No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Beautiful location Built in 2007. Fully equipped including Air conditioning / Heating. Sky & British TV 15 minutes from Benidorm centre / beaches by car & very close to the idylic Spanish village of Polop. Bus ride from Polop to Benidorm 20 minutes, this beautiful holiday home is in an elevated position within a lovely, private development. All facilities are available for a very relaxing holiday. Private shared swimming pool & paddling pool. Landscaped gardens, fabulous views to the mountains & nearby towns. Own private gardens front & back, private parking.
When choosing not to eat out the private rear garden & patio area is equipped with a table & chairs so you can dine al fresco style in the beautiful Spanish sunshine. Major Supermarket shopping for food or other goods is only 5 minutes by car.
Quiet & peaceful yet within easy reach of all amenties. For example local shops, markets, restaurants & pubs(English & Spanish) in the lovely villages of Polop & La Nucia are only a few minutes away & highly recommended for eating out. Guadalest Castle described as the most beautiful place in Spain has incredible views & scenery and is only 25 minutes by road. Benidorm bustling & vibrant for the young & old is 15 minutes away by car from the property or 20 minutes by bus from Polop.
Special rates for long term lettings
A view down to the House & swimming pools
Bedroom 1
Swimming & paddling pools
Private rear garden
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The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region
The nearest airport is Alicante & just a short coastal drive along the AP7 motorway or N332 main road will bring you to tha house.
The Costa Blanca region is one of Spains major holiday destinations, and not just by chance. The attractions it offers its visitors are many & varied. Renowned for its year round sunshine, fresh fish, hand picked oranges, dates & vegetables.
In Spring the whole area is covered by white & pink blossom from the almond trees, the site & smell is wonderful. Many festivals & fiestas are held throughout the year & can be enjoyed by everyone. They include the Moors & Christian Festivals with week long processions, battles & fantastic firework displays. In June the celebration of Hogeras where huge Statues are set on fire to celebrate the night of St Juan.
The cosmopolitan city of Alicante is just 45 minutes by car or can be reached by via a coastal train ride. Here there is a fantastic port area and the spectacularly tiled Esplanada, favoured in the afternoons by locals who sit & watch the people pass by.The Santa Barbara Castle. A fabulous marina with yachts & visiting cruise ships plus Spanish tapas bars serving excellent local food. English bars as well with a great selection of food & drink.
The resort of Albir with its lovely beach is just 10 minutes by car from the property, the beach town of Altea only 15 minutes away has a beautiful old town with white washed houses and a gorgeous old church nestled amongst antique, craft & art shops. Just 10 minutes to the south is the town of Villajoyosa with its bright painted houses, painted this way it is said so that the fishermen can see their home when out at sea.
A very privileged climate with an average of 500 hours of sunshine a year compared with 457 for the rest of Spain. Countless marinas and beaches, most of which have been awarded the blue flag of the European Community. Fantastic places to visit from bustling Benidorm with its shops & nightlife & big outdoor markets (Wed & Sun mornings) to Guadalest in the mountains the most beautiful & peaceful place in Spain if not on earth
An extremely varied cuisine which is sure to delight the most discerning palates
The Terra Mitica Theme Park & Water Parks fun for all the family
Golf. Costa Blanca is a golf lovers paradise,14 nearby courses to choose from, 3 in the Benidorm area
Mountains Where hikers & ramblers can enjoy these healthy pastimes
Benidorm area
There are so many places of interest to visit in the area surrounding the holiday home, so much to do & see you will not get time to do it all but here is a sample of whats on offer. It really is brilliant for all age groups.
Benidorm which offers beautiful award winning beaches has fantastic Spanish tapas bars, English pubs & restaurants, entertainment day & night., varied shops & bustling markets is 15 minutes from the property by car or 20 minutes by bus from Polop village.
Polop, the village closest to the property is delightful & steeped in history, its slogan reads Oasis of the Costa Blanca but very near Benidorm, with its extensive range of services & leisure facilities to hand. Polop Has a Bank, English & Spanish pubs/ restaurants, medieval weekend markets, pottery & craft shops plus festivals throughout the year & much more. The village itself is typically Spanish with cobbled streets, a church & a town square where locals meet to watch the sunset. There is also an area with wonderfully ornate water fountains where locals collect their water each day. Polop is 10 minutes walk from property, a few minutes by car.
Terra Mitica's giant amusement & the Aqualandia water park ( Best in Europe) provide excitement for all ages. They are only 20 minutes by car. 2 other theme parks Mundomar & Terra Natura are close by.
The golf complex Real de Faula opened in 2005 is less than 10 minutes from the property. It has 2 x 18 hole courses designed by Jack Nicholas. Levante is a full length par 72 championship course & Poniente a par 62 course. Set in Pine valleys with sea & mountain views. lots of other courses can be reached all within 1 hour travelling time.
The beautiful coastal towns of Altea & Calpe with their many attractions, shops & markets. English & Spanish bars etc are both within 20 to 30 minutes drive of the property. Many nearby coastal towns have fishing ports where restaurants sell fish caught that day.
Mountaineering, horse riding, karting & many other activities can all be done locally. Very near the property there is a sports complex open to everyone with all facilities including squash, football, basket ball & tennis.
How to get there
Nearest Airport is Alicante( approx 50 minutes) A COMPLETE SET OF EASY TO READ DIRECTIONS & ADVICE on how to get there will sent to you on booking but briefly you can Fly direct to Alicante Airport from most UK Airports. House is then only approx 50 minutes journey by road. Excellent value flights with Budget airlines such as Easy Jet. Ryan Air. Thompson. Globespan etc etc.
Hire car recommended from Alicante Airport direct to property in Atalayas DE Polop.Take A7 toll road ( Toll costs 2.85 euros) or N332 coast road ( No Toll ).
