"I can't tell you folks how much we enjoyed this trip to Spain...one of the very best we have taken. The locale was not the star of the trip, it was the people...all of you fine folks. I've never seen such a compatible bunch "tourists"...not a sour apple in the box (myself maybe excluded). David and Ivan made our stay comfortable, pampered and amazingly well-fed. Bill and Maggie...it goes without saying that all of your careful planning and guidance made this a roaring success. Bravo!! Please stay in touch."

Many, many thanks to David and Ivan for everything at the Hotel Bandolero - the food, the wine and the welcome (and the porridge!) We know we will all be back.

Many thanks for making a girl on her own feel so comfortable & at home. Wonderful location, spectacular walks and views at the natural parks. Thanks to Ivan for the food, much appreciated. I so need to learn at least a few words of Spanish! Keep smiling David, especially at breakfast time. I'm sad to leave.

Thank you for a delightful few days. Sunshine, hills and fantastic food, we couldn't have asked for more. And the room..... perfect!!!

La tranquilidad el lema del Bandolero, los postres lo dulce, el encanto de David e Ivan dificil de superar. Por Todo ello Gracias!

Dear David: I wish you all the best in this country & I hope everything will work out for you and Ivan! Cheers! Dear Ivan: thank you for your Spanish-ness!! I love the way you cook, your Bandolero - Spanish looks (that's a compliment!!) Good luck for both of you, keep the Amsterdam spirit alive and be welcome in Eindhoven!

Vraiment un tres joli endroit, un super adresse, un super acceuil, une super nourritore continuez comme �a... Verdaderamente genial una acogida super y bravo al cocinero!

Dear David & Ivan, Thank you for your hospitality, great food & the lovely present of tyhe chestnut cookbook which I can't wait tio translate! After a time of sadness & fear, you gave us the sunshine & happiness we needed. My only compliant is that we didn't read your website properly as we would have had a cookery lesson with Ivan. We award you three Michelin Stars for the food! Wishing you a long happy life together & much success with your l;ovely hotel. Love and thanks from
Love and thanks from

En "El Bandolero" hemos pasado unos dias tranquilos y disfrutado de la hospitalidad de los que han sido nuestros "anfitriones" ya que nos hemos sentidos "invitados de su casa" y no hospedas en un hotel.
Gracias Iván y David por vuestros consejos... gracias y besos.

Dear Ivan & David, Thanks very much for your hospitality. We have had a fantastic stay, especially the food, company and setting. We hope Hotel Bandolero will continue to prosper in the future. All the best,

In the theme of an Oscar acceptance speech.
Thanks for a beautiful hotel run by two wonderful people.
Thanks for wonderful food and hospitality.
Thanks for the fantastic rooms with exceptional views.
And for all the things we've forgotten to mention which made for a perfect break - Thank you.
All the best for the future! Love,

Thank you to a Gorgeous Couple whose heart beats at this beautiful place in Spain. Delicious food and captivating weather - our best wishes are with you both.

Once upon a time,
In a pretty white Andaluz village,
Two bandoleros met...
They joined their great talent,
For the big pleasures of all their clients!!
Merci pour tout!!

Go raibh mile maith agat Ivan agus David he do hospitality aguo le do bia an mhaith an f�d. Bhi s� ana cinin agus bhi fud n� tive go han de�s. Sl�n go foill,

Ernesto y Mary nacido en Juzcar nos agradecen con mucho cari�o. Vuestro trato familiar que agradecemos con mucho cari�o deseamos volver y compartir orto rato agradable con vosotros. Un beso "DAVID" "IVAN"

We spent two wonderful days with Ivan & David. Fantastic food, fantastic hotel and surroundings! Here we finally find the place & surroundings that really means HOLIDAY!! As the Terminator says: We will be back!!:) Best regards,

David & Ivan, Thank you very much for your hospitality, we enjoyed our stay in your hotel. We will return! Next time for a longer stay without the motorbike. Best wishes,

A los Propietarios, Un hotel encantador, tranquilo con magia, idela para descansar. Los propietarios nos han hecho sentir como estar en familia. Muchas gracias!!

David & Ivan, We have enjoyed a wonderful weekend at this fabulous location. A haven of tranquility in the mountains. Thank you for your hospitality, wonderful food & hotel. Although a long way from a navigable river, keep an eye open on "Canals & Rivers" magazine!!

