Spacious Villa With Private Pool, In Large Walled Garden, With Wonderful, Interesting Sea Views
Tranquil Location, 3 Minutes Walk From Sea.
Sleeps 10 (5 Bedrooms)
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A spacious, comfortable villa with air conditioning in the bedrooms, it sits in large, lush, walled, secluded gardens with a private pool, backing onto countryside. There are several shady terraces for siestas or eating out in the evening, which have spectacular views overlooking the bay,where there is always something interesting to watch - the antics of osprey, flamingo, heron, egret and not least sailors. The sea is 2 mins walk. It is on the edge of the tranquil, prestigious village of Ses Salines, a hamlet of mostly private houses, oriented towards sailing and boating, with a shop and 2 restaurants, and connected by a safe cycle & walking path to the charming fishing village of Fornells 1/2 mile away, where there are a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, and watersports-waterskiing, kayaking, diving, sailing. The only golf course on the island is 10mins by car. The fabulous northern beaches are 3-20 mins by car, and an area of special ornothological interest is 5 mins by car.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2012 - 1 May 2012 | £250 | 7 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £275 | 7 | ||
| 25 May 2012 - 11 June 2012 | £300 | 7 | ||
| 12 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £275 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £300 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 30 October 2012 | £275 | 7 |
Changeover day
Changeover day can be flexible, depending on the length of your stay and other bookings. Arrival and departure times again are flexible, depending on other bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with twin beds, dressing room, french doors to pool terrace, air con. Bedroom 2 with twin beds, air conditioning Bedroom 3 with twin beds, air con Bedroom 4 with twin beds, air con Bedroom 5 with bunk beds, air con |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1 - en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, twin sinks, wc. Bedroom 2 - en-suite bathroom with shower, sink, wc Bedroom 3 - shower and sink Bedroom 4 & 5 - Family bathroom with shower, sink and wc Separate wc with sink |
| Kitchen: | Oven, ceramic hob, large fridge with freezer, dishwasher, microwave, food processor, bread maker, ice cream maker, Nespresso machine, toaster, electric kettle. Second fridge with freezer in hall. Incorporated water filter to cold tap-no need to buy water! |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board, Miele hoover, sink, picnic cold box with plastic plates and mugs, 2 picnic cold water carriers. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room, dining room and kitchen are all open plan, with archways between and 2 sets of glass french doors leading to the 2 covered terraces facing the sea and Monte Toro to the south. The sitting room has satellite TV, DVD player |
| Other: | Air conditioning to all the bedrooms. The terraces have a dining table with chairs, armchairs, sunbeds and loungers, and a gas bar-b-q. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The house comes cleaned and ready made up with one set of sheets, bath towels and pool towels. A second set will be at the wash with the Maid. Maid service is strongly recommended, but at your own cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv central heating air conditioning barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | children welcome pets accepted |
| Location Type: | near the ocean village |
Notes on accommodation
The house is built on a hillside, and is our second home. The front door is reached up a ramp to one side, and is on a mezzanine betwen the living space and the bedrooms. To benefit from the wonderful views and the sea breeze, the living space is upstairs, with terraces overlooking the sea, a lockable shutter door leading to an outside staircase down to the pool or up to the roof terrace. The bedroom level below leads out through the back door onto the pool terraces, which are 2 levels, with stairs leading down to the drive. The garden gates can be shut.
Accessibility
Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Constructed on a hillside, there is a ramp up to the front door, which is on a mezzanine between the living space and the bedrooms. Stairs cannot be avoided. The gravel drive makes pushing a wheelchair difficult. Though my 93 year old mother who walks with sticks, comes to stay with us regularly.
