New Comments Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

“A place where it is not possible to be stressed.  A much needed few days of peace for us, when at times we felt as though we were actors on a film set!”

Tracy, August, 2010.

“We really enjoyed our holidays here, feeling very at home from the moment we arrived.  Your kindness, hospitality and warmth always brightened up our day – especially for our children Oisin and Fionn (and that's a difficult thing to do on the Costa del Sol).  Thanks again.

John and Caroline, Ireland, September, 2010.

“A wonderful, peaceful relaxing holiday in your beautiful home. 

Thank you for welcoming us so kindly, we felt at home within minutes of arriving.  Our visit has given us a glimpse of what we feel is the true character of Spain, whetted our appetite for exploration into the villages and towns to sample atmosphere, culture and the “tastes” of Spain.

We have to leave but the good side is that we can look forward to coming back knowing that “la Casa de la Inquisición” has still many facets to wonder at.  Thank you both again.”

Kathryn and Richard, Hagley, Worcestershire, September, 2010.

“A lovely house with beautiful views, it makes for an amazing relaxing break.  Also the stress is even taken out of playing scrabble by having a “dictionary”  Thanks and best wishes.”

Kirsty.

“Thank you ever so much for the little bottle of wine........  A lovely place, shame it is a brief visit.”

Mahrie.

“Thanks again for all your help and kindness.  It was good to share our break with the girls.”

Carrie and Ron, Ireland, October, 2010.

“I have a cat who always goes back to the same comfortable places to relax – now I know how she feels!  And of course I will be back.  Thanks for the excellent conversation – more food for thought......”

Suzanne

“Que Serendipity!   We return again and I hope again.  Gracias to our hosts with the mosts”

Trish, Whitstable, Kent, November, 2010.

“A fantastic week in your beautiful and comfortable home.  Thanks to you both for your warm hospitality and conversation (mmm.... Great food Julio!)

Will certainly recommend it to friends and hopefully be returning ourselves.”

Moira and Ros, March,2011.

“We really enjoyed our week in your beautiful house.  We have stayed in places all over the world and this has been the best.  Great atmosphere and very comfortable, and fantastic views.  Thank you also for the warm hospitality and good company.  Thank you Julio for the lovely meal.  Will certainly recommend it to friends and hopefully we will return ourselves sometime.”

Marie and John, March, 2011.

“For a beautiful holiday in an atmospheric and comfortable apartment we thank you. 

We enjoyed the sounds (swifts' screech, frog's croak, etc.)

                    the sights (from our balcony, caves, Granada, etc.)

                    the tastes, especially Julio's meal

                    the smells (flowers, trees we could not identify)

But most of all we appreciated your helpful but unintrusive company.

Hopefully we will be back to enjoy it all again.”

Brian and Mary, April, 2011.

“For our stay in Costa del Sol we chose well – both the house and village off Torrox.

The historical house was interesting and a joy.

Torrox must be one of the unknown gems – a proper working village – yet close to the more conventional holiday towns if you want them.

The weather at this time was perfect for us – sunny but not too hot.

Lovely meals on the terrace in the evening, then a nice glass of wine enjoying the view – fun watching the cars drive down the steep tracks.”

Steve, Beverly, Yorkshire, May 2011.

“Thanks...for a most relaxing and peaceful stay.  The house is lovely and you are situated in a lovely part of Spain.......people are very friendly here.”

Eddie and Ann, Liverpool, May, 2011.

“Thank you very much for a wonderful 9 days.  Your house is lovely and we felt at home as soon as we arrived!  We have had a very peaceful and relaxing holiday which we needed!”

Tony and Carol, Solihull, May, 2011.

“As soon as we entered the door at the start of our holiday it was as though we hadn't been away.  Welcomed and made to feel at home immediately.

Thank you both for your friendship and hospitality.”

Kathryn and Richard, Hagley, Worcestershire, June, 2011.

“Thank you for a wonderful short break and letting us sample your fantastic house.

We will be back in a few months time and look forward to seeing you again.”

Peter and Kathryn, North West England, June, 2011.

“....the thing is this is exactly the sort of place I would want if I were to buy somewhere in Spain.  So thanks for saving me 90,000 pounds – thats a hell of a lot of holidays so expect to see me again!    Oh and I might bring Trish if she promises to behave.  Enjoyed the baking spree and seeing the two gentlemen of Torrox, and a bit of music swapping – Can't wait to concentrate on Lila Downs.....

