We have just returned from a fabulous holiday at Casa Palana, and we honestly couldn't recommend this villa enough.
We travelled in a group of 3, and found the villa was perfect for our ideal holiday scenario.
From the moment we made the booking, Cerys provided first class customer service - quick responses, lots of info, and exceeded our expectations with the detail in her answers to our many questions.
We opted to book the taxi service that Cerys and Paul provide, and Paul was very friendly and informative about the local area.
Paul came to check on the pool and hot tub over the week which never felt intrusive - more like an old friend turning up for a chat every now and again!
The villa is lovely - the interior is immaculate and the beds very comfortable; we loved the big fridge that provides ice and water, and found this to be a real bonus. We took coffee pods with us, and found the coffee machine very easy to use - a perfect accompaniment to the great croissants sold at the local bakery (Moka).
The pool is simply gorgeous and we loved the seat at the deeper end. We enjoyed a nightly hot tub with a glass of fizz (a real touch of luxury!), and really liked the way this was slightly secluded.
There is a row of bars and restaurants a 5 min walk away, although to be honest we were very happy to use the BBQ and make the most of the villa. The off licence there is a real find, with cold bottles of cava and beer for very reasonable prices (under 6 EUR for a bottle of Frexinet certainly put a smile on our faces).
We walked into Playa Blanca along the coastal road, which was very pretty, and went to Marina Rubicon several times. We also used the very reliable bus service and the local taxi company with no issues at all.
Behind the row of restaurants on the front at Playa Blanca is a Spar shop with a fresh meat counter - this is where we ended up buying meat for the BBQs. However for everything else, the supermarket near to the villa was great.
All in all, a very relaxing and stress-free holiday at a villa that has great facilities and some very luxurious features - thank you so much Cerys and Paul, we had a great time and hope to come back again soon!