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Riverside villa, panoramic views, pool, secluded mountain location — Property 63755

  • 2 Doubles, 1twin, 1family room, 1single room, 1double sofa-bed, for 9
  • Location: Villalonga nr Gandia Gandia, Valencia, Valencia - Costa del Azahar, Spain

Summary of the villa, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9

Summary of the villa, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9
Contact Trixie and Allan Taylor
+0034 685 254411
Property type:
villa, detached, 200 m²
Location type:
Mountain, Near the sea
Highlights:
Outdoor pool, Daily maid service, Garden
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  • Pets allowed
  • Suitable for elderly
  • Swimming pool
  • Garden
  • Family friendly
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POOL; swing seat, ´Bedouin Tent´ & Spanish BBQ

POOL; swing seat, ´Bedouin Tent´ & Spanish BBQ

Veranda with Japnese bridge leading to pool garden

Veranda with Japnese bridge leading to pool garden

Casa de la Finestra in El Raco del Duc

Casa de la Finestra in El Raco del Duc

Circ de La Safor & La Finestra from the Veranda

Circ de La Safor & La Finestra from the Veranda

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Cosy sitting room with wood burner, from study 'Stupendous' views from  kitchen siting area Dining area, seats up to 14 in panoramic kitchen Chef's kitchen, every spice and utensil imaginable Rosanna's room with a surprise view Bethalina's room Safe for children and pets Private beach & fishing in Rio Serpis at the house
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Riverside villa, panoramic views, pool, secluded mountain location

5/6 Bedroom villa in its own grounds with studio and private pool. Private secluded riverside beach 20m below the house. Breath-taking panoramic views from a huge kitchen/dining-room with cosy sitting area, leading down to a traditional paella kitchen & herb garden. Large sitting room leads to a covered veranda, with alfresco dining/sitting area. Pool garden, with bougainvilleas, vines, cardoons, a swing-seat, a ´Bedouin´ tent with table, sun-loungers & Spanish tiled BBQ, is reached from the house by a romantic wooden Japanese bridge. Terraces with mature figs, plum, pear, cherry, persimmon, lemon, walnut, mimosa & nispero trees. Our bridge over an acequia (irrigating orange groves) leads through oleander & bamboo to the river Serpis. It's an adventure playground; a walker's, fisherman's, ornithologist's, botanist's, geologists & artist's paradise. Opposite, orange terraces flanked by almond trees lead up to Moorish terraces & huge limestone crags. Screened car park; 3 cars.

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Location Villalonga nr Gandia Gandia < Valencia < Valencia - Costa del Azahar < Spain

Riverside villa, panoramic views, pool, secluded mountain location Villalonga nr Gandia Gandia < Valencia < Valencia - Costa del Azahar < Spain
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Gandia
Location
Nearest airport: Valencia / Alicante at 70 kilometres
Nearest beach: Beach at 10 kilometres
Nearest motorway: Junction 61 on AP7 (Oliva/Pego) at 10 kilometres
Nearest ferry port: Denia at 46 kilometres
Nearest railway station: Gandia at 10 kilometres
Car: necessary

Casa de la Finestra, named after the feature above in mount La Safor (1013m), is down an adventurous track, in the heart of the wooded gorge of El Raco del Duc (the retreat of the duke), surrounded by Circ de la Safor [see Lonely Planet guide: Gandia]. Our house is 140m above sea level on the river Serpis, teeming with trout, carp and barbel. The eco-tourist route, following the disused railway from Gandia to Alcoi, runs past the house; sixteen km of unspoilt National Park, through spectacular scenery, unsurpassed for birds, wildlife and flowers. In the heart of the Costa del Azahar, Gandia is a vibrant, historic city with great shops & fine restaurants. Excellent local train service to Valencia city, takes 40 minutes, free all day parking. Nearby are busy markets, Flamenco and bars. One hour from Valencia and 1hr 15 min from Alicante airports, by car, on the AP7 toll road. Come off at junction 61 (Oliva-Pego) on to N332 towards Gandia. Meet us at the Repsol Garage in Villalonga

