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Sleeps 2+infant/toddler in cot or toddler bed within the 1x double bedroom. |
 | There is a lovely outdoor pool with stunning views. Little ones are encouraged to use it with adult supervision. Please note: no pool alarm or gate. |
 | In room treatments by mobile beauty and massage therapist available on request. |
 | There are baskets of toys and books provided in the common areas and little ones are welcome to adopt them for the duration of their stay. |
 | There's a large sand pit, trampoline and various slides and swing sets scattered around the grounds for kids to discover and enjoy. |
 | Goats and a beautiful, gentle, Shetland pony to befriend. |
 | Breakfast is available daily, a basket of fresh baked bread and croissants delivered to your windowsill at 8am each morning (approx. 12 Euros per family). Although, Weetabix, coffee, milk etc is all in the apartment on arrival plus bacon & eggs if requested. Other meals are served sociably on the kitchen terrace or can be brought to the apartment, daily except Monday & Wednesday. Prices 10-20 Euros for lunches, 20-30 for dinners with wine, 7.50 for kids tea time. Don't miss the Sunday Paella - Top US parenting mag 'Cookie' called it the best in Spain! |
 | Free WiFi is available. |
 | Several beaches within a 15-20 minute drive. |
 | Restaurant 10 minutes walk up the valley. |
 | Sarah often sets up arts and crafts sessions for resident kids, although it's not 'officially' supervised, so parents should be in the area at the time. |
 | As well as cots, highchairs, bibs,baby gyms, blenders, baby crockery and cutlery, toy baskets and books, the Robinsons also have sun umbrellas available for use at the beach, and a 3-wheel buggy and backpack carrier for country walks. |
 | There are plenty of additional cots and highchairs. |
 | Pre-bookable babysitting is available, although the nightly dinner parties within monitor range of bedrooms means guests hardly need it. |
 | As a mum to small children herself, Sarah knows little ones can be fussy eaters and thoughtfully includes breadsticks, yoghurts, bananas and Weetabix in welcome packs. Shell supply nappies, baby toiletries and any favourite foods on request. Evening meals can be booked on the day and taken on the private terraces or communally in the indoor/outdoor dining area. |
 | Terrace with dining area. |
Discount Notes:
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 12:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 14 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 2 + Cot-sleeping
'Boutique Hotel Spanish Family Robinson-Style’ is perhaps the best description of the experience at the beautiful Caserío del Mirador. The elegant pool and stylish Moroccan influenced interiors give it all the hallmarks of an exclusive retreat, but the warm hospitality of owners, Sarah and Johnny Robinson, and the presence of their three gorgeous children (all under 10), create a laid back atmosphere that easily has parents relaxing – no need for toddler-induced tenterhooks here!
Nestled in a fragrant valley and in sight of the sea, its location might be its greatest asset but the fact that guests at Caserío del Mirador can be as sociable or self-contained as they wish, comes a close second. The two-bedroom apartments and large one bedroom suites have kitchenettes enabling guests to self-cater or sample Sarah’s delicious rustic Spanish cuisine. Meals can be delivered to terraces or enjoyed as sociable kids and adults suppers, which take place nightly overlooking the beautifully lit pool and valley below. B&B rooms are available in the main building, which is also home to the Robinsons and the location for impromptu kiddie arts and crafts sessions.
Accommodation Overview
Apartment Isabella has a very large double bedroom with plenty of room for cots or toddler bed, and lounge with two sofa beds. It has a spacious sitting room and a large terrace with outdoor dining furniture and its own sofa - great for taking in the stunning valley views and enjoying evenings once the little ones are asleep in the lounge. The pool terrace is a safe distance via some steps. The steps are not gated and therefore care should be taken with toddlers/crawlers. Larger family groups could combine it with Apartment Fernando, which has a connecting door (view 'Similar Properties' at the bottom of the Fast Facts box to view).
Caserío del Mirador enjoys a peaceful setting amongst almond
trees and olive groves with a stunning, far reaching view down the valley to the
Mediterranean coast that makes a fantastic first impression. The terraces, gardens and grounds offer a
wonderful sense of space and tranquility that has guests slipping into relaxed
holiday mode from the moment they arrive.
Although scenically set amongst rural splendour, it’s only a
short walk to the nearest restaurant and a 10 minute drive to the closest
town.
Jalon, with its blue glazed terracotta dome above the main square
visible for miles around, comes alive on market days and is famous for its
bodegas, or wine cellars. It also boasts a small assortment of restaurants,
cafes and specialist shops selling everything from cured meats to Moroccan
curiosities, and even wine made from vines next to the Caserío. There are also
two kids play areas in the town with climbing frames and swings, these are Plaza
Las Ocas and next to the riverbed.
Away from the coast, the town retains much of its authentic
feel but also manages to cater well for visitors, so issues with language and
finding the basics for children aren’t a problem.
