Finca Vista Bonita Hotel

“ wonderful setting, good quality accomodation, helpful staff if required

“ Top Tip: A visit to the Bodega restraunt in the town is a must, not totally gourmet but good quality and naturally friendly

“ Finca Vista Bonita is located in a wonderful setting with fantastic views across the south coast of Tenerife. The apartment provided was of a very high standard with comfortable, firm beds, a full bathroom and lovely furnishings and the terrace was a sun trap through the day.

I would comment that there is not a full kitchen. A microwave and four ring hob is provided but not an oven. However, with an excellent asador restaurant over the road (grilled meats), there is an alternative. In addition, the restaurants of Golf Del Sur, Los Cristanos, Los Abrigos etc are a 20 minute drive down the hill.

You will definitely need a car as the Finca is 800 metres above sea level (2,500 feet) and the village of San Miguel is a 5 minute drive. The village has all requirements - an excellent bakers (open 365 days of the year!! - El Pan del Horno), a supermarket which stays open until 10pm, a chemist, medical centre, banks and newsagents (although English newspapers are not available - go to Golf del Sur for these).

One note of caution - as the Finca is high, it can be in cloud whereas the coast will be in sun. It is also a little cooler during the day and particularly at night and an electric radiator is provided for the bedroom. We asked for a second heater for the sitting room which was instantly provided. This advice applies probably to the winter months and I am sure that during the summer a slightly cooler evening helps with sleeping.

Most guests were either Dutch or German and the Finca is featured in Thomson's brochures for these countries. The communal facilities provided are good including a heated indoor pool (not large but good to cool off in), jacuzzi, gym (no running machines, very basic equipment), laundry area (washer and dryer - 3 Euros), a book library and free internet access (no pc provided, bring your laptop). The Managers/Owners speak excellent English and are extremely helpful and although I did not book there are a range of spa treatments available including facials and massage. These seemed very popular with other guests.

Overall, we would return to the Finca but may look at coastal alternatives to guarantee full sunny days.

“ Top Tip: You absolutely must eat at Los Roques in Los Abrigos (20 minute drive down the hill). The food is absolutely wonderful, great value (even with the pound plummeting against the Euro) and service is exemplary. The value for money was far better than anything in Los Cristianos or Las Americas and we wished we had found the restauarnt earlier in the week.

As a golfer, I can recommend both the 27 holes at Golf del Sur and 18 at Las Americas. Although both courses were busy, two great rounds of golf were achieved in approximately 4 hours each time with great facilities and even better views across to La Gomera, up to Mount Teide and out to sea.