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Villa |7 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Aspe in Elche

From £585 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

Set in rural surroundings away, 25mins drive to the coast and lovely sandy beaches. This country house is less than a 5 minute drive to restaurants, bars, shops & local amenities, and within easy driving distance to places of interest, both inland and on the coast. It's been our home for over two years and has provided great holidays for all types of visitors - big and small!

On two floors with bedrooms on both, making it a perfect layout for two families or couples, additional friends or family members to stay together but still feel they have their privacy and space. There is a luxurious new illuminated 11.5m X 6.5m swimming pool with roman steps and a shallow end for young children, south-facing with all-day sunshine. Lots of outdoor space including a large plot of land opposite for additional play.

Adjacent to the pool is a beautiful stone table and straw parasol. The large terrace covered with cascading sweet-scented jasmine and bouganvilla is perfect for dining or relaxing, as the awnings provide as much shade as you need. The property boasts a lovely selection of palm trees and fruit trees in the garden and orchard, including lemon, miniature pear, plum, fig, olive trees and grape vines! The villa would suit all ages!

The local magazines (printed in English!) in the property will help you achieve the holiday you want. We're also looking forward to returning for a 'real holiday' here too!! Just listed - low tariffs for its first summer season! Any questions - just ask!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
GROUND FLOOR

On entering through the wooden front door, the main focal point is the fireplace and wood burner and the traditional tiled stairs.

LIVING ROOM: L-shaped with 4 two-seater sofas, 1 single seater and wicker chairs. Huge brick fireplace with a wood-burner. Spanish and Satellite television, video & dvd player (DVDs not provided).

From the living room is a separate door leading to a corridor where the bedrooms and bathroom are situated. Also from the living room are two sets of double french doors which lead onto the terrace

KITCHEN: fully-equipped with a large upright fridge and a large upright freezer as well as a tumble dryer! Traditional pine cupboards complemented by granite work surfaces. A large floor to ceiling cupboard with sliding doors, for provisions. One window overlooks the pool and the other overlooks the mountain directly behind. The wooden back door takes you outside via two steps onto the patio area where there is a portable gas barbecue and outside WC.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOMS:
1 double room
2 twin rooms

BATHROOM

At the top of the stairs is a large landing with an used room (once used as an office). From the landing is another door which takes you to the corridor to the four bedrooms.

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS:
1 double room (king size bed)
1 twin room
2 single rooms (1 of the single beds is a child's three quarter length bed)

BATHROOM

All bedrooms have a large amount of hanging and shelf storage.
Each bedroom has either a ceiling fan or portable fans, except the first floor double which has a portable air-conditioning unit.
All windows have pull-down blinds.
A travel cot can be provided.

Further details outdoors:
The villa itself is on a 1500 sq m plot but also has a 4000 sq m plot adjacent, just in case you need that bit of extra space to escape and explore! There is a good tarmac road all the way up to the gates and the road stops 100m behind the house. Here there is access on foot to walk up the mountain to a flat path and take in the beautiful surrounding scenery.

Two double french doors from the living room lead onto the large terrace with spectacular views across vineyards, olive and almond groves and over the swimming pool. Just one step from the terrace takes you onto the large patio area which surrounds the house and is on one level, making it convenient for children and the elderly.

Exercise bike
Straw parasol
Outside shower and WC
Plenty of outside seating including a hammock
Sunbeds
Store room with inflatables and an additional fridge/freezer
Outdoor lighting
Brick shed
Ample parking - a locked gate and fence surround the property.

Further details

We speak English, Polish and some Spanish (if that helps?!)

Airport transfers can be organised.
Local taxi can be organised for flexibility with transport.
Beach / pool towels are not provided.
A highchair can be organised.
Welcome food packs on request.
Non-smoking inside.

An English-speaking contact will meet you on arrival at the property to help with any queries you may have and to hand over the keys.

