Mojacar holiday villa rental, Bedar with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Cortijo Canaica Romero (villa)

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From this superb villa, morning sunrises over the Mediterranean Sea are spectacular, as are the hauntingly beautiful Cabrera mountains, the Sierras de Bedar & the old coastal hill village of Mojacar, when kissed by the soft rays of the sun as it dips behind the mountains in the evening. The setting is ideal for: people seeking a 'getaway from it all' holiday with a touch of luxury; wild-life & country lovers; golfing enthusiasts; families with older children who want a quiet country base whilst being within easy reach of unspoiled beaches, horse riding stables & marine activities etc. - all just a 15 to 20 minute drive away. The region is ideal for walking, horseriding, swimming, water sports & tennis. There is a wide selection of good restaurants where you can sample local specialities as well as international cuisine at reasonable prices. - More on the local amenities in the 'Bedar area' section.

The villa has a 33 foot pool where you can swim & relax on the sunloungers enjoying the tranquility of the campo. There is a shaded area where you can enjoy drinks & 'nibbles' whilst soaking up the views. The extensive secluded central courtyard & terrace is ideal for alfresco dining & sunbathing.

Main View of Villa	Private Pool Area
Secluded Central Courtyard	Panoramic Sea View From Central Courtyard & Terrace

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The Costa de Almeria region

Bedar is situated within the wider area of the 'Costa de Almeria'. The climate is one of the driest & sunniest in Europe with approximately 320 days of sunshine each year. The area is renowned for its long,clear sunny days that can last throughout the whole year. It is an ideal choice for those wanting to get away from the uncertanty of the UK climate .

Historically, this part of Andalucia has been greatly influenced by Moorish culture & art. Local villages & towns still celebrate the early Moorish & Christian contributions to Spanish culture through their many fiestas.

Many places of interest that can be reached comfortably on half day & full day trips. These include:
The beautiful city of Granada with its world famous Alhambra Palaces, its Arab quarters & it's tapas bars - 2 hrs. approx;
The old cities/towns of Murcia, Lorca & Cartegena are well worth a visit;
The beautiful Sierra Navada National Park has many ski slopes & walking tracks. This area often has snow for up to 5 months of the year. Depending upon your destination, reaching this large national park will take between 1.75 & 2.50 h rs. approx.;
The isolated Coastal Cabo de Gata National Park is an easy 30 minute drive from Bedar;
The 'hanging houses' & caves at Sorbas are ideal for a short trip. A little further away are the cavehouses of Cuevas de Almanzora & the Spaghetti Western theme parks in the Desert National Park aprox. 2 hrs away.

Mojacar / Bedar area

Bedar is an authentic Spanish village, recently voted one of the top 20 places to live in Spain. It has been in existance since around the 8th centuary. It nestles into the lower slopes of the Filabres mountains & is just a 15 to 20 minute drive from the coastal resorts of Garrucha & Mojacar Playa, as is the white coastal hill village of Mojacar Pueblo. Because of the quality of light & the diverse landscape, the village is popular with artists. They are particulary attracted by the naturally vibrant colours provided by the orange & lemon trees in summer, the pomegranit trees & prickly pears in autumn & the softer, delicate almond blossom in spring.

Local amenities are comprehensive. In Bedar there is a local mini-market, (a new 'metro type' supermarket is due to open before the end of 2008). Additional facilities include: 4 bars, 3 restaurants, a post office, a bank, a bakers, a doctors surgery & a pharmacy. All these are within easy walking distance of the villa. One restaurant, just above the 'fuente' - the fountain where drinking water is still collected - is nearer, as it is en-route into the village.

Nature lovers will love the diversity of flora & fauna around Bedar & Cortijo Canaica Romero. In previous years up to 70 species of birds have been seen. Protected wild Ibex goats can be spotted on the high mountain ridges alround the villa & golden eagles frequently glide on the thermals above the house. Tortoises can be seen in the natural 'campo' around the villa itself. The villa is set amidst terraces of rosemary, lavender & thyme. Indeed, until 'Cortijo Canaica Romero' was built ( the name means 'the house of the rosemary terraces'), the mountainside was used by the villagers to grow their herbs (rosemary in particular).

For golf lovers, there are a number of good & interesting golf courses nearby:
The Cortijo Grande course is a hidden gem, set deep in a quiet green valley beneath the stunning Cabrera Mountains. It is conveniently situated between Bedar & Turre on the 'old road';
Desert Springs Golf course has much more than golf to offer. It's well worth a drive just to experience the imaginative 'desert' setting;
Both Valle Del Este & Marina Golf Courses are in lovely settings and have breathtaking seaviews.

Colourful local markets display a wide variety of interesting locally grown & caught produce. In particular, the more obscure ones are often patronised by 'smallholders' selling their much sought-after seasonal fruit & vegetables. The local markets are also renown for their dried hams & quality cheeses. Fresh fish & seafood can be bought in the markets, from local supermarkets & directly form ports such as Guarrucha. The area is famous for its barbecued seafood & grilled sardines.
(A detailed guide, including dates & times, is available at the villa.)

