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Townhouse |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Begur in Costa Brava/Catalonia

From £1300 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This luxury townhouse is in a very quiet side street, 2 minutes from the centre of upmarket Begur with its bars, restaurants, shops and markets. Sa Riera beach is 5 minutes away with clifftop walks and beach restaurants.

The villa itself is over 130 years old and retains a lot of its original character. It was completely refurbished in 2007 keeping its original features.The villa is on 3 levels. The ground floor has a beautiful old entrance, charming sitting room and 2 en-suite bedrooms, 1 double bedroom and one twin room. The 2nd level has a modern kitchen, dining room and 2 bedrooms: 1 double en-suite suitable for a wheelchair and 1 en-suite with 2 double beds. In all, the property will sleep ten guests, though please note that one bedroom sleeps four in 2 double beds.

The outdoor courtyard invites you to cook and dine al fresco while enjoying a solar heated pool. The 3rd level is a private south facing sun terrace which looks directly over Begur Castle with magnificent views of Pals beach and the mountains. This villa is the perfect getaway for a romantic holiday at any time of year!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house has 2 entrances, the first on the ground floor which leads into the hall, sitting room and 2 en-suite bedrooms. The second entrance is from the back of the property where you will find your private car parking space and a ramp down to the courtyard with its solar heated pool. There are then patio doors leading into the dining/kitchen with 2 more bedrooms, master bedroom equipped with bath,shower and two double beds, and wheelchair accessible bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Please remember that while the 2nd level is wheelchair friendly there is no wheelchair access within the villa to the ground floor. However all the action is on the 2nd level, with its flat screen TV, seating area and access to courtyard and swimming pool. Air-conditioning is installed upstairs, the lower level is built into the hill so ceiling fans are very effective in these bedrooms when necessary.

Further details outdoors:
The villa has a private courtyard with a solar heated pool. There is outdoor seating for 8 people with a barbecue provided to allow you dine al fresco with friends and family. There are also sun loungers for 8 people, 4 on the south facing roof terrace where you can enjoy endless hours of relaxation. Sun umbrellas are provided should it get too hot!

The private parking space will hold an average family sized car, it will not hold Minivans, suv's etc. There is plenty of street parking within 1 minute walk from house

The house and terrace offer spectacular views of Begur Castle and Pals Beach.

The courtyard also has its own lemon tree to which you can help yourself (should it have lemons) also a small herb garden to add to your cooking skills for the barbecue. The sheltered sandy beaches of Sa Riera and Aiguablava are only a 5 minute drive away and the whole coastline consists of cliff top walks with spectacular views. For seafood lovers there is an abundance of seafood restaurants - there are far too many to name, so why not try them all!!

Further details

We have on hand a representative who will be on call to help you with any queries that may arise during your stay, give you the keys etc.

Conditions

30% non-refundable deposit required upon booking. Balance due 2 months prior to holiday. Credit card details required as breakage bond. We do not have the facility to book immediately on line using credit cards but we can accept credit cards using Paypal. All directions/instructions issued prior to holiday .House manual kept at the villa.
Saturday is our normal changeover day in high season .
We are flexible on arrival days and length of stay out of high season-please contact us with your requirements!

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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

Costa Brava - the wild coast - is the jewel in the Catalan Coast. Catalonia has its own identity and culture. The rocky cliff coastline and sandy beaches are a signature of this part of the Costa Brava. Surrounded by woods, ancient villages, each with its own story to tell and the best restaurants it makes for a completely different type of holiday experience from the high rise of the south of Spain. Here you will also find Figueres for the Salvador Dali Museum and Barcelona itself is a feast of culture and architecture, from Las Ramblas to the modernised waterfront and the spectacular unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral.

The Begur area

Begur is a pretty medieval village with cobbled streets and whitewashed houses draping the hillside below the ruins of a stone castle. Catalan bars and restaurants specialising in seafood surround the central pedestrianised square.

Service is friendly and children are welcome and cherished by the Catalans. Locally produced wines compliment the fare.The vineyards producing these wines will welcome you to wine tasting . There are excellent supermarkets and specialist fishmonger and butcher shops. Freshly baked bread is available in many shops. No sign of high rise here!!

Sandy bays and small coves with beach side bars and restaurants abound such as Pals, Llafranc and Aiguablava. La Bisbal-the home of ceramic goods-is 15 mins away and is a must for pottery lovers. Girona is a beautiful city and is 45 mins by car.It will satisfy the culture-vulture and shopaholic alike. Barcelona is an easy one hour drive-this vibrant city needs no introduction! Francophiles--French border 1 hour. Good local shopping in Begur,La Bisbal, Playa de Pals and Palafrugell. Largest wine warehouse in Spain -a local landmark called Grau -in Palafrugell-an experience! Lots of local markets to be visited;both for food and local crafts-the best are in Palafrugell, La Bisbal, Pals and Begur.

