our stay, and property managers during our stay. Will be rebooking without a doubt.
Review submitted by Deborah from Reading (Submitted: 18 Aug 2006)
Villa was excellent and the surroundings were beautiful. Pool was lovely and the kids enjoyed playing with all the inflatables for the pool. We also all enjoyed playing Swingball. You would definitely need to hire a car but there is so many places to go and visit. We really enjoyed visiting Alicante. We would definitely go again.
Review submitted by lousie and neil from lancashire (Submitted: 28 Jul 2006)
Villa Novelda is beautiful. It has three large bedrooms, each with good storage space and the master has a lovely en suite. The kitchen has everything that you could possibly require, including plates suitable for children so there was no need to worry about breakages. The villa was immaculate when we arrived and felt that the welcome pack was exceptionally generous and a nice touch. There are plenty of bathroom towels and pool/beach towels and plenty of bedding. The Pool area has a lockable gate for peace of mind and is surrounded by tiling that doesn’t get hot so is ok to walk on even on the hottest of days. The pool itself is ideal. The steps to get in are safe enough for those who are not steady and there is a shallow and deep end. our children aged 12, 9 and 5 would have stayed in it the whole holiday if they could but there is a lot to do and see both in town and in the surrounding villages. The information folder contains excellent directions to local places (beach, super market etc) and leaflets for places to visit. The views of the surrounding area are spectacular and the (Spanish) neighbours are very friendly.
We even took part in the huge Moors and Christians fiesta, where we carried candles along the roads with the locals. We were made very welcome.
Both The property owners and property managers are very helpful and easily contactable during the stay. I would certainly recommend this Villa to others’.
Review submitted by Gary from Belfast (Submitted: 10 Jul 2006)
A Totally relaxing holiday with every-thing catered for. It was like home from home but with a swimming pool and sunshine. The kids had a wonderful time, the pool toys where a bonus. Neighbours very friendly and location wasn't too far off the beaten trek. Would definately return. A wonderfull place to unwind and get away from the usual tourist resorts.
Review submitted by Kasper from Feniton (Submitted: 3 Jul 2006)
Do go there! The location is nice and secluded, and you are far enough away from mainstream tourism to give you a feel of what Spain is really like. Villa Novelda itself is immaculate - the pool is lovely, the kitchen is nice and modern and all needs (even a superb DVD collection) are catered for. This is just the place for a holiday.
Review submitted by John from Leamington Spa (Submitted: 14 Jun 2006)
Although our stay was only a few days we immediately felt 'at home' as the Villa felt like a home rather than a rental property. There was also a genuine desire from the property owners that we should enjoy our holiday and they were extremely helpful from when we booked right through until our holiday ended.
I'm not going to praise it any more otherwise it will become too popular and we won't be able to book it again!!!
Review submitted by Maria from self catering villa in novelda spain (Submitted: 25 May 2006)
had a wonderful time. the owners have thought of everything. fantastic walking. have already booked for next year!!
Review submitted by Barbara from Carnforth (Submitted: 17 May 2006)
Lovely villa and pool, every amenity you could ask for.
Review submitted by Jonathan from Midlands (Submitted: 24 Apr 2006)
We found the villa offers an excellent opportunity for holidaymakers to visit Spain, by which I mean the real Spain. We had a wonderful time exploring the wide and varied culture, plus my favourite the gastronomical feasts that where on offer.
We found the locals to be friendly and so willing to stop and chat, we were even invited to look around a neighbours Villa.
The Villa itself contained all we needed to make our holiday a pleasant and comfortable stay. We could not find fault and can only offer praise to the level of satisfaction that was delivered by the owners. The level of detail was second to none, especially nice was the food that was left for us being as we arrived on a public holiday and no shops would be open.
A car is essential and well worth it for the opportunities it allows for discovery.
If you are interested in Spain, would like a relaxing break at your pace, and want the comforts of a lovely Villa I recommend you consider Villa Novelda.
Review submitted by Paul from Didcot (Submitted: 24 Apr 2006)
We really enjoyed our stay at the villa. It was very well kitted out with everything we needed for the children (cot, high chair, toys, plastic plates, DVDs etc), everything was in good working order, and the accomodation was great for our family with the two bathrooms and plenty of space around the villa to play in. The kids loved playing around outside, and with the lock on the pool we could relax knowing they were safe. All the arrangements worked well, and we had good local support. Novelda is a good base to cover both beaches (which we went to a lot) and some of the more interesting inland sites. Overall, great value for money, and a great holiday.
Review submitted by Liz from SOuthport (Submitted: 1 Mar 2006)
Children had a great time exploring in the garden, and as both the garden and pool were secure we had peace if mind.
Highly recommend a trip to the Art Deco Museum House in Novelda Town, and the Sanctuary/Tower near to the Villa.
Lovely touch to have a bottle of Champagne waiting for our arrival - thanks
Review submitted by Jack from lancashire (Submitted: 19 Jan 2006)
Fantastic holiday - really relaxing which is just what we needed. All amenities very near (by car), lovely town with lots of history. Classy bars and restaurants - very typically spanish - already booked for next holiday.
The villa was like home from home, everything that we needed was there - the pool was sparkling, excellent areas to sunbath, and very peaceful.
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 20 Oct 2005)
We are in our 60's, 70's and 80's and had a fantastic holiday. The pool, the views the quietness, just bliss.....we have booked already for New Year!
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 20 Oct 2005)
we spent a week in this villa in August, and didn't want to leave it all week. The children played in the pool and garden, and it was relaxing for us not to worry about the amount of noise they made affecting the neighbours. Everyday, we walked either up the hill around the back of the house, or around the lanes which surround the property. We found nice restaurants and enjoyed the market.
We will be going back!