Quiet Spacious Villa-Sea Views Every Room-Private Heated Pool Begur Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 175349

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Location: Begur, Costa Brava Area, Catalunya, Spain, Europe (Close to Several Airports - Girona 45 Mins, Barcelona 90 Min)

Accommodations:  Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)

Casa Mirador, a spacious detached holiday villa perched on a hill in a peaceful residential area near Begur, has spectacular sea views from every room. Villa, terraces, gardens and private heated pool (8x4m) are all not overlooked.

Totally refurbished for 2008 to a high standard, it offers spacious accommodation over 2 floors, with a large living room on each floor, and can sleep a further 2 people using the sofa bed.

The upper floor L-shaped living room gives onto terraces providing sun and shade and overlooks the pool, the Med and the Illes Medes. The lower level living room gives onto the pool area. TV and DVD in living rooms on each floor, PS2 console in downstairs living room.

All year round, within a few minutes drive of the villa you can enjoy the rugged coastline, unspoiled fishing villages and beaches - Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Tamariu, Llafranc, Calella, Aigua Blava, Fornells, Aigua Freda; medieval villages and towns-Pals, Peratallada. Begur, only 5 mins drive away has characterful shops, cafes, restaurants; markets each day of the week. Nearby activities: golf, diving, sailing, water sports, tennis, horse riding, walks, go-karting and cycling; summer outdoor music festivals with international musicians.

Free broadband internet access, satellite TV.

The villa sleeps 10 comfortably in the 5 bedrooms and can sleep up to 12 using the sofa bed in the lower level living room (supplementary cost). It is also possible to have 3 double beds and 4 twin instead of 2 double and 6 twin.

The layout makes it suitable for 2 families, children and teenagers, with a large living room with TV and DVD player on each floor, and bedrooms and bathrooms on each floor. Some DVDs, a PS2 console with some games, games and books which you are welcome to enjoy.

The villa has a detached garage and additional off-road parking; parking is also possible outside the villa.

Central heating and open fire for winter months.

OUTSIDE

To the side of the house on the lower level there are extensive paved areas surrounding the large private heated pool (8m x 4m) overlooking the sea with 10 sun loungers, a dining table and chairs, offering areas of either sun and shade all day. There is an outdoor shower by the pool. The barbecue can be enjoyed here.

The pool is heated with 80% renewable energy making it possible to swim from April to October in a consistent, comfortable 27C, and extending the usual swimming seson from 3 to 7 months.

The large L-shaped terrace on the upper floor offers fantastic views of the Mediterranean sea on one side and the green hillsides and pool area on the other, and an outdoor dining table with 10 chairs.

The villas elevated position benefits from a lovely sea breeze.

The front garden is landscaped and there is a seating area under a lovely old olive tree with views of the Illes Medes and sea.

Below the villa, going down the hillside, the garden extends into a large wooded area which children love to explore.

All the different outdoor areas and pool offer complete privacy and are all well established.


NEAREST SUPERMARKET - 3 mins


COAST/BEACHES

Sa Riera 5 mins drive, about 20 mins on foot with cafes, restaurants, supermarket and shop.

Sa Tuna, Tamariu, Llafranch, Calella, Aiguablava - all within 10-15 mins drive with waterfront restaurants, cafes and shops, and each with their own distinctive character. Well-maintained coastal path (Cami de Ronda) accessible from these beaches with stunning scenery.

GOLF

The Costa Brava has recently won an award for the Best Emerging Golf Destination worldwide by IAGTO. The local climate makes the area conducive to playing golf all year round, with perhaps spring, autumn and winter being particularly pleasant.

3 well-known golf courses can be reached within a 10 min drive from the villa, in the Pals area: a championship course at Serres de Pals, Pals Golf Club with its course running parallel to Pals beach, and Emporda. A further 6 courses are also easily accessible slightly farther away.

TRAVEL

There are 3 airports nearby served by Ryanair, Easyjet and during the summer charter airlines: Girona 45 mins approx. Barcelona 1½ hours approx. Perpignan 1¼ hours approx. Reasonably priced car hire available at these airports. We use Goldcar at Girona airport. A car is highly recommended to enjoy the area. Driving time from Calais approx 12 hours.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Begur 5 mins drive away, characterful medieval hillside town with quaint alleys, market, castle, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants.

Girona 45 mins drive - it has a beautiful old town with Cathedral.

Barcelona 1½ hours drive or train from Flaca (20 mins drive).

Dali Museums: Pubol 25 mins, Figueres 1 hour, Cadaques 1 1/2 hours.

La Bisbal 15 mins famous for ceramics and pottery. Peratallada 15 mins medieval village with restaurants and shops.

There is something for everyone in this area described as the jewel of the Costa Brava: relaxing in the villa, by the pool or on one of the many beaches; spectacular coastal and rural walks, water sports, marine reserves (Ses Negres, Islas Medes), golf, tennis, scuba diving, water park, horse-riding, go-karting; daily markets held each day of the week in a different nearby village or town; cafes, shops, superb restaurants either by the sea or in charming medieval towns and villages inland; day trips to Girona, Barcelona, and the Pyrenees; Dali museums at Figueres, Cadaques and Pubol; ceramics and pottery shops at La Bisbal; summer outdoor music festivals with international musicians.

