Leticia,
Our group really enjoyed our stay with you back at the end of October.
We will definitely be back, sorry to say it¹s unlikely to be in 2015 as we already have so much on but we have certainly told numerous folks about our excellent experience at Desert Springs.
Have a Merry Christmas and great new year.
Jeremy
The 22 players were accommodated in a selection of the resorts apartments overlooking the Indiana course to compete over three days tournament play, with plenty of time each day for the players to receive some professional coaching at the Academy of Golf.
"Having been to several golf resorts around the world, we found Desert Springs a superb venue to take a group of 19 golfers on a coaching trip.
The facilities and the staff matched the course.
It has everything needed when taking a large group away.
We are already organising our next trip back to Desert Springs."
“Another relaxing week at Desert Springs"
Escaped England for some late Autumn sunshine at Desert Springs.
Stayed in apt 231 again which was home from home and provided all that we required.
Resort had a fair number of golfers out on the course but generally quiet.
It was fantastic to walk around the course at sunset to enjoy the stuning views.
If you want to explore the area, a car is essential- but they are cheap to rent and worth it to visit the restaurants in Vera and Mojacar etc. If possible visit the castle at Lorca- great value and very interesting too.
Beaches in autumn are empty and the area does feel somewhat 'closed for the winter' but if you want to relax and do some reading between golf and tennis- then this is a great place to re-charge while soaking up the sun at a comfortable 25 degrees…the sea is chilly though!
I have just returned from a 3 night golf break.
From check-in to check-out, everything went so smoothly.
All the staff were friendly and professional in their manner.
The lodge room 133 was perfect, although it was only used for sleeping and breakfast.
The restaurant offered a fairly limited menu but was exceptional value for money.
Nothing was too much trouble.
The golf course was kept in an excellent condition considering the climate.
I would definitely recommend the resort and will definitely be returning.
Thanks again for a great break
Andrew Batstone
“A Golfer's Paradise in the middle of the Desert.”
A group of us visited our friend, Paddy, who has a villa in the Resort.
The villas and apartments are superb, equipped with everything you could wish for.
The staff at the clubhouse, restaurant and on the course were great – very helpful, spoke great English, and were very knowledgeable about all aspects of the resort.
We had a great meal in the Clubhouse when we first got there (try the fillet of beef starter!), and this set the standard for the rest of the week.
The golf course is challenging, to say the least! As a high handicapper, it took me a few days to realise that 'course management' is essential!
The surrounding towns and villages have great restaurants and tapas bars, and the locals are very friendly – El Castillio Tapas Bar in Cuevas is definitely worth a visit.
Stephen & Tania,
What an absolutely fabulous time we had down at Desert Springs with you both, it really is an amazing place and a fantastic destination for a 4 day 'blast' of sun, golf, great food and wine.
Back to reality – rain all week!
Jim & Ita
Hi Leticia,
I would like to thank you all for a fantastic few days in Desert Springs, we had a wonderful time and the staff, accommodation, facilities and everything was fantastic.
Please thank everyone for us and we look forward to coming back again soon.
Sue Jackson
Between 25th – 29th September, Desert Springs Resort was host to the 'Alternative Ryder Cup' organised by Sola Events, the home to Sarah Botham's Charity Sporting Events Organisation.
Proceeds raised from the event were to benefit the Beefy Foundation which supports;
• Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, http://leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk/
• Cardiac Risk in the Young, http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/
• Battens Disease, http://www.bdfa-uk.org.uk
• Juvenile Diabetes, http://www.jdrf.org.uk
• Brain Tumor Research and support across Yorkshire, http://www.btrs.org.uk
Two teams of 12 willing 'alternatives' were captained by cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham, OBE and Rugby legend Jason Leonard, OBE to compete over three days of tournament golf on The Indiana course for the coveted trophy, with each round followed by watching the Ryder Cup together in the Clubhouse and dining in the evenings.
Below are a few of the comments received by some of the attendees: –
“Wonderful facilities, wonderful golf course, great company. Couldn’t ask for more for a weekend away golfing & supporting very worthwhile causes”
Mr Richard Roach
“Playing and watching Golf with two of the greatest ever sporting achievers and a group of like minded successful business men was nothing less than immense. A great combination to enjoy playing social sport and business networking.”
Mr Feisal Nahaboo
“A terrific weekend of golf at Desert Springs for the Alternative Ryder Cup. Great fun on the course, and even more fun off the course!”
Mr Jasper Neame
“A trip to remember, great company, good banter, late nights & early starts. A fun trip all round, I’ll be coming back. Thanks You!”
Mr Gary Collins
“A fantastic weekend at the Alternative Ryder Cup. Good Golf, great company & lots of fun.”
Mr Steve Herbert
“Always a pleasure to spend time with great people, having a laugh over a couple of drinks whilst supporting fantastic causes.”
Mr Paul Johnson
“Great organisation. Sarah is a great host.
Fantastic time with Sir Ian & Jason Leonard at Desert Springs for the Alternative Ryder Cup. Thoroughly enjoyable time, great people, great facilities. Thanks to all.”
Mr Peter Matthews
“Big Thanks to Sarah at Sola Events for organising a great weekend of golf. Fantastic to rub shoulders with two sporting greats.”
Mr Neil Brimble & Mr David Stevenson
“A huge amount of golfing fun, food and drink made this a tour to remember. Thank you Sarah B & Sola Events for fantastic organisation”
Mr Karim Mawji
Sola Event organiser Sarah Botham commented of the event: –
Dear All,
Thank you so much for everything you have done over the weekend to make 'The Alternative Ryder Cup' so special.
All the guests had a fantastic time and are already asking about future events so I will get my thinking cap on!
