Our Dream Hotel | Cuevas Helena Cave Holidays Spain Alex Polizzi
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- Our Dream Hotel: Filmed by TwoFour - Narrator Alex Polizzi at Cuevas Helena Holidays Andalucia Spain
The renovation of our Cave House Cuevas Helena
Our Cave Sleeps 6 own swimming pool & Hot Tub with stunning views
Cuevas Helena Holidays we plan on making your stay memorable.
We offer a contemporary twist you would not expect in a cave house, but this is no ordinary cave - this is
“ Modern Day Cave Living ”
We offer the perfect getaway for Families Couples or a group of friends.
Our Website cuevashelena.com
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Have watched most of these and this is my favourite , this hard-working couple deserve all the luck in the world.... 🥰
Thank you so much for your kind comment ,please you enjoyed watching our journey much appreciated Shirley & Mark😁
What a lovely couple. I could've cried myself when the planning came through 😂 So glad it worked out for them.
Oh thank you yes I did cry a lot 🤣 Wouldn’t want to go through that again & 6 years on we are are still loving it 😍
Lovely couple. I'm so happy there's nice people out there that have found each other.. ❤
Thank you , we meet at high school age 15 many years ago now 😂
@@CuevasHelena love ❤️
I have stayed there with 3 other ladies and what a fantastic place, we were made so welcome by the couple and spent a lot of time with mark & Shirley it made you feel at home.
Definitely worth a visit for the experience, best of luck to you both for the future.
Pam thank you for your kind comment we enjoyed your company with the girls 😀
That woman is right... she is blessed to have a husband who did all that work. He made it happen
I’m am so lucky to have Mark as he is me 🤣 kidding he is such a hard worker 😀
@@CuevasHelena ah wish you both all the luck ❤️
@@CuevasHelena
You both made it happen - I'm so impressed!
Bless you both!
We bought a house in a small town in Southern France in 2005, because 1/2 of my partners family lived in Europe,
We are American and this was not a place Americans would usually go to.
We only met 3 in 13 years.....but there were only 4 British families.
So including us 50/50 split.
In the middle of the Southern France, there are no beaches.
Back then the rivers were still under a 10 year EU extension..not swimable in most places, because of raw sewage.
Anyway we weren't building a business, just renovating a house, for big family vacations, that was built in 1710.
What an adventure for 13 summers!!.....and we saw so much in France change all around us.
British families...they work their GD butts off!
They integrate, learn french and participate in the culture...not like the stereotype at all!!
AND.....the first 12 summers we were there.....a few doors away, there was a mysterious abandoned house,
surrounded by a dense bamboo forest..
Suddenly one day in the 13th summer a man came out of the door!
This French family, who had lived in this house for 5 generations,
had been living in England and running a pub for 13 years!
They had never been back, to France, one time in 13 years!
They planted a little bamboo on their river front property right before they left.
NEVER PLANT BAMBOO...if you won't be there to beat it down to size once a year. NEVER!!!
We were not allowed to say the word "bamboo" in their house!
Anyway...I haven't been back in 5 years because I have to care for my elderly parents.
I miss it so much!
The French and The World diaspora in France are amazing people.
The way they run their country is a light unto the world.
I hope The French manage to keep what they have fought SO HARD for.
Just an example: ER visit costs 80 euros for a foreigner.
For someone with no insurance to go to the ER in America? $700-$900-$1200???
Unlike American cities a waiter in France is a life long profession.
Restaurant staff drive late model french cars.
And pre school/daycare is free.
Among other social support systems.
But of course this is always under threat.......so strikes are always now around the corner.
I loved the 2016 video of the AirFrance workers chasing the AF execs and ripping their shirts off.
They didn't hurt the execs, just took their shirts.
Congratulations. Well done ♥️
Nice couple. I can't understand a lot of what they are saying due to the Scottish accent. Beautiful B and B, lovely pool!. I hope they made a succes of it. I'd have loved to have a husband like hers.
I absolutely adore Shirley's accent. There is something so warm and inviting about it. I know the stress of sorting building plans and organizing renovations. It's great that Mark and Shirley was loving and supportive towards one another during such a stressful period. They are lucky to have each other. I wish them and their business all the best!
Leeza thank you very much & I do have to laugh at some of the comments about my accent 🤣🏴
What an absolutely amazing place they have created. They are such a lovely couple I wish them all the best😅
Thank you Auds for your lovely
Comment Shirley & Mark 😀
So pleased for them, I have never seen such a deserving couple. I hope Mark's Mum is pleased.xx
The rooms are so perfectly and lovingly decorated. I can't get over that. So, so beautiful and such lovely couple.
