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Fabulous house built on one level with uninterrupted sea and country views and surrounded by a wooded hillside providing privacy and seclusion. Casa Alfora has a large swimming pool with a diving board and gardens of lawn and terrace. Just outside Begur with its many restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The beautiful sandy bay of Sa Riera is within 10 minutes drive. Within 15 mins drive are wonderful coastal resorts such as Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Aigusablava. The holidaymaker has a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful rugged coastline and many places of cultural interest including medieval towns. A car is essential to appreciate the area. Casa Alfora was completely refurbished in 2008 and offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for two families or a large group of friends. The house is on one level with direct access to the garden and pool area and a full width covered terrace leading from the living room makes for wonderful outside living.

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Short breaks available in low season. Minimum one week other seasons. Changeover day flexible in low season.

Changeover day
Changeover day Friday or by arrangement out of season. Arrival time 4pm - 8pm (we can make arrangements for late arrivals). Check-out time by 10am. Out of season we can be flexible on the above timings and changeover days.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Casa Alfora offers very good comfortable accommodation in a peaceful location and is suitable for a group of friends or for two families. he bedrooms and bathrooms are situated either side of the spacious living area. The garden is enclosed and it is easy to keep an eye on pool activities from the full width covered terrace leading from the living room and from the inside of the house. The accommodation is on one level making it very suitable for children and elderly people.
The enclosed garden offers privacy and is mainly level with an additional area accessed by shallow steps to a walkway at the back of the house. The swimming pool is large and has a deep end with a diving board. Casa Alfora is available all year round and there is air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a very effective wood burning stove for the winter months. The property is managed by an English couple and they are available to deal with any queries during your stay.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Accessibility
There are steps up to the garden and house level of the property. The accommodation is all on one level. There is a further area of garden at the back of the villa accessed by steps.

Outside
A full width covered terrace leads from the living and dining areas where the garden is level. The private swimming pool is approximately 10m x 5m with a deep end and diving board. There is a sun terrace either side of the pool with sunbeds and a grassed surround with a further terrace at the back of the house and steps to a raised walkway. rom the garden there are superb views of the coast and countryside. There is ample dining and seating with sunbeds and parasols and the covered terrace has a large built in BBQ. Parking is outside the villa. This road is a cul de sac, shared with just one other house.

Coast/Beach
In a peaceful location with direct sea and country views and 5-10 mins to Sa Riera beach with its deep sandy bay and waterfront restaurants. No through traffic with only 2 houses in the road, both well spaced from each other.
BEGUR - This historic town with its cobbled streets has an outstanding choice of Catalan restaurants, tapas bars and shops. The main square has entertainment in the high season and there are cellar bars and a couple of discos. Market Wednesday. Wonderful place to be!

Golf
Local golf courses are numerous, the nearest being in Pals approximately 10 minutes by car from Casa Alfora. Details of golf courses are in the house manual.

Skiing
The nearest ski resort is at Valtere 2000 approximately 2 hours by car. Other resorts such as La Molina are a little further away, approximately 3 hours by car.

Travel
Barcelona airport 1.5 hours, Girona airport 50 minutes, Perpignan 1 hour, 12 hours from Calais (approximate driving times). A car is essential to appreciate this area.

Distances
Begur - 1.5km
Girona - 45 mins- beautiful old city full of charm. Can be explored in a day.
La Bisbal - 20 mins (ceramic and antique centre)
Peratallada - 20 mins (medieval inland town of great charm)
Platja d'Aro- 20 mins drive Water park
Barcelona- 1.5hrs drive or leave your car and take the train from nearby Flaca with no parking hassles.
Pubol castle- 20mins -Dali's present to his wife Galia.
Figueres- 40mins drive - If you are a Dali fan you will find his museum fascinating.

Further details
Begur is a very charming old town with a castle at its crown. There is a central square with narrow streets leading off, full of interesting shops and offering a superb choice of restaurants mostly with outdoor terraces. In the high season local artists display their work in the square and there is traditional spanish dancing and other entertainment. The atmosphere is very spanish and there are no souvenir shops or 'English bars' There are a couple of good discos. Banks are in abundance and most restaurants and shops accept credit cards. Leisure activities can include tennis, horse riding, diving, sailing, windsurfing, canoing, cycling, water park, zoo. The beaches are clean and have restaurants; some also have shops. Good supermarkets in the town and surrounds.

About the area ~ this is the unspoilt Costa Brava or Catalunya which is free from large Tour Operated holidays and where most of the properties are owned by Barcelonians. It is rarely overcrowded and has retained real Spanish charm without a souvenir shop in sight! This is an area you will want to return to again and again.... Every day there will be a different place of interest to visit, be it a cultural pursuit or another sundrenched sandy cove with clear water to while away the day. All the coastal resorts here have waterfront restuarants, cafes and shops and it is a real pleasure to wander the little streets around the front and enjoy the spectacular scenery that this rugged coastline offers. Development here is mainly villas as the terrain does not allow for large apartment blocks and the coastline remains intact with some wonderful coastal path walks.

The nearest beach at Sa Riera is just a 5-10 minute drive and here you will find the prettiest sandy bay with waterfront restaurants, shops and cafes. Also within 10-15 minutes are the excellent beaches and coastal villages of Aiguablava, Sa Riera, Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Tamariu.

Booking notes
30% deposit on reservation.
The balance is due 2 months prior to your holiday.
Debit, credit card, cheque and bank transfer payments accepted. We can also accept payment in euros.

Guest comments
'Thank you so much for arranging the Alfora property last week at one hour's notice. It was perfect, and the view from there is great. All 6 + 3 toddlers and 1 baby had a great time. Thanks again'. S. Austwick

'The house was in such a wonderful setting for outdoor living. The pool was brilliant, we really appreciated it in the heat' - J. Seaman

"We really enjoyed our stay in Casa Alfora in Begur and would recommend it for sure. Couple of our friends already are interested and might come to stay there in future. It was wonderful that all building was on the same level as we had 5 boys and didn`t need to worry about the steps although they found the backyard fascinating to climb and discover. I would also recommend the restaurant Convent - excellent food, service, atmosphere and nicely close to the villa. Thank you very much for wonderful holiday. Best regards". E.Moorlat

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