-->
- Thank you for your hospitality. A nice place to stay in a wonderful house with a wonderful view, looking forward to seeing you again April 2013.”
- Else, Copenhagen, September 2012.
- “What a surprise!
To quote Monty Python...’Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition’ and we
certainly didn’t expect such a beautiful home. As we came in the front door – it is just so relaxing to be
here and today we must return to rainy Manchester – but we will be back again.”
Tony and Sue, Manchester, September 2012 - “Just brilliant! Just perfect!”
Alison and John, September, 2012. - “Autumn Reunion!
End of September – no rain since April – then four days of rain and
floods – just call in the drought busters any time! Thanks yet again for a lovely stay – Flamenco in Sevilla (Nuñez
guitar) and stay in Pino Hostal a highlight.”
Rob, Worcester. - “...and to continue, party member No. 2.......Well Ernest
and Julio you’ve done us proud – the house, the hospitality and the tour
guidance! But the weather cleared
up upon Rob’s departure and we enjoyed two days of glorious sunshine in Granada
and the local mountain scenery and towns.”
Geoff, London. - “Our first impressions of southern Spain have been
absolutely stunning. We had heard
so much about your lovely house but it is more beautiful than we could
imagine.”
David and Inge, Weimar/Erfurt, October 2012. - “The stunning interior! The roof garden and view. The welcoming atmosphere. Surrounded by lovely books. Amazing! Great
to meet you both.”
Lynn, October, 2012. - “We have had a wonderful week – the walks, the weather, and
the icing on the cake was the accommodation! Furnishing, views atmosphere – absolutely fantastic! Thank you very much.”
Lynda and Keith, October, 2012. - “What a lovely house, top floor flat was a wonderful place
to stay, everything was so well thought out – we will return.....My café in
East Dulwich if you’re interested, 14, Fellbrigg Rd. East Dulwich. It is called The Blue Brick Café. Best wishes to you both.”
Daniel and Max, London, October, 2012.
- “Thank you for letting me share your most welcoming
apartment. I’ve enjoyed the peace,
the views and your hospitality. If
I ever have the opportunity to return to lovely Andalucia, I would be very
pleased to return to la Casa de la Inquisición.” P.S. Kindest Julio, many thanks for lugging my most heavy
suitcase up and down the stairs.”
Francine, October, 2012.
- “We very much enjoyed staying in such a special
building. I particularly loved the
long balcony and central Andaluz patio.
Reading this book makes me jealous that I didn’t see more of the
building, or indeed both of you.
If the weather has been half as good as the accommodation, it would have
been a perfect holiday. Thank you
and best wishes, P.S. The huge
choice of reading material was very much appreciated as we sheltered from the
rain.”
Steve and Frances, Rickmansworth, October, 2013.
- “We came looking for Ernest Hole, the legend, found new
friends, a fabulous house and oxtail croquettes! Thank you for making this one-day adventure a spectacular
experience, We hope to return your
hospitality in London, BFI, Southbank when our film screens. Big love and hugs.”
Jackie and Angie, November, 2012.
- “Beautiful house, great hosts, nice village, lovely walking
countryside! 4 nights way too short!
We will be back.”
Eddie and Colette, Wexford, Ireland. November, 2012.
- “Thanks for offering me your beautiful apartment in which I
was able to practise my yoga – on the terrace my watercolours, - to keep my
creative spirit alive – and my
relaxation – whilst working with an inspiring, and as always demanding,
group of enthusiasts! I hope to
stay again! Thanks for your great
hospitality!”
Anna, November, 2012.
- “We have had a lovely long (6 week) stay enjoying the sunny
weather and escaping the cold, wet then snowy British weather. The apartment is just perfect, the
views to die for and the hospitality fantastic again. Many thanks, especially to Julio for his wonderful cooking. Our second visit, we hope we will be
able to return again later in the year.
Many thanks. P.S. We have
celebrated all of the important dates of 2012 in your apartment i.e. our
anniversary (25) plus Dave’s birthday – May, Xmas, my birthday ((Nicola), New
Year. Thank you for making it all
so perfect!”
Nicola and Dave, Stoke-on-Trent, January 2013. - “Thank you so much for the wonderful time I have spent here
in your lovely house full of character and charm. The view is amazing and all the flowers everywhere is
nice. Thank you for your ‘sherry’
and cheddar cheese – so good tasting - ‘Torrox house’ is a very lovely place.”
Else and friend, Copenhagen, February 2013.
- “Torrox? Si!
Your ‘House of the Inquisition’
Is steeped in history – in an ideal position!
Vino tinto, books galore -
Magnificent views and much, much more.
Mountains with slate-grey slopes
And snow-capped sugary peaks
Rise above terraces of green, green groves
Bearing exotic fruits – heaps!
- I love to ramble gently round the curvy hills
See the grey-green olive leaves
Twinkling in the breeze. - I breathe in the cool, fresh air
Sweet smell of jasmine, pungent herbs
And golden broom.
