This is a great apartment, very spacious with everything you need and Internet! The pool is a little small but both a sandy beach and a pebble beach are so near it makes up for it. Both beaches are suitable for swimming and safe for children to swim as well. The balcony is a very good size and has lovely views.
The location is great, within walking distance to everything you need in the village. Amazing pizza restaurant next door with great service, very child-friendly and extremely reasonable. (speaks English) Fab ice cream cafe very near as well. Our children also loved the local Simpsons' bouncy castle which is up every night from after 8. The Sunday market is great and literally outside the apartment.
We had a wonderful stay with our two children. Locals were so friendly and helpful.
Although a hire car is not essential once you are there, we have found it very useful for day trips. There is a lot to do and explore in the area but it is a bit of a drive. Great days out are the Aquapark (very near), Texas Hollywood in the Tabernas desert, Cuevas del Almanzoras (castle, caves, church), Mojacar (avoid the touristy beach resort but go into the village), lots of coastal coves for snorkelling. Supermarkets are within driving distance and little shops are in the village.
If you are looking for a quiet holiday off the beaten track you can't go wrong with this apartment.
Thank you Liam for all your help and advice prior to our arrival. :-) We had a fantastic time.