Detached Frontline Golf Villa With Private Heated Pool In Beautiful Garden
Set In Tranquil, Private Garden With Golf And Restaurants A Short Stroll Away
Sleeps 9 (4 bedrooms)
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A detached, four-bedroom, four-bathroom villa at the world famous San Roque golf club, a secure, gated resort near Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain. Overlooking the eleventh tee on the San Roque Old Course, this delightful and luxuriously furnished villa is within minutes of San Roque's two championship golf courses (Spanish Open, European Tour School) and the riding stables. Restaurants and bars are a five minute walk away, ranging from the club's Mediterranean style cuisine to Kamakura, a celebrated Japanese restaurant, or Tango's lively bar and restaurant by a stunning swimming pool. Within a quarter hour drive, there are five more golf courses (including Valderama, Sotogrande and Almenara) and the beaches of Alcadeisa or Sotogrande with its Hobie catamaran sailing school. Inland lie the ancient towns of Castellar, Jimena & Ronda. San Roque is a simple one-hour drive from Malaga airport, or 20 minutes from Gibraltar airport.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 November 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £1200 | 7 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1950 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £2100 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £2550 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £1800 | - | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 31 March 2013 | £1200 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are fully inclusive of costs of all electricity (24-hour air con, hot water etc), barbecue gas, pool heating and laundry.
Changeover day
During peak season (July and August), the changeover day is usually Saturday. Arrival: 3pm. Departure: 10am.
Outside peak season, we are much more flexible, so please contact us to discuss your plans.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | All four bedrooms have either a king-size double bed or two 90cm single beds, and are made up as requested. The beds are very comfortable. There is also a travel cot/playpen & extra bed. Each bedroom has a private terrace or balcony. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1: ensuite bathroom - bath, shower, bidet, wc & twin basins. Bedroom 2: ensuite bathroom - shower, wc & basin. Bedroom 3: ensuite bathroom - shower, wc & basin. Bedroom 4: shower room - shower, wc & basin. Underfloor heating & marble tiles. |
| Kitchen: | Tall fridge / freezer, hob, oven, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. Breakfast table and benches (pool towels are stored in one). Lovely sunny outlook over garden, trees and countryside. |
| Utility Room: | Tumble dryer and clothes airer. High chair. Box of childrens' toys. Spare gas cylinders for the barbecue. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious sitting room has three, big, comfy leather sofas grouped around an open fireplace. HD Sony TV with Sky, DVD player, internet. Dining table & chairs for eight. Rugs & original art works. French windows open onto covered terraces on two sides. |
| Other: | By the pool, there's a charming gazebo with table and benches, creating shade for children during the day, or a quiet spot for evening cocktails. An inner walled courtyard has a 7' slate bed pool table. Hammock, sofa & sunloungers on covered terraces. |
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All beds have duvets and pillows, and are made up with freshly laundered sheets and pillow cases. Cleaning and linen change by prior arrangement. Swimming / beach towels are included (guests to wash as needed). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access central heating air conditioning cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
This is a privately-owned house containing owners' furniture and possessions and we kindly request that you leave our home as you find it.
The house is well-stocked with foodstuffs (tea bags, coffee, sugar, condiments, sauces, cereals etc) and cleaning materials and operates on a trust basis which works very well, providing guests replace whatever is used.
Most of the windows are fitted with electric shutters which are not only useful for security, but also for keeping rooms dark and/or cool during the height of summer. We respectfully ask that children should never be allowed to operate these shutters as they could be potentially dangerous.
There is a code-operated safe in the master bedroom.
Smoking is not permitted inside the villa. Thank you.
Accessibility
There is a downstairs bedroom and bathroom, so anyone with limited mobility has only to negotiate the front door step and single steps from the terraces to the garden.
Outside
Private, heated swimming pool (8m x 4.5m approx) with sunbeds and cushions, overlooked by a raised, bamboo gazebo with table and built-in seating — a perfect place for children to play or eat out of the sun, or, later in the day, simply to watch the sun go down with a few drinks.
There is a tranquil garden, professionally designed garden with ancient cork oak trees, wide expanses of lawn, fruit trees and borders.
Two large, covered terraces run adjacent to the sitting room, with dining table and chairs providing open views over the garden, swimming pool or to the unspoilt Andalucian hills to the west. A large hammock provides a lovely place to snooze in the sun, and there is a sofa and chairs. A gas barbecue is nearby.
Finally, a large inner, walled courtyard houses a 7' pool table, high table and bar stools.
Children and non-swimmers must at all times be supervised whilst outdoors in the garden, especially near the swimming pool, and the owners cannot be held liable.
Coast/Beach
Fifteen minutes away are the beaches of Alcaidesa or Sotogrande with its German-run sailing school offering windsurfing and Hobie-Cat catamarans. Twenty minutes away is the majestic Rock of Gibraltar which, with its unusual cultural and historical heritage, offers a duty-free haven for shoppers, and fascinating day trips watching dolphins, observing the apes or visiting St Michael’s Caves. 40 minutes to the west is the long, sandy beach of Tarifa, a mecca for wind and kitesurfers alike.