The food, accommodation, golf and friendly atmosphere was all complimented on numerous occasions, so thank you for making such an effort.
Thank you all again so much and please let all the other members of staff know how great they all were.
Sarah
“A beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert”
We recently returned from a family holiday to Desert Springs and are already looking forward to our next visit.
It was a lovely, easy, relaxing holiday which isn't always easy with young children.
The resort itself was beautiful, the gardens and golf course immaculate.
The properties are designed in the moorish style and the colours go well with the surroundings.
The restaurants serve good, reasonably priced food and have a children's menu which went down well with my fairly fussy children, even the shark steak!
There are plenty of sporty activities if you're feeling energetic and there is even a kids club which sounded great fun although mine didn't actually go.
There are lovely beaches and restaurants only a short drive away (car hire essential).
We don't usually return to the same place on holiday, but for Desert Springs I think we will be making an exception!
A group of 4 guys and myself booked a golfing holiday and we decided on Desert Springs.
We stayed at 8 La Rosa in the La Rosa area of the resort.
It was beautiful, quite, and private, just what we were looking for.
The villa looked down the 1st fairway and up the 18th fairway and over a small lake with palms and cacti, and has a view of the mountains in the far distance.
The golf course is absolutely brilliant and challenging.
There are plenty of other activities to play like tennis and football if you need a break from golf.
There is plenty to explore around the local area too and numerous beaches.
We had a great time.
What a beautiful golf course!
Desert Springs is a well planned and exceptionally well kept technical course
Our villa was comfortable and well located for both the club house and the first green with great views down the fairway.
The pool is shared between a small community of villas within electric gates.
Our overall impression was of a very calm, quiet and sophisticated holiday, away from the crowds of the costas.
“Best All Round Family Holiday Ever”
This year I took my family of 13, for what turned out to be our best holiday ever, to the fabulous resort of Desert Springs in Spain.
We were looked after fantastically well from start to finish.
I can honestly say it was the best ever all round family holiday we have ever shared, with pools, day spa, children's play area, golf, nearby beach, delicious food and drink (even freshly squeezed juice from their own oranges!).
Our villas with pools, barbecues and beautiful rooms were stunning and every morning we started with a delicious breakfast in the Clubhouse to set us up for our day.
Next year we are planning a return to celebrate my 65th birthday as this holiday was such a great success.
Hi Sandra,
We had a very enjoyable holiday and we were very happy with the accommodation and amenities at the resort.
Thanks
Mark
“A superb 5 days of golf and relaxation”
To start with the drive from the Airport is very simple and quick! (we used Murcia as it has loads of flight options).
The drive is through scenic desert landscape with sea on one side and mountains on the other. (do download the helpful instructions off the web site)
The entrance winds up a hill side surrounded by orange trees and at the top the stunningly coloured villas and townhouses come into view. You next come across the remarkably green fairways set against the desert surrounds and bright flowers.
We had chosen to share a villa with some friends so we could have our own pool and be right among the course.
On arrival at The Clubhouse we were met by the reception staff who were very welcoming and ran through all the details. They spoke excellent english and talked us through the golf and other activities both in the local area and on the resort. Our Group was then taken to our villa in Buena Vista.
The Villa was amazing! It had great views through the valley with a glimpse of the sea at the end. We had our own pool and BBQ which was great for evening meals! Inside there was a fully fitted kitchen and plenty of space.
As we had booked 5 days we decided to make use of the resort restaurant for a couple of evening meals and of course breakfast, either before our early starts on the course or after a more relaxed lye in. The staff in El Torrente were great and got to know us quickly.
The location is great with so many beaches nearby – the couple we went to had charming little Beach Bars for drinks and bites to eat.
Already signing up for next year!
Hi
We had a fantastic holiday on the resort and thought the facilities and accommodation were excellent.
Many thanks
Dave Holder
Dear Carmen
We had a brilliant time at Desert Springs, it was all over too quickly unfortunately!
We would definitely visit again, for longer if possible.
Isaac, our son, had an excellent time, made some great friends during the holiday and enjoyed trying his hand at a little golf.
We also met some lovely people and thoroughly enjoyed the superb facilities on offer.
Many thanks to you and your teams throughout the resort for your excellent customer service.
Kindest regards
Jane, John and Isaac Skelt
Thanks Carmen
We had a lovely time again at Desert Springs and we wish we were still there enjoying the villa, the facilities and the sun!
As always all your staff were excellent and we were made to feel most welcome throughout our stay.
We hope to be back again soon.
Kind regards
Andy
Natalia,
Hope you are well.
We would just like to thank you and your colleagues at Desert Springs for making our holiday so enjoyable.
I have to say how much the effort of the staff and standard of accommodation was exceptional, in particular when we locked ourselves out and the response you gave.
Many thanks for your support and look forward to staying with you next year.
Kind regards
Shaun
Great holiday, intersting golf course!”
We spent a week at the Desert Springs Resort in June, in need of a relaxing break and wanting to improve our golf. We had stumbled on Neil Evan's website in search of a golf holiday, and decided to give it a try.
It was very quiet in June which suited us perfectly – we had the swimming pool in our complex to ourselves most of the time, and it was already quite hot enough for us. The apartment was comfortable and well equipped. We went for the easy option of half board, and although the menu arrangement was a bit complicated for the dinners, the food was extremely good, and there was plenty of variety considered we were there every night. We also had some very good wine!
As we live in Switzerland we loved the English breakfast every day.
The golf facilities were also very good, and we thoroughly enjoyed Neil's coaching. We had different needs, but Neil was able to coach us both appropriately and we made some good progress during the week. The golf course was a little daunting, but a good experience. And the landscape is amazing.
I would definitely recommend Desert Springs and Neil for a golf break with coaching, and we hope to get back there soon!
