FINCA FELIZ

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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Altea La Vella in Altea

from £39 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£269–£628 / weekBookable online

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7 nights minimum stay

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Finca Feliz is approximately 80 to100 years old, with exposed original beams making the whole apartment extremely homely. All windows and doors have mosquito netting and security bars, more for decoration than anything else. The kitchen/dining area is open plan, so that when you are preparing food, you are not isolated from your family and friends and can keep an eye on the children. There are extensive CD and book libraries which are available from the owners who live on-site. This also allows for immediate response to any problems which may arise during your stay.

A holiday at Finca Feliz is relaxing, approximately 4 kms away from the hustle and bustle of busy, historic Altea and the night life of Benidorm is about half an hour away. It makes a very good base for exploring the local towns and villages and the fantastic sandy beaches of Calpe and Benidorm. The town golf course of Don Cayo, is also only a few minutes drive away, but there are many other golf courses, easily accessible.

The old town of Altea La Vella, is approximately 2-3 kms, very pleasant walk through the country lanes and after the heat of the day, offers an ice cold glass of beer or refreshing coffee at one of just a few local street cafés. From the terrace, the panoramic view of the valley to the sea, plus the surrounding mountain ranges, are fantastic just the place to relax with a glass of wine or cup of tea and watch the sun go down to the west.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment was updated and refurbished in the spring of 2011, with new lounge and terrace funiture. The kitchen has a full complement of equipment and the air conditioning and central heating unit is available should you wish to use it. In both bedrooms, there are electric radiators, normally on timers, for background heat in the cooler months and in the summer, both bedrooms have central fans above each bed.

Nothing beats breakfast cooked in the open on the terrace BBQ, the smell of bacon and sausages and fresh coffee will rouse the laziest person from their bed! It is very easy to use and bottled gas is supplied for this purpose.

The hot water and hob are also powered by gas and the fan oven by electric. The bathroom has the usual facilities, bath with shower attachment, hand basin and toilet with house towels supplied for each person, and swimming towels provided for use outside and by the pool. Bedding is supplied, sheets and pillow cases, and duvets for during the colder spells.

Further details outdoors:
The terrace furniture was bought new in the Spring of 2011. The dining table seats six persons with a matching two seater sofa, two arm chairs and glass topped coffee table. There are also 4 sun loungers with cushions and two "umbrella" parasols. The house faces south east and has the sun from rising to setting, the pool´s average temperature during the summer is around 30º.

The garden has lots of mature trees, eucalyptus, pine, carob, mimosa, oleander and a few baby fruit trees as well, orange, pear, lemon, mandarin, fig, pomegranite, lime, grapefruit, and more established olive, almond and nispero, which is like a medlar. There are also some giant cactus and aloes, yukkas and some I dont know the name of, all very interesting to look at. Of course, the trees attract the many varieties of birds and insects and owls sometime appear as the sun goes down as do little harmless bats and hummingbird hawk moths which flutter around the bourgainvillea.

Further details

The owners are on hand to help you in any way, offering their 25+ years of local knowledge, where to go, what to see, where to shop, where to eat, even offering their cullinery knowledge of local dishes and how to cook them. Should you have a late flight, the owner will happily buy your requirements from the supermarket, so that at least you can have a hot/cold snack and first breakfast without having to dash out to buy supplies as soon as you arrive. Each town has it´s own local market and many of the larger supermarkets sell many northern European food products.

Conditions

We would require a refundable breakages deposit of 300€ on arrival, to be returned within 2 weeks of departure, (subject to satisfactory property and inventory inspection)Less a weekly cleaning/laundry fee of 40€
Use of air conditioning and/or central heating, 30€ per week, payable with booking fee.
Use of Internet, 6€ per week, payable with booking fee.
25% non returnable deposit of total cost of holiday to secure booking,balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to commencement of holiday.
Strictly no smoking in the apartment, on the terrace/garden only.

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Pool, House and part of the Garden

 

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1st floor apartment entrance

 

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Pool and garden view from the terrace

 

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Pic-Nic area in the shade of the giant Eucalyptus

The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region

Costa Blanca, Jewel of the Mediterrean, named by the first sea travellers as the "White Coast" due to the many almond blossom trees in flower in early spring, their white fallen petals covering the ground like a blanket of snow.

