We were driving from La Manga, Spain back to England and this was going to be our stop-off overnight. We left La Manga at 07:00 and knew it would be late when we arrived but *hoped* there would be some food either in the hotel or locally - we expected to get into the hotel around 20:00.
At about 18:30 we got a phone call from the hotel informing us the restaurant was closing in about and hour - would wee arrive in time. "No" was the simple answer. There appeared to be no local restaurants open - it was Sunday - but the staff offered to put aside a "plate of ham and cheese" for when we arrived. Fantastic - we were tired and hungry.
When we arrived we all got a "plate of ham and cheese" ... well actually it was a selection of cold meats, salad, couscous, and dressings. The bar was still open so we had some delicious wine and then we were offered desert ..! We got the cheese we craved - and it was sublime ... but on top of that we got apricot tart and chocolate mousse..! As I said, exceptional in SO many ways.
A few more glasses of wine and off to bed.
Morning was a buffet breakfast which was ideal...
The rooms looked like they had just been decorated and the feel of the place was relaxed and welcoming...
All the staff were uber-friendly and couldn't do enough for these weary travellers.
If we're ever in the area again we know were we will be staying - they even have a small swimming pool for those hot summer days..!
Exceptional+++
Charles Keenan
Huddersfield, England