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Membrillo from Pool | 
Pool from the west |
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Villa and pool | 
Bedroom 3 ground floor |
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Bedroom 2 with ensuite | 
Cottage living space |
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Shaded patio seating 10 | 
Bed 1, Juliet balcony |
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Ground flr. Bedroom patio | 
See just where we are! |
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Bedroom 2 with ensuite | 
Kitchen |
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Property |
Location |
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El Membrillo |
Moraira, Costa Blanca - Valencia, Spain |
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A classic finca in a rural setting but within 900 metres of the beach and port of Moraira. Thought to be 300 years old and recently refurbished to a high standard this property is the perfect location for a villa in Spain holiday with family or friends. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 10 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Fully refurbished Finca within easy genuine walking distance of the town centre and beach offers a tranquil setting for a family holiday. The private pool known to be warmer than almost everywhere else due to its sheltered position provides endless fun for children and adults alike. The summer kitchen with bbq, drinks fridge, preparation area and seating for 10 under the shaded, fairy-lit pergola provides for the family get-together with a very private, romantic, starlit setting late into the night. Lunch is al fresco using the almond shaped table under the old almond tree, just adjacent to the main kitchen so everyone can help serve lunch! Evening meals - just stroll to restaurants in town (900m). The house and cottage are offered as one unit, sleeping 10 persons without the use of any sofa-beds. For your financial protection your booking is fully bonded in a French Registered Company and further, we accept most credit cards giving you that extra protection. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Moraira is a bustling fishing port with its own marina, superb shops and many restaurants and bars. Membrillo is within an easy and genuine 10 minute walking distance of the town centre and slightly less to the beach. Whilst a car would be very useful, it is not necessary for the day-to-day requirements of the market (Fridays), shops, restaurants and the beach. Overlooking protected vine area, Membrillo is secluded, but close to beaches and town but rural in aspect. Plenty of international supermarkets are close and it is easy to drive to Javier, Teulada and the Jalon hills. Theme parks are within half an hour's drive. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Moraira is about an hour's drive north of Alicante Airport and about the same distance south of Valencia airport. Air to Alicante or Valencia, served by budget airlines and scheduled flights one hour’s motorway drive to El Membrillo. Ferry to Bilbao or Santander and 500 mile drive. |
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Nearest airports:
| Alicante 1 hour, Valencia 1.25 hrs by Motorway 70 kilometers |
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Nearest train station:
| Teulada - Denia and Alicante / Altea / Benidorm 5 kilometers |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Santander for UK. Valencia & Denia for Balearics |
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Nearest bus stop:
| 900 metres |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Many in town - 900 metres away |
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Nearest beach:
| 5 minute walk (genuine not a sprint) |
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Nearest shop:
| 5 Minute walk (genuine, not a sprint) |
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Nearest market:
| Fridays - 700 m. Other towns every day |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Andy Symington |
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Contact Phone No. |
0207 099 5727 (UK) / 00 33 627 135 171 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The finca has 5 double bedrooms in total, (3 ensuite). 3 have king size beds, 2 have either 2 x 3ft singles or a queen size double (your choice) The ground floor en-suite bedroom has its own shaded patio (useful when there are elderly people involved) 3 double bedrooms have balconies (1 a Juliet) The lounges have wood-burning stoves, CD player, radio, TV, DVD, IPod dock, and a range of games and books. The house has a full kitchen with American style fridge/freezer providing filtered water, ice cubes or crushed ice 'on tap' along with dishwasher, full cooker and hob, microwave and comes fully equipped including electric juicer, coffee grinder & maker, food processor etc. The house has UKTV and DVD with large DVD library and the dining room seats six. The study has WiFi (free). There is also a separate playroom with kids' toys. The Cottage has a lounge, dining room and a smaller fully equipped kitchen with Fridge, full cooker & microwave.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Outside there is a terraced garden with flower beds, established cacti, palms and flowering shrubs, olive and lemon trees and a Membrillo (Quince) tree. Membrillo has its own private 8m x 4m pool, complete with sun loungers, sunshades and tables and is 1m deep at the shallow end with gentle fixed tiled steps, pool slopes to 2m at the deep end. For safety, the pool is fenced and gated. There is an outside kitchen equipped with traditional barbeque, deep preparation sink, drinks fridge and a washing machine. In addition to the tiled patio table and chairs on the second patio, there is also a large fixed table beneath an almond tree with seating for 10. Access to the garden is private and there is plenty of space for parking.
