SOWELL RESIDENCES Les Lauriers Roses

The food was fresh, tasty, and there was plenty of it. We also found the staff lovely, friendly, and helpful. The peaceful, rustic setting was a pleasure, and with so many free sports available there was always something to do. We'd certainly return. Thanks to everyone, especially head office for sorting out our reservation issues.

Having access to a private beach just a seven-minute walk away was a nice perk. The rooms were quite large, though the shower wasn't very pleasant. We all woke up itchy and scratching, as if we'd been bitten by some kind of bug.

This was the dirtiest apartment we've stayed in. The rooms and bathroom were filthy, the dishes hadn't been cleaned, and the dishwasher was extremely dirty too. We had to clean everything ourselves before we could settle in, unless we wanted to wait hours for the cleaning staff.

The meals were excellent, with a good range of dishes and vegetables always available. When something ran out, staff were quick to bring a replacement. There’s also a lovely square a few hundred metres from the residence. The pool is large, with plenty of loungers, and you can borrow tennis, mini golf, and table tennis equipment from reception. I did wish there were more activities for younger kids. The park near the restaurant is mostly suited to children aged six and up. We liked staying in a detached cottage, with no noise from neighbors. The house had all the basics, including a fridge, freezer, stovetop, and dishwasher, although the equipment was a little dated. The indoor chairs weren't comfortable for long, especially when watching TV in the evening. Sowell supplied a travel cot for our daughter, but no baby mattress. Our cottage was at the back by the fence and trees, so it didn't get much sun, and the patio table and five chairs were dirty when we arrived. There were a few downsides, but we enjoyed our stay and plan to return.