Jalon is the principal town in the Val de Pop, a traditional
agricultural area famous for wine, almonds and olives. Surrounding the valley
are dramatic mountains, giving plenty of scope for walking and panoramic views
down to the sea. Terrace walls built by the Moors characterise the landscape
across the whole area.
The coast is only a short drive away too. From its setting, in
the middle of a peninsular, the house has good access to a variety of beaches
and resorts within half an hour. Several
nearby beaches have good family facilities with play areas, restaurants and
easy parking, some also have little streams that toddlers can paddle in safely.
A little further afield, Valencia, is one of the most
exciting cities in Europe and well worth a visit. Recently hosting the America’s Cup and the
European Grand Prix, Valencia boasts a contemporary Arts and Sciences complex,
art museums, a well preserved medieval quarter with World Heritage recognition,
covered markets, the cathedral famous for keeping the Holy Grail, wonderful
architecture and a lifestyle that embraces partying and eating well. Little ones love the (free) giant Gulliver
play park, Aquarium and Bio Park
(animal conservation park).
Getting There:
Caserio del Mirador is set midway between the airports or Valencia and
Alicante, being approx. 70 mins from Alicante and 80 from Valencia. www.skyscanner.net allows for general Spain
searches, so the most suitable flights from your local airport can be
identified easily. Car rental is essential.
Top 10 Best Rated by Past BFB Guests 2008 & 2009.
Past Guest Ratings* (4 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards
Top 10 Best Rated by Past BFB Guests 2008 & 2009.
"Caserio del Mirador, and Sarah and Johnny, are wonderful. It was our first holi...
"Caserio del Mirador, and Sarah
and Johnny, are wonderful. It was our first holiday abroad with our 9-month year
old son, and the fact that we have extremely fond memories of the days that we
spent there, notwithstanding the tummy bug that our son caught literally the
minute we touched down in Spain and which briefly knocked us for six, pays huge
testament to the warmth of the welcome, amazing hospitality, delicious
home-cooking delivered straight to our room, stunning views across the valleys,
and Sarah's ability to take care of everything, no matter how small, to ensure
that her guests have as stress-free a time as possible when children are in tow!
As parents with a toddler, it's hard to imagine staying anywhere better, and
we've been looking forward to our next opportunity to stay ever since we
left."
A lovely relaxed environment in a tranquil setting which we thoroughly enjoyed. ...
A lovely relaxed environment in a tranquil setting which we thoroughly enjoyed. There were plenty of things to keep our toddler entertained. The food was delicious and hosting exemplary.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A wonderful and relaxing holiday, just what we were looking for with an active t...
A wonderful and relaxing holiday, just what we were looking for with an active toddler. Although not the kind of area we would usually look at in Spain, away from the coast it was actually very nice and we didn't even need to leave the site to have a nice day. Loved being able to interact and eat with the other families and our hosts, who provided abundant and very scrummy food and drink. Not cheap but worth it for the stress free, relaxation you crave the rest of the year.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
My husband and I along with our 21 month old son had a fantastic two week break ...
My husband and I along with our 21 month old son had a
fantastic two week break (August 2010) and would not hesitate to recommend it
for young families seeking a relaxing holiday where everyone’s needs - children
and adults - are catered for. It is a
beautiful location nestled amongst olive and almond groves and not much else so kids can roam freely from the pool to the
trampoline to see the horses, goats or rabbits without the fear of passing cars
yet it is only a 7 minute drive to the nearest bar/restaurant/supermarket and 25
minutes to our favourite beach ( Calpe ). Although you are not smack bang in
the middle of a holiday resort, so a car is a must have, there are plenty of
things to do both on and offsite. Onsite activities are mainly relaxing for the
adults and swimming, playing in the sandpit/trampoline/playground/ping pong
table or feeding the animals for the little ones. Within a 25-45 minute drive
there are a number of lovely beaches, some nice little towns to visit (Moraira
and Altea). The owners and their children give you just the right mixture
of presence and privacy and the Robinson family are a big part in what makes
this such a friendly and relaxed holiday. Sarah (the cooking) and Johnny (the
drinks pouring/local history knowledge) cater for guests - kids and adults
separately - each night (except Mondays and Wednesdays) and as someone who loves
food I was happily impressed with the quality of both the ingredients and the
cooking and, whilst all of it had a Spanish influence, there was enough variety
to not get bored of eating there every night. In fact, my husband and I didn't
even take advantage of the babysitting service, as we would usually, to go out
for dinner. If it all sounds good, that’s
because it really was and we look forward to returning to Caserio del Mirador
soon.
We've been twice found it on your website and are going for a third time in 18 m...
We've been twice found it on your website and are going for a third time in 18 months. We love it!!!
I have been raving to anybody who will listen about Caserio del Mirador. We mar...
I have been raving to anybody who will listen about Caserio del Mirador. We marveled that despite four young children we actually felt relaxed and refreshed after the holiday
We had such a wonderful holiday. A great mix of stylish accommodation and friend...