Please note arrival & departure times, however depending on the arrival date/time of the following guests, there may be an element of flexibility, which should be arranged in advance:

Check-in time : 3.30pm (15:30 hours)
Check-out time:10:00am (10:00 hours)

Conditions

We cannot be responsible for any accidents/incidents inside or outside the house, around the patio or pool area or garden. We recommend adequate insurance is obtained.

The breakages deposit will be refunded 14 days after your stay. This is to cover any damage to the property or its contents, fixtures and fittings. We will discuss any deductions with you before returning your security deposit.
However, we would expect any small breakages (ie. glasses, plates, cutlery etc) to be replaced like for like. We would appreciate being advised prior to leaving if you have not had the opportunity to buy a replacement.

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Roman steps to the shallow end of the pool

 

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Extendable dining table

 

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Relax on the terrace

The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region

This is an area of huge variety, with thriving ports, bustling cities and a vast agricultural industry as well as textile and shoe manufacturing. Not far from the tourist centres, traditional Spain re-emerges where historic towns are set amid superb scenery and the rural pace of life remains undisturbed. The people remain fiercely proud of their region, their history, their traditions and their culture and provide a good mix with modern amenities.

Here you can discover another part of Spain..........beautiful sierras with officially marked walking routes, inland villages with local markets, wine sampling in the Bodegas and once you've tasted the diversity of the region, you will probably return and gradually get to know the hidden corners! The tourist information centres often provide leaflets in English.

The larger towns & cities, beaches, water parks, theme parks, sea world parks are also easily accessible.
There are many towns and villages worth exploring in the surrounding valleys.

Local magazines (in English) and leaflets will be available in the villa so you can make the most out of your holiday and please as many of the guests as possible.

EL PENON: this mountain is footsteps behind the villa and good for walking & wonderful views. For those looking for a bigger challenge, you can reach the top within a few hours.

ALICANTE: (25 mins) A fabulous City & fantastic nightlife, abundance of restaurants & shops, beautiful marina overlooked by the Castle, museums and lovely sandy beaches plus children's indoor/outdoor play areas.

GOLF COURSES: the closest being Alenda Golf with its new Club House, just 20 mins away.

ELCHE: (15 mins) This ancient University City is the largest palm tree park in Europe and has the famous Huerto del Cura botanical garden park. Old town and the well-known El Corte Ingles new Dept Store. The 'shoe capital' claiming to have the largest shoe factory open to the public in Europe. Safari-park, go-karting and children's indoor/outdoor play areas & ice skating!

NOVELDA: (15 mins) Quaint and beautiful St Mary Magdalene's Sanctuary and Mola Castle.

BEACHES: El Altet & plenty of other sandy beaches around Alicante are 25 mins drive. El Campello & Guardamar, gently shelving with golden sand & delightful promenades lined with restaurants (40mins)

SANTA POLA: (40mins) a large coastal town with its beautiful open beach and marina as well as a fantastic theme park - Pola Park!

BENIDORM in the north and TORREVIEJA in the south are great for shopping and nightlife, water parks, theme parks and sea world parks. Easily accessible in 45 mins.

The City of MURCIA is a 1 hour drive (good motorways) - a wonderful place to visit - numerous historical buildings including the Cathedral de Santa Maria and fabulous shops.

GUADALEST: A beautiful mountain village surrounded by a maze of narrow streets and a moorish castle. Quaint shops, museums and restaurants with a spectacular view of the lake, from the top (1hr 45mins).

SIERRA DE ESPUNA, the areas highest mountain, is south west of the city of Murcia. It is one of Spain's renowned natural parks, a wilderness of dramatic peaks & pine forests offering scenic drives, serious climbing and superb walking.

The Elche / Aspe area

Aspe is a traditional Spanish town yet with many modern amenities, 25mins from Alicante. It is surrounded by vineyards, olive and almond groves. The old town centre has recently been renovated and pedestrianised. It is very pleasant to walk through the narrow lanes, discovering something new around the corner. It has a population of 11,000 appx but still retains its small and friendly feel.

