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Casa Alfora - Begur -Wonderful villa. Lge pool~diving board. Sea views. Aircon. Close beach & town. Great location
Villa in
Begur, Girona, Begur, Costa Brava, Catalonia (Costa Brava), Spain
5 bedroom(s), 4 bathroom(s), sleeps 10, self catering
Casa Alfora-Prime location. Full width covered terrace~easy outside living. Large pool with diving board, 3 sun terraces and lawn. Peaceful surrounds. Direct sea views. Direct access to pool & garden from living area. Aircon. 5 mins drive~20mins walk to historic BEGUR & 10mins drive to SA RIERA beach with waterfront restaurants. Slps 8-10. A perfect family holiday villa.
2 x Single Room,
2 x Double Room,
1 x Twin Room,
Bed Linen Supplied,
The two single rooms have a further pullout bed underneath. Cot and high chair hire available.,
2 x Bathroom,
1 x Ensuite,
1 x Separate WC,
Towels Supplied,
Bathroom towels are provided. Beach towels can be hired,
10 x Dining Area Seating Capacity,
8 x Living Area Seating Capacity,
Comfortable seating and dining furniture and sunbeds,
Coffee Maker,
Dish Washer,
Freezer,
Fridge,
Grill,
Hob,
Iron and Board,
Microwave,
Oven,
Toaster,
Washing Machine,
Air Conditioning,
Ceiling Fans,
Fireplace,
Hair Dryer,
Open Fire,
Large wood burning stove for winter lets,
Board Games,
Books,
CD Player,
Children's Toys,
Satellite or Cable TV,
Stereo,
Satellite = English channels [not SKY],
Barbeque,
Garage,
Garden,
Garden Furniture,
Parking,
Private Swimming Pool,
Sunbeds,
Terrace,
Washing Line,
Large covered terrace, 3 sun terraces and grassed area. Full width covered terrace with bbq and seating, dining areas.,
Bird Watching,
Climbing,
Cycling,
Fishing,
Go-Karting,
Golf,
Gymnasium,
Horse Riding,
Night Life,
Sailing,
Scuba Diving,
Tennis,
Walking,
Water Sports,
Water Park 20mins by car,
Suitable for the elderly,
Suitable for young children,
Wheelchair friendly except up the steps at the approach to the villa. Garden and house on one level,
Smoking excluded,
Beach,
Ideal hideaway,
Near the sea,
Quiet,
Romantic,
Town,
Village,
In an unspoilt region yet close to good local amenities
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Spain > Catalonia (Costa Brava) > Costa Brava > Begur > Girona
ABOUT THE AREA ~ this is the unspoilt COSTA BRAVA or CATALUNYA which is free from large Tour Operated holidays and where most of the properties are owned by Barcelonians. It is rarely overcrowded and has retained real Spanish charm without a souvenir shop in sight! This is an area you will want to return to again and again.... Every day there will be a different place of interest to visit, be it a cultural pursuit or another sundrenched sandy cove with clear water to while away the day. All the coastal resorts here have waterfront restaurants, cafes and shops and it is a real pleasure to wander the little streets around the front and enjoy the spectacular scenery that this rugged coastline offers. Development here is mainly villas as the terrain does not allow for large apartment blocks and the coastline remains intact with some wonderful coastal path walks.
The nearest beach at SA RIERA is just a 5-10 minute drive and here you will find the prettiest sandy bay with waterfront restaurants, shops and cafes. Also within 10-15 minutes are the excellent beaches and coastal villages of AIGUABLAVA, SA RIERA, CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL, LLAFRANC and TAMARIU.
BEGUR - This charming hillside town with its cobbled streets offers the visitor an outstanding choice of Catalan restaurants, tapas bars and shops. The main square has entertainment in the high season and there are many late night bars and a couple of discos. The overall atmosphere is very Spanish with local artists` paintings and crafts displayed in the square during the summer. Every Wednesday there is a market selling fruit/veg clothes and accessories. There are excellent supermarkets,specialist fishmonger, butchers` shops and freshly baked bread available in many shops.
