Villa by the Sea
Step out of the Pool and onto the Beach
Sleeps 10 (5 Bedrooms)
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Casa Lorca is a villa by the sea. The large, quiet communal pool (and toddlers pool) has private access directly onto the beach which stretches away in the distance and is up to 300 metres wide so it never gets crowded. Minutes away is the fishing village of Villaricos and down the road is the small port of Garrucha with its fish market and harbourside restaurants. The family resort of Mojacar and its ancient white hilltop town is nearby. Beyond is the Cabo de Gata National Park with coves and empty beaches. Inland are the Sierra Cabrera mountains. There are weekly markets in the local villages and small towns and nearby are shops and supermarkets. Restaurants, tennis, gym, a water park, boat trips, riding etc and four excellent golf courses are all within 15 minutes away. Perhaps our best recommendation is that Casa Lorca is usually fully booked each season from Easter to October and many are repeat visitors.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 July 2011 - 2 September 2011 | £1475 | - | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 29 October 2011 | £875 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £1175 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1475 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £1175 | - |
Notes on prices
Contact us for winter rates for long or short stays.
Changeover day
Rental Saturday to Saturday July and August otherwise more flexible depending upon demand. Arrive 3pm. Depart 10am. Local time. If this does not fit with your flights we will try to assist which depends on other bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed 1 First floor, large double bed, fitted wardrobes, large sun terrace looking out to sea Bed 2 First floor, 2 single beds, fitted wardrobes Bed 3 Ground floor, 2 single beds, fitted wardrobes Bed 4 Lower ground floor, double bed Bed 5 - as bed 4. |
| Bathrooms: | The two first floor bathrooms are ensuite to bedrooms 1 and 2. The ground floor bathroom adjoins bedroom 3. Bathroom 4 adjoins bedrooms 4 and 5 on the lower ground floor and has a large walk-in shower. |
| Kitchen: | Fitted kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, electric cooker etc. |
| Living Rooms: | The furnishings are a mix of new and antique. The main lounge has satellite TV with BBC, ITV etc plus UK radio and DVD player. The large lower ground floor lounge has CD and DVD players and is useful for privacy or as a space the kids can call their own. |
| Other: | If you have babies or toddlers items such as cots, hi-chairs, buggies, stair-gates, car booster seats etc are available at very modest cost from the two very efficient English ladies who look after Casa Lorca for us. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels, beach towels, bedlinen provided. Property cleaned for arrival. Towels and bedlinen changed weekly inclusive in price. Further changes/cleaning available and payable locally to our agents. |
Notes on accommodation
The villa suits small or large parties as the two lower ground floor bedrooms, bathroom and living room (all with natural light) are effectively self-contained. This layout is great for privacy from each other if you are a group of friends or an extended family or just to let the children or teenagers have a place of their own where they can watch DVDs or play their music on the CD (fortunately it's pretty soundproof!)
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- barbecue,
- shared pool
Outside
Outside is a large dining terrace with table and chairs. The garden is full of palms, colourful flowers and plants such as jasmine and lavender for scent on the evening air. There is a barbecue and a table with seating. Casa Lorca is not near a main road so there is no traffic noise and we are on a gated access road. Also access into the pool and onto the beach is gated so toddlers can't vanish when you're not looking. The villa is part of a small complex which is quiet as most of the other villas are not for rent. They are mainly second homes so even in summer several are empty. This means there is usually plenty of space in the large pool which is right next to the beach. If you stroll 200 yards along the sand there is Antonio's beach bar/restaurant which is open all summer and where you can get everything from a good paella to burgers and ice creams for the children all at a reasonable price - which is why all the locals use it.
Coast/Beach
Casa Lorca is on Playa Marques. The beach runs several kilometres down to port of Garrucha. It is wide, sandy and never crowded. Mojacar's resort beaches follow on. They too have beach bars/restaurants to enjoy. Beyond is the Cabo de Gata National Park through which the small coast road wanders past stretches of untouched beaches. To the east of Casa Lorca are the tiny twin harbours of the village of Villaricos. Beyond the village the quiet country road follows the sea past coves and sandy bays.
