• From: Ian Wallace
  • Date: Saturday 8th October, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Ian Wallace after his visit on the 2016 Brokenhurst Manor Overseas Golf Escape

 

Hi,

 

Just a quick email to say thank you for your making our stay very, very enjoyable. The delightful lady on reception, I think her name is Gulia, for ensuring that the bright red shirt was duly sold with an effervescent, fun attitude. Very efficient and a credit to your organization.

 

The food was excellent, well presented and very tasty. The restaurant staff were patience personified, bearing in mind some of our dreadful time keeping. The accommodation was as one would expect from a quality resort, and as this was my third visit, (The first 15 years ago, when the club house was the white marquee next to the putting green) the  4 days just flew by.

 

I will happily return in due course, and if I can persuade my wife, bring her with me. The golf would be academic in that instance.

 

Kindest regards

 

Ian Wallace

 

  • From: Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club
  • Date: Friday 7th October, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from participants of the 2016 Brokenhurst Manor Captain’s Overseas Golf Break at Desert Springs Resort between 03rd - 07th October
Desert Springs Resort was host to the ‘2016 Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club Captain’s Overseas Golf Break’ between 03rd – 7th October.
Brokenhurst Manor Club Captain Jimmy Campbell and Club Secretary Neil Hallam-Jones accompanied 14 members to enjoy 5 days of winter sun, utilising the excellent practice facilities at the Golf Academy and playing each day on the Championship Indiana course.
 
The players were accommodated in some of the privately owned apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the requirements of the players dining each evening in the ‘El Torrente’ Restaurant as well as a private dining experience within the resorts infamous ‘Cave Bar’ restaurant.

2016 Brokenhurst Manor Captain’s Overseas Golf Break, from Left to Right: –  Paul Saunders, Richard Walker, Doug Lingafelter, Garry Jepson, Stuart McDonald, Keith Goodson, Roger Alexander, Ian Wallace, Nick Roddis, Jimmy Campbell (Club Captain), Steve Breaker, David Gray, Doug Lawson, Alex McRae, Neil Hallam-Jones (Club Secretary) & Jim Robinson

 
“Many thanks for looking after our group so well, we all had a fantastic week. 
Great food, great golf course, great accommodation, hope to see you again next year.” Jimmy Campbell (Club Captain)
 
“A wonderful week of golf in such a stunning setting, thank you to all the staff for looking after us so well, looking forward to the next time…” David Gray
 
“A beautiful resort. 
Thanks to all the staff for such excellent service throughout the week, couldn’t have been looked after any better.”  Ian Wallace
 
“What a golf course ! A real challenge. Thank you for a great week.” Garry Jepson

“Loved the golf course, a really unique challenge.” Doug Lawson

“A real test of golf, fantastic experience. Lovely food too. Thank you to all.” Paul Saunders

  • From: Louise R
  • Date: Friday 7th October, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Louise following her golf round at Desert Springs Resort

“Great Course”

 

A wonderful course, and the settings is magnificent. You can see what it would be like to own a property here! 

 

Slow round but the food buggy kept us fed and watered. A wonderful experience. 

 

Had a look at sales area, very interested in a future investment.

  • From: Eamonn Power
  • Date:
  • Subject: The success of Desert Springs

The success of Desert Springs can, quite simply, be put down to the standard of service maintained throughout… it is the epitome of service.

It has customer service honed to a fine art. It is service of the highest calibre carried out by staff who give the distinct impression that they enjoy what they are doing.

 

Eamonn Power in Andalucia Golf

  • From: Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club
  • Date: Friday 7th October, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from participants of the 2016 Brokenhurst Manor CaptainÂ’s Overseas Golf Break at Desert Springs Resort between 03rd - 07th October
 
Desert Springs Resort was host to the ‘2016 Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club Captain’s Overseas Golf Break' between 03rd – 7th October.
Brokenhurst Manor Club Captain Jimmy Campbell and Club Secretary Neil Hallam-Jones accompanied 14 members to enjoy 5 days of winter sun, utilising the excellent practice facilities at the Golf Academy and playing each day on the Championship Indiana course.
 
The players were accommodated in some of the privately owned apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the requirements of the players dining each evening in the ‘El Torrente’ Restaurant as well as a private dining experience within the resorts infamous ‘Cave Bar’ restaurant.
 
