Torcal Vista

Guest Book

November 2010

We have enjoyed sitting on the terrace reading and just looking at the scenery. We recommend the restaurant Rincon de la Villa in Villanueva. It’s very, very good and cheap prices – Anne Merete and Niels, Denmark

October 2010

I deeply fell in love with the cottage and my boys with the swimming pool. Definitely these days will keep us going through the gloomy winter and we will be back soon – Iwona, Michal, Mati and Filip

Our third visit to Torcal Vista and once again we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Ashamed to say we really haven’t gone far but your really don’t need to in these lovely surroundings – Jude, Chris and Callum

September 2010

This house is beautiful and the swimming pool is fun. We enjoyed this country life. We had a wonderful holiday - Diana, Judit, Beni from Hungary

Once again Torcal Vista has worked its magic. We have enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and savoured the sweet scent of jasmine every time we passed through our front door - Linda and Philip , Colchester

August 2010

This is our second time here at Torcal Vista and we hope it’s not our last. We went to the beach twice and the second time me, mummy and daddy went on a pedalo slide boat. Thanks for an awesome stay. Gracias - Charlotte, Sharon and Steve

Thanks for the aubergines courgettes, tomatoes, peppers and chilli all consumed with gusto - Grahame and Jayne, South Wales

July 2010

The house is wonderful – nothing that you wished it had – it’s all here to make a holiday go smoothly - the air conditioning, the kitchen, the welcome supplies the ensuite bathrooms, the pool and pool area, the terrace, loungers etc. Loved seeing and talking about your vegetable plot and plants – David, Liz and Eleanor

Merci pour votre hospitalite! Vive l’Antequera blues festival! – Chistophe, Frederique, Antoine et Thibault

June 2010

We really enjoyed the pool and the terrace. It was so peaceful and lovely – Gill and Clive, London

May 2010

The girls have particularly enjoyed the toys and swimming pool (as have we). We love the garden too! - Nick, Sarah, Ava and Kitty

Second visit, this time discovered Venta Pastelero (Sally walked there!) and Meson Torfa, both very good traditional little restaurants. Brilliant walk up on Torcal, great weather flowers and birds. Will be back - Denise, Paula and Sally

April 2010

Es una casa muy comodo. Los ninos se lo han pasado muy bien en la piscina y queda muy cerca de lugares para visitar Granada, Sevilla, las cuevas de Nerja, y el Torcal es fantastico - M. Jose, George, Juan y Alejandro

Thank you so much for making us feel welcome. You certainly have a little piece of paradise here – the Windsor family

March 2010

Nous avons passé une tres belle semaine de vacance dans cette fabuleuse region. Merci pour tout – Esther, Fabrice, Carole et Luca

Christmas 2009

Once again fabulous time had by all. Perfect way to spend Christmas - Adam, Dom, Ellie and Harris

December 2009

Our third visit says it all really. New walks, thanks guides. Love Andalucian winters, T-shirts one day a fleece the next. Have to return, am half way through 4 books from your tempting library – Keith and Jackie, Cumbria

November 2009

La location a beaucoup de charme et elle est tres confortable. La piscine bien sur va nous manquez, surtout que, chez nous, c’est déjà l’hiver - Elise, Jean-Noel, Mathis et Simon

October 2009

We spent one month here and had an absolutely wonderful time. We live in New Zealand so are not sure when we will be back in this part of the world but if we ever get back to Spain we would readily stay here again - Pete, Debbie, Lenina and Lily

La location a beaucoup de charme et el est tres confortable – Elise, Jean-Noel,  Mathis et Simon

September 2009

We have never felt inclined to visit the same holiday destination twice but we were so impressed by Torcal Vista last year that we decided to come back again! Truly a fabulous holiday.  We look forward to coming back again next year - Jude Chris and Callum

August 2009

Une semaine tres agreeable au milieu d’un panorama magnifique! – Marie, Anne, Pierre et Armelle

Merci de votre accueil ainsi que de votre generosite – Irene, Stephan, Arthur et Luna

July 2009

A wonderful holiday – two weeks was not enough.  We enjoyed the flamenco and now have two girls who insist they are ‘flamingo dancing’. - Thank you for letting me swim in your pool Emily (5years), I loved all the toys Florence (4years) Victoria and Dan

La location a repondu a toutes nos attentes (bien equipee, grand lit, terrasse ombragee…) - Sylvie, Jean-Pierre, Elise et Theo

June 2009

Just like last year we enjoyed our stay.  Mauro asks if we can come back next year? - Gudrun, Dominique,  Mauro and Melisse from Belgium