It is an 8mins drive into the centre of Aspe from the house. There is an excellent daily (except Sundays) indoor market selling fresh fruit, vegetables, cakes, meat and fish - in fact many stalls sell other food produce too! Apart from the quaint little bakeries that appear everywhere, there are also two supermarkets: Mercadona and Hiperber. The local street market is on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

You will also find some restaurants, tapas bars, bars (two English-run), two internet cafes, ice-cream parlours, a creperie, a little theatre/cinema, museum, a few churches, squares, town hall, parks, fountains, shops, post office, sports centre with indoor/outdoor pool and tennis courts a couple of Clubs/Discos. Alenda Golf Club is 10mins drive from Aspe.

The nearest bar, El Rancho is 3mins drive, serving tapas and great barbecued food. You can see it down the valley from the house! Possibly a take-away paella could be organised! The owners are very friendly. They keep a range of animals and are sometimes happy for children to assist them during feeding time!

Hondon de las Nieves is a small village just 5mins drive. It has a pretty pedestrianised centre with some bakeries, a few bars and restaurants and small shops, as well as some bodegas for wine tasting. Further east is its sister village, Hondon de los Frailes. They have both recently invested in public amenities.

In between the two villages, 10mins drive, is La Finca restaurant, run by a Dutch family, which also has an outdoor pool for public use.

How to get there

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Airport transfers can be arranged

Activities near Elche

Guestbook for El Penon

We had a fantastic time at the house. The outside space was perfect for us all! Thanks again for a lovely time!

Just returned from a 2 week holiday at El Penon. What a treat it was perfect from the moment we arrived. We were met by a lovely lady Joan (who showed us round the villa) and her husband Jack. They were so helpful & kind as was Antonio who came and looked after the pool. There were 9 adults and 4 children aged 1yr - 8yrs. We had a fantastic time and I would strongly recommend the villa to families of all ages and we would love to return. Best holiday ever! Thanks Teri

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
APRIL 2012	1 Apr 12	1 May 12	585£ 585	0-	0-	1 Week
MAY 2012	1 May 12	1 Jun 12	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
JUNE 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	845£ 845	0-	0-	1 Week
JULY 2012	1 Jul 12	15 Jul 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
JULY / AUGUST 2012	15 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1145£ 1145	0-	0-	1 Week
SEPTEMBER 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	745£ 745	0-	0-	1 Week
OCTOBER 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	585£ 585	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
APRIL 2012	1 Apr 12	1 May 12	685£ 685	0-	0-	1 Week
MAY 2012	1 May 12	1 Jun 12	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
JUNE 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	945£ 945	0-	0-	1 Week
JULY 2012	1 Jul 12	15 Jul 12	1045£ 1045	0-	0-	1 Week
JULY / AUGUST 2012	15 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1145£ 1145	0-	0-	1 Week
SEPTEMBER 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	845£ 845	0-	0-	1 Week
OCTOBER 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	685£ 685	0-	0-	1 Week

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

- prices include electricity, gas, water and end of let cleaning.

- prices may be subject to change at owners discretion.

- a 25% non-refundable deposit can be paid by a UK cheque or bank transfer to a UK bank account and

secures the booking.

- the final balance is due 8 weeks (56 days) prior to the rental start date, together with a £200.00

refundable breakage deposit against damage and excess cleaning.

- there is a 100euro changeover/management charge payable locally - not included in the above rates.

- the final balance payment can be made either in pound sterling into a UK bank account or by bank

transfer to Spain in euros (including any bank charges).

- a travel cot, changing mat & buggy can be provided free of charge (extras eg high chair etc can be

arranged for a small charge.

- a supplement applies when 8 or more adults occupy the villa.

Please advise cancellation in writing. The following charges will apply:

42 days or more prior to arrival - loss of deposit

29 - 41 days prior to arrival - 50% charge

15 - 28 days prior to arrival - 80% charge

14 days or less prior to arrival - 100% charge

nb You would need to claim from your insurance company if your reason for cancellation is insured.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Teri Maltby Landline +44 01628 483893 Mobile +44 07530 657136 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.