Need to book car hire in advance, excellent value. Can recommend www.economycarhire.com or www.recordrentacar.com. Many others available just type in car hire Spain
If you do not want to drive you can get a bus directly from Alicante airport, cost appox 10 euros ( £7) to Benidorm then take a Taxi to the property (Cost approx 20 Euros)
Excellent local bus service from Polop village to Benidorm & other locations
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
ALICANTE: 66 km
Railway:
BENIDORM: 9 km
Activities near Benidorm
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, Satellite TV
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The house is well furnished with leather 3 & 2 seaters in the lounge & a dining table. There is a fully fitted kitchen & utility room plus a downstairs cloakroom. 2 good sized bedrooms on the first floor,1 double bedroom with en suite shower & bath, plus 1 twin bedroom & family shower/bathroom room. Both bedrooms have large size built in wardrobes. In the lounge there is a double size pull out sofa bed if required.
*The house has quality fittings throughout, proper kitchen, proper beds, proper shower / bathroom room plus luxury en suite to the main bedroom. *Hand made earthenware tiles on all floors with deep pile rugs & soft furnishings *Quadruple glass patio doors lead from the light & airy lounge to the private garden & patio area *The lounge is tastefully decorated inc leather suite ( Inc a quality pull out sofa bed if required) Dining table. TV unit with Sky & British channels DVD *Fully fitted kitchen & separate utility / Laundry, lovely but practical & fully equipped with everything you will need.. 4 ring ceramic hob with built in electric oven. Full size fridge freezer, microwave, toaster plus all utensils. Full size washing machine, 2 deep stainless steel sinks.clothes airer *Both bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes with ample storage for your convenience *Air conditioning throughout, super efficient with separate controls downstairs & up for your comfort. Heating if required in winter months.
Further details outdoors: *The house is one of a small number of properties set in approximately 1 acre of lush grass & landscaped gardens with tropical plants & palm trees. There is a safe wooded area to the left. * Good sized swimming pool & children's paddling pool for exclusive use of residents in private enclosed area only 25 metres from the house. *The house is not overlooked from either direction giving fabulous uninterrupted views from the front & back *Both bedrooms have double size patio doors leading to sit out balconies with views to fabulous mountains & nearby towns. The house is in a small cul-de-sac with no through traffic & steps lead to the swimming & paddling pools making it very private. *Private front & rear gardens with lush lawns, pine hedging & flowers. *The rear garden is large with a patio area. There is a table with chairs & an electric easy start barbecue for al fresco dining in the beautiful spanish sunshine. Steps from the garden lead to another landscaped garden with a pond. *Lovely views from the garden to the old village of Polop & the town of Altea overlooking the sea. *Own private parking area to the front of the house covered by a rich wooden pergola .
Further details
*English Owners always contactable for any help & information, please phone or email anytime, you are very welcome to any advice or assistance we can give, even if you are not renting from us, just ask for Derek or Lorraine who are located in the North East of England (See this ad for contact details )
*Fresh bed linen & towels/ tea towels are always provided on arrival. * Full size quality cot *Welcome pack available if required just let us know
*Full easy to follow instructions inside the house for all electrical appliances inc TV & Air conditioning
*Swimming pool open April until October each year
*A hire car is advisable in order to take full advantage of sightseeing in this wonderful part of Costa Blanca.
*There is a fairly steep incline from the local village of polop to the house so unless travelling by hire car or taxi this may prove be unsuitable for the elderly or infirm.
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Conditions
* Sorry strictly no smoking except on balconies or garden areas.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Special reduced rates for bookings of 1 month plus please contact us for information. Long winter lets available inc full central heating plus sky / British TV from £165 per week
Rental rates are fully inclusive of electricty & gas etc for up to 5 people. Initial ample Fresh linen & towels provided at a small charge of £12.50 per person per booking, no other costs to pay, no hidden charges.A deposit of £175 will secure your booking, payable within 7 days of booking
Full balance of booking paid at least 60 days before departure ( Unless late booking then due asap).
If possible property to be vacated before 10 am on day of leaving. Arrivals after 3 pm, however please contact us for arrangements outside of those times we will always try to accomodate & no extra charges . Refundable £175 security deposit against damage & breakages, refunded to you within 2 weeks from the end of the rental period subject to satisfactory check of property.
We can accept payments by cheque, bank transfer or bankers draft thank you
Guestbook for Highcliffe View
"Dear Lorraine & Derek many thanks for letting us use your lovely house in Spain. Best holiday we have ever had". much love Margaret & John from Newcatle
"Ist time we have done self catering, wont be the last. House & area so lovely will be calling you within next 2 weeks to book for 2008" regards Mr & Mrs Wilson & family from Glasgow
Hi derek & lorraine just a note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday in Spain the kids ( And us) did not want to leave it was paradise lost, everthing was perfect your house is lovely good luck for the future will be talking to you again soon kind regards Mr & Mrs Joyce & kids Co Antrim
Hi there derek & lorraine just got back from renting your beautiful house on the Costa Blanca just like to say what a wonderful time I had with the children. I will be recommending you to all my friends at work. You have both been so kind & considerate despite my family problems> thank you so much love & kisses jackie sommers from Bristol
January 2009 John & Gillian Simms Brilliant property & location everthing you need for a relaxing holiday thank you Derek & lorraine will book again next year.
February 2009 hi Lorraine we had a brilliant time at your house in Spain best hoilday ever thank you so much Jackie & family from Blackpool xxx
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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/45724
Contact details for the advertiser of home 45724
Name:
Lorraine or Derek Allan
Tel:
+44 (0)1642 484883
Mobile:
+44 (0)7891 767746
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