Enter through the gates into a pretty lawned garden where you can pick you own lemons from the tree for a refreshing cup of tea, or even better why not make it a gin & tonic! And the most amazing Spanish bougainvillea frames a covered seating area, where summer meals are sure to be a delight.

Step into the welcoming entrance hall and ahead is the bright, spacious, sky-lit kitchen, fitted with all the latest appliances including a wine cooler, plus the utility cupboard and a good old-fashioned pantry.

To your right is the living and dining área with plenty of room for at least six people to dine comfortably or relax and cool off from the hot summer sun. The ceiling has traditional wooden beams and the log burner with its natural stone trim is an ideal spot to cuddle up during the cooler winter months, with the fire roaring and a good film playing.

To the left is the ground floor air-conditioned bedroom with its built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room complete with WC and bidet.

Climbing the stairs, you will find two good-sized bedrooms and a modern family shower room. The bright larger and air-conditioned bedroom opens onto a deep west-facing terrace. This is the spot to enjoy a sundowner as you gaze out over the garden to the valley and mountains beyond.

Feeling active, perhaps a swim. Turn right from the garden gate and a minute away is the enormous communal pool and slides that the kids (whatever age) will absolutely love. It boasts a children’s pool, an ample sun terrace on which to sunbathe and in high season there are lifeguards and a bar service. Car parking is either close to the pool or walk just 100 metres left from the gate, 5 minutes further and you reach the local supermarket handy for fresh baked breakfast pastries. The Arenal with its beachside promenade, myriad restaurants, cafes, bars and shops is a flat and easy 15-minute stroll.