Juan was SUCH a helpful host. He contacted me a week before our trip and asked that we exchange numbers. After that we used WhatsApp to communicate which meant he was always there to answer any question. Juan sent us details of where to meet him on the first day to guide our driver to the villa as it is tucked away down little lanes and very private. Our taxi cost 75 euros and it was a pleasant 50 minute drive to the villa. Juan lead the way to our driver from a nearby meeting point and then showed us everything we needed to know about the villa leaving us with two sets of keys. He had left drinks in the fridge, snacks in a bowl and even some sweeties for the children.
The villa grounds are delightful! Such beautiful scenery. We visited with another couple and their 7yr old son. My husband and I have a 7yr old and 3yr old. They never got bored of the pool (we took our own inflatables and woggles etc) and they spent all day every day in the water. Unfortunately, due to being 30weeks pregnant I did struggle with the heat and the 15 minute walk into town was too much for me so we chose to get a taxi that cost 8euros into the town square and walk back in the evening. The square was lovely, we would have liked to climb the steps to the church and view but I was unable. My husband and I took a cab to the port of pollenca on one of the days which cost 14euros (one way) to take the children to the beach. This was our favourite day and I really wish we had hired a car to make more trips (Juan strongly advised us to hire a car but sadly no-one in our party felt confident to drive abroad- now we have seen how easy the roads are we would definitely get a car next time).
If you visit with small children we would definitely recommend a trip to Puerto de pollenca. Ask the cab to drop you at the pine walk. The many cafés and restaurants are right on the beach and the first little bay you get to is tiny. Only 15 parasols and 30 sunbeds (22euros to hire for the day). The beach is narrow so you are never far from the children and the water was beautifully warm and clear. Our children enjoyed feeding the fish that swam around them in the shallows with scraps of bread. A really magical day.
Our friends didn't go to the beach. They were very happy to spend every day relaxing by the pool. If you are like me though and need to see a little of your surroundings then definitely hire a car!
Thank you Juan. The children in particular had a wonderful stay. They loved feeding the horses next door, that was a lovely touch. And they keep talking about the pool. Happy holidays to the next visitors.