Golf
There are 4 excellent courses within 5-15 mins drive from Casa Lorca. You can google them. Desert Springs (18 hole par 72) (5 mins away) is built to USGA specifications. The clubhouse is luxurious and good for a snack lunch on the terrace. Val del Este (18 hole par 71) (10 mins away) is a splendid complex in the country. Marina Golf (18 hole par 72) (15 mins away) is in a spectacular position in the foothills above Mojacar so that 9 holes overlook the Mediterranean and 9 look for miles across the countryside. Cortijo Grande (9 hole) (15 mins away) is in a beautiful setting amongst the orange groves and foothills of the Sierra Cabrera mountains.
Travel
Airports, Almeria 45 mins. Murcia 90 mins. Alicante 120 mins. Times obviously depend on how fast you drive but these times are what we do the journey in. Whichever airport you arrive at you will be on motorway for most of the way to the villa so it's easy driving especially as the roads are not busy compared to ours. We provide airport-to-door directions and we've never lost anybody yet.
Distances
Villaricos - 5 minutes. A fishing village with 2 harbours, some small restaurants, a beach and where scuba diving and boat trips can be had. Garrucha - 10 minutes. A small port at the far end of the beach from Casa Lorca. See the fish auction on the quay and then have a seafood lunch by the harbour.
Mojacar - 15 minutes. The beach resort has many small bars and restaurants by the sea. Its old white hilltop town with wonderful views out across the Mediterranean.
Further details
Around Casa Lorca - Apart from the pool and the beaches of course. If you are looking for high-rise hotels and package tourists who enjoy too much lager for lunch you will be disappointed. The area is developed so as to avoid the mistakes that have blighted the more well known Costas. That's why the Spanish holiday here themselves. We provide information about activites, restaurants and places to go. For children there is the Wild West Theme Park about 45 minutes drive through pleasant countryside. It's made from the sets of real Westerns filmed in the area and there are daily shoot-outs on Main Street. Dads love it. There is a water park open in summer which they can walk to. Also go-karting in nearby Garrucha. For teens and twenties there are clubs and bars in Mojacar (no 'yob' element and late taxis will get them home). There is golf, tennis and riding etc. Boat trips go from the nearby harbours of Villaricos and Garrucha during the holiday seasons and you can go scuba diving from Villaricos. You can explore the countryside, mountains and the National Park where the small road through it offers lovely views as it winds along through the hills by the sea. There are weekly markets to browse in selling farm produce and the warren of ancient streets in the white hill town of Mojacar Pueblo to wander through. Eating out ranges from Antonio's wonderfully scruffy, friendly and inexpensive summer beach restaurant on the sand just along from the villa [book for lunch at weekends as all the locals know it], some little places in Villaricos, fish restaurants on the harbour in Garrucha, lovely old places in the countryside and many other choices. For shopping there is a supermarket a couple of minutes drive away. It is stocked with everything you may need including a very good selection of fresh produce, cheeses, hams, meats and a good fish counter.
Booking notes
Payment. 25% deposit on booking. Balance in full three months before arrival date. Terms and Conditions are attached to our booking form. Booking is deemed acceptance of them.
Owner profile
The better half.....
About the owner
Brian and Anne Sharman have owned Casa Lorca since it was built in 2003. Brian is a barrister and Anne is a teacher. We live in Dorset.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought Casa Lorca as a holiday home and to rent out. With both uses in mind, and having gone on villa holidays over the years when the children were growing up, we knew the pluses and minuses to look out for when choosing a place to buy for ourselves. Probably like you we had some good experiences and some not so good such as the main road at one place being between us and the beach and an all-night disco nearby at another - the owners' adverts forgot to mention these little details. With Casa Lorca we felt there were no minuses. It is relaxing and child-friendly which means that parents can enjoy it too. If you want to ask any questions before booking we will be happy to answer them and we give you a fact sheet of places to eat and to go and things to do to help you enjoy your stay.
Unique benefits of the property
The property has five proper double bedrooms with a mix of single and double beds and four bathrooms which means it suits either a large family, groups of friends or two smaller families who want to holiday together. Items for young children such as cots and hi-chairs are available.
The house is yards from the beach and right next to it is the pool area. Casa Lorca is on a small development of similar villas and is quiet and relaxing. Most of the other villas are used as holiday homes and only visited occasionally by their owners so even in high summer it is never busy. The whole area is made for family holidays and there are no package tourists or noisy discos nearby!
For booking and further information
Property Ref S6272
Brian & Anne Sharman
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1258 817298
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