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La Ruina |
Jalon/Liber/Benissa, Costa Blanca - Valencia, Spain |
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At the end of a steep donkey track lies La Ruina, a refurbished barn set on 25 hectares of unspoiled land. Setting foot onto this land is like going back in time – if you’re looking for relaxation you will find it here – peace, tranquillity and nature yet just a day trip from the famous city of Valencia. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Near the Sea / Beachfront / Romantic / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Part of 'Refugio Marnes', this large piece of land contains contains an ancient finca and two self catering properties (the other of which is a Bedouin Tent!). All are beautifully secluded from one another. is situated in the province of Alicante on the Costa Blanca, 8 Kilometres (15 minutes by car) from the main road from Benissa to Calpe (N332) and approximately 55 minutes to Alicante. Valencia lies in the opposite direction approximately 1 hours drive north. The nearest beaches are 30 minutes by car. Marnes is situated in the Sierra de Bernia which is a small mountain chain that stretches about 20 Kilometres inland. It is not touched by mass tourism, and for the most part is declared a 'protected area'. Here you can find an enormous richness of fauna: wild boar, ginettas, martens, ermines and weasels. Several reptiles and a wide variety of small birds, owls, falcons, buzzards and even eagles co-exist. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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In the nearby village of Pinos you will find two restaurants and a little church. Only 10 minutes drive away is Bernia where there are two more restaurants. When you want the 'civilised world', within 15 minutes, you have Benissa and Jalon, the nearest towns. Valencia to the north, and Alicante to the south, are well worth visiting. In Jalon, Benissa and Calpe there are opportunities for horse riding and numerous other activities. The area is famous with climbers and the nearest climbs are accessible by car and are just a few minutes away from Refugio Marnes. You are approximately 30 minutes by car from the coast, so for beach and aquatic activities you have many options. The coast can become crowded in mid-summer, but there are nearby beaches and ´Calas´ that are unspoiled and that can make you forget you are in a tourist area. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The nearest airport to Refugio Marnes is Alicante. From there it is less than a one hour drive. It’s a good idea to hire a car as it will give you the chance to explore the surrounding area. Detailed driving directions will be provided on booking. |
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Nearest airports:
| Alicante 75km |
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Nearest train station:
| Benissa 9km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Denia/Alicante |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Pinos (2km) |
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Nearest beach:
| Benissa/Calpe/Moraira (16km) |
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Nearest shop:
| Pinos (2km) |
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Nearest market:
| Benissa/Calpe/Jalon |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Willem Pieffers |
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Contact Phone No. |
+34637063003 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Log Fire
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Interior Details |
'La Ruina' is a refurbished barn and consists of a living room, with a mezzanine (sleeping two people), a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and one separate bedroom. There is seating for four people. The old style can be described as modernised whilst maintaining the original features and materials.
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
With 25 hectares of unspoiled land, you will not be short of places to explore. There is also an 11x4.5m swimming pool for your use (to be shared if there are occupants in the other property). The swimming pool is constructed as an 'Alberca' water deposit and resembles the swimming pools on the Balearics, with their white walls and sea green water. Refugio Marnes is, above all, a place to rest; getting away from the hustle and bustle of life. Here, you can read a book, soak up the sun, have a swim or fall asleep under the shade of a tree, simply enjoying the sounds of nature. The immediate surroundings of Refugio Marnes are an excellent place to have a long stroll or mountain walk.
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Further Details |
Flora: next to the olive and almond trees, are carobs and prickly pears (cactus). Whilst the area is dominated by big pines, the more original vegetation, mediterranean oaks are also to be found. Depending on the time of year, herbs like rosemary, camomile, thyme, and lavender add their spicy aroma to the area. Spring starts with the flowering of the almond trees which is spectacular, providing a sea of blossoms. The flowering season for all plants continues until July. There is a second period of flowering and growth after the first rainfall in autumn.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Non refundable deposit of €100 to be paid within two weeks of your reservation. Balance must be paid 4 weeks before arrival. €60.00 cleaning fee. €7.50 bed linen and towels per person. In Winter - Firewood, 4.50 euro per full wheel barrow.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about La Ruina |
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Lovely house, very well furnished, great views, fantastic hospitality. Far more than we hoped for, simply perfect. I love it here and really hope we'll be back again, with love.
Rebecca & family, UK, Jun 2008 
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Thank you for finding such a wonderfull location. Being able to wake up and look out to such a breathtaking vieuw is something very special. During our stay I was able to forget about time, date……. And fully relax. I DON’T WANT TO LEAVE!!!
Jeff and Arlene, Jun 2008
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Swimming in the green pool, under a blue sky, having a sip of your drink in the hot sun, not having to worry about a thing!!!, This kind of places you dont see a lot,
Richard & Willem you are to modest!!!!!
Regards Bonny, Jul 2008
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HEAVEN ON EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And NO PAPARAZZI!!!! THANKS TO GOD (AND Richard and Willem)
Thanks again for your discrete presence (name not stated for privacy reasons)
not stated for privacy reasons, Aug 2008
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We have had the most relaxing week in this super place.
Rejuvenate here,
No noise disturbs theeNatures silent sounds abound
Thanks Willem and Richard for creating such a place.
Tony and Ulrike, Feb 2009
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"An amazing place! What a nice and private finca! Very good rock for climbing around, Sella, Toix, Jalon and just around the corner of Refugio Marnes, 6 days of nice rockclimbing. Now back to the cold of Norway,"
Daniel and Erica, Bergen Norway
Daniel and Erica, Sep 2010
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"Thank you for these delicious moments passed in your house, we sure would like to come back here!!"
Anne et Henri, France
Anne et Henri, France, Oct 2010
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