Local activities diving, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking, mountaineering, paragliding



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Availability for the villa in Gandia, Valencia - Costa del Azahar, Spain

Last updated on:
Friday, 29 August 2008
Changeover day:
negotiable
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All Year

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The house is available all the year round. The 'Hovel' studio flat is not usually let separately to the house but if the house is not let we are happy to take last minute bookings for the studio flat. It has a double, ensuite bed sitting room with kitchenette and a separate children's bedroom, sleeping four; €4/500 per week, depending on the season. Bed and Breakfast and evening meals are available when the house is not booked. Changeover day is usually Friday but this is negotiable. Shorter lets are possible, but not less than three nights for the whole house, but not in the high season. Bed and breakfast is on a nightly basis. The house is available for a long winter let from November to April, price negotiable with the owners.

Rental rates for the villa in Gandia, Valencia - Costa del Azahar, Spain

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
High Summer 01 Aug 2008 03 Sep 2008 GBP 800 - - 1 Week
Autunm Discount 04 Sep 2008 31 Oct 2008 GBP 600 - - 1 Week
winter 01 Nov 2008 30 Apr 2009 GBP 700 - - 1 Week
Spring Discount 01 May 2009 30 Jun 2009 GBP 700 - - 1 Week
High summer 01 Jul 2009 03 Sep 2009 GBP 800 - - 1 Week
Autumn Discount 04 Sep 2009 30 Oct 2009 GBP 700 - - 1 Week
winter 01 Nov 2009 30 Mar 2010 GBP 700 - - 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • Private, secluded riverside beach at the house. Last minute bookings welcome. The house being all on one level, we are family friendly and it's suitable for the elderly or infirm, whilst being in an area of outstanding beauty and in an adventurous place. The disused railway trail makes for excellent walking or cycling holidays, to suit most abilities, along 13 km of unspoilt national parkland, following the river Serpis, among limestone crags and orange groves. Blossom, wild flowers, birds & butterflies in profusion. Large fish can be seen near the house. Golf 9 km. A cot & high chair are available. Laundry service is available if required. Daily/weekly maid service is available on request (negotiable). There is no extra charge for linen, towels, cot, high chair etc. We offer a baby sitting/child-minding service. The 'Hovel' Studio flat is not let separately if the house is let. Private fishing from the house. A huge 10kg mirror carp was caught near the house recently.
  • The house is available to rent all the year round. Change over day is usually Fri/Sat (negotiable). Self-catering if you wish or use our catering service incl. breakfast, packed lunches & evening meals. Organically grown, local or homemade produce used where possible. Special diets? No problem, a specialty of the chef. Home made cakes on request. (Over 9 people in the house - Add £30 p.p.p.w). The 'Hovel' studio flat available to rent separately, only if house is not let (sleeps four, including two children). It has a wheelchair friendly wet room shower (en-suite), french doors opening onto a courtyard, with a balcony, overlooking the river gorge, its own kitchenette & garden furniture. There's a shady walnut & mimosa tree (£400-£500, depending on the season). To book Villa or 'Hovel' studio flat, a non-refundable deposit of 25% will secure your booking, followed by the balance at least eight weeks before arrival. (Discounts for early payments, 2 week bookings, or 2 people)
  • If you would like to rent the whole house, including the studio flat, for the winter, a special rate of £1000 per month is available. Please negotiate with the owners. If you are interested only in the five bedroom house, the rate is £800 per month. If you only want the use of the studio flat (sleeps 2 adults and 2 children), the rate is £500 per month. Christmas is a magical time here with local fiestas, artisan markets and great shopping. Although we are below the snow line the Circ de la Safor is spectacular when covered with snow but it never goes below freezing where we are. I can make you a homemade Christmas cake on request. Perfect peace and inspiration await you here in El Raco del Duc. Or just come for Christmas and New Year. 'The most beautiful place we have ever been'. Comment from our visitor book - Jane and Martin, Market Rasen. 'The views from the kitchen/dining room are stupendous'- the Sutton family from Wales (Easter). For more pictures please e-mail us.
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Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Gandia, Valencia - Costa del Azahar, Spain