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Further Details |
Membrillo is thought to be over 300 years old and was part of an old Cortillo. Membrillo is secluded and quiet and away from the road but easily accessible. Its gardens and surrounds offer a tranquil setting, and facing south, it has sun all day long but also offers several shady patios. It has an outside kitchen with a barbeque, drinks fridge, and large preparation sink and underneath, houses one of the washing machines. The cottage has its own patio, charcoal barbeque and the second washing machine. The entrance driveway is about 60 metres long and can only be described as "rural" and needs care to drive over. It is quite steep at the beginning but is perfectly passable however!
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Conditions of
Rental |
Prices are for the whole finca and inclusive of all linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, airconditioning, gas and water charges. Deposit of 25% secures booking. Balance 8 weeks before arrival. Security deposit of £500 required, repaid with 3 days of leaving property. Our local host will meet & greet you and is available to assist if needed. Bookings are from Saturday (4pm) until the following Saturday (10am). We will consider flexible booking dates off season.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about El Membrillo |
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Fabulous. Thanks for a lovely week!
David London
Review Submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011
Just back from a lovely weeks stay with family, we all had a wonderful time, villa was everything you could ask for, beautiful building, fully equipped, in very quiet area - beautiful gardens and a lovely spacious setting, just a short (downhill) walk to the beach or into town.
All rooms are maintained to a high standard, without sacrificing any of the beautiful character of the place. Thanks C & C, Would definitely stay again!
David Ellam, London, Jul 2011 
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We stayed at villa Membrillo for a week in June and I can honestly say that after lots of villa holidays we have finally found the best!! From the moment you arrive you feel like you are in the lap of luxury. It is so well equipped and really thoughtfully furnished with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday.
We spent most of the time chilling out by the pool lazing around on the many sun loungers or dining alfresco using the great outdoor BBQ and Paella cooking stove.
The local beach and town is just a 5 minute stroll down the hill and has loads of stylish bars and restaurants plus a great local market on Friday to stock up on all sorts of Spanish artifacts (plus the obligatory flamenco dress and castanets for the kids).
The villa is spotlessly clean and perfectly maintained, we've already rebooked for next year!
Debbie & Al, Haute Savoie, France, Jun 2010
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Wir sind eine Gruppe von Freunden (5 Männer und 5 Frauen) und haben diesen Urlaub gebucht als Geburtstagsüberraschung für 2 Freundinnen. Wir trafen voll ins Schwarze. Es war eine superschöne, unvergessliche Woche in dieser traumhalften Finca. Wir werden auf jeden Fall versuchen wieder zu kommen.
Alles in dieser Finca ist genauso wie auf den Fotos. Wir waren völlig überwältigt. Es gibt nicht genug Worte dafür.
Sylvia Borst, Germany, Jul 2010
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We have been visiting Membrillo every year for the past 3 years and have already booked again for 2011. It is the perfect location for a family holiday and has everything we need. The finca is always clean, very well equipped, has a wonderful pool and is the perfect distance from the beach and the centre of Moraira. We always think it cannot get any better but every year the owners seem to find a way of making even more improvements!
Andrea, Cardiff, Aug 2010
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This past summer my wife and I spent two weeks at El Membrillo with six other adult family members and three small children. Members of our group flew into Alicante from England, France and the US. Our rental cars, along with the detailed directions provided, made it easy and convenient to travel from the airport to this resort-like finca.
I say "resort-like" because everything we needed was either right at the property or within walking distance. All the bedrooms were beautifully decorated, clean and air-conditioned. One opened onto a ground floor patio and two opened onto balconies. Having so many bathrooms and indoor/outdoor sitting areas added to the sense of spaciousness (which is something to think about when spending two weeks with both sets of your parents!). The kitchens were well equipped, and we used the BBQ lots of times. Another great feature was the outdoor shaded dining area as we enjoyed eating all of our meals outdoors.
