Self catering Holiday Villa Costa Blanca

Villa Catalina is an individual luxury exclusive well-maintained detached villa of 125 sq. m, built to a high standard in 2003 on one level and set in the quiet and peaceful residential area of Gran Sol on the outskirts of Calpe, near Moraira on the Northern Costa Blanca, Spain. It has an elevated secluded south facing position, away from the main road and in its own 850 sq. metres of private gardens. It provides both privacy and tranquillity whilst being within easy distance of all Calpe's banks, shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and other amenities. There are nice views overlooking rooftops and of the mountains & hills, with glimpses of the sea and Calpe Rock.

Generally very well equipped, bright and airy, well maintained and sympathetically furnished with care and attention to make the villa feel comfortable. It is fully double glazed, with thermostatic electric oil wall radiators, so it is warm and comfortable in winter. Several pictures, plates and mirrors adorn the walls. There are 2 steps up to the front security door and 4 steps down to the kidney-shaped swimming pool; otherwise it is also suitable for the elderly or disabled.

Swimming pool	Covered terrace & pool
Swimming pool	Covered terrace

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Three double bedrooms, one en-suite all with ceiling fans, large fitted double wardrobes, mirrors, bedside lamps, chests of drawers or bedside tables, security roller blinds & roller mosquito net blinds. The master bedroom has a double bed, an en-suite shower room, with bidet, toilet & vanity unit and overlooks the patio & swimming pool. Two bedrooms have twin single beds.

A family shower room with toilet & vanity unit is between the two bedrooms.

The lounge is spacious and comfortable, with two upholstered settees, tables, bookcase, with games, TV, VCR, DVD Players and a CD/Tape/Radio system.

There is large covered terrace which has an octagonal table for 8 & matching chairs, overlooks the swimming pool, with views of the mountains.

Spacious & modern kitchen with granite tops, integral electric cooker with an oven/grill unit and a ceramic touch top hob, an extractor fan, a large fridge/freezer, microwave & dishwasher, etc. Fully equipped with plenty of utensils, crockery and glasses. No gas supply.

There are DVDs, videos including some for children, cassette tapes, CDs, books, maps, games, board games & cards.

There is a private salt-water kidney-shaped pool (approx. 8x5m), with underwater lights and Roman steps surrounded by a tiled patio area & outside tiled shower. There are 6 fully adjustable sun loungers.

The paved BBQ area is adjacent to the pool patio, has a built in BBQ and a stone round table with matching benches, seating 6, ideal for “al fresco” dining.

The garden has a lemon and almond tree, bushes, cacti, palms, agaves, & shrubs in a typical Spanish setting with a wall surrounding the property and secure gates. Children can play safely in various areas of the gardens and can use the buckets, spades. A gardener comes to maintain the gardens.

The garage has a traditional beamed ceiling and houses the washing machine & portable BBQ. There is parking for 5/6 cars.

All bed linen and towels are provided. Cleaning is included.

Bookings are normally weekly from Saturdays (although this may be flexible, apart from in July and August), arrival after 4pm and departure before 10am, again this can be flexible outside the peak periods. A 25% deposit is required with your booking and the balance is payable 8 weeks before the holiday commences. There is also a £200 damage/breakage deposit payable with the balance which is refundable after the end of the holiday.

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A car is advisable and we can direct you to an excellent hire company who, we have found, are the cheapest. Alicante is the nearest airport and is less than an hour’s drive away; although there are also flights to Valencia which is about 30 min. more. There is a coach direct from Alicante airport or a coach from Alicante airport to Alicante City and a train or coach from here to Calpe.

Benidorm is 30 mins drive away offering more attractions such as discos, nightclubs, shows, bars, Aqualanda Water Park, Mundomar (a marine and exotic animal park) and the theme park of ‘Terra Mitica’.

There are also many other activities such as safari parks, kiddies fair, tennis, golf, go-kart racing, climbing, walking, various water sports, sailing, swimming, diving, boat hire, cycling and trips nearby.

The local green countryside is dotted with beautiful individual white-washed villas. Shady pine woods, citrus groves and vine terracing make a pretty and relaxing setting for those wanting to unwind on a peaceful holiday away from the package tour crowds.

Calpe old town has narrow streets, steps and is very picturesque with its museums, colourful paintings on the walls, traditional tapas bars and quaint park areas. There are well preserved Roman & Moorish remains which are evidence of Calpe’s rich history. The salt lake on the edge of the town is home to flamingos and numerous other aquatic birds. In Calpe you can enjoy all the hustle and bustle and variety of activities that it has to offer.

In this region as you drive around the winding roads there is spectacular mountain scenery and many charming traditional towns and villages, such as Benissa, Gata and the magnificent fortress town of Guadalest built on a precipice.

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