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Reviews of Luxury Villa with Pool, Jacuzzi and Sea Views and 5 Min Walk To Shop/Restaurants

Luxury Villa with Pool, Jacuzzi and Sea Views and 5 Min Walk To Shop/Restaurants
Fornells, Menorca, Comunidad Valenciana

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Andie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely villa for a short end of summer stay
The villa was well maintained and had everything we (my wife and I and our 9-year old daughter) would require for a fairly last-minute 5-day stay at the end of the season to lap up the last few rays before winter. The beach is c. 10-minutes walk (or 2 minutes drive) away, you will need a car to get to most restaurants however. The property had a fabulous BBQ which we made best of too. An special note for Penny and Ellie who manage the property; they were fantastic, very attentive and offered some great suggestions around restaurants, places to visit etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2023
Dear Andi and Joe, Thank you for your lovely comments and we look forward to seeing you at Casa Lavanda for a longer stay! Kind Regards, Penny

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in a beautiful villa
We’ve just returned from a fabulous 2 weeks at this villa with 3 children 9, 8 and 5. The villa is as shown and if anything doesn’t give full justice to the size of the pool which was perfect for 3 children to play around in and for us to do lengths; or to the view which in the evening is beautiful with the sea and the sun setting over the ridge line. We found the location ideal although we did have a hire car as we wanted to see the island, do water sports in Fornells and do proper food shops at the main, cheaper supermarkets in Mahon. Don’t be put off by it being off the road and near other villas, it was so quiet and peaceful and a perfect retreat from visiting the busier resorts. If you don’t get a hire car you’re within easy walking distance (a couple of minutes) of a small but well stocked supermarket, several restaurants (don’t miss out on Okapi which was superior to every other restaurant we tried around the island in both service and food!), a splash park and beach (about 10 mins). The villa is spacious and you’re spoilt for choice of seating areas We valued having shaded options when the heat picked up and the parasols to cover some of the pool. Bedrooms are very comfortable with decent fans. There were many small touches that made this villa ideal. Parasols were provided for the beach and a fully equipped utility room and external shower. To note - many steps on property and no very shallow section of pool though neither issue for us. Wonderful villa!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2023
Dear Gemma, Just received the review! So glad that you all had such a wonderful time at Casa Lavanda. Thank you for your wonderful feedback.. Hoping that we can play host to you again in the not too distant future!! Kind Regards, Penny Bentley

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Angela
A beautiful peaceful location. Half an hour lovely walk over the rocks into Fornells or the bus takes 10 mins. No need to go anywhere though as the house and pool is a great place to chill out and lovely restaurants and bar within walking distance. Fab holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2023
Thank you Angela for posting the review. We are so happy that you had a good time and we look forward to seeing you again at Casa Lavanda!

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay
The villa is luxurious and feels more like a home than a holiday rental. Right from the start the booking process was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Any queries were answered by Penny immediately. We were a family of adults and had several other friends staying nearby. Ours was undoubtedly the best villa. There are several areas outside to sit in as well as very comfortable sofas inside. The kitchen is very well equipped We had incredibly hot weather and would not have survived without the pool although air conditioning would have been welcome. There is a lot to do and good places to eat in the area but I wound definitely recommend having a car. There are a lot of good beaches to drive to although the island was very busy when we were there and you definitely need to get to the beach very early or late to get a good parking space at this time of year. To get to one beach now (Macarella) you now need to get a bus from Ciutadella. We enjoyed snorkelling off the rocks below the villa and Tirant beach is within walking distance. Okapi bar, the Cactus and La Franola all great for eating out within walking distance. Thank you Penny for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2023
Dear Fiona, Thank you for your lovely comments and we are so happy that you had such an enjoyable stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future at Casa Lavanda.,🙂🙂

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa and location
We’ve stayed here several times and will certainly be coming again, as the villa is beautiful with amazing views and close to shops and restaurants. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you Bonnie - always a pleasure! Looking forward to your fourth visit next year but book early to get your preferred dates!! Kind Regards, Penny

10/10 Excellent

Barbel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious villa in a great location
We were four adults and one toddler staying at the villa in June 23. With four average sized bedrooms and the spacious living area there was plenty of room for us to spread out. The kitchen was well equipped and the living area was very comfortable and stayed reasonably cool during the day. There are fans for every room - but no air-conditioning. The grounds are amazingly large. The star item is the large pool which was cleaned regularly. We loved the terrace outside the living room which had comfy chairs and a table with great views. The BBQ area was also a lovely outdoor place to sit and relax. The whirlpool at the back was a real hit with our family. Penny had a new shower room/wc put in at the back with access from the outside which we found useful. There are a lot of steps within the grounds and a few even within the house although there is no up-stairs. It was a bit tricky for our toddler. It meant we had to watch her all the time. The location is brilliant with a few restaurants and a supermarket just minutes walk away. We loved the Isabella restaurant in a stunning sea-front location. A bonus were beach towels which can save you a lot of room in your suitcase. There are two sandy beaches close by. The smaller one is about 10 minutes walk away and has a beach restaurant and the bigger one involves quite a number of steps over the cliffs but it is worth it. Altogether we loved our stay at the villa and resort and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Penny.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Dear Barbel and family, We are so happy you had a good time and thank you for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming you again at Villa Lavanda- don’t leave it too long before you return! Kind Regards, Penny

