No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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This is a magnificent, exclusive, spacious 5 bedroom independent villa situated within 5 minutes walking distance of the popular, picturesque harbour front of Puerto Andratx with its numerous fashionable waterside restaurants, bars and delightful boutique shops.
The villa boasts unrivalled sea views and is ideally placed to enjoy the spectacular Mediterranean sunsets over the western hills of the natural port. There is a large private swimming pool and generously proportioned mature, landscaped garden and terraces. The villa is located within a small private gated community of exclusive properties, and is immaculately decorated and tastefully furnished with built-in air conditioning throughout.
The accommodation extends over 3 floors including a separate annex. In addition, the top-floor roof terrace offers uninterrupted panoramic views of the entire natural harbour of Puerto Andratx, the surrounding countryside and mountains. The accommodation comprises 5 large double/triple bedrooms each with en-suite shower room, comfortably sleeping up to 12 people. For out of season there is both radiator and under-floor heating throughout the property.
View of pool and front of villa
Annex containing 5th en-suite bedroom
Double en-suite bedroom
Ground Floor Lounge/Dining Room
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The Mallorca/Majorca region
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and along with its sister islands of Menorca and Ibiza, lies in the Mediterranean Sea off the south east coast of mainland Spain. Flying time from most UK airports is around 2 - 2 1/2 hours and on arrival local time is 1 hour ahead of the time in the UK.
The first recognisable landmark on the final approach before landing will be the magnificent 14th Century Gothic cathedral at nearby Palma, and the sight of it from the air never ceases to take your breath away. Son Sant Joan, which is the main tourist airport, is a large modern facility, and is located in the south of the island just outside the capital Palma.
Since the onset of mass tourism in the 1960's, Mallorca has without doubt, been one of the most popular holiday destinations for all nationalities, offering a wide range of attractions to suit all tastes. As a generalisation, the resorts on the islands south coast are the more lively and perhaps more suited for groups of young singles or those seeking an active nightlife, but Andratx is the exception, offering a quiet environment while being only half an hour away from the thriving capital Palma or 15 minutes away from the night life of Magaluf.
Puerto Andratx area
Andratx offers some excellent restaurants, bars and coffee shops but only one 'club' as such so the town is popular more for its laid back approach than for its entertainment value. Families or couples who wish to holiday together by the sea, lie by the pool, walk around the bay watching the yachts of all sizes come and go, and laze in a street cafe while enjoying the sea breeze will love Andratx. Most of those you meet here will live here, at least for a part of the year. There are almost no hotel rooms in the town so the population remains reasonably static, ensuring that this is a 12 months a year resort, it does not close up during the winter but nor does it become overcrowded in the summer.
Puerto Andratx has so far remained almost completely "undiscovered" by many of the major tour operators, and as far as we are aware doesn't as yet feature as a recognised destination in any of their summer or winter sun brochures. As a result most visitors here will be independent travellers who either own holiday homes in the area, or prefer to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements to the resort. If you enjoy celebrity spotting look out for the likes of Tom Cruise, Claudia Schiffer, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones and even the King of Spain. They all have homes nearby and can occasionally be seen enjoying a coffee or boarding their yachts. Puerto Andratx is an elegant resort.
The newly built Centro Cultural at Andratx is one of Europe's biggest private buildings for contemporary art. The Centre includes a 1,500m2 "Kunsthalle" which holds 3 major exhibitions per year of both established and emerging young artists in contemporary art, as well as a large gallery, restaurant, bookshop and a number of artists´ studios. In the near future it is also planned that additional facilities will be added, including a ceramics and lithographic workshops.
The range and number of shops in Puerto Andratx has improved in recent years. There are two supermarkets, a hypermarket nearby, and a great selection of boutiques. In addition, every Wednesday, with the exception of public holidays and fiesta days, the local street market is held in the centre of Andratx town. There's usually a good selection of locally produced fruit, vegetables and crafts on offer, but you'll need to haggle to secure the best bargains.
The market place in Andratx is also the site of the annual "Fira Agricola y Ramadera" or Agricultural and Animal Fair, which takes place on the first Sunday of May each year.
The other more popular annual events in the area also form part of the islands fiesta calendar. The first event takes place around the 29th of June with the fiesta of San Pedro, and is then quickly followed a couple of weeks later on the 16th of July with the fiesta of Our Lady of Carmen, which also features a colourful boat procession around the marina.
