Benali 내 코티지

Johan 오스트레일리아

Heredad la bouquilla A dream come true! Javier and his lovely wife Theresa, made our stay at their exquisite farmhouse a true Spanish experience we will never forget. A mere hour away from Valencia, this agricultural stay transported us in an authentic way of living in the country side. The farmhouse is decorated with artefacts from all over the world (from the owners' travels) and each piece has a story to tell. The bedrooms are spacious, the kitchen is more than well equipped and the living space and fire place, with lovely views over the olive groves, the perfect area to unwind. After we booked out stay, we were in constant contact with the hosts and they went over and above to answer our queries and accommodate our requests. One of the highlights of this holiday was the home cooking that they offered us. The breakfast was prepared with only the finest ingredients (tomato pulp on toasted bread), fresh orange juice, eggs from the farm and brewed coffee. Dinners included the best Valencian paella (or any paella) we have ever tasted and being part of the cooking process elevated this to another level. Javier and Theresa explained the history, tips and tricks to making this classic dish. On a separate night, we enjoyed a BBQ with calcots (our request which they honoured to by sourcing it especially for us). Wood fired aubergine hummus was to die for and plentiful so we kept it for snack time! Desserts, good wine and company really completed the gastronomic experience. Javier also took his precious time from the working farm to give us quick lecture on olive oil farms and we had the opportunity to taste his world award winning olive oil called Birdy (of which we bought 12 bottles). Above all, their openness to share their dreams for the farm, the Spanish and Valencian history and patriotism, love and care to details made this stay exceptional. We will definitely return! Thank you to Javier, Theresa and the team. 10/10!