There are many other places of interest including Salvador Dali's castle at PUBOL and his amazing museum at FIGUERES, where you cannot fail to be drawn in by his diverse art. At LA BISBAL the streets are littered with ceramic shops and there is also an antique centre. GIRONA is a wonderful small city to visit, known as mini-Barcelona, with its own charming ramblas and interesting shops and pavement restaurants. BARCELONA, if you crave city life, is one hour by train from FLACA (20mins by car from BEGUR) and here you can leave your car and get right into the centre of BARCELONA by train.
The border of FRANCE is approximately one hour away but you will find all you need and more in this beautiful and charming unspoilt region of SPAIN, Costa Brava, Catalunya.
CASA ALFORA is 1.7km or 5 mins by car (20mins walk) from BEGUR with many local sandy beach resorts within 7-15 minutes drive. There is a local supermarket and restaurant within approximately 700m of the villa.
The nearest beach at SA RIERA is 5-10 mins drive and here you will find the prettiest sandy bay with waterfront restaurants, shops and cafes. Also within 10-15 minutes are the excellent beaches and coastal villages of AIGUABLAVA, SA RIERA, CALLLA DE PALAFRUGELL and LLAFRANC.
There are many other places of interest including Salvador Dali's castle at PUBOL and his amazing museum at FIGUERES, where you cannot fail to be drawn in by his diverse art. At LA BISBAL the streets are littered with ceramic shops and there is also an antique centre. GIRONA is a wonderful small city to visit, known as mini-Barcelona, with its own charming ramblas and interesting shops and pavement restaurants. BARCELONA, if you crave city life, is one hour by train from FLACA (20mins by car from BEGUR) and here you can leave your car and get right into the centre of BARCELONA by train.
The border of FRANCE is approximately one hour away but you will find all you need and more in this beautiful and charming unspoilt region of SPAIN, Costa Brava, Catalunya.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
Tennis and horseriding- 10mins drive.
Beach activities, snorkeling, diving- 10min drive.
The beaches in this region are superb. All sandy with blue flags and mostly a shallow entrance making it safer for young children. There is rarely overcrowding as there is such a choice of beaches and some are relatively unknown by tourists. This area attracts many Spaniards from Barcelona and other parts of Spain, many of whom have holiday homes here.
Go-karting for kids and adults-10mins drive.
Water park- 20mins drive.
Golf- many golf courses within 10-20 mins drive. The house manual gives details of all the courses in the local vicinity.
Sailing- 10mins drive. There is a sailing club at Sa Riera and kayaks and pedallos for hire. Kayaks also at Calella.
Cultural activities- all over the region:
Figueres- Dali's museum- 40mins drive
Medieval towns- 15-20 mins drive- Peratallada- a must to visit.
Restaurants- too numerous to mention. Begur has a very good choice as do the coastal villages. The house manual has previous guests' comments on local restaurants.
Shops- an interesting selection of very good shops selling clothes, jewellery, etc.
Food- excellent speciality shops in Begur for fish and meat plus very good supermarkets.
Cycling- bikes can be hired in Palafrugell
Walking- this is wonderful walking country, especially out of season when it is not so hot. The tourist office has a map showing popular walks.
Skiing- within 3 hours you can be on the slopes in Andorra.
Night life- plenty if you want it but there is not a string of discos here. Mainly late night cellar bars with music, some with dancing. There is a club in Begur and one just outside, not far from the villa but well away from everything and everyone!
The main square has entertainment in the high season with a mixture of traditional and modern music and dancing. Wonderful to just sit and watch!