 
 

 

2016 Brokenhurst Manor Captain’s Overseas Golf Break, from Left to Right: –  Paul Saunders, Richard Walker, Doug Lingafelter, Garry Jepson, Stuart McDonald, Keith Goodson, Roger Alexander, Ian Wallace, Nick Roddis, Jimmy Campbell (Club Captain), Steve Breaker, David Gray, Doug Lawson, Alex McRae, Neil Hallam-Jones (Club Secretary) & Jim Robinson

 
 
"Many thanks for looking after our group so well, we all had a fantastic week. 
Great food, great golf course, great accommodation, hope to see you again next year.” Jimmy Campbell (Club Captain)
 
 
"A wonderful week of golf in such a stunning setting, thank you to all the staff for looking after us so well, looking forward to the next time…" David Gray
 
 
"A beautiful resort. 
Thanks to all the staff for such excellent service throughout the week, couldn’t have been looked after any better.”  Ian Wallace
 
 
"What a golf course ! A real challenge. Thank you for a great week.” Garry Jepson

 

"Loved the golf course, a really unique challenge.” Doug Lawson

 

"A real test of golf, fantastic experience. Lovely food too. Thank you to all.” Paul Saunders

 

  • From: Louise R
  • Date: Friday 7th October, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Louise following her golf round at Desert Springs Resort
 
“Great Course"
 
A wonderful course, and the settings is magnificent. 
 
You can see what it would be like to own a property here! 
 
Slow round but the food buggy kept us fed and watered. 
 
A wonderful experience. 
 
Had a look at sales area, very interested in a future investment.
 
  • From: Alan P
  • Date: Friday 30th September, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Alan following his short break at Desert Springs Resort in September 2016

“Great place to stay for golf”

 

Had 4 nights at this golf resort and was very pleasantly surprised. 

We upgraded from the town house to the villa which was on Powderhorn overlooking the 16th tee. 

The villa was spacious and clean with a great outside area and ample 6×3 pool.
Bedrooms where good sleeping 8 easily. 

Golf was cheap with our discount at €50.00 and a buggy €30.00. Golf club hire was €50.00 and clubs where Taylor Made M2 so good quality.
Range was good €2.00 for 35 balls. 

Restaurant was good value and can recommend the lamb. 

Will definitely return.

  • From: Alan P
  • Date: Friday 30th September, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Alan following his short break at Desert Springs Resort in September 2016
 
"Great place to stay for golf"
 
 
Had 4 nights at this golf resort and was very pleasantly surprised. 
We upgraded from the town house to the villa which was on Powderhorn overlooking the 16th tee. 

The villa was spacious and clean with a great outside area and ample 6×3 pool. 
Bedrooms where good sleeping 8 easily. 

Golf was cheap with our discount at €50.00 and a buggy €30.00. Golf club hire was €50.00 and clubs where Taylor Made M2 so good quality. 
Range was good €2.00 for 35 balls. 

Restaurant was good value and can recommend the lamb. 

Will definitely return.

 

 

  • From: M Carbz
  • Date: Thursday 29th September, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Carbz following his break at Desert Springs Resort in September 2016
“Golfing Holiday”

 

We spent a week here in September and had a wonderful time, the golf was superb as were the guys that sort out your clubs, buggys etc. 

 

The lady at the golf reception was so helpful as we had problems with Goldcar rentals and a broken car window (don’t rent from them) with a language barrier she acted as translator, so thank you for that.
Would have been 5 stars but a lot of the amenities were closed.
  • From: M Carbz
  • Date: Thursday 29th September, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Carbz following his break at Desert Springs Resort in September 2016
“Golfing Holiday"
 
 
We spent a week here in September and had a wonderful time, the golf was superb as were the guys that sort out your clubs, buggys etc. 
 
The lady at the golf reception was so helpful as we had problems with Goldcar rentals and a broken car window (don't rent from them) with a language barrier she acted as translator, so thankyou for that. 
Would have been 5 stars but a lot of the amenities were closed.
  • From: Phil Neale OBE
  • Date: Saturday 20th August, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Phil Neale OBE after his four day family holiday at Desert Springs Resort
Phil Neale OBE, Operations Manager for England Cricket Board (ECB), recently visited Desert Springs Resort for a family holiday. Here’s what he had to say:
 
“My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Desert Springs. The golf course was in fantastic condition and the Caddy Masters and Neil , the golf professional, all went ” the extra mile” to ensure everything ran smoothly.
 
The two bedroom apartment had everything that we needed to be self sufficient if we wanted to be. When we chose to eat out the staff in both the Crocodile Club and the El Torrente Restaurant were courteous and helpful and the food was very good.
 
