You wake up and with your eyes half closed you can just make out from your alarm clock that it's half past ten. You've slept for ages. The beds are so comfortable! The long sleep in doesn't get you panicked because Nick and Lesley have told you that you can enjoy your breakfast in the courtyard until at least half... more

Excelent stay, only eight rooms so very exclusive, would recommend. more

We stayed with Nick and Lesley for eight days. After reading all the nice reviews, we had high expectations. It was great that the hotel turned out to be even better! A very warm welcome by Nick and Lesley, a beautiful room and a magnificent courtyard where we enjoyed our lazy (and delicious) breakfast every morning. Velez-Malaga is a quiet... more

Previous reviewers have commented on the helpful and friendly hospitality which is undoubtedly true so I would expect you to love this place if that is at the top of your priority list. However, there are things to bear in mind. Velez is not an attractive town and certainly does not compare with some of the "white" towns further inland,... more

Had never met Nick and Leslie before, but we felt so comfortable in their presence that it felt more like we were staying with friends. All the reviews were excellent for the simple reason that they are accurate. It's a little haven and no mistake. We did mark the town down a little but this is because it appears to... more

Have struggled to write this and work out what exactly made it so great a stay. The rooms, public areas, cleanliness have all been praised elsewhere so I will just endorse them all. Lesley was away when we arrived so Nick was doing everything including school runs, rugby runs,etc. The other guests were up and away sightseeing early, so we... more

What more can I add to what has been said? It was the best holiday week we could have chosen for our special wedding anniversary. I don't want to recommend it in case we can't book to go back!! - cause we definitely will. Absolutely wonderful. more

Having watched the programme about Nick & Lesley's transformation of this 400 year old palace I visited the hotel website and subsequently booked three nights in their hotel. To say this is an amazing place would be an understatement. You need to visit to appreciate the charm of this hotel and the hosts Nick & Lesley who are always on... more

Just home from a truly memorable stay at Nick and Lesley's fabulous hotel.Went with friends who stayed last year and raved about it so much we knew we were going to have a good time but the reality was better than our already high expectations. The hosts make the difference.Friendly,helpful and there to recommend restaurants and experiences that you would... more