Thank you for your lovely comment 😀
@@CuevasHelena inspiring story. I cried a lot listening to you talking about your mom, mother in law, dream and see how much you love and support each other 😊- true partners!!
@@00alda00 Oh thank you so much for taking the time to comment ❤️
Absoltely stunning! Very well done both.
@@theeyebrowsofcharlesbarkley Thank you so much for your kind words 😍
If I ever can afford to travel the distance I definitely hope this masterpiece is around. Definitely a bucket list place to visit and spend time!
Rocque thank you such a kind comment Shirley & Mark 😀
Absolutely gorgeous, they created a beautiful space, but as a claustrophobic, I would sleep next to the lovely swimming pool.
What a lovely couple so supportive of each other, and what an amazing job they have done. B&B was definitely 5 star.
Thank you very much for your kind comment much appreciated Shirley & Mark 😀
@@CuevasHelena Its amazing. I was born in Edinburgh and have lived all my life abroad in Rome, The Alps, the USA and France and I'm now dreaming about moving back to Edinburgh because i miss it !!! BUT you have built a beautiful place there. Well done.
It's a funny world isn't it.
Much success.
An incredible amazing achievement. It is beautiful. What a great couple.
Thank you very much for you kind comments much appreciated 😀
Good luck, it looks lovely. I just hope over time they incorporate the amazing regional cuisine into their menu. Nothing wrong with a full English, but having spent time in that region, the local food is incredible. I'm so impressed they only went two months over their original time plan. Well done guys, I wish you lots of success!
Thank you for kind wishes we actually p my did the breakfast for a few guests then decided the place and kitchen is big enough for our guests to do their own . We have now been self catering for the last 6 years works great for us and our guest 😎
@@CuevasHelena Thank you for responding to my year ago comment. I am so happy for you. It is not easy doing what you do, so pleased that your beautiful place is a success, if I am I ever lucky enough to return to that part of the world, I would love to stay with you. Continued success and thank you for taking the time to give me a personal update.
@@samdasilva1914 Thanks again would be nice to meet you 😀
This is absolutely stunning
Hard work rewarded
What a amazing couple you are!!! I wish you all the best!! Great place, looking forward to visit!!! Cheers from Italy! ❤🫒🍀
What a hard working couple who created a beautiful cave vacation.
Wish you both well
Thank you 😊
Aww what a brilliant project and such a friendly couple! Makes me proud to be Scottish 💙
A wonderful couple, it is so heartwarming to see such lovely, lovely people....wishing them every success and happiness.
Thank you very much Ola ❤️
Lovely surroundings. Lovely hard working people. Hope they are doing well.
I loved this. My husband and I restored family property and turned it into a successful B & B. We ran it for 20 years until my husband passed away. This couple has the magical touch.
Thank you so much Iana for your lovely words if we can do this as
Long as you & your husband did that would be lovely love to you from the both of us 😘
I'm so sorry for your loss
so beautiful ❤️😍 wonderful job. im so happy your living your dream 💓. matbe so e day i will be a guest. i can only have that asy dream simply cuz im poor but i can dream rheu this viedo. thank you my dear couple i so admire you both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A very loving couple. I pray all their dreams will come true.
It will never cease to amaze me how British people have to have their heavy, cooked breakfast when they travel - even in hot countries 😅
We stopped breakfasts we also done continental but we are now self catering which is great for us & our guests😀
It's really gorgeous! I'm happy for you you survived the Spanish burocracy😅... It can give you a few grey hairs. Enjoy living your dream!
Love Alex in anyway shape or form anytime I could see or hear her voice… I’m definitely a super fan!! Thank you 🙏🏽❤️✨🌟🌹
I wish we saw Alex in this video, her voice is not enough. She is amazing, and the work she does with these hoteliers is phenomenal. But this place is just outstanding. This couple is adorable. I just don’t know if I like the gravel too much. When you go in and out if the pool wouldn’t it dirty up the pool.
Lovely couple and I wish them all the best x
Lovely people, the sort you feel you could be friends with. Fabulous result. Wish them all the very best.
Thank you this is such a lovely comment ❤️
Simply beautiful!
Fabulous!
