Holiday townhouse in Estepona, Costa del Sol
Traditional Townhouse in Estepona, Costa del Sol
Traditional House in a Peaceful Spanish Street, 2 Min Walk from Beach and Shops
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Traditional Estepona house in the old area of the town. Two minutes walk from shops, markets, beaches, restaurants and bars. Sleeps 6. Characterful family house, approximately 150 years old, which has been within the owner's family for 30 years. Original paintings and drawings by our late aunt, a local artist, adorn the walls of the property. The area has historic connections with the Moors and Phoenicians and the house is situated in one of the first-built streets in Estepona, in which archaeologists have located ancient artefacts. The house is located in a peaceful road, while at the same is in easy walking distance of the beach and town. There is a small supermarket and a daily produce market one minutes walk away. At a similar distance there are a number of bars and restaurants serving traditional Andalucian food and the stylish Plaza de las Flores with its orange trees, where you can sit outside at any time of day or evening, to enjoy a meal, snack or drink.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| May / June | 450 euros |
| July / August | 500 euros |
| September / October | 450 euros |
| 20 December - 5 January | 450 euros |
| All other dates | 300 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are shown in euros per week. Please e mail us if you wish to pay in sterling and we can let you have a conversion figure. Please request prices for long weekends or longer lets by e mail.
Changeover day
This is usually Saturday but we will be flexible if we can. Please depart by 10.30am and arrive after 2pm to allow for cleaning.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with super king size bed (convertible into twin beds) fitted wardrobes, access to roof terrace. Bedroom 2 with single bed, fitted wardrobes, balcony. Bedroom 3 self-contained with double bed (convertible into twin beds). Inflatable mattress. |
| Bathrooms: | 3 bathrooms, 2 of which are en suite. Each contains wc, washbasin, mirror and bath or shower. |
| Kitchen: | Fully-equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, oven, fridge, washing machine, kettle, toaster and all necessary utensils. Iron and ironing board. The kitchen cupboards are hand-crafted wood, work surface is local granite. Original tiling remains on the walls. |
| Living Rooms: | Two sofas, one armchair, Castillian dresser, coffee table, DVD and CD players, books, maps and board games. Dining table with six chairs. Patio doors leading to shaded courtyard, from which stone stairs ascend to sun terrace with outdoor furniture. |
| Other: | Each room is equipped with plug-in oil-filled radiators and portable fan. Spare blankets, throws and duvets can be found in cupboard in master bedroom. There is a hairdryer at the property. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Cleaning is carried out before and after your holiday. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided on a weekly basis. The small cupboard in the upstairs shower room contains spare beach towels. |
Notes on accommodation
This is a non-smoking house: please use courtyard and roof terrace. The house is in a traditional street: our neighbours are good spanish people who have lived here for many years. Please be respectful to them and avoid noisy parties outdoors late into the night. The house is in a narrow cobbled street: there is therefore no parking outside. Parking may be found one minute's walk away at the top or bottom of the street or otherwise a few minute's walk away in the seafront underground car park.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- room fans
Accessibility
The property is situated on a gentle hill on a cobbled street. There is a step up from the road into the house. The kitchen and living room are one level. The courtyard and bedroom 3 are one the same level via a step through the patio doors.
The stone stairs make the property unsuitable for young children, as does the fact that the front door opens directly onto the street.
Outside
The house has a ground floor shaded courtyard, leading via steps to the sun terrace. The sun terrace is linked to the master bedroom by a walkway and has a table and six chairs.
Coast/Beach
The main beach at Estepona is two minutes walk from the house. The beach, La Rada, is 2 km long and received a Blue Flag award in 2007. The wide promenade is lined with palm trees, restaurants and playgrounds. Estepona has one of the oldest fishing fleets in Andalucia as well as a lively port and marina.
Golf
There are about 50 golf courses on the Costa de Sol, a number of which are within 10 minutes drive of the house. For example, Los Almendros golf course is 5 km away, Estepona golf course 6 km, Los Flamingos 10 km. There is a golf course here to suit every level and ability and some of the highest quality courses in Europe e.g. Sotogrande and Valderrama, are only a short distance from the house.
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada mountains are to be found two hours drive from Estepona. Here you can ski and lessons are available for novices and improvers.
Special interest holidays
Whale and dolphin watching trips can be taken into the Straits of Gilbraltar. Diving lessons and fishing trips are available from Estepona Marina. Within half an hour by car you can find fascinating natural areas. Selwo Nature Park contains over 2,000 animal species living in their natural habitat. Organised tours within the park are arranged for visitors. In Los Reales Natural Park you can go mountain biking, walking and bird-watching.
Travel
Malaga airport is 45 minutes by car from Estepona; Gibraltar airport is 30 minutes. There are plenty of taxis at both airports as well as car hire facilities. Alternatively, from Malaga airport, there is a fast and cheap coach service to Marbella bus station, from where you can catch the local bus to Estepona.
Distances
Benahavis - mountain village famous for its restaurants 10 miles. Gibraltar 30miles. Marbella 10 miles. Mijas - white mountain village 20 miles. Puerto Banus 5 miles. Ronda 30 miles. San Pedro 4 miles.
Further details
Estepona is a small Spanish town with a British community. English is spoken in most shops and restaurants. The old town of Estepona has retained its traditional charm but at the same time possesses the full range of modern facilities in the form of bars, shops and restaurants. There are tour companies in Estepona which will transport you to a range of places of interest, including Morocco. Estepona bus station is a few minutes walk from the house and the Tourist Information Office is at the bottom of the road.
Booking notes
A non-refundable 25% deposit is payable at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due six weeks prior to departure. At the same time, we request a damage deposit of £150,refundable following receipt of the keys and confirmation that all is in order at the property.
For booking and further information
Jane Phillipson
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0) 1782 613 736
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0) 7814 021 558
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and has advertised this property with us since April 2008.
Property Ref S9497
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