How to get there

Our Villa is located on an extensive plateau, within 2.5 acres of natural countryside on the slopes of the fairly gently rising mountainside between the picture postcard village of Bedar & the smaller village of Serena. It is within easy walking distance of both villages. Cortico Canaica Romero can be found along a private 'tarmac' drive off the quiet country road linking the two villages of Bedar & Serena. It can be reached easily as the road networks are well signposted &, more importantly, we provide 'tried & tested' detailed maps & directions from airports & ports for all our clients.
Almeria Airport is 40 to 50 minutes; Murcia (St Javier) -1h 1/2 to 2 hours, & Alicante - 2 to 21/2 hrs.
Flights into Almeria depart from Manchester, East Midlands, Gatwick, Stansted & Luton.
Monarch flies out of Manchester; Jet2 out of Birmingham. Monarch, Easyjet & My Travel out of Gatwick; Monarch out of Luton; EasyJet & Ryan Air out of Stansted & Ryan Air out of East Midlands.

Activities near Mojacar

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Cortijo Canaica Romero is all on one level, providing easy access to the interior of the property from the car. You enter THE GRAND MAIN ENTRANCE HALL through large arched double wooden doors & immediately glimpse the views across the courtyard towards the coastal plain & the sparkling Mediterranean Sea from the full width, glass sliding doors.

THE OPEN PLAN LOUNGE AREA is spacious & is furnished with a three seater & a two seater leather sofa, two large glass topped coffee tables & 2 modern standard lamps. The flat screened TV &, easy to use, DVD player are housed in a matching unit. The efficient log burning fire, with its hot air circulation pump, isenhanced by the 'floor to high ceiling' bespoke marble fire setting.

THE DINING AREA has a glass topped table with 6 leather dining chairs. The window facing the pool offers views across to the village. The vista of the village from the dining table, especially when lit by its sparkling street lamps in the evening, will add another dimension to your holiday dining. The large sliding, glass doors, on the opposite wall, lead directly out into the central courtyard & make for easy & relaxed outdoor dining.

THE AMERICAN STYLE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN with its 'locally' quarried granit worksurfaces enables you to prepare & cook meals without being isolated from other members of your party. The kichen boasts a 'Smeg' 5 burner hob, stainless steel full 'fan assisted' oven, stainless steel combination microwave, large 'frost free' fridge/freezer & a fully intregrated dishwasher.

The larger than average MASTER EN-SUITE BEDROOM has a four poster bed & generous fitted wardrobes & cupboards. The en-suite facilities include a spacious 'open plan' shower area - ideal for those of us who dislike cramped shower cubicles. A 'w.c.', washbasin & bidet complete the sanitary ware. A modern stainless steel & glass bathroom cabinet complements the room.

THE TWIN BEDDED ROOM, also fitted with generous wardrobes & cupboards, is furnished with matching wrought iron headboards, bedside tables & lamps. The adjecent bathroom has the same type of 'open plan' shower area as the en-suite with w.c., washbasin & large, modern, free-standing bathroom cabinet.

THE UTILITY ROOM has a washing machine, ironing board, iron, indoor drying facility & storage shelves.

All the main rooms are fitted with cooling ceiling fans for summer use & the house is fitted with full central heating for winter guests.

Further details outdoors:
Cortijo Canaica Romero is set on an large elevated plateau. Unlike many country properties, this villa offers easy access from the road via a long & private 'tarmac' drive. This ensures that our guests need not worry about the prospect of having to navigate their cars along uneven, bumpy, dusty, unmade approach roads.

The large flat parking area allows our clients to drive right up to the spacious covered outdoor entrance porch. With just 2 shallow steps up to the entrace porch, the whole layout ensures that our guests can easily unload heavy cases & shopping without having to negotiate steep steps or narrow winding driveways. Once in the entrance porch it's straight through the large double doors & into the villa - no further steps inside the property -
ideal if someone in your party uses a modern wheelchair or feels more at ease with a holiday property that is all on one level .

The vast, secluded outdoor central courtyard, with its views towards the sea, is ideal for sunbathing & alfrecco dining. It has a glass topped table & four chairs, gas BBQ and minimalist cacti garden. At the far end of the courtyard is the white balustraded terrace that stretches across the full width of the villa. You can access the courtyard & terrace from the lounge area, the dining/kitchen area & the entrance hall via the 3 very large glass sliding doors. Just one or two shallow steps takes you outside the villa.

The 33 foot long pool is situated on the Bedar Village side of the villa. Its enclosed by low white walls & decorative arches, allowing our guests to swim & relax on the comfortable sunloungers whilst enjoying the stunning views & the serenity of the surrounding 'campo'. A section of the pool terrace provides a shaded & curtained sitting area with table & chairs - an ideal setting for enjoying a cooling drink & apperitivos. The outdoor shower is set within a free-standing tiled spiral screen.

Cyprus trees, palms & evergreen shrubs have been carefully planted to enhance the villa without compromising the extensive views.

The outside areas of the villa, the pool itself & the surrounding paved area have been fitted with a number of outside lights. It provides the perfect backdrop for the famed warm, balmy evenings with which we are blessed in this unique part of Spain.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
High	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
High	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
High	1 Jun 10	1 Jul 10	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
High	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Oct 10	1 Nov 10	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	1 Nov 10	1 Apr 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Discounted prices available for fewer guests.

For Christmas, New Year & Easter, please contact the owner.

Changeover Days - some flexibility outside Peak Periods when changeover day is Saturday

A deposit of 25% is payable to secure booking.

Payment in sterling by bank transfer or cheque.

Balance due 6 weeks before commencement of holiday.

Availability

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Name:	Christine Morris
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