Good golly, Miss Molly! I really struggle to understand what Mark and Shirley (especially Shirley) is saying. I had no idea the Scotts have a dialect that difficult to understand. Not like I'm complaining- I'm just not used to it! I do love the destination hotel projects. They are nice to watch the countryside.
You can't even build a decent home for the little amount that they spent on the total of the place. This video must be 10 years or more old because you couldn't do that now for that little amount of money. At least I don't think so. It's gorgeous, I'd love to stay there. Thanks Mom-in-Law 💜
star gazing will be great idea
And I would stay there... Looks wonderful. Such nice people own it and run it. Superb.
This was a great episode🎉 to many more years 🥂
A wonderful story , but it just goes to show how different governments try to stop you achieving your dream , good luck for the future , caw cannie and every success in your future 👍🙏🏼❤️xx.
A lovely inspiring couple. Continued success to you both.
This kind of people is very wellcome in Spain. Enhorabuena!!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment we do love Spain 🇪🇦
@@CuevasHelena Un placer!
Whaqt a fabulouse creative pair, this is brilliant. And considering global warming, a cool cave in the searing summer heat, sounds like heaven. Wish them all the luck in the world X:)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this comment . The cave is perfect in the summer months especially when it can tech 40c 😀
What a fabulous hard working couple..!! I felt lazy watching them.. The cave they created and their home is so beautiful. I wish them all the success in the world.. 🙏
Thank you Lee it’s harder in this heat at the moment today it’s going to 43c but always nice and cool in the cave 😀
CAVE HOUSE = HOBBITON!!!!!!!!!!!! FRODO WOULD LOVE IT!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!! LORD OF THE RINGS MADE ME GO TO FILM SCHOOL!!!!!
Beautiful couple, beautiful place and tremendous courage. I hope things are still good for them.xx
Thank you yes we are still here last few years have been hard but we have now been open 5yrs thank you for your kind comment Shirley & Mark
Most welcome, take care. Deb xx
Simply gorgeous! A dream realized, for sure. ❤️
bravo ! olé !
WOW 🤩!!! Amazing work, and great people. I could listen to their accent forever ❤️
Wow. Now I know where my next vacation will be. Wow. Just love everything about this stunning place and couple. ♥️♥️🇨🇦
Thank you Amy so kind of you & would love to have our first Canadian stay at Cuevas Helena ❤️🇪🇸
LOL BLONDE MOMENT LOL, NOW I LOVE HER!!!!
They’re so lovely 🥰
Thank you 😀
Wow Alex.......You are amazing.......
Stunning. Brilliant. Good, no excellent job.
Thank you very much :)
SO CUTE how at the end they were already talking about the cave for sale down the street and weather they would do it again! HAHA!
Such an amazing dream, well done for turning it into reality.
Thank you we got there in the end 😀
What a lovely couple. I hope it all works out. They have the guts to follow their dreams.I know firsthand watching saving go down and the sense of uncertainly. I cried myself a week ago when I heard I had gotten a brilliant job after 1.5 years of unemployment due to covid. That pool is the bomb by the way, beautiful.
Thank you Sarah yes it worked out in the end and we are open 😀 Currently closed like most people due to Covid let’s hope it’s over soon for everyone 🙏
@@CuevasHelena Hopefully soon. Would love to come an stay. Keep safe
Wundervoll, es ist großartig geworden. Glückwunsch 👏👍❤️
You know when you see the ikea bags its a serious amateur designer ❤ cheers you two and pups
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you
Guys congratulations. I've been following your posts with the thought of moving out to Granada, renovate a cave to live in, and see out the rest of my retirement there. I'll hopefully be able to pick your brains a bit about the renovation process and costs!
Thank you for your kind words 😀 No problem at all if you want to contact us for any advice good luck with your future purchase of a cave house !!!
looks amazing..well done and wish you success in your business..cheers
Thank you for you kind comment Shirley & Mark 😀
Love love love!!! Esp the bathrooms!!! Love a nice bathroom!!! 😍😘😎
Thank you so much our guests love our bathrooms too so spacious 😀
Such a fantastic transformation !
Absolutely stunning ‼️ I was crying along with Shirley & am SO very glad you achieved your dream ❗️well done you ❗️ with love from a wee lass in Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you Heather for your kind words I did cry a lot 😂
@@CuevasHelena one day if I get to travel again, you will be on my bucket list ❣️
Congrats to both of you
, you made a fantastic place.
Thank you very much 😀
Fantastic well done both
Thank you for your kind comment 😀
What a lovely very hard working couple the caves they have created and there home is stunning ❤️
Y'all did an amazing job, place looks beautiful!
