El Palmeral

07/06/2025

Looks like it may be Fiesta time in our village La Hoya! ¡Vamos de pachanga!

29/05/2025

Very sad news to report this evening. Our beloved cat "Paws" ran out of his 9 lives and passed away peacefully this afternoon a month before his 13th birthday. Over the years, he's charmed guests with his friendly welcome, observant aloofness (he is a cat), and finely honed skills that reduced our pest control costs ... For those who had the pleasure of meeting him, do share your stories below, we'd love to hear them. He is already tearfully missed, and totally irreplaceable.

14/03/2025

Ooops….the UK’s hail and rain has made its way to the Costa Blanca!

30/10/2024

Thanks to those who have asked us how we are, with the devastating tragedy unfolding in Valencia. We have had a lot of rain and strong winds in the last 48 hours, but as you can see from this morning’s photo, we’re absolutely fine and it’s all cleared.

As the death toll mounts further north, thoughts and prayers for families and communities affected. 🙏

09/09/2024

Waiting for the start of the Amy Boucher Pye retreat.

Have I missed something?

I wish we’d all been ready …

13/08/2024

The weather’s changing tonight. Hopefully there’s some rain arriving! In the meantime,

“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.”

Thanks Rachel for the photo!

11/06/2024

Proper rain now! We definitely have chosen a good week to be closed!

Forecast to be hot and sunny well before the weekend. Why not come and join us? 3 standard rooms available from 20th to 29th June, last minute decisions are often inspired! (And we’ve only got a few spaces left in Autumn, probably our final season 🥲)

08/06/2024

Ok, so that was short lived then!
Also be aware that Alicante still has the 100ml rule when you return to the UK.

On that note, we are getting pretty full in Autumn of this year, so don’t rely on that for a break.

However, one gap we do have is pretty soon, so 20th - 29th June we have 3 Standard rooms available, if you want some last minute fun and sun!

All of the airports which are affected have upgraded to new high-tech CT scanners.

01/06/2024

A good day for House Closed methinks.

Not much sunbathing today, we do need the rain though, so no complaints.

23/05/2024

Yes, it’s a late post, but Midnight at El Palmeral …

12/05/2024

So, we’re in Morning Prayer today, and an extra visitor turns up, surprisingly, he could talk.

He said “Hi chaps, I don’t know if I’ve got the right address, but if you’re the ones who are keeping my people in slavery, I might need to tell all my mates. Not a big problem, but we’re likely to cover the whole land, the whole place will be darkened. We’ll probably eat all the plants of the land, and the fruit of the trees, and not a green thing will remain, is that OK?”

“Look mate”, I replied, “I think your Sat nav has gone wrong with all these solar flares, you’ll need to go t’Egypt, and ask again”

“Ok” he replied in a slightly disappointed manner “I’m a bit tired with all that flying”

I said “Just chill mate, make it easier for yourself, take a Lo Cust airline flight …….”

Pleasant encounter for a sunny Sunday, crisis averted.