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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Tamariu in Costa Brava/Catalonia

From £990 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Friday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Hortensia is a linked three bedroom villa that has a spectacular hillside setting in Aigua Xelida just over a kilometre from the beautiful sandy beach of Aigua Blava and about 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Tamariu. Facing south east there are wonderful views down over Aigua Xelida and out to sea.

The property makes full benefit of its hillside location and is built on different levels with a private swimming pool set amongst mature terraced gardens full of exotic Mediterranean plants giving Hortensia quite a private location. Most rooms have views out to sea.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The entrance is from the road at the top where there is parking for one car. Steps lead down to the front door terrace where the entrance is into a hall which opens into the spacious and well furnished open-plan living room which has a feature fireplace. Within the living room there is a comfortable sitting area and a separate dining area. The living room is double aspect and has sliding glass doors that open on to a furnished terrace that runs along the front of the house with views out over the sea; doors also open from the living room onto a side terrace.

The kitchen opens off the dining area of the living room and has a hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer, kettle, toaster and coffee machine. There is a separate laundry room with a washing machine and a clothes dryer.

From the hall stairs go down to a lower level where there are three bedrooms. The master double has an en- suite bathroom with a half bath and shower over and doors that open out onto a terrace from which there are views of the sea. There are two twin bedded rooms which share a bathroom with half bath and shower over. Both twin bedrooms have windows and great views over the garden and out to sea.

Wifi can be arranged using a ''dongle connection'' at a cost of €50 per week

A DVD player can be arranged on request

Further details outdoors:
The private swimming pool is rectangular in shape, measuring 8 x 4m, with steps in one corner and is set amongst lawns below the villa. From the pool area further steps lead down to the remainder of the garden of the villa which has a picnic table. The whole garden has an extensive variety of mature Mediterranean plants and shrubs, with screening which gives a good degree of privacy.

The garage has space for one car and there is a space in front of the garage for a second vehicle.

For further information on the location of Hortensia please refer to the Google interactive map above which also includes a satellite image.

Further details

SECURITY DEPOSIT – is payable locally to the managing agent of the property on arrival. This can be done by credit card imprint which will destroyed at the end of your stay; should there be any deductions for breakages or additional charges you will be advised by the managing agent of the property.

TENANCY TIMES - the property is available for occupation between 1600 and 2000 hours (1900 hours in low season) on your arrival day and should be vacated by 1000 on your day of departure. Please bear this in mind when you are booking your flights. If you have flights that are arriving late we can arrange a late key collection for you.

Conditions

BOOKING PROCEDURE - A deposit of 30% of the rental is payable at the time of booking and the balance of 70% is required six weeks before the start of the rental.

We can accept payment in either Sterling or Euros, either by cheque, bank transfer or credit card, although in the case of the latter we do reserve the right to pass on any associated merchant charges.

CANCELLATION CHARGES - Should you unfortunately have to cancel your rental the following cancellation charges are payable:

If the cancellation is made:
* More than 45 days before the start of the rental, loss of deposit
* Between 45 and 30 days before the start of the rental, 50% of the total cost of the rental
* Less than 30 days before the start of the rental, 100% of the total cost of the rental

In the light of these charges you are strongly advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes cancellation cover. Cancellations must be advised in writing.

RENTAL AGREEMENT - In arranging rentals for Hortensia, Tamariu we are acting as agents for the local management company who are the principal for the rental agreement. Copies of their booking conditions are available on request.

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Hortensia - looking from the villa over the pool and garden to the sea

 

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Hortensia - the living room leading to the furnished balcony

 

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Hortensia - one of the bedrooms

 

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Hortensia - view from beside the villa over the hillside

The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

Catalonia, or perhaps better known as the Catalunya region, is the area of northern Spain bordering the Mediterranean just to the south of the French border. This ancient Kingdom once extended from near Narbonne in France down to Barcelona and eastwards to include the Balearic Islands. The area was later divided between France and Spain but even today it remains fiercely Catalan, as can be seen by the numerous red and yellow striped flags proudly displayed.

Perhaps Catalunya greatest gifts to the world have been its artists, Joan Miró and Salvador Dali are both from this region, but today’s artists, the chefs of Catalunya, lead the world with their own inimitable styles and the rather exceptional cuisine, demonstrated originally by Ferran Adria of El Bulli fame and today perpetuated by the Roca brothers in Girona.