Thank you very much Jimmy that’s a right Scottish name 🏴
so glad this worked out for you guys. it looks awesome, bravo! good luck from crete
Thank you very much hope all is well in Crete 😀
Ran a fishing lodge for years and it was exhausting work - I did all of the cooking, cleaning etc.
Absolutely stunning 😍😍.
Well done Mark and Shirley. Marks mum Helen will be looking down as proud as anything of you both and I just know that Shirleys mum Helen is proud of you too. Absolute superstars the both of you.
🏴🏴🏴❤❤❤
Nicola we certainly hope so thank you for you lovely comment Shirley & Mark ❤️🏴
Gorgeous Couple.
I hope there Dream is Fruitfull
Thank you so much 😀
My criticisms aside, they’ve done a great job in the end, well done!
Thank you for you kind comment 😀
Loved this - what an open and honest account, what you have now is amazing - kudos to you guys!!
Thank you Nicki for your kind words glad you enjoyed the programme !!
Wow it is Amazing !👌would definitely stay there 💖
Thank you 😀
I love Alex in any and all programs especially the hotel's. Even grateful to hear her voice. If there any more can you say where please?. Thank You.
Hi Vera, The series was called Our Dream Hotel 6 in the series all different countries & properties in France Turkey UK & us in Spain 😀
@@CuevasHelena Big and brave undertaking folks. Hope business is booming.
Me, Definitely, as well .
It's lovely..we have an old house in Barcelona suburbs..done it up over 20 years..
Thank you we love Barcelona 🇪🇸
I would love to spend a couple of days there with my husband. I'm going to try and contact them now.
Thank you Sylvia for your kind comment if you want anymore information this is our website cuevashelena.com/ 😀
What a great couple. I would stay there or live there in a heartbeat!!
Kitty thank you ❤️
Beautiful place, wishing them continued success. 😊🎉
Thank you so much 😀
AMAZING!!!!😍
Thank you 😍
I’d love to stay there.
It’s absolutely beautiful but I could never stay there as I’m chlostroph
Thank you I get it if your claustrophobic not a nice thing I don’t like lifts 😱
that's Spain for you.
great
Wow 🎉 best wishes
Thank you 😀
truly stunning!
Thank you 😀
20:00... Why didn't he just move the pallet closer to the cave entrance?? 🤣 🤣
Yes you are right we laugh at this all the time the things you do when filming ..
@@CuevasHelena we live & learn everyday 😅 👍👍
How beautiful. A wonderful haven.
Lots looking for other than the Costas & unique style destinations.
I've no doubt it'll thrive. Missed bits as the lingo is quite strong? But hey
Wishing you both the best
Thank you yes I’ve been told I have a strong Scottish accent maybe I should add subtitles 😂🏴
So claustrophobic without windows 😱
Believe it or not the cave ceilings are so high and it’s very bright master bedroom has a window entrance hall has a window Kitchen has a window and now the 2 other bedrooms now has light tunnels with windows 😀
Fucking wow...
Even my self, who usually knows next to much, lol, know you have to have city planning permission!
Thanks for you input for your information caves are different from a normal build .. But glad you found it funny the stress we went through 😀
I wish you great success.
Thank you 🤍
Forget previos message friends.
Found your webside.
See you soon.
Love Claus and Helle from Denmark
Great message us direct 😎
Wow, how unusual! My father was an Architect of note on the Washington DC Registry (along Frank Lloyd Wright) While these dwelling look stylish..I personally am claustrophobic. I love all nature too much to want to dwell in a cave. But, I must admit the experience is unique.
Im so glad it ended well and it's on my bucket list to visit but seriously...you move to a country without learning the language or researching the building rules and regulations before you put money into a project?!!
Thanks for watching @annaroy would love if you were able to ✅ off your bucket list .. This is a condensed version of our journey believe us we done lots of research & our Spanish has improved 🇪🇸
Paint the pockets of the planning commission!
WOW 🙂 Just goes to show how luxurious cave-dwellers can live. I am absolutely impressed.
Thank you this is so kind of you 😀
By Alex's definition, what is the difference between a hotel and a bed and breakfast ?? None of these seem to be hotels to me .
We agree we are neither a Hotel or a B&B we are now a self
Catering property .. It’s the producers who decide on the name of the series 😀
Could YOU possibly make LIFE HARDER?
Alex's not actually in the show? very weird. Lovely place though.
Thank you very much 😃