No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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The stunning cove of La Azohia is considered by many to be the most beautiful location on the Costa Calida, tucked beneath mountains & enjoying a unique micro climate with crystal clear, warm shallow waters. Come & visit this lovely traditional fishing village, a rare find in this day & age, for a taste of real Spain at its best.
We have two 3 bedroom 2 bathroom properties, one above the other, which form an almost detached unit on the best plot of 'The Pines'. Occupying a front line open position in a quiet location on the most southerly corner on what is already one of the most sought after developments on the Costa Calida, both offer glorious, uninterrupted views towards the sea to the south & west.
El Mirador is the lower bungalow. If we do not have availability for your chosen period please see the link at the bottom of the page for details of La Casita, the upper property.
Being an end property, El Mirador is surrounded on three sides by fully tiled, spacious terraces covering a huge 120 sq metres – an east facing kitchen terrace, south facing front terrace with open sea views & a fantastic huge raised south/west facing sun deck again with stunning views & a superb tiled stone traditional chimney BBQ with matching table & benches seating up to 10. You have a choice of full sun or full shade any time of the day - essential for those with young children. Additionally there is a private parking space immediately outside. Being arranged on one floor in a convenient apartment-style layout with just the one above & one below & with easy access up just six split steps, the property is particularly suitable for those with grandparents or toddlers in buggies.
Furnished to the highest of standards with leather seating & top quality beds, your comfort is assured - many a holiday has been spoiled by an uncomfortable bed! All curtains & bedspreads are hand made from quality cottons & linens to give a luxurious, warm feel - a real holiday home in the sun. You are provided with everything you could want & babies are fully catered for with free use of a cot, highchair & lots more.
Fantastic sun & BBQ terrace with open views
The beautiful La Azohia cove
Light & spacious lounge
Luxurious bedrooms - twin/king
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The Costa Calida/Murcia region
When heading South from the great stretches of beach around the Mar Menor lagoon, the coastline becomes increasingly mountainous with just occasional isolated coves & once south of Cartagena the scenery becomes ever more stunning. Half way between Cartagena & the now bustling resort of Puerto Mazarron there is a turning off the main road to the beautiful fishing village of La Azohia, at the most easterly point of the Gulf of Mazarron. The mountains finally recede behind a promontory at Cabo Tinoso, giving way again to vast stretches of beach which go all the way to Puerto Mazarron & beyond. The village is in a truly beautiful location, still closely bound by a backdrop of dramatic scenery before the gulf deepens further inland, which not only protects it from easterly winds but, perhaps more importantly, from further development.
La Azohia area
The nearest beach at La Azohia is sandy & the sea gently shelving providing safe, shallow, warm waters with the sand continuing into the sea. There is a beautiful new palm-lined promenade stretching two miles ensuring a memorable evening stroll along the sea front as the sun sets across the bay. Much prized by the Spanish the sea here is considered amongst the clearest in Spain & has been granted blue flag status for many years with the deeper waters at Cabo Tinoso known by divers far & wide for their colourful sea beds & by the local fishermen who still bring in their daily tuna catches to the quaint marina.
El Pinar de San Gines nestles behind lovely mature villas in the exclusive San Gines district of La Azohia on the lower slopes of the mountain, on what was pine forest. It is in an incredibly quiet & peaceful spot yet just a five minute walk through lovely residential avenues to the best part of the seafront & a couple of good restaurants. It was the first (& is likely to be the only) development of its kind to be allowed here & is built in traditional Andalucian ‘pueblo’ style in order to be totally in keeping with the surroundings – with winding paths, lovely private gardens & communal swimming pools. The development itself is already taking on the air of a village within a village & proving very popular with families as children can play safely. There is a small children's play area in the village with swings & bouncy animals just 3 minutes or so walk away from the property.
Seasonal seafront facilities spread along the whole of La Azohia cove include water sports, showers, snack bars & a children's play area. There are several professional scuba diving schools by the marina with contact details provided for guests wishing to pre-book courses. The area is well known for excellent fishing & come early evening you will see the locals unwinding awaiting a catch on the beaches of Isla Plana, the next village which adjoins La Azohia. There is a limited selection of good restaurants & bars in La Azohia itself, in Isla Plana & extensive facilities in the bustling port of Mazarron just ten minutes drive away. Opportunity for wonderful walking is provided in the local hills or the Sierra Espuna natural park inland. Spa facilities are available at the 4* Azohia Hotel & the internationally renowned spa town of Archena with its fantastic thermal hydrotherapy pools is only around an hour's drive away at the gateway to the beautiful Ricote valley. For cultural excursions the town of Cartagena with its ancient port & Murcia with its magnificent Baroque cathedral should not be missed. Both have El Corte Ingles department stores for those with shopping in mind. A little furthert afield in the north of the region can be found many ancient towns such as Caravaca de la Cruz, one of the five Holy Cities. There are also many colourful markets & fiestas. There are several golf courses nearby including the famous La Manga Club where we also have a property (see home 3834). Since both are served by the same airport we are able to offer an interesting two-centre option providing the same high quality at two different destinations. Our guests are provided with a comprehensive & detailed travel guide to ensure they make the most of this diverse corner of Spain.
