Book Your Last-Minute Holiday Getaway

I know it’s early but in our business, you have to be organised. The last 2 weeks of December and the first 2 weeks of January my phone rings hot. I get daily calls from people looking for last minute accommodation. Unfortunately by this late stage we are usually fully booked, so I’m sending this…

Fancy a winter getaway?

Frosty mornings, clear days, and evenings in front of the fire. That’s life here at Valle Laguna at the moment, and we’d love to share it with you. Book your stay with us between now and the end of August and receive a 10% discount. PROMO CODE VL2025 This offer is exclusive to direct bookings…

Easter Cooking-Almond and Pear Tart

Wow! A lovely lady just messaged me to say how much she enjoyed this tart. I published the original recipe on my blog back in 2014! We have house guest for Easter and the weather is cooling down so I think I’ll add this to the weekend menu. Ingredients   Frozen Sweet Shortcrust Pastry  50g…

New Year. New House Build. New Project List.

Hello and welcome to 2025 at Valle Laguna. This year is going to be a big year! Having build our house and the 2 villas 10 years ago, I declared that I never wanted to build again….but guess what? We are building another house! If you have been following my blog you’ll know that in…

On The Book Shelf. Summer Reading Recommendations for 2024

The book shelf is bulging at the moment. I’ve got a few cracker recommendations for your summer reading list, plus a few that I’m about to start reading. I’ve enjoyed being swept away to the English countryside with Peter Boland and Robert Thorogood….made all the more enjoyable with a side order of murder 😂 Australian…

Autumn @ Valle Laguna

Hello Autumn, Well the 1st of March might be the official start of Autumn, but Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. It is still really warm here. 🥵 The only hint of Autumn are the slightly cooler nights. Whats happening at the farm? Well February is the best time for us to take holidays so…