We had such a wonderful holiday. A great mix of stylish accommodation and friendly company and we'll definitely be back some time soon. Louisa has renamed one of her dolls Poppy - what a compliment!
Just to say a HUGE thank you for making our holiday perfect. We had a fantastic ...
Just to say a HUGE thank you for making our holiday perfect. We had a fantastic time, as did Wilf, and look forward to coming again!
I stayed at Caserio del Mirador - Apts Isabella and Fernando: We had the most fa...
I stayed at Caserio del Mirador - Apts Isabella and Fernando: We had the most fantastic time. Our son is 17 months old and we were not sure if our holiday would be that relaxing, we were wrong, it was fabulous and had decided the day we arrived that we would be returing next year. You will not regret going to Caserio del Mirador.
"Sit gazing down the scenic Jalon valley with its olive trees from the view poin...
"Sit gazing down the scenic Jalon valley with its olive trees from the view point at the end of the garden and you'll realise what a magical place this is. As goats' bells clang in the distance, it's the perfect spot for a romantic sundowner while the little ones play at your feet in a sandpit." Jane Knight, The Times, Sept. 08.
Where hols are concerned, "stylish" plus "family-friendly" usually equals "eye-p...
Where hols are concerned, "stylish" plus "family-friendly" usually equals "eye-poppingly expensive" - not so at Caserío del Mirador... Taken from The Guardian Feb '09
Very welcoming atmosphere and ideally set up for young children. I wouldn't hav...
Very welcoming atmosphere and ideally set up for young children. I wouldn't have believed I could relax so much on holiday with a 2-year-old! We hope to return soon.
Sarah and Johnny have carved an idyllic family retreat into the upper slopes of ...
Sarah and Johnny have carved an idyllic family retreat into the upper slopes of Valencias stunning countryside, and greet their guests with utter welcome.... Our 3 year old was in heaven, dividing his time judiciously between the trampoline, sandpit, pool, donkey sanctuary, and a multitude of slides and swings....views that you could spend a lifetime not getting tired of....For a family holiday where the family can get on with the serious business of having fun together, Caserio del Mirador is a must-visit!
We had the most relaxing holiday we have ever had with a child. We had a stress ...
We had the most relaxing holiday we have ever had with a child. We had a stress free, arguement free ! week in the sun. Food was delicious, company was great, and our daughter ( almost 3) absolutely loved it. Would highly recommend it!
We spent a wonderful week at Casa Robinson. The best blend of adult loveliness a...
We spent a wonderful week at Casa Robinson. The best blend of adult loveliness and kid friendliness we've experienced in a long time. Nothing is left to chance and there is no compromise for either camp. Lots for the tiddlers to do and much chilling time for the grown ups. Top class family holiday. Look no further!
Sarah and Johnny have a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere at Caserio del Mirador...
Sarah and Johnny have a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere at Caserio del
Mirador which rubs off on you as soon as you arrive, they understand the
stresses and strains of being a parent! My son (2yrs) loved it with the
goats, horses, sandpit, swings, slide and swimming pool. Our apartment was
lovely, with stunning views looking out on the valley. Sarah's food was
great and it was especially nice not having to cook every evening. We came
back having felt like we had had a break which is not easy when you have
an active toddler!
Perfect holiday!...
Perfect holiday!
Owner Profile
Sarah and Johnny Robinson and their three children - Poppy, Florence and Charlie. Caserío del Mirador was inspired and influenced by Sarah and Johnny's experience of their travels with and without children. The house is an environment where people can relax and be together, a home that is shared to give a warm and friendly atmosphere. |
The people, the food, the landscape, the Mediterranean
and of course the beautiful weather. We live in a wonderfully dramatic setting surrounded by ancient almond and olive groves with views down to the coast. The terraces, gardens and grounds give a wonderful sense of space, and we love the peace and tranquility - hearing birds sing or a distant dog bark.
The rhythm of Spanish life suits us well, nothing is rushed, people have time for each other, meals times are savoured and enjoyed.
Spending time together as a family is central to our lives, and the good weather gives us many options whether we want to enjoy being at the house or go out for the day.
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Kids love going away, the adventure, the new experiences, making new friends and getting Mum and Dad to themselves.
Kids love jumping in the pool, meeting the animals and playing with newly discovered toys.
They love the stable block, home to Archy and Benjy the stable cats.
There are usually rabbits bouncing around somewhere, and if you are
lucky there might be a litter of baby rabbits.
Kids love the climbing frames, sand pit, slides, swings, trampoline and space to run around safely.
There are plenty of toys and books for inside activities and usually a group of kids will find something that they want to do together.
A favourite day out is a visit to the beach, playing in the sand and paddling in the sea.
Best of all is Kid's Tea, yummy food while Mum and Dad relax with a cool drink and chat to the other parents.
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