Over the years, this area has become an ideal place for vacationing families, many of whom, return year after year. The temperature, beaches, accomodation, entertainment, places of interest, shopping, sailing, watersports, fishing, sports, horse riding, cycling, walking, cinemas, pubs, clubs and fiestas plus the Spanish people themselves, all make for the holiday of your choice to be a fantastic experience and an unforgettable memory.
A day trip to Valencia, by car, coach or train, with a visit to the City of Arts and Science, the IMAC cinema or just the shopping and/or restaurants is exciting and a "must" for new vistors.

Alicante has some beautiful old buildings and suprise little shady "plazas" to rest and recuperate, with small bars offering local "tapas" and wine straight from the barrel. Visit the old streets of "Las Ramblas" set beneath the walls of Santa Barbara castle, originally built by the Moors in the tenth centuary and re-named on 4/12/1248, Santa Barbara´s saints day, from the conquest of King Alfonse the Wise. If history is not your thing, stroll along the prom, or visit the marina, there is always some activity on the streets of Alicante or just sit on the sandy beach, taking in the sun.
Especially for children, what ever their ages, there are two local Aquaparks in Benidorm, AquaNatura and Aqualandia, both offer a good days outing with many different water activities. Mundomar and Terra Natura again in Benidorm, and the Safari Parks of Vergel and Aitana, a bit further afield, offer an exciting day of discovery with hundreds of animals, both large and small with which to see and interact. Take a picnic and a day out to visit the Fonts D´Algar, a waterfall and plunge pool, or the ancient mountain top town of Guadalest and the drinking water fountains of Polop de la Marina, you wont be disppointed. All are withing an easy days drive.

The Altea / Altea La Vella area

There has always been a bit of conflict between Altea and Altea La Vella, as to who supplied “vittles and fresh drinking water” to the pirates who attacked and over-ran Altea during the early 17th centuary. Which ever village it was had no choice in the matter. Under Greek and Roman occupation, Altea rose to be an important and strategic trading port but the continuing ravages and attacks by pirates, decimated the population and Altea never rose to the same prominance again.

In the 21st centuary, Altea has kept it´s “gentle” outline with fiestas and activities throughout the year. During the summer, the “old town”, topped by the beautiful church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, holds an artisan fair in the church square. The narrow, twisty streets offering outlets for the many artists, potters, leather workers, carpenters, and jewelry makers, who make their homes there. In the side streets which radiate from the square are many different types of restaurants and bars, offering tradicional as well as international cuisine. Not to be missed!

On the second Saturday in August is the magnificent firework display set on the sea in front of Villa Gadea, La Olla and the third week of September sees the fiesta of the Moors and Christians in honour of Cristo de Sagrario and San Blai. Their friendly rivalry and battles amidst the loud noise of gunshot and cannon fire, to gain possession of Altea, takes place over a few days. The main street of Altea is closed to traffic and the peñas process to the sound of grave and grand music ending in the sports plaza close to a fun fair. The costumes are magnificent and the day ends with a live music concert and of course, more fireworks!

There are so many activities throughout the year, find out what is “on” when you arrive.

How to get there

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Finca Feliz is set in the countryside, between historic Altea, approximately 3kms away on the coast and Altea La Vella approximately 2 kms along the country lanes inland.

Flights from most European countries can be made on-line with budget airlines and special offer flights, for example, Ryan Air, Monarch, Jet 2, Easyjet, BMiBaby, etc. etc.,direct to Alicante. From the airport by car, a pleasant drive through the countryside on the autopista, often with views of the sea on your right, taking approximately 40 minutes.

Car hire from Alicante airport can also be booked on-line with various budet firms, for example, www.rentalcars.com, www.centauro.com, www.victoria cars.com, www.goldcar.es.

All programmes are easy to use and your booking should go though very easily.The local Gandia- Alicante train, ideal for shopping trips a bit further afield, is within walking distance and would take about 20 minutes.

Activities near Altea

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low	13 Apr 13	27 Apr 13	315€ 315	-	-	1 Week
mid	27 Apr 13	30 Jun 13	525€ 525	-	-	1 Week
high	30 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	735€ 735	-	-	1 Week
mid	31 Aug 13	5 Oct 13	525€ 525	-	-	1 Week
low	5 Oct 13	21 Dec 13	315€ 315	-	-	1 Week
mid	21 Dec 13	11 Jan 14	525€ 525	-	-	1 Week
low	11 Jan 14	12 Apr 14	315€ 315	-	-	1 Week
mid	12 Apr 14	28 Jun 14	525€ 525	-	-	1 Week
high	28 Jun 14	6 Sep 14	735€ 735	-	-	1 Week

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payments to be made by bank transfer in Euros.

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