Property type:
  • villa , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 200 m²
Location type:
  • Mountain, Near the sea
Theme:
  • family, away from it all
General:
  • linen provided, daily maid service, towels provided, staff
Kitchen:
  • grill, 4 ring stove, kitchenette, dish washer, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, washing machine
Living room:
  • fireplace, sofabed seating for 9 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair, dining room seating for 14 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,Shower Enclosure,Bidet,Claw foot bath,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,Wheelchair friendly 'wet' room,
  • The main bathroom is spacious and stylish. There is a traditional 'claw-foot' bath with 'telephone' shower taps; separate, thermostatic, shower cubicle; WC; bidet; wash basin with vanity unit. Towels & bath mats will be provided, but please bring your own beach towels. There is an automatic washing machine in here. There are loads of towel rails and we have no shortage of water. The en-suite shower 'wet' room, in the studio flat, is wheelchair friendly and has an automatic washer and utility area. A note about the water; El Raco del Duc water is famous. People come from all over the region to collect water from a spring in the nearby village of La Reprimala, featured in a ´Place in the Sun´. Filtered by the limestone and renowned for its health-giving minerals and purity, it is always ice-cold even at the height of summer. There is no shortage of water in the house and you will have unlimited hot water.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Rosanna's room - 1 Large Double Bed, Orthopaedic bed
  • Bethalina's room - 1 Double Bed, Orthopaedic bed
  • Gracie's room - 2 Single Bed, Pine beds
  • Joe's room - 1 Double Bed, 1 Child Bed, (Large bunk bed)
  • Miriana´s room - 1 Single Bed, single bed
  • The Hovel - 1 Large Double Bed, 2 Single Bed, Sleeps 4 En-suite (wheelchair friendly wet-room shower)
  • All rooms have wonderful views, Turkish rugs & persianas (roll down blinds). Bedroom 1, overlooking wooded Moorish & orange terraces, has a surprise view, king size orthopaedic bed, a traditional Spanish wooden shuttered window, large wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets & wall cupboard in reclaimed pine. Bedroom 2 has a double white enamel & brass orthopaedic bed, chest of drawers, bedside drawers, both in pine. Bedroom 3 has two pine single beds, a dressing table (2&3 have fitted wardrobes). Bedroom 4 has a large bunk-bed, with a fold-out sofa bed at the bottom and single bed at the top, for two adults & 1 child or three children. It has a pine wardrobe. Bedroom 5 has a single bed. 'The Hovel' Studio sleeps 4, (incl. 2 children) has an easy access wheelchair friendly en-suite shower, a double & 2 single beds and a kitchenette. All beds have large square & traditional pillows. Plenty of storage in each room. In the sitting room there is a large 'Laura Ashley' bed-settee.
Entertainment:
  • video player, radio, stereo system, cd, audio tape player, DVD
internet access
  • internet access, broadband access, wireless broadband
Outside:
  • barbecue, parking, garden, terrace, balcony, 21 garden chairs, 4 beach chairs, 1 bicycles
Swimming pools:
  • private pool, outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible, suitable for elderly or infirm, children welcome, pets considered, long term renters welcome
Notes:

We can provide maid service on request (negotiable). The house, on one level, entered by some steps, welcome pack if required, basic toiletries & first aid kit, DVDs, videos, games table, guides, maps, fiction, flora, forna, children’s books. The sitting room has a wood burning stove & ceiling fan. Study: (broadband Internet access via satellite and 'wi-fi' system). The large dining/ kitchen area, in the rear conservatory, has panoramic views of the wooded river gorge, mountains, limestone crags, orange & Moorish terraces, a 5 ring stove, wood burner, fans, stereo system & cosy sitting area. The dining/ living area leads down to a traditional outdoor Spanish Paella kitchen overlooking the river gorge. In front of the house is a 'Bedouin tent' with an 8 seater table, a double swing-seat, sun-loungers, large parasol & Spanish tiled BBQ and an 8x4 m swimming pool with Grecian steps. Private, screened 3 car park. Groups welcome. Private fishing at the house. Airport pick-ups possible.

