Mesón de Sancho

Lovely, family owed hotel just outside Tarifa. Beautiful room, light, airy and spotlessly clean. Had a balcony with stunning views over countryside. Huge bathroom, air-con, small fridge and everything I could need for a short break visiting family. The pool area is secluded and peaceful and I noticed a small gym room with gym equipment and weights - but I didn't feel the need to try it out! The restaurant is a beautiful room and we had a very reasonably priced, delicious evening meal with very friendly and helpful waitress. It was disappointing that the restaurant wasn't busier - it certainly deserves to be but perhaps it was the time of year or a well kept secret. The hotel felt very safe as a solo female traveller and has an air of calm and relaxation. This will definitely be my first choice when I visit family again - hopefully soon.

This is not the Costa del Sol (sorry, Claudia) so it's much more than just a typical tourist hotel for a coachload of Brits. It helps if you can't try to meet them half-way with some Spanish (it's in Spain, you know :o) Right on the main (N-340) road but charming and quiet once you're inside. Rooms very adequate, with tea/coffee making, which they don't mention. The extremely floral grounds must be stunning earlier in the year but still handsome, even in September. Any restaurant that serves smoked salmon and scrambled egg on toast for breakfast gets my approval. Half board menu a bit repetitive but that would be my only criticism (B&B and you'd never know). A real gem. Muchas gracias.