Suzanne, Primera Breadmaker.

“Delighted yet again to stay in your lovely house, thank you, Volveremos!”

Trish, Whitstable, Kent, June, 2011.

“Many thanks for another relaxing and wonderful break – just what was needed to recharge our batteries.  It has been great to return to our 'home' in Torrox Pueblo. Thank you both again for a superb meal...”

Denise and Laurence, Hull, East Yorkshire, June, 2011.

“Thank you for your hospitality, again, especially on Ernest's birthday.  We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

“I know I don't need to tell you this as you already know, but we are really really excited to be coming back again next year and are really looking forward to seeing you both again.”

Carol and Martin, Hitchin, July, 2011.

“Thanks for the beautiful place to stay!  We enjoyed every moment!”

Jens, The Philippines, August, 2011.

“I have felt like a Moroccan princess here in your Spanish ground-floor palace.  Running with delight from room to room, marvelling at the natural and wondrous views from each window and the thoughtful attention to detail in each room (from the foot massager in the bathroom to the binoculars in the front room....)  You are truly gifted hosts.”

Sheila, Brooklyn, New York, August, 2011.

“Thank you so much for the wonderful time we spent with you in your lovely house full of charm and character.  We feel honoured meeting such warm and lovely people like you.  We hope to come back soon.”

Piotr and Surajja, Norfolk, August, 2011.

Visitor Comments August 2009 - 2010

“We’ve had the most lovely holiday here – fantastic meals and hospitality with views to die for.  Thank you so much Ernest and Julio for coping with this curious mixed weird family…”
Ginnie

“Thanks to you both, Ernest and Julio, these few days have been a wonderful break to celebrate John’s seventieth, and all the family to join up  for a miraculously festive occasion – all in the fabulous surroundings of Castel Ernesto.”
Anthony, August, 2009

“Thank you for a comfortable and delightful week in your charming home and for all the help during our “RECCE” week…”
Michael and Louise, France, September, 2009

“Muchas gracias!  We’ve had a wonderful time here in Andalucía which was made all the Moor better by having such a great home in Torrox to come back to.  You’ve been great hosts, from chermoya provisions, late night medical centre translations (thanks again – extremely grateful for that) to backroad scenic routes to the great mountain city of Ronda.  We all thought your home was warm and charming and the views of the mountains we’ll never forget and will never get old.  Our only regret is not having a chance to sample a bit of Julio’s cooking!  But there is so much to see in Andalucía, we are sure to be back sometime.”
Lidia and Jan, Toronto, Pauline and Tarot, London, October, 2009

“Very many thanks, Ernest and Julio.  The apartment lived up to the very high expectations we came with – very quiet, relaxing, comfortable surroundings with fabulous views and more than enough to keep us occupied for a few days.
Special things….winding, death defying drives in the mountains….the ‘private’ beach  at Maro,…the ruined house high up in the hills above the until recently ruined village…tapas in one or two lovely bars we got to know pretty well.
We go home replenished and sun drenched for the winter months…”
Claire, Ed and Ben, Cambridge, October, 2009

“Thank you for an enjoyable and relaxing few days.
We came to get away from it all and recharge the batteries; which we have done!
Lazy mornings on the terrace, lazy lunches, lazing on the beach in the afternoon, you get the picture.
I would like it on record however that I did swim in the sea – chilly but bearable.
The Alhambra was wonderful but I would also recommend the caves at Nerja – they were spectacular.
Wonderful, accommodating and extremely helpful hosts, thank you.”
Carrie and Ron, Dublin, October, 2009

“We had a lovely week in Torrox in your wonderful house and are looking forward to our fortnight in the summer.
We were so lucky that the weather was fantastic and the apartment was lovely.  We had a super time.”
Carol and Martin, Hitchin, Herts., November, 2009

“Thank you for making our stay in the Torrox Town House so welcoming and comfortable.  I felt totally ‘at peace’ in a very short space of time and look forward to returning in the future!”
Margaret

“Thank you Ernest and Julio for making us so welcome and comfortable on our short stay in your homely apartment.  I’m sorry we’re not staying longer, especially as we’re returning to snow and ice in England!”
Val, England, January, 2010.

