8/10 Good
Neil S.
4 Oct 2018
A lovely, spacious base to stay with a great pool
We loved the apartment and had a great time. Once we got used to the regular sea mist we adjusted our plans accordingly. During our stay out of 14 days we were there four of them were sunny all day in Praia Del Rey and we enjoyed the pool during those days and went down to the lovely beach for walks. On the other days, which were very misty in the mornings, we went out to local monasteries in Alcobaça, Batalha and Tomar, palaces in Lisbon and Sintra and Fatima, Nazaré and Caldas da Rainhas to enjoy the amazing history and culture in 23-27 degrees heat and sun. We only ate out in Lisbon and Obidos because we're not really into fish restaurants but the meals were very good and inexpensive . Lisbon was lovely especially Almafa and Baixa Chaido We loved the local eucalyptus and tea trees and broke the leaves to take in the aromas. We liked the peaceful atmosphere Portugal offers and the people are friendly. Óbidos was our favourite place with the combination of town walls and charming curio shops but Sintra came a close second with the amazing royal palace and stunning views.
We hadn't realised that the dehumidifier would be needed so much and it was a bit loud. The Wi-Fi was variable and only worked for half of the days we were there partly because the whole cable into the block blew after our first week and took 3 days to repair. But before this it was hit and miss with the connection.
We had a lucky escape when the lock on the front door seized up and we couldn't get back into the flat. Fortunately it was the day before we were due to return. Luckily my son left his balcony door slightly open and the Holiday Portugal repair man climbed up the extendable ladder and got in that way. The lock had to be replaced. This could have affected us badly if it had happened at a different time of day or on the morning of our departure.
We liked the well stocked kitchen and the massive space in the flat. The main balcony was great to have breakfast on. The local flowers were attractive. My daughter had problems with the soft mattress but it was ok in the end.
My wife appappreciated the quality bedding. She also enjoyed walking around the resort.
We had to remind the HP office to get the cleaners in our flat on the second Monday as they had not organised this. They should have done so as per the agreement without us prompting them. The Praia beach and waves were dramatic and wonderful.
Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and it was a great base for our holiday.
Neil S.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018