How to get there
Murcia (approximately 40 minutes drive):
www.ryanair.com – from East Midlands, London Stansted, Glasgow Prestwick, Shannon, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bournmouth. www.easyjet.com – from Bristol, Gatwick, Newcastle. www.jet2.com – from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Blackpool, Edinburgh. www.flymonarch.com - from Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester. www.bmibaby.com - from Birmingham, Cardiff.
Best prices for popular holiday periods with the ‘low cost’ airlines will be obtained if booking as soon as timetables are published. If your chosen flights are not available yet , register with the airline’s website to receive emails which should include advance notice of release of flights – then book as soon as possible. Book the best accommodation first with a deposit then book your flights when available.
An excellent all-inclusive car hire firm is www.drivespain.com. We can pre-book a taxi for you with a very reliable firm using large vehicles (take up to 4 passengers) at the cost of approx 65€ each way (2008 rate). Beware of cheaper pirate 'taxis'.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Murcia (MJV)
Activities near La Azohia
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The property has full ducted air conditioning/heating with the addition of ceiling fans in all bedrooms & oil-filled radiators for in-between seasons. Other extras include satellite TV & an upgraded water heater (double the standard size supplied) which is essential for full occupancy.
Lounge/diner - 6 seater blue leather corner seating with soft throws/cushions, 3 metre solid wood mural unit housing TV, DVD, music centre, PS2 with games, books, board games, clock etc, dining for 6.
Kitchen - modern with everything you could need including full cooker, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, high spin (1200 rpm) washer, crockery/cutlery for 6. Upgraded water heater - 100 litre.
Master bedroom - top quality king size bed, bedside tables/lamps, two double wardrobes, chest of drawers, chair, beautiful co-ordinating upholstered bedroom fittings/furnishings, bedside rugs, hairdryer, large wall mirror, alarm clock, free safe. Open sea view.
En-suite bathroom - bath with safety grab bar & shower over, basin with lighted mirror /shelf over, loo, shaver point, quality chrome accessories, toiletries trolley, towel rack/rail, bathroom scales.
Bedroom 2 - top quality beds with option of two singles or one king, wardrobe, bedside tables/lamps, rugs, chest of drawers, beautiful co-ordinating upholstered fittings/furnishings, patio door with access to back terrace. This is a great room for grandparents.
Bedroom 3 - top quality double bed, bedside table with drawer & lamp, built-in wardrobe with hanging garment store, vanity mirror with shelf, again lovely co-ordinating furnishings etc.
Bathroom - shower cubicle (700mm), basin with mirror over, loo, shaver point, quality accessories.
Children - free use of travel cot, highchair, bottle steriliser, potty, safety bath mat, changing mat.
Miscellaneous - wash basket, pegs, iron, ironing board, first aid kit, sewing box, fire extinguisher & blanket., full range of BBQ equipment.
Occupancy Notes: We feel that in order to enjoy a property at its best it should not be unreasonably over-filled with people & that bedrooms are for sleeping in & lounges for living in! For this reason there are no sofa beds. El Mirador is intended to be your 'home' & not just somewhere to sleep. However, we do have a guest bed suitable for use in the master bedroom which will accommodate a child or young adult & which is available at our discretion depending on your party make up & availability.
Further details outdoors: Terraces
The large front terrace off the lounge is slightly elevated making it very private. It is south west facing & has wonderful uninterrupted views towards the sea. This is a lovely outdoor space at any time of day with a table, six chairs & parasol. The back terrace, accessed from the kitchen & one of the bedrooms as well as from outside is ideal for drying washing out of public view. From here there is a path leading to the pool, just 30 yards or so away - an ideal distance away for convenience without being bothered by pool noise. Without doubt the best feature of all must be the fantastic raised BBQ & sun terrace. It is huge at around 30 feet long by 11 feet wide & has a stunning stone/tiled traditional chimney BBQ, a matching stone table with four benches which will accommodate up to 10, & four quality sun loungers. This is again a private space with westerly views towards the sea.
