Private Holiday Villa in Peratallada, Nr. Begur, Costa Brava
Stone Villa with Private Pool in Medieval Village near Sea
Beautiful Historic Village with Many Excellent Restaurants
Sleeps 10 (5 Bedrooms)
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The house is situated in the medieval village of Peratallada, which is six miles inland from the Mediterranean coast. The house is about 400 years old, made of stone in the typical architecture of the time and the region. It’s actually several houses joined into one, so it’s quite spacious and has a lot of character. The house is equipped with our own comfort in mind as well as comfort for visitors.
Peratallada dates back to the 10th century and is one of Catalonia's most prized villages with a number of festivals which celebrate the seasons. It’s a beautiful place to take a stroll and to enjoy an aperitif in the square. It’s very quiet most of the year, but at holiday and festival times the restaurants are all quite busy and on certain days the castle square has a lively afternoon market selling local produce such as cheeses and hams. In August they hold free musical events in the castle square which celebrate Catalan culture.
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| Rental periods | |
| 31 August 2008 to 23 May 2009 | 1300 euros |
| 23 May 2009 to 11 July 2009 | 1900 euros |
| 11 July to 29 August 2009 | 2600 euros |
| 29 August to 31 December 2009 | 1300 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in euros. Includes free Internet access, weekly clean, sheets and bathroom towels (not beach towels).
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday although in low season this can be flexible. Collect keys from 4pm. Departure by 10am to allow cleaning for next family.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: King size double bed Bedroom 2: Double bed Bedroom 3: Twin beds Bedroom 4: King size double bed Bedroom 5: Double bed settee Folding cot for infant |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor bathroom has shower, WC, washbasin. Middle floor bathroom has bath with shower, WC, washbasin. Top floor bathroom has bath with shower, WC, washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Ceramic hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, ironing facilities, drying rack, supplementary fridge, supplementary dishwasher for barbecue items. |
| Living Rooms: | Middle living room: 2 settees, numerous chairs, CD player, books and guides for the area. Dining room: large table seats 10. Ground floor sitting room: Double bed settee, another settee, flat plasma screen TV with all UK Sky channels (inc. sports). |
| Other: | The kitchen was newly installed in autumn 2005 and has the most up-to-date equipment for keen cooks. The ground floor living room can be used as a fifth bedroom. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels included (but not beach towels). Property is cleaned on arrival. Linen is left for clients to make up their own beds. For clients renting for 2 weeks a mid-stay clean and fresh sheets and towels available at no further cost. |
Notes on accommodation
Access to the garden can be locked to ensure children are always supervised when using the pool. Parking is not allowed in the village. You can take the car to the house to unload luggage or shopping but then you have to take the car to the car park which is at the end of the street one minute's walk from the house. In high season, there is a daily parking charge of 2.00 euros (£1.50) although this is waived for residents who make themselves known to the attendant. The car park is supervised day and night so is safe.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
The small garden has a lawn, a small private swimming pool (4.5 metres by 3 metres) and a patio with a tiled roof to provide shade when eating outdoors. There is outside dining furniture for 10 people and a gas barbeque.
Coast/Beach
Huge sandy beach at Playa de Pals (15 mins by car) with good windsurfing.
Nearby sandy beaches in pretty little bays: (timings by car)
Sa Riera (20 mins)
Sa Tuna (25 mins)
Aguafreda (20 mins)
Aguablava (30 mins)
Fornells (30 mins)
Golf
The area is excellent for golf, with several courses within 20-30 minutes. Emporda, with 27 holes and a swimming pool for non-golfers, and Pals are nearby (10 minutes by car) and very good. Serres de Pals is rather new and not yet mature. Golf Costa Brava at Santa Christina D’Aro (30 mins) has dramatic views and is testing in golf and physical terms with many climbs and descents. The best course, though a little further afield is the PGA Golf Club de Catalunya, a championship course but worth the trip. Located on the N11 between Girona and Barcelona at Caldes de Malavella (45 mins).
Travel
Gerona airport (45 mins) Good deals with Ryanair from Stansted.
Perpignan airport (1.5 hours)
Barcelona (2 hours)
Car essential.
Flaca railway station 15 mins by car for local trains to Barcelona.
Distances
There are a number of small towns within 5 to 10 minutes drive. La Bisbal has an interesting old town centre with narrow streets. It’s the region’s main outlet for pottery where, amongst the souvenirs, you can still find some beautiful and interesting items. Friday morning market in Bisbal is well worth a visit. Begur is lovely medieval hill town with its fortress at the peak where you can enjoy fabulous views.
Further details
Shops and banks in La Bisbal, Begur, Playa de Pals, Palafrugell, all with 15 mins by car.
Diving schools at Fornells, Aguafreda and Begur if you want to do scuba diving. Good snorkeling is found all along this stretch of coast.
Sailing and motor boats can be hired from several boatyards. Our Service Agency has a list of phone numbers.
Birdwatching. The whole area has great variety and there are protected sites for birds nearby (Aiguamolls) which provide good opportunities for watchers, and occasionally twitchers.
Bridle paths. These are well kept and clearly signposted. The ones along the coast have stunning views. The walk from Cap Sa Sal via Aguafreda to Sa Tuna is breathtaking.
The local markets are great, both for food and for crafts. Big markets are on the following days, but you’ll find some market stalls throughout the week in most places. Markets finish at about 2pm.
Sunday: Palafrugell.
Monday: Torroella de Montgri.
Tuesday: Pals.
Wednesday: Begur.
Friday: La Bisbal.
Booking notes
Bookings are made through the owners. A 25% deposit secures the booking with the remainder to be paid 6 weeks prior to holiday. The rentals are non-refundable in the event of cancellation unless we are able to re-let in which case there will simply be an administrative charge. A returnable deposit of £250 is required to cover breakages.
Guest comments
"Swimming pool an absolute godsend with 5 children under 10!" M and C families July 05.
"Beautiful house in georgeous quiet village - very well equipped. All in all - LOVELY." G and J families August 2005
"House was superb. Thanks." T and P families August 2005
"The house is so stylish and sympathetically done, but also homely and practical. The village is great.
We had an absolutely marvellous time in Peratallada, the house is magnificent. Loads of privacy for everyone and cooking in the kitchen was fantastic and eating supper in the courtyard and the kids loved the pool. The village itself was a marvel and we all felt very lucky to return there each day after our beach expeditions.
Thank you again for sharing your beautiful house. I will certainly recommend it to anyone travelling in the area! K. D. family (July 2007).
For booking and further information
Chris and Howard Fielding
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)207 483 2147
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7776 181 995
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