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Penthouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Cadiz Old City in Cadiz

From £375 per week |  From £100 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

This is a simple but adored penthouse flat just renovated after five years family fun. It is 80m2, plus a communal terrace with views to Africa. We all love it at any time of year and now that the restoration of the top of the house is complete, feel others should enjoy it. Our friend Inma lives round the corner and speaks fluent English. (Her husband is British). She will welcome visitors. She has lived in Cadiz all her life and knows it all: she sometimes works as a tourist guide for the city and for Seville and is doing a degree in tourism.
The flat and the house are peaceful: in summer the hum of conversation from the restaurants way down below can be heard late at night from the terrace. You will enjoy walking anywhere in Cadiz from the flat. My daughters like the shops. I like the market and the flea-markets: in fact I just love being in Cadiz. In summer you may want a siesta, followed by an evening swim before a drink and a meal. The flat is well equipped for cooking the day's catch bought in the fish market in the morning: excellent fresh produce of every kind.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The front door opens into a kitchen/breakfast room. The bathroom is back to the right. There is an arch from the breakfast area through to the dining area, with the lounge area to the right. The double bedroom is to the left, with a charming window over the roof terrace (see main photo). To the right is one single bedroom leading to another. It would be possible for us to put extra beds in here (or the lounge) or small children could sleep on the two settees. We have always found it suited our needs totally.
The flat is usually warm but rarely too hot because it catches the sea breeze. The windows open or - as we prefer - can be removed. There is a fan, (and fan heaters), but you will rarely need them. These top flats are sought by Cadiz people because they know them to be most comfortable, breezy and private.

Further details outdoors:
The terrace is communal but rarely used by others.

Further details

Please enquire if you are more than four people and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Inma (Inmaculada) is a 40-year old woman from Cadiz whom we met when she translated for us in the purchase of the flat. She has been helping us ever since and we have become very fond of her. She met her English husband while working in the UK as a hotel receptionist and in hotel management. She is looking forward to looking after people well. We can provide her number if you would like to talk to her.

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Penthouse exterior

 

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Views over ancient skyline, to Africa and the sea

 

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Lounge/diner

 

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Master bedroom: the walls are actually white!

The Costa de la Luz region

The Costa de la Luz , the coast of light, is less developed than the other coasts of Spain. It is the place chosen by the Spanish themselves for their holidays. It is hot in summer and warm throughout the year. It is almost always sunny. Rain is rare in summer. The climate of Cadiz is moderated by sea breezes.

The region has many miles of golden beaches both in and outside Cadiz and lively cities including Sevilla, Jerez and the old port city of Cadiz. You will not want a car in Cadiz (it is very dense) and parking can be a problem: hire from the station if you do decide you want to visit the white hilltop towns and beaches of Andalucia. There will be sherry bodegas and vineyards for tasting. The local wine is excellent and cheap. A bottle of Barbadillo, my white favourite, is about 5 euros: excellent Riojas are about the same.

The Cadiz / Cadiz Old City area

Cadiz is 3,000 years old: the oldest city in Europe. It is an ancient former island, a multi-faceted jewel. The city has a relaxed and civilised atmosphere, architecture from Phoenician and Roman times and everything since, wonderful plazas, great restaurants, cafes, and tapas and seafood bars. The fish market (newly restored) is a must, with massive whole tuna and about 12 varieties of prawns, for example. Fruit and veg and the meat (usually organic) and cheeses are all excellent: we buy kilos of oranges and tomatoes and try anything we don't recognise. The Gaditani ( the people of Cadiz) are gentle and charming and pleased to see foreigners. The university, between the flat and the beach, adds energy.
Cadiz is like a hexagon about a mile in diameter. This makes it wonderful for walking. It is tightly packed with something to see all the time. The narrow streets have balconied windows above the ground floor, so they are shaded from the sun.
The city - particularly the enormous cathedral, which dominates a lovely square where there is nearly always some street entertainment, was used as Havana in the James Bond film "Die Another Day". 200 yards from the flat is the balnearia and the lovely curved and gentle beach where Halle Berry walked out of the sea to Pierce Brosnan. It has forts and fishing boats (and open-air fish restaurant) in the background. There is a long promontory to one fort.
The flat is on the corner of a lovely acacia-lined square with central fountain and three restaurants. 100 yards to sea, park and main squares.
Carnival is in February and focuses on the Theatre Falla, in another square 100 yards behind the flat. Holy Week is another important time, with colourful and slow processions through the city. Along the spit leading to the island of Cadiz is a perhaps three mile beach, lined with restaurants and more modern shops. Designer shops are mainly in the old city.

How to get there

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Ryanair flies to Jerez or Seville. From there, buses, trains and taxis serve Cadiz..
We are happy to accommodate late night arrivals on the flights to Jerez or Seville. ( It is normally possible to get to Cadiz as earlier as 10pm.)

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27 Nov 2011

“Spacious and Comfortable appartment in Old Cadiz” The apartment is spacious and comfortable, and well located in the centre of Old Cadiz. It is located in a quiet square, close to restaurants and local bars. We were met on arrival, and made to feel most welcome. All the family enjoyed their stay in Cadiz.

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We have not had any paying guests yet: we only went up in November! But our friends love it and want to go back ASAP.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Jan 12	18 Mar 12	375£ 375	100100	150150	2 Nights
	18 Mar 12	16 Sep 12	495£ 495	125125	150150	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

We can accept payment in euros equally easily.

We can help with arranging collection from and delivery to airports etc. ( Taxis are always available just outside the terminal in Jerez and Seville: there are also coaches and buses.) For very late arrivals at Malaga, we recommend car hire, which we can help to arrange. Inma does not mind people arriving very late or in the middle of the night.

Inma is a bilingual tour guide and would be willing to provide a guided tour for you: please discuss time and fee with her once you arrive.

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3 years listed You are contacting Jill Turner Landline n/a Mobile +44 0789 9711470 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This penthouse has received 1 review from previous guests.