Full details are provided in the house manual.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (6) : It is possible to convert 2 of the twin beds to a double bed to have 3 double beds and 4 single.
  • Convertible Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2)
  • DVD (2)
  • Video Game Console
  • Video Games
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Private Pool: The poolis heated with 80% renewable energy, providing a consistent and comfortable 27C water temperature if required, and extending the usual swimming season from 3 to 7 months from April to end October.
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Oct 31 - Dec 19  .. £1195/week             DISCOUNT FOR SMALL GROUPS
Dec 19 - Jan 03  .. £1695/week             DISCOUNT FOR SMALL GROUPS
Jan 03 - Mar 27  .. £1195/week             DISCOUNT FOR SMALL GROUPS
Mar 27 - Apr 17  .. £1495/week
Apr 17 - May 29  .. £1595/week
May 29 - Jun 26  .. £1895/week         Jun 26 - Aug 28 .. £2795/week
Aug 28 - Sept 25 .. £1895/week
The only additional cost is if you require the pool to be heated: £10 per day.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/25/09
  Positive Rating
  Dave Keir , Dundee
  • We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Begur. Casa Mirador is a well maintained,stunning villa which is very well equipped with everything you need. Inside the villa is very spacious and there was plenty of room for our party of 4 adults and 3 children.The decor and furniture is modern and the villa was spotlessly clean for our arrival,the welcome basket was also a lovely touch.The heated pool was a huge bonus and our children had a great time in it. Begur itself is a stunning place with many beautiful beaches and plenty of places to eat out. A car is a must to fully explore the area. Begur itself is a quiet, laid back place which made our holiday very relaxing. There are many busy places up and down the coast within a 20 minute drive which were great to visit and then return to the peace and quiet of Begur. The villa owners were incredibly helpful and the information pack sent to us before we left included easy to follow directions from the airport and loads of information about places to visit. We cannot rate this villa and area highly enough, the only down side was that we had to come home.
• 06/27/09
  Positive Rating
  Ron Owen , Bristol, UK
  • Very well appointed villa with superb views and in an excellent location for touring the many small and picturesque coves along this section of the Costa Brava. Upper floor and balcony is ideal for a toddler to explore without risk. Excellent pool and plenty of activities, even if you are unlucky with the weather. Local agent is also very friendly and helpful. We will return!
• 05/12/09
  Positive Rating
  Ellen & Co , Maastricht, Netherlands
  • We loved being in your house. It is beautiful and very comfortable with a splendid view and lots of privacy. The consequent furnishing in white and blue gives a mediterranean feeling. The beds are super, we all slept very well. The kids loved the playstation and all the board games they found in the closet. But most of all they loved the pool. The water in the pool was at a very fine temperature! Our kids and my husband love to swim but the weather at the end of April is not alway reliable so a heated pool was one of our demands. We had a wonderfull week in your house and I want to thank you for that. We did also appreciate a lot the extensive welcome packet you send us by post and the touristic information that is available in the house. Same for the 'survival packet' that welcomes you on arrival. Vacation really does start with those little things!
• 05/04/09
  Positive Rating
  mrs. s. webb , hereford, england
  • Our first visit to Casa Mirador In early April, during the school Easter holidays, our extended family decided to rent a villa in Catalonia for our first visit to Spain. This villa was Casa Mirador near the ancient hill town of Begur. We couldn’t have chosen better. One look at the view from any of the windows showed a panorama of blue and green—sky, the Mediterranean, and those rounded pine trees you find in that climate. There were eight of us, and using all of the five bedrooms, we were able to accommodate our doubles & singles which we required. There were 3 bathrooms, again necessary for large mixed groups. The house was huge, with plenty of space to spread out and have a quiet time if you wanted. We enjoyed the music system, with a large choice of cds, and books to read. Games and toys in the lower living room provided hours of fun for our 4 year old grandson. The kitchen was roomy enough and certainly well equipped. The balcony overlooking the pool was used daily, and although it was early in the year, the younger members in the group took a dip. They also played table tennis in the garage. We managed to squeeze in a lot of sightseeing between us, including: Girona, Barcelona, 3 beaches, 2 other old hill towns (Pals & Peratellada), and several trips to La Bisbal to buy pottery. Even without the car, it’s a lovely area for walking, also, shopping and the park in Begur is within reach. An experience I am assured not to be missed (we baby-sat), was the late evening fiesta on Maundy Thursday in nearby Verges of the Festival of the Dead, attracting over a thousand visitors. We definitely will return to Casa Mirador—a place to relax and enjoy living!
• 10/17/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    We were looking for accommodation for a large group of friends to enjoy a diving holiday. We decided on Casa Mirador based on the information given on Owners Direct web site. The villa was exactly as described and very comfortable for a large group with plenty of comfortable seating in the lounge, large dining table and an extremely well equipped kitchen. Having heating in the pool was a huge bonus as the sun is quite low in the sky at the end of the summer. The views from the terrace are fantastic and a great setting for an alfresco breakfast. It was nice to be close enough to walk into Begur for an evening drink in the square. All in all I would not hesitate to recommend this villa for a party of up to 10 people. There were 12 in our party and we used the sofa bed in the downstairs lounge which meant that 2 people did not have as much privacy, we did not have a problem with this but it might not suit everyone.
• 09/30/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Casa Mirador is a stunning property with an equally amazing view to match. It is especially well located for the nearby Sa Riera which is one of the nicest beaches on the coast and the upmarket old town of Begur. Above all, the ready advice and help of the owners was second to none.
• 08/16/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    This is a lovely villa in a lovely location, with a fantastic view of sea and close to some lovely beaches and towns. We really enjoyed our time there.
• 07/28/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    We really enjoyed staying at your villa, it was very relaxing. Again very many thanks. I wish you the best of good luck with your beautiful villa.
• 07/07/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    We enjoyed our stay, everything was fantastic! We have travelled between Begur, Torroella de Montgri, Tossa de Mar, Girona, the mountain of El Angels, Cadaques, Pals, Peratallada, La Bisbal, all the beaches and mostly all by bicycle. We would go back to Casa Mirador anytime believe me! It was everything we’ve imagined and more!

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