Again I say "resort-like" because it seems like we hardly left the property. We did some sightseeing, went to a few nice restaurants/cafes, went to the beach a few times. I had planned to get out much more, but the scene around the pool had a major gravitational affect that we couldn't seem to break free of. We spent hours every day just by the pool (or in it!). What a great feature. My Dad even went in!
I was surprised by the quaintness of the town (Moraira). It was touristy, but still felt authentically Spanish at the same time. (I was worried there might be more high-rises and crowds.) Many of the cafes have sea views and were good for either sitting with a book or lunching with a group. My wife and I even got out alone (without our 18 month-old) for an evening to enjoy a nice fish dinner.
The only negative I could mention would be that, although the pool is fenced off from the cottage area, it's not from the main section... which would be a bit of a worry for those like us with small children. I mentioned this to the owner who said that by the 2010 season the pool would be fully gated. (Note: It is now fully fenced and gated)
I'd recommend this place to anyone needing this size facility, and I hope we can go back in two years.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
I would rate this property 5 out of 5
Ed & Jo, California, Jun 2009
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We booked this villa to accommodate 10 friends and it was perfect. The bedrooms were all of an excellent size and the outside space was exactly what we needed.
The town is 10 minutes walk away but the villa feels secluded and is quiet.
I would definitely reccommend this villa.
Naomi, London, Aug 2009
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What a lovely finca. We were a party of 6 and the accommodation was perfect. The kitchen was very well equipped. The pool was a good size and located in a sunny position - we often sat out by the pool until 8 pm. A small sandy beach was 10 minutes walk away where there were a couple of beach bars. The main town was 15 minutes walk down hill and full of good restaurants and another sandy beach which was a little more crowded.
The owners provided all the information we needed even a welcome couple of bottles of cava when we arrived. We could not fault the service we were given.
Sue & Friends, Wales, Jun 2009
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What struck us most about Membrillo was the personal touches in the house that meant it was obviously a well used and loved family holiday home. We were a family group of 10, holidaying to celebrate our parents 40th anniversary. We loved the space, the nooks and cranies of the garden, and the well equipped kitchens. It wasn't just the children who were never out of the pool and there was always a sun lounger with a glass of ice cold water from the fridge afterwards!! The location was quiet and peaceful and yet it was only a 15min walk to the beach and the town of Moraira with all the restaurants, bars and shops. We had the option to eat out in town or at the villa which had outside kitchen and bbq area. The owners couldn't have been more helpful prior to our stay sending information and directions. Our holiday was relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. It made our parents special day even more special. We would definitely return. Thank you!
John & Susan, Cardiff, Jul 2009
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We thought the website details were very accurate which makes a change! The house was extremely well equipped, it was beautiful and full of character whilst you had brought it up to date sympathetically. It was one of the best properties we have stayed in, we enjoyed every moment of our time there.
Caroline & Mike, Manchester, Aug 2008
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We are back again! We keep this gem to ourselves! Love the new playroom, we spend hours with a Gin & Tonic and read, watching the children in the pool
Chris & Brian, Northampton, Jun 2008
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The photos do not do this Finca justice. We had thought it was great when we booked but were even happier when we arrived. Having you Host meet us on arrival was perfect, she was so helpful. The owners are great to deal with as we had many questions due to our month long stay with 4 very small children. The level of equipment and facilities provided are beyond any normal rentals. We had a super time.
Katherine & Maura, Canada, May 2008
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We have always rented each summer, properties for our group but this is the first one where we could actually prepare meals for 10 of us without having to wash-up between courses. It is superbly equipped, with plenty of serving platters, extra glasses, plates, serving bowls etc. Absolutely great, thanks.
Sally & Andrew, Ashton, Jul 2008
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We found the website accurate and not misleading in any way - that's a first! We travel three or four times a year and this is the best place we have stayed and the property was fantastic. Being able to walk to the town and the restaurants is a boon, especially with the drink/drive laws now. The car only went out to do the big shop. We even used the "shopping trolley" to go to the market - a great idea!
Andy & Cath, Co Tipperary, Jun 2008
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