8/10 Good

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week in Fornells
We visited the Villa as a family of 6 adults for a week to celebrate a 60th birthday. From booking the Villa to checking out the communication from Penelope was faultless. Very friendly and helpful with recommendations, we tried most of the restaurants and all were brilliant. The Villa itself was lovely and just what we wanted. We enjoyed all the different areas, including the BBQ. A few outdoor lights for the evening would have been handy for cooking and playing cards. The little pool around the back needed maintenance so wasn’t working for us. The beds were comfy and the whole place was spacious. The area around was very quiet however the road was a little busier through the day. We did walk to Fornells from the resort across the seafront and rocks, took around 45 mins and not for the faint hearted/flip flops. We found a car was essential for our trip as we liked to explore the island as there wasn’t much to see/do in Plategs de Fornells itself.. Highly recommend Okapi for a local, and Isabella was a lovely location but not a huge menu. Good if you like sushi and a view. Caves of Xoiri were great for a view and quick drink. Cuitadella and Mohan good day trips. Water park (splash) was good if you’re looking for Abit of fun. Places were very quiet as end of season and a few places closed that same week so worth checking ahead. Overall a fantastic week in the sunshine and very relaxing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa overlooking the sea
Casa Lavanda is a charming villa on a hillside overlooking the community of Platges de Fornells and the sea below. There are many excellent beaches nearby and a number of excellent restaurants in Platges and the nearby town of Fornells. The many outdoor spaces made the villa ideal for groups of 4 to 6 people. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Dear Chris, Many thanks for your great review. We look forward to seeing you again at Casa Lavanda

6/10 Okay

Sara Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
View was stunning.
Lovely villa with great pool. Few issues throughout the week some sorted some not. Did have a problem with rats which put us off using the outside furniture. Hopefully this will have been dealt with once we left.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2022
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your review with all your comments. As you know I was in frequent touch with you from the UK as our property manager was in UK for a funeral and I was very surprised to hear that some issues were not sorted out. Had I have known I would have made sure that these were addressed accordingly: Unfortunately the whole of Menorca has seen more tree rats of late and this has now been sorted by professionals. Hoping to see you again in Menorca, Penelope Bentley

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa situated in a beautiful part of Menorca
A large and well presented villa with plenty of room and facilities. Location is perfect for nearby restaurants, a superb small and fairly quiet beach, and handy supermarket. Plenty of bus routes around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you Phil for the review that you have just posted.. We look forward to seeing you again( for longer!) Best, Penny

10/10 Excellent

Cristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa and great views
We had a lovely week at the villa, location was very good close to beach, supermarket and restaurants. The garden and swimming pool are very well kept and the jacuzzi was positioned perfectly to take in the sunset in the evenings. Gill from the Management company looked after us very well and was very efficient and always at hand if we needed her.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you Cristina for your speedy response to reviewing the property. Please let me know if you would like to book again in the future! Best, Penny

10/10 Excellent

Carola A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only downside was having to leave.
We spent an enchanted week here. The villa is a dream with everything you need, and as the week went on and our shoulders untensed, we needed less and less. I thoroughly recommend this villa. From first booking to checkout was a breeze. The accommodation is great. It's well appointed, and it's very, very comfortable. The only drama we encountered was the spectacular view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lucy Atherton

Pretty villa with lovely garden
Lovely, clean, well equipped villa

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Poole

Wonderful
This Villa was absolutely perfect for our family of grandparents, parents and young teens. Plenty of space, different areas inside and out to relax. The pool was the best part, the kids loved it and especially enjoyed swimming at night with the beautiful pool lights. The view is fabulous we loved watching the sunset behind the hills. The location is great close enough to walk to the beach, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Penny the owner was great, as were any other staff we made contact with. Highly recommended. We look forward to going back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Dear Sarah, We are so happy that you had such a good time at Casa Lavanda. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future Kind Regards, Penny Bentley

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.,

Great holiday
We had a great family holiday here for 6 adults and one child. The villa and gardens are spacious and fully equipped with everything you could need, great pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, a BBQ and outdoor and indoor dining areas. There is a fully equipped kitchen, plenty of wardrobe space and hangers plus TV and Wi-Fi if you need it. There is no aircon but rooms are equipped with large fans. The location is excellent, quiet and private, with a supermarket and 3 restaurants just a few minutes walk up the road and more options nearby. Fornells itself, with its marina, is only 5 minutes or so by car with lots more eating options and supermarket and there are activities such as snorkeling and kayaking etc available for the more active. The main towns, Mahon and Cuidadela are about half an hour's drive at opposite ends of the island. The owner, Penny, could not have been more helpful and in the event of any problems (we didn't have any) Gill from the property management company is only a couple of minutes away. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna Swift

Beautiful villa in a great location
We had a lovely week in the villa - the pool, grounds and view are especially great. Everything you need is provided and Penny was a great help and source of knowledge! The area has shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance and although Fornells is quite popular, it certainly felt that the villa was quiet and away from the crowds. We will certainly be back to Casa Lavanda so we can explore more of the Island....
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
So happy you had a great time Anna and we look forward to welcoming you again in the near future..