This area is renowned for diving and snorkelling. Diving schools are located in Fornells, Aguafreda and Begur. Motor boats can also be hired locally on a daily basis. Horse riding, tennis, windsurfing are all available close by. For the smaller ones, face painting, puppet shows and other activities take place regularly in the local park in Begur throughout the summer months which is just around the corner from the house. For parents fed up of driving their teens around, there is a regular bus to and from the beach every hour or so that runs in summer only. Pick up point is 1 minute from the house and costs 75cent to 1 euro each way. Details from the tourist office. Excellent marked walks throughout the area for those of you feeling energetic.

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Girona airport is an easy 45 minute drive away. Ryanair operate numerous daily flights from Stansted airport and also from most major UK airports. They also operate flights to Girona from several other European airports. Thompson flights and Avro also operate flights frm the UK to Girona.

Several car hire companies operate from Girona including Hertz, Avis and Goldcar.The aforementioned companies are bookable on-line. 2 useful rental agents to try are carjet.co.uk and amigoautos.com.

Perpignan airport is just over the French border and is approx 1.5 hours by car. Ryanair again serve this airport from major UK and European airports. Barcelona airport is approx 1.5 hours drive. EasyJet serve this airport as do most major European carriers.

Calais is a 12 hour drive away. There is easy driving access from France and other areas of Spain via the AP7 ,the main motorway linking France and Spain.

Activities near Begur

Reviews

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08 Nov 2011

“Super Villa, Super Village” We had a very relaxing stay right in the centre of Begur. We only used the car to go to the beach and visit the very beautiful areas around Begur. The accomodation was excellent with all the necessary mod cons available in the villa. The local agent was very helpful and responded to our requests immediately. There is a large number of local restaurants within a short walk from the Villa and the food is very good. The local supermarket is only 100mts away. We were absolutely delighted with our stay.

07 Nov 2011

“great location and super for adults with young children” The best bits - what a fantastic location - a few minutes from the centre of town and even closer to shops - fresh food every day 60 seconds from your front door. On football nights (barcelona)... more

07 Nov 2011

“An utterly stunning base for a picture perfect vacation” It was our first vacation to Spain as a family with 3 young children. I wanted it to be perfect and found it with this property. It's a stunning restoration of a classic downtown villa. All the charm was retained yet all the modern conveniences were added. The location is just perfect....a five minute walk and you're in the ancient village square where we ate and participated in dancing or enjoyed local bands in the evenings. Begur is also a perfect base form which to explore the Costa Brava. Each morning we piled into the car and drove to a different destination along the coast, then returned to try a different beach each day. Every beach has it's unique characteristics, one more beautiful than the next. Stunning views from the rooftop deck in the morning and late at night. A great grocery store and small bakeries/coffe shops all within a very short walk. I sincerely could not have chosen a more perfect base for our vacation. Finally, the pool was a wonderful place to relax at the end of the night. The children couldn't get enough. Not only would I recommend this villa, but I would actually urge anyone who wants an authentic Spanish experience to stay there. You won't be disappointed. Response: Many thanks for your very generous review. Its great to know that you enjoyed your stay in our home and the Costa Brava. We have tried to retain a lot of the old character in the house, it has been there of around 130 years so needed to be refurbished with care. With the demands of todays sophisticated traveller I think we have achieved that balance. Begur and the surrounding area is stunning, the only way to experience it is to come and stay. The village is a litttle gem with great restaurants and bars. It is surrounded by lots of little coves and beaches, one more beautiful than the next, it is hard to pin down the best, they all have to be tried out. Thanks once again and you are welcome back at any time.

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06 Nov 2011

“Can't stay away from this wonderful villa!” My husband and I have been to this villa in Begur 8 times, that should speak volumes in itself but I'll elaborate and tell you what we like about it so much! We love the house, it's modern but still has character and charm, it's very airy and light upstairs looking out onto the pool and courtyard.We love to cook and eat outside or sit on the sun terrace with a good bottle of wine looking at the beautiful views of the castle and village, and sometimes the pyrenees. Downstairs is spacious too and comfortably furnished, has a very cosy feel to it and nice to relax with a book, listen to music or watch tv, on the cooler evenings in autumn we've snuggled up by the open fireplace! These are the occasions when we have catered for ourselves, preferring to stay in. The kitchen is really well equipped with good quality cookware and appliances, a stones throw from the house, a wander down a pretty rustic street is a well stocked mini-market which the locals use. Great wines, cheeses and meats and all you need. The centre of the village is a short stroll away, wonderful restaurants, cafes and tapas bars. Lovely fresh seafood and local wines served there. Heavenly to sit in the square, listening to the church bells chiming and soaking up the atmosphere! The area around Begur is dotted with idyllic beaches and coves, restaurants abound and lovely clifftop walks to be had. Our favourite is Tamariu which is small and quaint but we also like to walk around the harbour in Llafranc. We're always in and out of Pallafrugel too as it has great boutiques, jewellery and craft shops. It has a market everyday with lovely fresh produce. There are lots of activities for the more adventurous souls around the area, scuba diving at the Illes Medes, forrest walks and fishing trips but we prefer to unwind and relax as much as possible while we're there, quite happy to just chill out at the house mostly. That's why it's important for us to feel comfortable and a little bit spoilt by our surroundings...precisely why we keep going back to the same villa!! Wish we were there now:-)