I can gaze from my window and
A picture unfolds of scattered white casas
Their rustic roof tops
Tumbling down rhe hillsides and into
A turquoise sea.
Perros barking, echoes down the valley
Gatos roam, stretch, curl, sleep...
Oh Axarquia!
Who would have thought February
Could be so kind?
In wintery Andalucia, I know I will find
A healthier body and peace of mind!
We had a wonderful stay!”
Liz and John, France, February, 2013.
- “The Torrox townhouse and it’s surroundings is all about
discovering. Every day I
discovered something ‘new’ out
here. Thanks a lot for your
hospitality, hope to be back sometime.
Piet, Holland, February, 2013.
- “We go home tomorrow after 8 wonderful weeks. We have stayed in Torrox before but
staying in your lovely apartment has transformed the experience. It was also wonderful to have your
advise on where to go and where to eat.
We have appreciated every moment of our stay and will certainly be
back. With Many, Many Thanks.”
Michael and Helen, Wales, March, 2013.
- “We have once again enjoyed a wonderful week here in Torrox
in the House of the Inquisition.
This is our second time to stay in the apartment and it has been
excellent. The weather not as good
as last time but much better than Scotland. Thank you once again for a wonderful apartment and we know
if there is anything we need, we just need to ask. We have had some great walks and drives in the surrounding
areas. We really liked Alhama de
Granada and had a wonderful menu of the day in the Meson Diego in Plaza
Constitución – also a great walk along the gorge. We will be back again and will recommend the apartment to
friends.”
Marie and John, Scotland,March, 2013.
- “Thank you for the Wonderful Andalucian Experience staying
in your fascinating house. With
the village on one side and the exceptional view from the terrace on the other
– unique! It was a truly memorable
holiday.”
Pamela and Errol, May 2013.
- “We have enjoyed the most relaxing week ever in your wonderful
Spanish home, with spectacular views and nights in the centre of a lovely
village. Everything we needed and
more!!
Trevor and Anne, Surrey, June 2013.
- “Thank you for opening your home to us – it has truly felt
like a glorious new home of our own. It will be sad to tear ourselves away from
‘our’ terrace and its beguiling views in order to return to England’s
grey. The walking and relaxation
have been everything we needed and I have no doubt that you will be seeing us
again before too long. Thank you
for making us feel so much at home.”
Jane, England, June, 2013.
- “Having first come three years ago as a stranger, I return
as a friend. Ernest and Julio, you
are dear friends and I have so enjoyed this week with you and Gary. I don’t think that I have ever had a
week away that has stretched out so beautifully in conversation, artistic
endeavour and adventure.”
Helen, Sheffield.
- “Thank you so much for a lovely, lovely week. You have both been so kind and generous
to us”
Gary, Sheffield, June 2013.
- “Thank you again for an exceptional fortnight, especially
for your warm hospitality. Our
only consolation on leaving is that we are booked for next year.”
Carol and Martin, July 2013.
- “We had a wonderful holiday in your beautiful home. Thank you so much for your friendship
and hospitality – you are both so kind and thoughtful – and great fun.”
Lynne and Maura, Limerick Ireland, August 2013.
- “Just to say the place was fantastic. Great views and very comfortable
accommodation. We will recommend
asnd hope to be back next year. 10
days is too short. We got to know
Torrox well and found it to be a very nice town, been here twice but not really
explored.”
Glen Tracey and Callum, Ashford kent, August 2013.
- “Thank you very much for a beautiful stay in ‘the House of
the Inquisition’. We have enjoyed
the style, the balcony, the plants, the gecko, the food, the swine, the stairs,
the tiles, the beaches, the mountains.....The Sun. Until next time
Anna, Copenhagen.
- “Thanks a lot.
Always a pleasure to be guest in your wonderful house. See you soon.”
Else, Copenhagen, September 2013.
- “Thank you so much for a memorable visit which would not
have been possible without your support, company and good humour.”
Kevin, Manchester, October, 2013
- “We have just arrived but know we are going to have a lovely
holiday in your wonderful
home........
Well sadly we are at the end of our holiday. We have really enjoyed staying here. We enjoyed our breakfast on the terrace and know we are going to miss the view of the mountains. We hope we will have lots of holidays in Torrox and be able to stay at your house. Many thanks.”
June and Dixie, October, 2013.
- “Thank you so much for your hospitality and your precious
advice regarding road traffic, restaurants, etc. You have such a lovely house (with such a great view)! Thank you so much as well for having to
put up with so much of Angelique’s crying! She took a few days to settle in but was fine
afterwards. We also loved the area
and the food so much. We will
definitely come back in the future.
Thank you again.”
Geraldine and Yann, London, November, 20013.