Have enjoyed all the same things as last time – tranquillity, goats, pool and scenery. The new restaurant in Villanueva is a big hit – been there three times! – Frances, Ian, Lucy and Fleur

What vistas, watching sunrise and sunset from the flowery terrace We’d like to visit again - Paula (Patsy), Maggie (Saffy) and Denise (Edina)

May 2009

We will definitely recommend your place to our friends - Sophie, Michael, Maeva and Mael (Frenchies in Scotland)

We have a hectic life and don’t stop very often so it was a real treat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home – Becky, Neil, Samuel, Alex and Peggy

April 2009

Merci beaucoup pour les indications et la gentillesse - Catherine and Guy from Canada

Now the children want a pool like yours in our house - Tristan, Antoine, Jeanne and Audrey  from France

March 2009

Just what we were looking for   Jesper, Sille  and Norbert (who learned to move forward in this house) from Denmark

We all enjoyed the pool 30˚C is positively tropical – Jon, Ann and Matthew

February 2009

Lovely cottage, attentive owners – Joan, Geoff and Iona

Yet again we had a lovely stay. The information in the house – the guides and maps made finding places easy – Linda and Philip

October 2008

Back again with two babies.  Thanks for having all the bits and pieces we needed – Adam, Dom, Sarah, Nick and Ellie and Sophie

My name is Michael Wallace-Tarry and I am 9 and three-quarters. I have been to Mill Cottage before when I was eight years old.  I have enjoyed the stay even more than last time!  - Dagmar, Philip, Christopher and Michael

Vi er kommet fra Danmarin. Vi har oplevet en hel masse og det er en flot nature -  Merete, Michael, Rikke and Agnete (Denmark)

September 2008

You have made us so welcome and comfortable and all the little extras are much appreciated – home-grown produce, toys for Lucy and helpful tourist hints - Frances, Ian and Lucy

August 2008

Un petit coin de paradis et une superbe piscine  - Helene, Pascal, Victor et Adrien (France)

Les vacances passent vraiment trop vite dans un endroit si fabuleux - Jacques, Veronique, Pauline et Agathe

The wild life is great - terrapins living in puddles in the dried up river bed and crazy humming birds and bees – Mike, Grainne, Amar and Tara  

July 2008

The pool is one of the largest we’ve seen at a villa in Spain and was most welcome -Gary, Jackie, Chris and Lucinda

We very much look forward to seeing you again next year - Jude, Chris and Callum

June 2008

Lots of places to sit (I don’t sit usually) and loved the planting -Alex, Jonny, Jo and Flo

May 2008

We would certainly recommend this ‘place in the sun’ to friends and family who want to see the real Andalucia -Dominique, Mauro and Gudrun (Belgium)

January to April 2008

We have had a wonderful four months here - Roger and Jakobine (Germany)

October 2007

It has been a real treat. The pool was warm, the beer cold and the sun was always shining - Nick and Sarah

We have had a fantastic and enriching time in Andalucia.  We were comfortable warm and had everything we could possibly need - Dagmar, Philip, Christopher, Michael

September 2007

This was our second time back and we all had a wonderful holiday and we hope to return again - Anthony, Beverley and Ben

August 2007

Vous vivez dans un environnement magnifique – Bruno, Michele et Morgane (France)

We really enjoyed the fact that you have been close by for you knowledge and wisdom – Ali, Maria, Theo and Daisy

On ne pouvais rever mieux. Tony et Sally nous sommes heureux d’avoir fait votre connaissance, d’avoir pu converser en plusieurs langues: Francais, Anglais, Espanol ce qui etait ammusant parfois - Philippe, Christine , Eric et Bernard (France)

July 2007

We slept very good and enjoyed the pool very much - Theo and Michelle (Holland)

May 2007

We had a lovely the time. The walk along the stream was a delight and Bette found her hiking legs - Marion, Toby and Bette

November 2006 - April 2007

We cannot believe how quickly the time has flown over this first winter of our retirement. What a lovely way to spend six months - Lyn and Pete (+Joey the dog)

October 2006

House, pool, views fantastic. We shall see you again in the near future. Thanks for your help much appreciated - Jon, Riz, Max, Harry and Faaris

A magic place. We are so impressed by the ‘grand design’ of Torcal Vista. This place casts a spell. It will be hard to drive away and leave it. Viva Andalucia - Linda and Philip