Further details
Our aim is to provide you with everything you could need to make your stay with us a memorable one.
Included in the price:
* Optional individual personal shopping service prior to arrival - food, toiletries, baby items (nappies) etc * Arrival/departure clean * Bed linen & towels (including large velour beach towels & English tea cloths/kitchen towels) * Extensive range of sundries - washing up liquid, dishcloth/scourer, kitchen towel, foil, cling film, cleaning products etc * All electricity costs including air con/heating * SatelliteTV * Free safe * Professional English support throughout your stay * Free 24 hr meet & greet service with personal introduction to the property & advice on local facilities etc * Free use of cot with bedding & highchair, microwave bottle steriliser, changing mat, bath safety mat * Mid-stay linen change for 2 week bookings * Comprehensive info pack including colour brochure & your own Murcia Travel guide * Free use of pool * Private parking space
Additional Services (paid locally):
Airport taxi transfers
Food packs/general provisions from basic food pack to full weekly shop in the property on arrival
Extra cleaning & linen requirements can be arranged
For your full peace of mind a Translation Service is available for unforseen situations involving medical emergencies, police, dental care etc. Price variable on request at the time.
Conditions
Terms:
The minimum rental period is usually one week with additional part weeks being considered (eg 8 - 13 nights). Shorter stays may be considered out of season or where there are gaps in the calendar. In high season we try to be as flexible as possible on arrival/departure dates depending on existing bookings. £100 per week deposit on booking, balance 8 weeks prior to departure. A damages deposit of £150 will be required with the balance but repaid after the holiday when the property has been checked less any deductions. The deposit/balance will be refunded in the event of cancellation if we obtain another booking up to the amount received for the same days of your booking less any expenses incurred. Full insurance must be taken out - read small print if engaging in sports. Access is officially from 4pm on day of arrival to 10am on day of departure but some flexibility may be possible. Only the guests specified on the booking form will be permitted to stay and beds made up accordingly. If you wish to change the party details after booking we must be notified prior to departure. Oldest guest must be over 30 years. Strictly no pets allowed.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
£100 per week deposit, balance 8 weeks prior to departure. Discounts & free days may be available depending on season & will be discussed individually. For periods other than 7 nights please enquire for price. For stays over 2 weeks a price will be calculated with options available as to what linen changes and/or & additional cleaning you require. Please note that in the case of the 10 for 7 offer, linen included will be based on each 7 days paid for rather than the length of stay.
Flights not out yet? Secure the best accommodation early with the required deposit then book flights later. For best flight prices register on the airline websites you are interested in to receive email notifications which should include advance notice of when timetables will be released & book as soon as you can especially for school holiday periods.
Guestbook for El Mirador
‘A beautiful home from home! The thought that went into planning & equipping the chalet is very evident. The baby items were especially thoughtful & very much appreciated. Thank you till next time!’
‘A wonderful Google discovery. A delightful apartment – the best on the development. Equipped with everything required to make being away a real holiday. Grateful for the attention to detail especially where BBQ & baby are concerned. 33° in September & sea temperature of a warm bath. Will recommend & be back’
‘Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely apartment in October. It was splendidly equipped, beautifully situated & we particularly appreciated the thought that had gone into ensuring that all members of the family could enjoy their stay. We seemed to have exclusive use of the pool & almost exclusive use of the sea! We have recommended it to many of our friends & are considering returning next year if we can. Thank you’
‘Very relaxing stay – brilliant location & great apartment with everything we needed. Great to arrive on a dark Sunday night & be greeted by a fridge full of food. Spotless & well resourced apartment’
'Thank-you very much for the rental of the apartment, which was very comfortable & well-equipped. We had a lovely holiday, with beautiful weather, & we particularly enjoyed the wheelchair-accessible promenade & the peace & quiet. Would like to go back right now!'
'Just a wee email to let you know how much we enjoyed being in your lovely villa. It was a real home from home. The weather was perfect & we didn't get around to visiting all the places that you mentioned in your excellent travel guide, so we will have to go back! Will be in touch to book for next year.Thanks again '
'This the best holiday property we have ever stayed in. The quality is superb with absolutely everything we could think of wanting. Information prior to and during stay second to none ensuring we made the most of the whole Murcia region. This is by far the best plot on the whole development with amazing views and a high level of privacy. Thank you so much for all your efforts.'
'We have really enjoyed staying in this lovely apartment. Every day was surprising as we found new things hidden away which came in really useful, especially all the baby equipment. We enjoyed using the BBQ and sitting on the terrace in the evening. This is definitely the best apartment we have ever stayed in and would love to come back. Many thanks.'
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