- “Dear Guests, You must listen to all the good tips and
advice Ernest and Julio give you, they have a wealth of stuff that will help
you out with your stay! We
recommend a visit to Ronda, Granada and Acebuchal. If you love your coffee like me, then
the coffee shop on the main road, at the bus stop across from the ‘Tourist
Information Centre’ is very good...and Café Centro on the corner at the bottom
of the road. We also loved having
the terrace to sit on and watch the view and read some of the books on offer,
especially in somewhere with so much character as this house. We hope to come back as we have only
scratched the surface of this area.
And thanks again Ernest for the great advice on the Alhambra!”
Michele and Mike, November, 2013.
- “It was wonderful to see you again and spend some time in
your lovely apartment. This is by
far one of our favourite destinations in Europe and we can’t wait to come
back.”
Rob, Germany - “How can we thank you for your gracious hospitality and
wonderful home that we had the treat of staying in? Only by coming back – see you in October!”
Janet, Germany, January, 2014.
- “This accommodation was found for us by Walk Andalusia. We consider ourselves very fortunate to
have been placed in what is surely the best accommodation in
Torrox. Thank you for all your
help and concern over our well-being!”
Barry and Barb, Edinburgh, January, 2014. - “Thank you so much for three lovely weeks. We love your beautiful home and town,
thank you for the delicious meal and great evenings together with Helen and
Michael. We do hope to return to
once again enjoy this most beautiful area.”
Derek and Tricia, January, 2014
- “I did it again and again and again – come back to this
wonderful place – enjoy the view, the mountain, the sun, enjoy staying among
good friends, to have a vino tinto and tapa at Pacos. It’s always hard to leave, but good to know that very soon
I’ll be here again.”
Else, Copenhagen, February, 2014. - “Like last year we have had a memorable stay here in Torrox
Pueblo. The rough sea was
spectacular and now like a mill pond in the sun. We have had lovely walks up in the hills and by the
streams. Rejuvenated once
again! Thank you this is a
fantastic spot.”
Liz and John, France, March, 2014.
- Leaving today after another wonderful 8 weeks. It really is the best way to avoid the
Welsh winter! Thank you once again
for allowing us to share your splendid house and for all your advice and
help. It has been our best stay
ever in Torrox and we will certainly be back.”
Helen and Michael, Wales, March, 2014.
- “Once again we have enjoyed staying in your wonderful
house. The weather was not great
but we still found plenty to do in the surrounding area. The view from the balcony is always
amazing. Thanks again for all your
help and information. Hope to see
you again soon.”
Marie and John, Edinburgh, March, 2014.
- “Thanks a lot for a very nice stay in your house. We are very impressed of your fantastic
beautiful restoring of this house.
We enjoyed the great view, the balcony, the town and the mountains. Hope to be back and see you again.”
Bent, Copenhagen, April, 2014.
- “We had been anticipating this part of our journey in Spain
for many months, the chance to be with our beloved Wiggies, (Valerie and Geoff
Wigfall who were here at the same time)
but to meet you both. Our
expectations were far outstripped by the experience of your loving kindness,
patience and delight in showing the life and landscape of this magnificent
coast and dramatic heights with its gleaming white villages. Ernest, you set each day for us in its
crown as if it were the perfect size and character for each day. Eacj meal shared with you two was
delicious and it was so nice to have you command the menu. Thank you for sharing the donkey
shelter and leading us through Frigiliana this afternoon, our last day in
Andalucia. Julio your constant and
smiling eyes made us feel so at home as if we were really not so far from our
own mountain. Please come soon to
visit us!”
Barbara Wilson, California. - “Once I got to know the two of you, I thought I should try
and convince you to become Zen Buddhists, you have such generous hearts and
such compassion for the suffering of others, it seemed like a perfect fit. My error of course was that you don`t
need ‘Buddhism’ at all, since you are already so generous and
compassionate! It was wonderful to
have such wonderful long-time residents showing us Torrox, Nerja and many
beautiful pueblos blancos! Thank
you so much.
Chris Wilson California, April, 2014.
- “There’s no good reason at all that one’s disparate friends
should get on, that our effusive Californian friends might form a jolly
attachment to Ernest and Julio and that the latter should enjoy their
company. Well it would be fair to
say that we all got on like a house on fire. Visiting with E and J is like coming home and our stay as
always has been unmitigated pleasure.
Thank you.”
Geoff, London.
- “Relaxed, recuperated and revived! It is a tonic to come here and with our dearest friends all
together, we could not wish for more.
Thank you Ernest and Julio for making it so special. The many happy memories will stay with
us, not least the wrong road to Frigiliana! But it was an adventure as always with the
Wilsons. We will miss you all.”
Valerie, London, April, 2014.
- “My last day – always a bit sad but I know I’ll see you
again in September. Thanks a lot
for helping me – with good company – a nice place to stay – lovely food –
answer my many questions. I have
enjoyed every minute on the terrace looking at the view, the birds and
listening to the frog calling from the river Torrox.”
Else, Copenhagen, April, 2014.