Alison

1 property

5 reviews

Experienced owner


Joined 2008

Alison

Owner from Freila, Spain

1 property


5 reviews

Couple from Deal, United Kingdom

andrew

Couple from Deal, United Kingdom · February 2017
The cave house was just outside the village but in a great place with views.The area has plenty to see & do.We went out everyday for walks, most were from the book the owners had in the cave house for things to do & places to visit.We had lovely weather for feb & had a b.b.q everynight while sat outside.The bed was the best ive slept in & the room was so dark we slept in every morning.Thank you Alison for letting us stay....

 From Eastbourne, United Kingdom

stephen

From Eastbourne, United Kingdom · February 2010
I very much enjoyed my stay at Cuevas Alfano. Jo and John were delightful hosts with 2 very sweet children. Living in a cave house is an interesting experience and an enjoyable one. My stay was in Feb/Mar and the area had the worst winter for decades. Despite this it was much better weather than the UK. John kept me well supplied with logs for the wood burner and using this found me reminiscent of the days before central heating. Quite enjoyable. As a keen wildlife enthusiast there were plenty of interesting walks with a lot of bird species Griffon Vulture, Shrikes, Bee-eater and Hoopoe to name but a few. There was evidence of Wild Boar and Lynx but these were not sighted. Cuevas is a good central location for tours to Granada and the Sierra Nevada and there is some stunning scenery in the surrounding sierras as well. I think this would be an ideal place to stay in the summer as the cave house keeps a steady temperature and is cool to return to after the days activities. All in all my grateful thanks to Jo and John (and Daisy and Emily), (and Henry) for there hospitality and the very best of luck in your new home.

 From Chesterfield

Frances

From Chesterfield
We stayed for 2 weeks and didnt want to leave. The kids adored Ali, the cave, the lake and all of the magical wildlife. We saw lots of lizards, rabbits, deer, wild goats and thrillingly, the hind quarters of a lynx as it shot off to hide. We also had an incredible close encounter with 20 Griffon Vultures! The cave itself is situated so that its easy to visit many beautiful and exciting places within a half hour drive. The lake and mountains are breath-taking. Ali and Max were really welcoming and gave us fantastic advice about places to explore. The cave house itself is really sweet and cosy and it is such deep, delicious, undisturbed sleep you get there. You get absolute silence and pitch darkness. The kids were sleeping amazingly well from day one which meant we did too. The sky at night is star strewn, Ive never been able to see so many. We often sat out at night and had a few beers, lounged around reading in the very cosy kitchen during the hottest part of the day and went exploring in the afternoons. If you want peace and tranquility, stunning views, a gorgeous lake to swim in and free delicious tapas with every glass of ice-cold beer in all of the bars and restaurants, if you want time with your family, no distractions and proper sleep, youve just found your ideal holiday. Just make sure you pack some powerful mosquito repellant and use it, the little monsters had me for breakfast.

 From London

Karen

From London
All my husband and I wanted was a secluded hideaway somewhere warm, and we got so much more! The pictures dont do the cave justice its just stunning and we came away totally in love with the andalucian hills. Freila is the sleepiest town Ive ever been to, so its not for you if you like your creature comforts and 24/7 lifestyle, but from the welcome basket containing bread, lovely herb oil and red wine, right through to the invitation to help yourselves from their veg/herb patch, Alison and Max were exceptional hosts. Theyll disappear if you want your privacy, but we really enjoyed having them over for dinner and trying Maxs tagellas (sp?!). Youll be lost without a car, but theyll take you up to the beautiful Sierra de Baza and beyond in their landrover for a very modest fee, where you can explore ice caves and mines and take in the stunning scenery. Just down the road you have the tranquil lake or the more buzzy campsite with pool (the french chef does a mean steak) if youre not the type to be off having adventures every day. Us - we loved just pottering around the gorgeous cave, cooking and relaxing and totally recharging. Id recommend the house for anyone looking for something special, away from it all. Thanks Ali and Max for a wonderful, amazing time.

 From Glasgow

Marilyn

From Glasgow
This is a lovely property but transport is a definate requirement. Having said that, there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Living in the cave house was quite an experience. It didnt matter how hot it got outside, the cave was cool and inviting but always leave a light on at night as I now know what pitch dark really means. Joanna and John who own the property and stay next door couldnt have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them. This property is the place to chill out and forget abut your woes!!!!

Clare

October 2014
Thank you for making our stay really confortable and memorable, we are so glad we found Cueva Alfano. The peace and scenery were everything we could have wished for and our 4x4 excursions with Max were very special. The landscape is so varied from desert to alpine, plain to lake, olive groves...and everything about this area is beautiful. I'm so glad that we found some climbing routes too, that was a bonus! Enjoyed Duncan, Sancho and Ruben, they are real characters. Sad things is - we did'nt stay long enough but that just means we should come again. Keep in touch eh? Lots a love Clare xx Muchas gracias! It was a very interesting stay. My cave bedroom was very confortable...if a little dark in the morning - I could have slept all day! The adventures with Max were amazing and I loved the chats with him, trying to understand each other was great fun. Hope to see you again soon x Chilli x Dear Ali and Max, Thank you for a peaceful, exciting, comfortable and memorable stay. Also thanks to your neighbour for arranging last minute additional asccomodation. The time has gone too fast, but hope to be back. Finally, special "grazie" to Max for the off-roading, local knowledge and entertaining the crazy boys (Joe and Ross)! Adios, Frank x Dear Max and Alison, had a wonderful time in the cave house. The days out with Max were so much fun, and your company and knowledge were greatly appreciated. I have lots of pictures, so I will send them to you once I'm home. Hope to see you again in the future, Helen x

Kamila & Mickey

June 2014
Dear Max & Alison, we had the most wonderfull two weeks in the cave. We love it!!! We really appreciated the peace and quiet of the surroundings and many beautifull birds flying around. The trip to Gorafe desert and the dolmens with Max was fantastic Thank you Max! Muchas gracias!!! We loved every minute of being here and we will make sure to come back! Thank you! Kamila&Mickey

Mar y José

November 2013
Ha sido un finde estupendo. Buscabamos tranquilidad y la hemos encontrado, todo ello con muy buena compañia, gracias Ali por ser tan buena anfitriona, la cueva es alucinante y todo lo que la rodea es aun mejor. Espero volver a vernos pronto, tal vez en verano, nos ha quedado la gana de un baño. Gracias por todo Mar y José Pd. Tano y Chico han disfrutado muchisimo! Saludos para toda la manada!!

Deb and Dave

September 2013
Ali, Max, ‘The three Muskateers’ (Sancho, Duncan, Ruben)! Once again, thank you for a wonderful holiday in Cueva Alfano. We definitely recommend Safari trip in Gorafe Desert with ‘mad Max’-expert driver! His knowledge and experience of the terrain ensures you will see fantastic views and experience a drive of a life time! Really enjoyed our last evening where you dared to taste our ‘Jambalaya’ –which we hope you enjoyed. Great to meet Angie too-who we hope can help us to improve our Español (and you too Ali)! Hasta Luego-See you next year! Deb and Dave XX

Radwan Family

August 2013
Alison and Max, ¡Muchisimas gracias por todo! We’ve had a truly wonderful time in Cueva Alfano and will be heartily recommending this little slice of heaven to friends and family in Abu Dhabi. We really enjoyed your attentive yet unobtrusive hospitality, fantastic suggestions about how to enjoy the local area and wonderful lamb marinade! Thanks so much to both of you and the exuberant Sancho, Ruben and Duncan for showing us a great time. We look forward to seeing you all again in the not-too-distant future, ensha ’allah! The Radwan Family