For the holidaymaker this is the Costa Brava, known throughout the world for its scenic beauty, aquamarine seas and golden sandy beaches. The most attractive area of the coast is the small area around Palafrugell which stretches from Pals and Begur in the north, south through Fornells, Aiguablava, Tamariu, Llafranc, to Calella de Palafrugell. This dramatic coastline abounds with beautiful bays, coves and headlands, with sandy beaches washed by sparkling seas, and interspersed by glistening white villages, each very different, the perfect locations for relaxing holidays.

Inland, the countryside is mainly agricultural with some wonderful timeless villages like Peratallada and Ullastret set against a distant backdrop of the ever present Pyrenees. Visit Pals, the walled medieval city; Bisbal famed for its production of ceramics; Torroella de Montgri with its Gothic palaces, courtyards and narrow streets nestling beneath the Castell de Montgri, and the spectacular gardens of Cap Roig. There are various markets to explore, vineyards to visit and slightly further away the Dali Museum in Figueres; whilst the vibrant city of Barcelona is less than 2 hours away.

For the more energetic there are no fewer than 5 golf courses nearby; you can play tennis; follow a number of planned walking and cycling itineraries; go scuba diving; enjoy all manner of water sports; hire a boat and explore the coast; or just relax soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful beaches for which the area is renowned.

The Tamariu area

Named after the tamarisk trees that surrounded its bays, Tamariu is a charming small resort with a crescent of golden sandy beach, which is set on a sparkling bay between majestic tree clad hillsides. It is popular with families, beach lovers and those seeking water sports, walkers, cyclists and divers, and is renowned for its excellent fish restaurants which are set on the promenade overlooking the beach and sea.

Holidays here are relaxed, lunches are long and the evenings are late but fairly quiet. The paseo is the prelude to the evening meal with longer walks along the coast for the more serious hiker, along the ancient Cami de Ronda exploring the beautiful scenery and the many coves.

There are many local festivals in the surrounding towns and villages – the main event being the Catalan Festa de St Joan on 23 and 24 June which is marked all over the region with bonfires and firework parties.

How to get there

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FLIGHTS : GIRONA-Costa Brava airport is approximately 60 kms from the resort of Tamariu; and is served by a number of airlines from the UK and Europe. The following web site will afford you further information - www.barcelona-girona-airport.com. Both BARCELONA (www.barcelona-airport.com) and PERPIGNAN (www.perpignanairport.net), just across the border in France, are also within easy reach. The following web sites may be of assistance : www.skyscanner.net. www.travelsupermarket.com and www.euroflights.info.

CAR HIRE : All major car hire companies are represented at Girona, Barcelona and Perpignan airports and the following web sites will be of assistance to you : www.holidayautos.com; www.travelsupermarket.com, www.comparecarhire.co.uk and www.carrentals.co.uk

TRANSFERS : Car hire is advised for your stay at Hortensia or we can arrange transfers; please ask us for details and prices. There is also a good economic bus service from Girona to nearby Palafrugell run by Sarfa Bus – www.sarfa.com

BY CAR : This area of Catalunya is easily accessible by car; the best route is over the French border at La Jonquera or by ferry to Santander. Car parking is available at Hortensia.

Activities near Tamariu

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	9 Mar 12	30 Mar 12	990£ 990	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	30 Mar 12	10 Apr 12	1270£ 1270	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Apr 12	11 May 12	1030£ 1030	0-	0-	1 Week
	11 May 12	15 Jun 12	1270£ 1270	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Jun 12	29 Jun 12	1590£ 1590	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Jun 12	31 Aug 12	1830£ 1830	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Aug 12	14 Sep 12	1590£ 1590	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Sep 12	28 Sep 12	1270£ 1270	0-	0-	1 Week

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

The prices quoted above for Hortensia are for 7 night rentals and include:

* The rental of the property

* All utilities - gas, water and electricity as appropriate

* Bed linen and bath towels

* Final clean

We are also able to offer rentals of varying durations outside the peak season of July and August for which rental prices are on request.

The following additional services can also be organised:

* Cots, high chairs, and playpen

* Welcome food packs for your arrival

* Maid service

* Wifi can be arranged using a ''dongle connection'' at a cost of €50 per week

* A DVD player can be arranged on request

Prices for these additional services are available on request.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Hortensia is available between 09 March and 28 September 2012.

Rentals start on a Friday during the peak season but outside this period there is more flexibility with the start day and the rental durations.

Contact the manager

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4 years listed You are contacting Linda Bethell (property manager) Landline n/a Mobile +44 07831 569685 Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The property manager is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.

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