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Something different - Romance and Adventure

100m above sea level & 20 minutes from blue flag (duned) beaches at Gandia & Oliva. Nestling in the 'Circ de La Safor', a breathtaking limestone Caldera, featuring 'La Finestra' (Valenciano for 'the window' - a huge hole at the top of La Safor 1013m). 'Casa de la Finestra' is approached by a lush, wooded, wildflower strewn, adventurous track. The house stands 10m above the river Serpis (teeming with trout, carp & barbel), as it tumbles out of the wooded gorge of El Raco Del Duc; great swimming. Passing close to the house, the disused-railway trail from Gandia to Alcoi, forms an eco-tourist route [warranting an entry in 'Lonely Planet Guide': Gandia]. Sixteen k. of unsurpassed scenery, waterfalls, birds, flora & fauna, following the river's course. It's a paradise for walkers & cyclists of ALL abilities, anglers, bird watchers, botanists, geologists, climbers, mountaineers (Gandia boasts famous pitches) and don't forget children! Golf course/8 k. All will find this area spellbinding.

Flora & Forna

Sitting in the comfort of the 'panorama' kitchen, count kingfishers, egrets and purple herons; daily visitors! Marvel at the antics of crag martins, swallows & bats as they admire their reflections in the windows and the pool. Watch out for hoopoes, red kites, peregrines and eagles. At night, framed in the arches of the kitchen windows, the sun sets and moon rises over El Raco Del Duc. You'll be enthralled by the chorus of frogs and cicadas and enchanted by the song of the nightingale. Pine martens, otters & wild boar are native here. Butterflies, insects, lizards and geckos will delight you. Walking along the disused railway trail, you will discover a myriad of flowers you're used to seeing cultivated in gardens, only here, they're wild, as nature intended, orchids, hyacinths, lilies, succulents, cacti, sweet peas, fennel, thyme, rosemary, cistus, lillies, bamboo & oleander. In this limestone area we are blessed with unbelievable diversity of flora, fauna & geology second to none.

History

El Raco Del Duc (see Google) means 'the retreat of the Duke', the father of Lucretia Borgia & grandfather of the Borgia Pope. The disused railway from the Ducal town of Gandia to Alcoi, one of the first British inputs locally, was built to bring coal from Newcastle, to fuel the textile industry. Only the flat wooded path remains, punctuated by five exciting tunnels, ideal for cycling and walking; ALL abilities. Anyone wanting something more intrepid only needs to wander off the green track to discover routes up the mountains to 1013 mtrs and 'La Finestra' itself. Ten minutes walk from the house is a magical place where the track meets the river Serpis. Here is 'Mare de due de la Font', a pilgrimage site where a 15 century wood cutter, discovered a small wooden casket floating upstream. Inside he found a statue of the Virgin Mary. There is a shrine here, among the crags, lagoons to fish & swim in or just sit and count the fish, birds and flowers. A tile in our kitchen depicts the scene

Other Activities Quad-biking, gorge walking, climbing

Featured Review

5/5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook63755, HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 06, 2007, Date of stay: December, 2007

'The most beautiful place we have ever been to. It is so breathtakingly beautiful'. - Savage & Young families, Midlands UK (Sept. 2006). They enjoyed gorge-walking.
'Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely villa. We have stayed in many villas but not one has been as well equipped as this one. The beds have been comfy and the wood fires have kept us warm. The views from the kitchen/dining room are stupendous, fantastic' - Steve and Rose Sutton and family from Wales, here at Easter 2007. Steve was a keen bird watcher and saw a Great White Egret while he was here.
'A paradise on earth. We loved the mysterious sound of the river at night and swimming in the moonlight'. - Zosia and Wojtek Sak, here for their Honeymoon from Poland (August 2006)
'The photos don't do it justice'.- Mark and Kate Carol, Dublin (July 2006)
'With 174 sport climbing routes, varying from 4 all the way through to 8b, a whole climbing holiday is not out of the question in this area' - Andrew Warner, Ripon.

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