Majorca may not be the first place you think of to see fine examples of classic British sports cars. However, from time to time during the summer months The Classic Car Club of Port d'Andratx meet and show off their proud possessions to the crowds of admiring onlookers
The south west of Mallorca has no fewer than 6 championship standard golf courses including the impressive Golf de Andratx course which, despite its name, is actually closer to Camp de Mar than it is to Andratx. A local organisation based in nearby Magaluf called "Mallorca Golf Connection", are the official TUI Thomson golf booking agency, can organise tee-off times, transport to and from the courses and discounted green fees.
How to get there
If you can reach an airport in your home country you can reach Mallorca. I think every budget and charter airline flies into Palma, Mallorca. If you prefer to drive you can even catch a ferry via Barcelona. Of the budget airlines we recommend Easyjet over Ryan Air, it just seems to work more efficiently, but so far we have tried many different carriers and experienced minimal problems.
Before flying to Palma I suggest you book a car. Again there are many options here but we tend to use 'Record' for two reasons, one they seem ridiculously cheap, and two you can do all the paperwork while waiting for the bags to arrive as their office can be accessed from the baggage hall as well as the arrivals hall. For a very few Euros per day insurance can be extended to cover wheels and tyres, a good idea given the narrow streets and high pavements on the island. They also offer a deal whereby you accept the car with a full tank of fuel and then pay at the same time for either a half tank or a full tank of reasonably priced petrol. This seems to save money and it certainly saves time as with most companies when returning the car you must either refuel close to the airport (at premium rates) or be charged for a refill which shall we just say always proves surprisingly expensive!
I will send you precise details of how to find the villa. The road you pick up leaving the airport takes you all the way to Andratx, you then just need a few simple turns to get you above the shops and restaurants and you are there. Typically about half an hour or so door to door.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Palma International Airport,Mallorca: 40 km
Ferry:
Palma Ferry Port: 30 km
Activities near Puerto Andratx
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 Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Games room, Satellite TV
Bedrooms (5), En suite (5), WCs (2), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Expansive, beautifully furnished modern ground-floor reception room including open-plan indoor dining area. Huge feature south-west facing French windows overlooking the private swimming pool with south-west views over the mature garden towards the harbour. Modern furnishings include large banana rattan sofas and coffee table, leather trunk-style furniture. Large central feature “shell” chandelier. Large 40” screen TV with UK sky capability and DVD. Air conditioning. Impressive feature stone/iron rail staircase to lower ground and upper floors.
The open plan indoor dining area is conveniently situated next to the kitchen, surrounded by French windows overlooking the pool and terraces comprising a splendid modern solid oak dining table and 12 high back leather dining chairs.
Open plan fully fitted modern kitchen/breakfast room with additional breakfast dining area incorporating large rustic solid oak breakfast table and benches, wall mounted 20” screen TV with sky connection. Electric Range (ovens and hobs). Large fitted fridge/freezer and separate large fully plumbed American-style fridge/freezer with door ice/water dispenser. Microwave oven. Dishwasher. Air conditioning. Access to large shaded outdoor terrace dining area.
There is a further first floor lounge and spacious tiled games room with feature "under water" viewing windows into swimming pool.
Two of the double bedrooms are on the ground floor and the master and a further double are on the first floor. The separate annex containing a further large twin bedroom with pull out guest single bed is located 10m across the shaded dining terrace. This has an en-suite shower room and is air-conditioned.
Further details outdoors: Large 15x7 metre private swimming pool. Full width tiled steps into pool. All ground floor room French windows open on to surrounding railed terrace. Pool lighting. “Under Water” viewing into pool via lower ground floor Games Room windows.
Large spacious swimming pool perimeter terrace with a wide range of terrace furniture including large feature round “Love Bed”. Feature tiered marble fountain. Attractive large potted plants.
Large spacious shaded outdoor dining terrace between kitchen and annex with large gas barbecue and outdoor dining furniture. Permanent bamboo sun shade over solid wooden gazebo. Outdoor terrace music speaker system with i-pod connectivity.
Encompassing the property, the garden is predominantly on the South West aspect and is well maintained. The garden is completely enclosed comprising mature palm trees, conifers, oleander and other plant species. Attractive shrub/flower borders. Terrace steps down to lawn with stone Roman pillar feature and garden lighting
Further details
Cleaning/domestic service is an additional £400 per week payable locally on departure. This includes a mid week clean/ laundry change if required and depending on length of stay. Garden/pool maintenance included.
We also ask that you pay us a £250 'breakages' deposit, this is returned to you within two weeks of the end of your holiday (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
A 25% deposit is payable on booking and the balance to be paid 8 weeks before you travel. This is to include the breakages deposit.
We have a local English speaking agent on hand if you need any help. They can also organise a welcome pack if you so desire, please just ask at the time of paying the final deposit.
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