Alfonso Castineira Marcos, the Director of Golf, was always on hand to check that we were having a good time and we would definitely come back again. Great weather, great facilities and top class service! What more could you want?”
 

Phil Neale

  • From: Phil Neale OBE
  • Date: Saturday 20th August, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Phil Neale OBE after his four day family holiday at Desert Springs Resort
 
Phil Neale OBE, Operations Manager for England Cricket Board (ECB), recently visited Desert Springs Resort for a family holiday. Here's what he had to say:
 
"My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Desert Springs. The golf course was in fantastic condition and the Caddy Masters and Neil , the golf professional, all went " the extra mile" to ensure everything ran smoothly.

The two bedroom apartment had everything that we needed to be self sufficient if we wanted to be.

When we chose to eat out the staff in both the Crocodile Club and the El Torrente Restaurant were courteous and helpful and the food was very good.

Alfonso Castineira Marcos, the Director of Golf, was always on hand to check that we were having a good time and we would definitely come back again.

Great weather, great facilities and top class service! What more could you want?"

Phil Neale

 
  • From: Emma Hourican
  • Date: Thursday 14th July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Emma following her villa holiday at Desert Springs Resort in June 2016
 

My boyfriend and I stayed at Desert Springs in June 2016, and I can’t express how good our holiday was. 

The resort is beautiful, with fabulous views and very helpful staff members. 

Our villa was very clean and spacious, with a fantastic pool. 

Everyday we would go to the clubhouse and ask questions about the local areas, where the staff would go above and beyond helping us, including organising a car for when we arrived. 

Dolores, who looked after us when we arrived, was so pleasant and lovely. 

The local towns surrounding Desert Springs, are so authentic and have some fantastic restaurants. 

I was very sad to leave and will be back very soon to have another wonderful holiday.

  • From: Emma Hourican
  • Date: Thursday 14th July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Emma following her villa holiday at Desert Springs Resort in June 2016
 

My boyfriend and I stayed at Desert Springs in June 2016, and I can't express how good our holiday was. 

The resort is beautiful, with fabulous views and very helpful staff members. 

Our villa was very clean and spacious, with a fantastic pool. 

Everyday we would go to the clubhouse and ask questions about the local areas, where the staff would go above and beyond helping us, including organising a car for when we arrived. 

Dolores, who looked after us when we arrived, was so pleasant and lovely. 

The local towns surrounding Desert Springs, are so authentic and have some fantastic restaurants. 

I was very sad to leave and will be back very soon to have another wonderful holiday.

 

  • From: Tracey W
  • Date: Tuesday 5th July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Tracey following her short break at Desert Springs Resort in June 2016

‘Second Visit – Birthday Treat’

This was our second time at Desert Springs.
We bought the first trip at a silent bid Christmas auction.
On the first trip we no where near spent the Euros included (very reasonably priced bar and restaurant) and management let us take the surplus over to this last trip (we arrived back in UK on Saturday 2 July).
My birthday fell during our week’s stay and the staff were amazingly accommodating – providing my husband with a card (!) a muffin for my breakfast the following day with a little candle on top and then that night at the restaurant sprinkling sparkly hearts etc over the table.
The staff came out singing Happy Birthday to me during the 3 course meal (great selection of food, well presented and only €18 pp).
Accommodation in a town house was great, clean and well presented.
We find the whole experience very relaxing.

We are returning again in September. Only one slight niggle – a dishwasher would be great but perhaps it might be a water problem though.

  • From: Tracey W
  • Date: Tuesday 5th July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Tracey following her short break at Desert Springs Resort in June 2016
5 of 5 stars

This was our second time at Desert Springs. 

We bought the first trip at a silent bid Christmas auction. 

On the first trip we no where near spent the Euros included (very reasonably priced bar and restaurant) and management let us take the surplus over to this last trip (we arrived back in UK on Saturday 2 July). 

My birthday fell during our week's stay and the staff were amazingly accommodating – providing my husband with a card (!) a muffin for my breakfast the following day with a little candle on top and then that night at the restaurant sprinkling sparkly hearts etc over the table. 

The staff came out singing Happy Birthday to me during the 3 course meal (great selection of food, well presented and only €18 pp). 

Accommodation in a town house was great, clean and well presented. 

We find the whole experience very relaxing. 

We are returning again in September. Only one slight niggle – a dishwasher would be great but perhaps it might be a water problem though.

