Studio in beachfront complex in El Duque area, Costa Adeje

The complex has two large pools, one heated, as well as a baby pool. It's in a great location, and most of the privately owned apartments are one-bedroom places with balconies overlooking the sea.

We tried a month of self-catering for the first time this year. The privately owned apartments seem to vary in standard. The setting is peaceful, and the shared areas are clean and well looked after. There are two pools, one heated and one unheated. The pools don't get too crowded, and when children are there, they're not too noisy. Still, people are out at the crack of dawn putting towels on sunbeds to reserve them. The biggest letdown was how rarely the pool bar opened.

The grounds are kept really clean and tidy, and the pool area is great. The smaller pool seemed to be heated, and there wasn't much of a morning towel rush, maybe just one or two. The location is fantastic, with sea views. Some apartments are getting a little dated, but you're only sleeping there. Love it here.

We love coming back every year. The apartments are all different because they're privately owned, but the location is amazing and so is the view from the balcony. The pool area is lovely too.