September 2006

Torcal Vista – “Does exactly what it says on the tin.” Thank you Tony and Sally for finding the real Spain & creating a delightful holiday home - hope to return some day - Ruth and Ian

Our first “family” holiday has been fantastic. Thanks for all you helpful advice and “little extras” that helped Ben enjoy his first holiday. We have all had a wonderful time and wish we could stay longer - Anthony, Beverley and Ben

August 2006

We have had a wonderful week and probably our most relaxing holiday ever. Thank you Sally and Tony for being perfect hosts and for letting Charlotte “help” - Sharon, Steve, Adam and Charlotte

We loved it here at Torcal Vista, spectacular views and a lovely location. Kids thought the pool was great, happy to play in it all day. Smashing time had by all - Kevin, Tracey, Chloe and Jake

Very relaxing holiday – maybe too relaxing – return to normality will be tricky. Views are breathtaking and enjoyed visits to El Torcal & Lobo Park - Mike, Sue and Isaac

July 2006

Lizards hid in the grass, turtles disappeared back into the river bed, buzzards and eagles flew high above. The neighbours were friendly and brought us fruit and must have thought we were mad walking and sunbathing in the hot midday sun. We listened out for the bread man and the ice cream van. The children never said I’m bored… Bliss!!! Many, many thanks. (Look forward to seeing the barn.) Don’t doubt, book it!!!) - Danny, Maria, Molly and George

We think that your casa is truly bueno. I love being able to picture your sitio, your hermoso terraza on a warm noche whilst I sit indoors in my cardi - Jane & Ed

June 2006

Thank you, we had a great time. You have a lovely place here that suited us well - Carolyn, Nigel and Stacey

It's been lovely staying here. Me and my dad loved going for walks to see the turtles and getting stuck in the goats! - Bibi aged 9 (nearly 10 in a few weeks)

The best thing is watching the birds and going to pick fennel with Bibi so we are going to come back soon - Billy (aged 4)

Thanks for a lovely holiday. Hope to see you again - Sheena and Nick

May 2006

Surprisingly, as we are usually poor at coping with holidays , found ourselves relaxed and busy doing not very much from day l. Perhaps best of all, so much to explore nearby without mad drives to tourist traps. Oh and no-one else has mentioned the stars. - Keith and Jackie

April 2006

Tony and Sally are the perfect hosts and provided everything we could have possibly wanted. One of the highlights for us was the gourmet dinner we had at the fabulous local hotel , La Posada del Torcal. - Claire, John, Eleanor and Rachel

March 2006

We have had a fantastic holiday here. We had not expected the area to be so beautiful with mountains, grassy plains , meadows awash with spring flowers and superb views from winding mountain tracks and highways. The mountain villages, Antequera and Almogia were stunning and further afield we loved Ronda and Granada . We will have to return , there's still so much to see and do. - Vanessa, Stuart, Molly and Lucy

February 2006

Really enjoyed our stay and feel as though we have only scratched the surface of this part of Spain. The children would have been happy just to stay in the pool - Kathy, Neil, Bethan, Julia, Michael

We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay for the four days we were rushing around. We only wish we had more time to make use of the fine terraces and the pool and to enjoy the marvellous views. - Ken and Una

January 2006

So nice to come to such a beautifully presented cottage - Fiona, Roger and Thomas (Isle of Skye)

December 2005

Peaceful, very nice views, wonderful beds. We'd love to come back - Esteban and Lydia (Belgium)

November 2005

Swimming at the start of November in the setting sun and it’s really warm... We’ll be back - Tony and Plymm

October 2005

A very refreshing half-term break…charming and comfortable villa with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Great days out in Granada, Antequera, El Torcal and Marbella (much nicer than it sounds). - Kat and Leyland

September 2005

Tony and Sally, we’ve had a fab time
The house is superb and the views are divine.
Lots of nice memories, cold beers in the bars,
The tinkling of goat bells, the twinkling of stars.
The fixtures and fittings, the clever design
All make it lovely, (I wish it was mine).
Thanks for everything - Mary and Roger

August 2005

Had a lovely time, can't wait to come back - Adam & Dominique

It was lovely to stay in a place so thoughtfully designed, furnished and equipped. We had everything we could have needed.. I really enjoyed the more local activities - walks by the river, going to the local village, sitting watching goats come home in the evening, and of course lazing by the pool - Colin, Laura & Sheena

Loved the pool, relaxing deck chairs, wonderful vista and peace and quiet, just the break I needed - Heidi, Steve, James & Sophie.

About Us | Contact Us | Printable Information Sheet | ©2005 Sally and Tony Runham