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| Price Per Week | Quoted In | Approximate Equivalent In |
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1 Jan 2012 to 29 Mar 2012
| £ 1,195.00 | € 1,355.72 | $ 1,906.95 |
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30 Mar 2012 to 17 May 2012
| £ 1,395.00 | € 1,582.61 | $ 2,226.10 |
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18 May 2012 to 14 Jun 2012
| £ 1,695.00 | € 1,922.96 | $ 2,704.83 |
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15 Jun 2012 to 28 Jun 2012
| £ 2,495.00 | € 2,830.55 | $ 3,981.45 |
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29 Jun 2012 to 19 Jul 2012
| £ 2,995.00 | € 3,397.80 | $ 4,779.33 |
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20 Jul 2012 to 30 Aug 2012
| £ 3,095.00 | € 3,511.25 | $ 4,938.91 |
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31 Aug 2012 to 20 Sep 2012
| £ 2,495.00 | € 2,830.55 | $ 3,981.45 |
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21 Sep 2012 to 27 Dec 2012
| £ 1,195.00 | € 1,355.72 | $ 1,906.95 |
* Exchange rates last updated: Saturday, 11 February 2012 at 16:29
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Rental Notes:
30% deposit on reservation
balance payable 2 months prior to holiday
payments accepted:
debit/credit card, bank transfer, euros
Changeover day: Friday
or by arrangement out of season
We have a local management team who can meet you at the villa on arrival and are available to deal with any issues during your stay.
INCLUDED:
Bed linen and bathroom towels
cleaning
Check in time 1600-2000hrs
special arrangements for late arrivals
Check out time no later than 1000hrs
flexible out of season
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Please ask for our extensive list of optional extras when you book our villa.
You can order beach towels, grocery shopping in advance to be delivered prior to your arrival, babysitting, home catering and a host of other services to make your stay as comfortable and hassle free as possible.
If you have any suggestions that we haven't thought of, please let us know!
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Testimonials:
"The house was in such a wonderful setting for outdoor living. The pool was brilliant, we really appreciated it in the heat" J. Seaman
"Thank you for arranging the Alfora property last week at one hour`s notice. It was perfect and the view from there is great. All 6 plus 3 toddlers and 1 baby had a great time". S. Austwick
"We really enjoyed our stay in Casa Alfora in Begur and would recommend it for sure. Couple of our friends already are interested and might come to stay there in future. It was wonderful that all building was on the same level as we had 5 boys and didn`t need to worry about the steps although they found the backyard fascinating to climb and discover. I would also recommend the restaurant Convent - excellent food, service, atmosphere and nicely close to the villa. Thank you very much for wonderful holiday. Best regards".E.Moorlat
Casa Alfora- A fabulous villa with large private pool with diving board and sea views, just 5mins by car from historic BEGUR. This villa has been refurbished for the 2008 season and offers very good accommodation on one level with direct access to the pool and terraces. Casa Alfora has air conditioning, ceiling fans and a wood burning stove and is available all year round.
In a peaceful location with direct sea and country views and 5-10 mins to Sa Riera beach with its deep sandy bay and waterfront restaurants. No through traffic with only 2 houses in the road, both well spaced from each other.
Accommodation:
Casa Alfora offers great holiday accommodation for two families all on one level. The bedrooms and bathrooms are either side of the spacious living area which has glass doors to the full width covered terrace; a wonderful outside living area with views of the pool, countryside and sea. Here there is a large built in BBQ with easy access from the kitchen and living area.
5 bedrooms:
2 double, one with sea views
1 twin
2 singles with pullout bed
2 bathrooms, shower room and cloakroom
Kitchen:
Fabulous large open plan kitchen with central island and well equipped including dishwasher.
coffee maker, toaster, iron, ironing board, fridge/freezer. The washing machine is in one of the bathrooms.
Approached on either side of the house by gated steps, the enclosed garden offers privacy and is level with an additional area accessed by shallow wide steps to a walkway at the back of the house.
The swimming pool is surrounded by lawn and two sun terraces with an additional secluded terrace at the back of the house. There are sunbeds and garden furniture including dining tables and chairs. The pool is easily seen from the indoor living area.
Parking is available outside the villa.
The property is managed by an English couple who live nearby.
Linen and towels included.
Beach towels/cot/highchair can be hired.