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Lovely villa
Lovely villa, well appointed and equipped. Pool fantastic
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Dear John, We are so happy that you had such a good time and look forward to welcoming you again at Casa Lavanda. Kind Regards, Penny

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Perfect villa for a family holiday
The villa had four good sized bedrooms and two large bathrooms with very comfortable sofas and two tables perfect for indoor dining if the need arises. There was a large table outside with plenty of chairs and there was plenty of loungers. The pool was big and very clean as was the jacuzzi and it was lovely to have the choice of the two. The villa was very well equipped with plenty of crockery and glasses. It was very peaceful at the villa and we had a lovely holiday and will definetely be back as we love Platges de Fornells which has a lovely beach and good selection of restaurants on the doorstep,

8/10 Good

Joanna T.

We had a lovely family here at the end of May.
We particularly enjoyed the garden and ate our meals on the terrace under the tree. The villa was comfortable and well-appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Great villa in the lovely resort of Playa de Fornells
8 of us (4 adults, 4 children) shared this villa for 2 weeks in August 2016. The villa has four good sized bedrooms and a large lounge/dining area which actually was used very little as there is a lovely large patio area with barbecue as well as a verandah with spectacular views. What sets this villa apart is these outside areas as well as the lovely gardens and pool area. Playa de Fornells itself was a superb area, quiet and picturesque. The villa is a 2 min walk to the local supermarket which is fine but a little expensive so I would suggest stocking up at the larger supermarkets in the major towns if you have a car. There is a tapas bar very close by, the food here was mediocre but a great place for a drink with spectacular views and entertainment for the children. A further 3 restaurants are within a few minutes walk and all were good, if you get the chance though visit Ca Na Marga. This is in Ses Salines, approximately a mile away and is a meat lovers paradise with quality food cooked on an oak bbq and exceptional friendly service. Fornells itself is a lovely town with a marina and many restaurants and shops to buy your Menorcan shoes. It is 2 miles by road or you can walk the coastal (rocky) path which is a mile and good fun but a little too tough for younger children. The beach at Cala Tirant is a 10 min or so walk, a nice quiet beach with pedalo rental. The weather was in the high 20's until the last few days when it was mid 30's. When the heat got to this level air con would have been appreciated at night time, although fans were provided to help. Great holiday and we will be returning to Playa de Fornells at some point in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
We are so happy that you had such a great time and look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future Kind Regards, Penny Bentley

8/10 Good

Sofiene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belles expériences
Belles expériences à Fornells. La maison est très spatieuse et la propriétaire très à l'écoute. Le seul problème étant l'absence d'une installation de climatisation dans la maison. Je recommande tout de même.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Agréable maison avec vue dégagée !
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour en famille. Maison très Agréable. Annonce conforme, Gestionnaire à l’écoute et réactif.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven in Fornells!
The house is simply great, very true to what is shown in the pictures. The garden is great, the pool as well and the view from the porch stunning, with great sunsets over the bay. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2021
Thank you Cristina for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming you again, Hasta Luego.. 😍x

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une vraie maison de vacances
Nous avons séjourné 4 jours dans cette maison idéalement placée, avec une superbe vue. Près des petits restaurants du port du Fornells.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2021
Thank you Victoria for your review. We look forward to welcoming you again to Casa Lavanda . Hopefully for much longer! Amities, Penny

8/10 Good

Josep a.

Liked: Cleanliness
estancia
todo muy bién
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2021
Many thanks for your review Josep. We look forward to welcoming you again to Villa Lavanda.

10/10 Excellent

Santiago Antonio C., Barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonita y muy confortable casa con piscina en el norte de Menorca
La casa es preciosa y confortable y se nota que está muy cuidada. La piscina enoorme. El jacuzzi íntimo. La decoracion con mucho gusto. La cocina muy completa. La barbacoa y la mesa del jardín deliciosas. Todo perfecto, especialmente las puestas de sol y el trato de la propoetaria Penny y la agente Gill, siempre atentas a todo.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
We are so happy that you had such a wonderful time Santi. We so look forward to seeing you again! Warm Regards, Penny

10/10 Excellent

Jesica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
Villa Lavanda es una casa muy agradable, acogedora, practica. Pase unos días muy agradables , siendo fiestas de san Juan en villa lavanda se seguía escuchando el silencio , la zona norte de la isla , muy cerca del faro para la puestas de sol , increíbles vistas desde la casa , y el trato a sido estupendo tanto de la propiedad como la agencia . Un 10
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Gracias Jesica.. Hasta pronto!!