Outside
A sweeping gravel drive with parking. Lower lawn with a stone table feature. Mature, lush gardens with lovely oleander hedging. Pool terrace surrounded by tropical palms and another lawn with an old olive, under which is another stone table feature. Poolside loungers and wooden relaxers beneath a dappled covered pergola. Drinks by the pool? There is a downstairs fridge for just this purpose, and foldable chairs and a table. Upstairs, the dining terrace, with views to the south of Monte Toro and the end of the bay, has a table and chairs and a gas bar-b-que under a covered pergola; the other, with views to the bay, has comfortable chairs and a table for drinks time! This terrace has a roof, and transparent wind blinds to roll down when wet or windy but still be outside. All these chairs have soft, removable cushions, which you can bring inside should it rain.
Coast/Beach
2 minutes walk to the sea. 3-20minutes drive to beautiful sandy north coast beaches. Nearest is Tirant, just 3 mins drive but further round there is Caballeria, Binimela, and stunning Pregonda. Son Parc is 10 minutes. Fornells has several little swimming areas and provides some good snorkelling. Across the bay is well worth a visit, (hire a kayak or a boat in Fornells) where there are several lovely little sandy beaches and good snorkelling.
Golf
The only golf course on the island (18 hole) is 10 mins by car
Travel
Mahon airport is 30 minutes away. Car hire is advisable though not essential. The village shop provides most necessities. Fornells is 1/2 mile of safe walking, where there are more facilities available such as 2 supermarkets, 3 bakeries, newspapers, a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. There are regular bus services to Mahon and Mercadal, from where you can travel on to the old capital of Ciudadella.
Distances
1/2 min walk to village shop which stocks most necessities, 1/2 min to a restaurant which specialise is bar-b-q, with the most delicious steaks, well worth a visit. Another restuarant 100yds) is on the sea front with lovely views over the bay, and a modern cuisine. Fornells (1/2 mile) has a bank, several fish restaurants, many others, bars. and a market twice a week - a must for teenage girls. Mercadal (4miles)has almost everything plus petrol. Bird reserve 5 minutes drive.
Further details
Cami de Caval is a lovely walk which goes round the island. It can be picked up at the end of the bay, and a brisk walk to Son Parc can end in lunch there before you return. The local Bird Reserve draws people from around the world to spot the unusual and rare visitors we have throughout the summer. Small speedboats can be hired for the day near the harbour in Fornells. If the sea is too rough, the bay itself offers lovely beaches on the far side, as well as some good snorkelling and walking. Best is the kayaking, as the bay is very shallow at the south end, but a kayak can go anywhere. Fornells Fiestas are well worth attending, as are any of the island villages' own fiestas. Cuidadella and Mahon have some lovely historic buildings, Mahon has a spectacular harbour, and there are many Neolithic Paleo-Christian, Roman and Moorish sites on the island of interest. A Roman camp, still being excavated is situated on the north coast, 15 mins drive away beyond Cavalleria.
Booking notes
Upon email or phone enquiry, if your request is confirmed by us, we would expect a 25% deposit to reserve your booking. The balance to be paid 8 weeks before the arrival date. Although we don't ask for a deposit against damages, please note that this is our second home, and we would expect any damages to be paid for, replaced, or rectified.
Owner profile
About the owner
Many year ago I lived and worked in the south of Menorca and fell in love with the island. Since I have been married, my husband and I holidayed here with our children every year. We preferred the quieter north of the island, and particularly Ses Salines. When land became available we bought 2 plots and built this house ourselves in 2000. We come several times every year, as this house is our second home.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We have always particularly loved Ses Salines. It is away from the crowds, and tranquil. Our children were safe to roam the streets when they were young, and there was always plenty for them to do - windsurfing, sailing, boating, kayaking. When we built the house, we particularly wanted to benefit from the spectacular views. We all love being in Ses Salines, and our children, who are adults now, still love it too. They like to come when we are there and fill the house with friends. We are so lucky.
Unique benefits of the property
This is the only house is Ses Salines with such spectacular views. It is unique, and we love to sit as soon as we arrive, just drinking in the tranquil panorama.
For booking and further information
Property Ref B8098
Contact Name:
Julia Hughes
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01223290737
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