Sleeps 10
Facilities:
AIRCON
Ceiling fans
Oven/hob
Microwave
Sat. TV [freeview]
Fridge/freezer
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Many optional extras available
Features:
Detached villa built on one level
Air Conditioning +ceiling fans
Large private pool (10mx5m) with diving board
5 bedrooms
Full width covered terrace
Direct sea views
2 bathrooms + shower room and cloakroom
Spacious living area
Well equipped (new) kitchen
Large built-in barbecue on covered terrace
Wood burning stove
About the area- this is the unspoilt COSTA BRAVA or CATALUNYA which is free from large Tour Operated holidays and where most of the properties are owned by Barcelonians. It is rarely overcrowded and has retained real Spanish charm without a souvenir shop in sight! This is an area you will want to return to again and again.... Every day there will be a different place of interest to visit, be it a cultural pursuit or another sundrenched sandy cove with clear water to while away the day. All the coastal resorts here have waterfront restaurants, cafes and shops and it is a real pleasure to wander the little streets around the front and enjoy the spectacular scenery that this rugged coastline offers. Development here is mainly villas as the terrain does not allow for large apartment blocks and the coastline remains intact with some wonderful coastal path walks.
BEGUR - A charming hillside town with a castle at its crown. The cobbled streets offers the visitor an excellent choice of Catalan restaurants, tapas bars and shops. The main square has entertainment in the high season and there are some late night cellar bars and a couple of discos. The overall atmosphere is very Spanish with local artists` paintings and crafts displayed in the square during the summer. Every Wednesday the market stalls spill into the narrow streets where you can buy fruit and vegetables, clothes and accessories. There are excellent supermarkets, specialist fishmonger, butchers` shops and freshly baked baguettes in many of the bakeries.
The nearest beach to our villa is at SA RIERA which is a 5-10 minute drive. Here you will find the prettiest sandy bay with a promenade and waterfront restaurants, shops and cafes. Within 10-15 minutes are the excellent beaches and coastal villages of AIGUABLAVA, SA RIERA, CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL, LLAFRANC and TAMARIU, all with their own unique character. The coastal path walk between Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc provides a relaxing pre-dinner stroll, followed by a drink at one of the many waterfront cafes and bars, whilst enjoying the spectacular scenery enroute.
There are so many places of interest including many inland medieval towns such as PERETALLADA, 20 mins from Begur. This village is kept in pristine condition and has some very individually styled restaurants and shops. Visit Salvador Dali's castle which he gifted to his wife Gala, at PUBOL and his amazing museum at FIGUERES, where you cannot fail to be drawn in by his diverse art. At LA BISBAL the streets are littered with ceramic shops and there is also an antique centre. GIRONA is a wonderful small city to visit, known as mini-Barcelona, with its own charming ramblas and interesting shops and pavement restaurants. BARCELONA, if you crave city life, is one hour by train from FLACA (20mins by car from BEGUR) and here you can leave your car and get right into the centre of BARCELONA by train.
The border of FRANCE is approximately one hour away but you will find all you need and more in this beautiful and charming unspoilt region of SPAIN, Costa Brava, Catalunya.
Be sure to take a map with you or buy one in a newsagent's store. This is an area of immense beauty and car hire is very highly recommended if you want to take advantage of the area. It is advisable to arrange car hire prior to your holiday and we can arrange this on your behalf, as well as flights.
Golf activities in the area
The following 3 form the Golden Triangle of golf courses in the area of Pals including a new championship golf course built in 2000.
Pals is approximately 10 mins drive from Begur.
Emporda Golf course is made up of four nine hole courses, each of which can be combined to form six different rounds of 18 holes.Considered one of the best courses in Catalonia, Emporda is also one of the PGA European Tour Qualifying Schools.
Details: 27 holes. Length 6687yds Par 71-73
Pals Golf Club runs parallel with the beautiful white sands of Pals beach and is surrounded by dense green pine forests. Pals is used as one of the PGA European Tour Qualifying Schools.Details: 18 holes. Par 73. Length 6740yds.
Serres de Pals is a new championship golf course founded in the year 2000.The course is composed of three distinct areas with smooth hilltops, pine tree forests and fairways between lakes, giving a challenge to golfers of all levels. Details: 18 holes Par 72 Length 6785yd |
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Name
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Sheila Yelland
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Email
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Telephone
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+44 (0)20 8941 1700
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Fax
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+44 (0) 20 8941 6701
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Languages Spoken
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English, Spanish, French, Italian
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