We'd taken a bit of a chance as there was very little online feedback about Villa Can Deia and on arrival there were a couple of very minor issues. Simply that a few of the light bulbs weren't working and the towels in the bathroom didn't look too clean. A quick message to Carla at Dickinson Villas (on a Sunday), and these two minor problems were sorted very quickly.
These were far outweighed by the location of the villa and the stunning views. The pool was absolutely wonderful and the way that the villa is designed meant that we could have the choice of relaxing in the sun or shade at anytime during the day. The same can also be said for the our choice of dining areas, as in addition to the internal dining table, there are three options of locations to eat outside, so choosing to eat in the sun or the shade was always an option irrespective of the time of day.
The dual aspect design of the top bedroom, meant that there was always a pleasant breeze with the added bonus of seeing the sun rise over the mountains without even getting out of bed. If the heat was too much, the air conditioning was more than adequate to cool the room. The top bedroom is accessed by a spiral staircase, and while it didn't worry us, it may be an issue for people with limited mobility. However, there is also a downstairs bedroom (with twin beds), which we didn't use.
The kitchen was well equipped with more than adequate cutlery, crockery and some lovely sharp knives (which is quite often not the case).
Overall the villa surpassed our expectations, once you take into account that it is quite rustic and a bit dated. However, any small problems can be more than forgiven due to the peace, quiet, wonderful pool, gardens and the most wonderful views.