Golf
The San Roque Club is situated in the majestic foothills of the Sierra Bermeja and offers the peaceful and languorous beauty associated with Andalucian culture and elegance. These qualities are reflected in the clubhouse and in the hotel buildings complex which is built around a beautiful old sherry bodega.
The two championship golf courses — home to many international events over the years — offer extremely challenging golf for amateurs of all handicaps. Fast greens and daredevil drives are eclipsed only by the panoramic views of distant mountains, the sea, a deep gorge, or the area’s spectacular forest of ancient cork oak trees which are the very symbol of the club itself.
The Par-72 Old Course, designed by Dave Thomas, is a tight, testing challenge in amongst mature trees and stealthily placed water features. The New Course, opened by Seve Ballesteros in 2003, offers wider fairways but more demanding greens.
Travel
Connections:
Malaga is one hour away, via a superb, unfrequented toll motorway.
Gibraltar airport is an easy twenty minutes away. Jerez airport is an hour and a quarter away.
Car hire: Dozens of companies offer good deals at all three airports.
Distances
Approximate distances:—
Pueblo Nuevo - 4 miles
Alcadeisa - 3 miles
Sotogrande - 5 miles
Gibraltar - 10 miles
Estepona - 20 miles
Marbella - 35 miles
Further details
The nearest supermarkets are Mercadonna and Supercor in Pueblo Nuevo. In the local area: Sotogrande and San Roque offer a myriad of alternative restaurants, bars and entertainment hot-spots as well as some beautiful, unspoilt countryside, quiet beaches and historic, typical Andalucian villages. There is also world-class polo and tennis facilities available nearby.
Nightlife: Sotogrande offers bars, clubs and restaurants as do Marbella (45 minutes away) and Puerto Banus (30 minutes).
Shopping: There are many retail outlets in nearby Estapona, Puerto Duquesa or Puerto Banus. Gibraltar offers duty-free shopping.
Booking notes
• Rental charges are individually agreed by email or 'phone and confirmed in writing. Payment is in £ sterling or euros.
• To book, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total rental charge is required. Bank transfers or £ cheques are accepted.
• Upon payment of your deposit, you will receive confirmation of your reservation and a receipt for monies paid.
• The outstanding balance should be paid in full 8 weeks prior to your arrival date, along with a £500 refundable deposit against damages.
Guest comments
2011 REVIEWS
‘We had a fantastic time, just relaxing and pottering about. We loved the villa and garden with so much space and the whole resort at San Roque looked better kept than ever.’ Carole Blue
‘The pictures for your villa do not, do not do it justice. You provide so many extras and family touches. We all had a fantastic holiday, and thanks for the use of your beautiful home.’ Ken Waring
‘We all had the most wonderful holiday in your fabulous villa and thank you so much for your patience and kindness with all my queries, for sorting out babysitters, taxis etc. You have thought of every possible comfort and we felt so much at home and relaxed.’ Shona St George
‘You have a beautiful villa here and the peace and tranquility of the lovely garden and pool were wonderful.’ Martin Hopley
'We all had a very enjoyable holiday, Villa Flora is very comfortable, with much more than you have on your web site.' Tina Whiteland
Owner profile
Nigel and Nicola Tomkinsat their riverside home
About the owner
Nigel and Nicola Tomkins have visited many parts of the world during their globetrotting careers in newspaper and magazine publishing, journalism and gardens photography. So why is it southern Spain and, in particular the Sotogrande area, that they decided to acquire a holiday base? For gardens-writer and photographer Nicola it was the attraction of Andalusian wild flowers, exotic birds, windsurfing and catamaran sailing – and, as a child, she has fond memories of life in the region when her naval officer father was stationed at nearby Gibraltar. For magazine publisher Nigel, it was the high quality of golf (two San Roque courses, plus Valderama) that drew his attention. 'There's so much else to offer - the tranquility, the friendliness - and only a short journey from our UK home'.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The San Roque Club sits in an idyllic spot, nestling in ancient cork woods, peering down at the Mediterranean Sea. It benefits from the consistently high sunshine levels associated with the climate in this part of the world and takes relief from the cooling breezes that fan along the coast stretching from beyond Tarifa in the west to Marbella and Malaga in the east. The golf club itself offers a range of additional facilities from casual and fine dining, tennis, horse riding and social events, all within walking distance from the two houses the Tomkins own.
Unique benefits of the property
We bought our first house (number 6) here as an off-plan purchase about six years ago and then decided to buy another larger property (just 400 metres away) so that we could easily entertain larger groups of family and friends. 'This means we can now offer holiday accommodation for as many as 14+ people should that particular situation arise,’ says Nicola. ‘But, when Nigel and I are here together we meet up with friends from the area. We also love exploring the region and gazing at its architecture, its birdlife (golden eagles and colourful Hoopoes amongst others), trying local food delicacies, learning Spanish, lazing on the local beaches, sailing and golfing. I particularly enjoy the fact that I can safely undertake long exercise runs (up to eight kilometres) from and to the house.'
For booking and further information
Property Ref S9378
Contact Name:
Nicola or Nigel
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07767802233
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07786332244
Owners Website: Click here
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