 

  • From: Jim Stembridge
  • Date: Monday 4th July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Jim following his villa holiday at Desert Springs Resort between 24th June – 3rd July 2016

Dear Roxana,

We have been coming to Desert Springs at least once and sometimes twice a year since we first came in 2011.

It’s a lovely place in a beautiful location and we always have a wonderful relaxing time.

This June was no different, as usual the organisation was superb and the villa spotless. Not to forget the exceptional weather!

We arrived later than normal because of a flight change and were met at the gate by the Night Concierge who then did the meet and greet etc at the Club House.

Can we thank Delores for organising things and arranging the food pack in the Villa on arrival.

So can I thank the whole team at Desert Springs for a fabulous holiday once again.

The only saving grace when leaving was that we have already booked to return at the end of August, which we are very much looking forward to.

With best wishes,
Jim Stembridge  

  • From: Jim Stembridge
  • Date: Monday 4th July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Jim following his villa holiday at Desert Springs Resort between 24th June – 3rd July 2016

Dear Roxana,

 

We have been coming to Desert Springs at least once and sometimes twice a year since we first came in 2011.

It’s a lovely place in a beautiful location and we always have a wonderful relaxing time.

This June was no different, as usual the organisation was superb and the villa spotless. Not to forget the exceptional weather!

We arrived later than normal because of a flight change and were met at the gate by the Night Concierge who then did the meet and greet etc at the Club House.

Can we thank Delores for organising things and arranging the food pack in the Villa on arrival.

So can I thank the whole team at Desert Springs for a fabulous holiday once again.

The only saving grace when leaving was that we have already booked to return at the end of August, which we are very much looking forward to.

 

With best wishes,

Jim Stembridge                     

 

  • From: Michael P
  • Date: Sunday 3rd July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Michael following his 10- day golf holiday at Desert Springs Resort during May 2016

‘Desert Springs Golf Resort’

Visited Desert Springs for 10 days.

We played golf twice at DS and it is a great course with some challenging holes SO LONG as you keep on the green stuff. The waste areas are difficult and easily found if you hit too long or slightly off line. Do not back into a cactus !!!

We were lucky to arrive 2 weeks after rain so every one was in flower. There are thousands of plants of fantastic shapes and sizes and over 2,000 different varieties.

The apartment was fitted out with every amenity and was very clean and cool.

The sun shone from 7.00 in the morning until 8.00 at night. Our apartment was beside a pool which we used every day and never had more than a couple of other users.

We had breakfast on the veranda and lunch by the pool.

You can pre-order groceries to be in your property when you arrive.

On some evenings we dined at the club house restaurant which was first class food and surroundings.

Sunday night is music night with the Boogie man on his keyboard. Will play anything you ask him. 

Our daughter lives and works in Vera so we had plenty of time to travel around on our own as well as visit with her friends.

It is like being in a Spaghetti Western as you drive around, but only 10 minutes away there are restaurants, La Dulce Casa in Palomares and Los Conteros just out side Villaricos, both are excellent, Travel a bit further and Mojacar offers all types of food.

Will definitely be back!

  • From: Michael P - TripAdvisor
  • Date: Sunday 3rd July, 2016
  • Subject: Comments from Michael following his 10- day golf holiday at Desert Springs Resort during May 2016
 
 

Visited Desert Springs for 10 days.

We played golf twice at DS and it is a great course with some challenging holes SO LONG as you keep on the green stuff. The waste areas are difficult and easily found if you hit too long or slightly off line. Do not back into a cactus !!!

We were lucky to arrive 2 weeks after rain so every one was in flower. There are thousands of plants of fantastic shapes and sizes and over 2,000 different varieties.

The apartment was fitted out with every amenity and was very clean and cool.

The sun shone from 7.00 in the morning until 8.00 at night. Our apartment was beside a pool which we used every day and never had more than a couple of other users.

We had breakfast on the veranda and lunch by the pool.

You can pre-order groceries to be in your property when you arrive.

On some evenings we dined at the club house restaurant which was first class food and surroundings.

Sunday night is music night with the Boogie man on his keyboard. Will play anything you ask him

Our daughter lives and works in Vera so we had plenty of time to travel around on our own as well as visit with her friends.

It is like being in a Spaghetti Western as you drive around, but only 10 minutes away there are restaurants, La Dulce Casa in Palomares and Los Conteros just out side Villaricos, both are excellent, Travel a bit further and Mojacar offers all types of food.

Will definitely be back!