“Thank you for providing such a lovely apartment in which to idle away a week doing nothing but reading.”
Mairead, London, March, 2010.

“You have a lovely home, we really enjoyed staying here.  We will have no problems recommending it to family and friends.  Thank you.”
The Ancorne family, England, April, 2010.

“We came, we saw, we stayed rather longer than we expected!  Thanks to that volcano we had five extra days of lovely times here at the Torrox town house with brothers Ernest and Julio.  We ate, shopped, jigsaw puzzled, crossword solved, drank and enjoyed 10 books (Esther) plus Billy Connoly, Fawlty Towers and Ab Fab.  It was a really Ab Fab holiday!”
John

“Was a crazy adventure! Good food, burnt heads and endless travel plans!”
Esther

“As lovely as ever to be here.  Spring flowers are beautiful and John and I had a romantic walk through monsoon-like rain to fetch our favourite hot chicken for Sunday lunch.  Our extended stay gave me lots of time for reflection and I feel renewed and ready to get back to London life.”
Morag, London, April, 2010.

“Thanks for a great holiday!  Wonderful house in a lovely village.  Hope to see you again soon.”
Shirley and Mike, Colchester, May, 2010.

“We have had a wonderful holiday, which was greatly enhanced by your welcome, your attentiveness and your obvious wish to make us comfortable in your beautiful home.
Once in a while one comes across somewhere really special.  ‘The House of the Inquisition’ exudes history, charm and character, whilst still maintaining a homely atmosphere.  This is the first holiday home in which we have stayed which has at least 1,000 books and as many pot plants spread around an enormous terrace, with glorious mountain views, darting swallows and, of course, the chorus of frogs from the river below.
It has been a privilege to stay in such a lovely old house, steeped in history and full of such memorable features.
We are so lucky to be going home with so many special memories – thank you both once again.
P. S. We loved your cats!”
Lilian and Gerry, Hexham, Northumberland, May, 2010.

“A beautiful and relaxing place to stay. We had planned to visit many other places but we just stayed in the village and in the castilette and what a good choice!  We go home (unfortunately) relaxed and so happy. 
We will be back next year...Thank you.”
Denise and Laurence Taylor, June, 2010.

“Thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome, our stay was extremely relaxing and everything we hoped it would be.  First job when we get home....book for next year!”
Carol and Martin Winter, Hitchin, Herts., July, 2010.

“Many thanks for a wonderful stay in your fabulous house.  Every time I looked around I found something new 2 c.
My week flew and my only regret is that it was not longer.
Your hospitality and kindness was exceptional.”
Anette, Limerick.

“We have had a wonderful three weeks in your beautiful home.  Thank you so much for all your kindness and hospitality.  We really enjoyed Ernest's birthday lunch and our chats in the evening over a glass of vino!  Really hope to come back again.”
Maura and Lynne, Limerick.

“Thank you both for a really lovely holiday.  Enjoyed the chats + vino.”
Brenda, Tipperary, Ireland, July, 2010.

“This time I have spent in Spain, both here and in Granada, has been energizing, restful and a time of personal growth.  It almost feels that I was always supposed to find the two of you here.  Thank you.  With love.”
Helen, Sheffield, August, 2010.

“Unfortunately no volcanic dust or train strike to help us prolong our stay.  We tried but to no avail!  Its not just the house that makes the stay so enjoyable – its finding Julio and Ernest in it!  Oh and communing with the little Chameleon – master of disguises....
We have never found somewhere as soulful as this to stay in.  We could cook without having to huddle round one small bowl; We could relax without fighting over the one comfortable chair! (All have happened in other places). 
Thank you for your conversation, intelligence and generosity.  We loved sharing your food and your time.  Expect to see us again....”
Suzanne

“Muchas gracias, para mi ha sido el vacación perfecto....”
Trish, Whitstable, Kent, August, 2010.

Blog Launch

Welcome to the launch of our comments blog.  It is designed specifically for our past visitors to comment on their experience whilst staying in our holiday accommodation in Torrox Pueblo.

If you would like to be able to post comments here you must first email me or have been given access previously.

You can email us at ernestgmhole@hotmail.com

All comments & posts will be moderated before being included ( purely to prevent inappropriate language ).

Here are a list of comments received so far from our guests