04 Nov 2011

“Great Vacation” Great location, excellent property with all amenities, close to town plaza and restaurants, good location for visiting nearby attractions. Response: Thank you for your review, it is great to get positive feedback. Come again!! Mo

04 Nov 2011

“The most enjoyable holiday experience i've ever had.” If your looking for something classy, unique and still affordable for you vacation dont look any further than Begur Pearl. This would have been my fourth visit to this charming town house in the quaint village of Begur. I have visited with a group of girl's, with my partner and with my siblings to celebrate a significant family birthday. The level of comfort in the house (all rooms ensuite) private pool, bbq area. two sun deck's and may i mention that i visited there in November even though the weather was a mild 17d during the day, we had the added bonus of an open fire to make the evenings all the more cosy and a real home from home atmosphere. If you wish to eat out there are a number of really good restaurant's and taverna's serving everything from fine dining to tapa's, most restaurant's have their own wine which is great and quite cheap about 6 euro a bottle.If you wish to cook at home whether to have a bbq or cook up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen you will find everything you need in the local (and so cheap) supermarket 3 minutes walk ( we timed it!) away from the house. There are lot's of lovely little beaches within a short drive from the village with little coffee shops along the sea front. I just cant reccommend this village house or location highly enough. Go there and see for yourself i promise you will never go on a package holiday again. Response: Hi T, its great to see your review. You are so well acquainted with our home its a pleasue when we see a request from you for a booking. I knew it would suit you and your siblings for the birthday away, it can easily cope with 8 adults. Some of the restaurants still talk about your visit and ask when you are coming back. Just let me know when and I will happily hold the dates for you. Many thanks.

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Rating5 out of 5
Beautiful property in a great location
BRB Dublin, Ireland
Review Submitted: April 13, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2010
I stayed in the villa with family last summer and spent a wonderful week exploring both Begur and the surrounding countryside, which has so much to offer. The villa has been meticulously refurbished and, as described, retains many of the original features, character and charm than make you feel like you're actually in Spain rather than a non-descript, Euro-villa that could be anywhere but. The house and rooms were spacious and cool in the summer heat with the fantastic, south-facing terrace offering a surprisingly secluded spot in which to bask in the Spanish sun. The pool is there for a cooling dip when you need it too. The general fit and finish, equipment and furniture of the villa were all of the highest quality and it was in mint condition when we arrived. Making a booking was completely straightforward and we were given excellent directions to the property from Girona. Begur itself is a lovely, small town with some great bars and restaurants all within an easy stroll of the villa. The villa is perched up on the side of one of the many hills surrounding the centre, with great views of the town and the surrounding countryside. You will, however, need a car to get to the beaches (and there are some spectacular ones, like Aigua Blava, within 10 minutes of Begur), some of the better restaurants that are in the area and just generally if you want to see more of the Costa Brava than just Begur. Generally, there is much to do and explore around this part of Spain and Begur is a great base from which to do it. Highly, highly recommended as a location to accomodate both groups of friends or family.



Rating5 out of 5
Begur Pearl Sept 2010
Anna Scotland
Review Submitted: March 24, 2011 Date of Stay: September 2010
Beautiful house full of character with everything you could want even umbrellas which came in handy when we were there because it rained most of the time. Begur is a lovely little town with great Restaurants (by far the best is Turandot absolutely outstanding) and bars. This is a fascinating area copletely unspoiled but you need a car. Only slightly negative comment is that the pool is small but probably fine for kids or for cooling down in hot weather.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway


Review Submitted: March 15, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2010
Hi,
Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our stay in your villa last year. It was fantastic to be in the village and so close to all the bars and restaurant - we tried out most of them!!The photo's of the villa do not do it justice - it lived up to all our expections and more.Our friends really enjoyed themselves and our only regret is that we can not return this year but next year -we will be there!!!!
Fiona and friends
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway


We had the best time in your townhouse from 10th July for the week, just back, cant get over the property, pool was great..maybe a bit too warm, roof terrace was in constant use, house was top class with everything we needed. Centre was just a short stroll and restaurants were excellent. Great location with spectacular views, beaches and villages. Easy drive to beach. Thank you so much for providing great accommodation. Hope to return again with more friends. Michael and Nuala F, Ireland


Great holiday, house so close to centre was able to walk everywhere. Free shuttle bus to beach meant teens could go when they wanted and could walk to nightlife. Wonderful house, wonderful holiday..will come again!!Thanks for everything, Tric and Joe, Kildare, Ireland.


Fab house fab location. Beautiful beaches, tiny villages and an unbelievable amount of great seafood restaurants. Spent days by pool soaking up sun and nights going from restaurant to restaurant. We will be back with more friend and family. The Chamberlain family, London.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Oct 11	26 May 12	1300£ 1300	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	26 May 12	16 Jun 12	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Shoulder Season	16 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	1950£ 1950	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	7 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	2440£ 2440	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	29 Sep 12	25 May 13	1300£ 1300	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

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3 years listed You are contacting Maureen Seitz Landline +353 86 8537257 Mobile +353 86 3087432 Languages spoken The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This townhouse has received 6 reviews from previous guests.