Hey guys, It was great staying at your beautiful place! Thanks a lot, we really could relax here! And especially the food, Ivan, you are a great chef :) .   Grūāssli (that's Swiss) von

David & Ivan, Once again excellent hospitality and wonderful food in one of the most picturesque spots in Spain. Looking forward to our next trip back! Thanks again,

Dear David and Ivan,   We are now back in Stockholm with many wonderful memories from our stay at your hotel. Everything was so good: the hotel itself, the valley, you, the food and wine, etc. We are very, very satisfied and happy and we thank you for all your help, service and good advice.
We enclose some photos that we hope can be nice to look at.
Monday, 14th of April was a very special day: we had a very nice walking tour with Sandrine which ended in a late delicious tapas lunch at the hotel around 4.30p.m.
We were really happy --- (me too because it was my birthday..... actually one of the best in my life!!).
Our stay in Tarifa was also good, a nice hotel with a view over the harbour and many trips around, lovely beaches and nature!
On our way back to Malaga, we stayed at the little hotel that you found for us in Mijas. Beautifully situated with a view over the sea.
Send our best regards to Sandrine and Ian - and to Frank. Thank them for their interesting tours.
So thank you again, we hope that we can come back soon! There is so much to do and see in 'your' part of Spain!!

David & Ivan, You guys are great! What a delightful spot! Everything was top notch - food, serevice, setting, view, etc.. etc. David, thanks for being so helpful with directions and local history. You made us fell very comfortable.

Dear David & Ivan, Beautiful place, nice building unfortunately too cold for the pool, but also that looks very good. We like to come back some time. Good luck with the hotel,

Ivan & David, Thanks for your hospitality. We have been excellently taken care of. And your place has a good 'feel' to it. We hope you'll have a good summer with lots of tourists passing by. We will spread the word....

David & Ivan, Loved the lunch, biunk bed, pool, food, village, fireplace, flowers along the road, the name of your hotel, the hospitality, atmosphere and the 'pirate' on the bottom of the pool!

Venimos desde Madrid, aunque somos de Avila y Toledo, nos ha gustado bastante toda la sierra y en especial la atenci�n vuestra. Un saludo!
Y los de Navalcarnero como vecinos de ese pueblo que recomendamos de coraz�n. Por sus vinos y el cordero de esa zona.

Bedankt voor vriendelyk ontvangasten goede verzorging. Klein maar goed hotel en restaurant in en klein plaatsje.

To the professional, friendly "staff" (i.e. owners) of Hotel Bandolero - Thank you very much, from our hearts, for our days here. We have so much fun and a good time along with you - and also along with your friends, Sandrine, Ian and the man from the village here last night (Sergio). We were lucky with the weather, we have had a lovely 'paseos' and guides (Sandrine, Frank, Peter). We have had it really good!!
P.S. - Now we know you are experts in changing tyres...!! Thanks for all help.

David et Yvan, Merci pour votre accueil chaleureux, la bonne cuisine et les couseils fricieux pour notre deflorerement a Sevilla! Garderons un excellent souvenir!

Thank you very much for the lovely stay, the nice breakfast and your kindness. Thanks for the free internet and the fireplaces in the rooms, viva Las Navas!!

Estancia espectacular en un paisaje estupendo, donde el hotel te hace pasar una estancia muy buena y donde los postres que nos han hecho probar estaban espectaculares!!

David and Ivan - What a surprise! Looking for a spot "on the web" to stay over for a night, we arrived here and look what we've got! A truly beautful hotel with an amzaing view on the natural park. It is all in the details: nice art works, especially the Bandolero Lady! and most of all, the best food we had in Spain! En dit is een echt compliment als je wert dat wij veamingen zyn.... Tot een volgende keer,

David and Ivan - We very much enjoyed our four days at the Hotel Bandolero! The area is super for walks, excursions and watching birds, and we were very well taken care of by you both. The dinners and breakfasts were extremely good, and it was very helpful to have internet access in the salon. Bravo! and best wishes!

Para los mejores Bandoleros del Valle del Genal, por su buenisima acogida durante los dias que hemos estado entre ellos, por su hospitalidad y sympatia. Nuestros mejores deseos para ellos en el nuevo a&tilden;o 2008 y sucesivos .... nos vemos pronto. Una abrazo muy fuerte.