Villa Gemma

About Villa Gemma

Villa Gemma is very special and has all you need for a relaxing break. Detached and positioned on a quiet road, there are stunning views over to the orange groves and mountains; sunsets are amazing! The private pool has steps at one end to give easy access for small children and there is plenty of space around for sunbathing or eating al fresco. The balcony overlooks the pool and beyond, and is superb for relaxing, eating or sharing a bottle of wine. A mature garden and secluded roof terrace provide shade or sun throughout the day according to your needs, with plenty of privacy.

Two large bedrooms,one double and one twin, both have fitted wardrobes with adequate space for an additional fold out bed or cot. A fully-fitted kitchen is generously kitted out and even has the convenience of a dishwasher; laundry facilities are in the adjacent utility room.

Air conditioning to the living area and main bedroom will keep you cool through the hot days and nights with additional fans for your comfort and convenience, whilst the balcony has pull back glazing to keep in the heat during cooler evenings. The overall atmosphere is calm and rejuvinating - you will return home refreshed!

A complimentary Welcome Pack of bread, cheese or ham, milk and a bottle of wine will greet you and you should find tea, coffee, olive oil and other basic essentials in the cupboards - please use and replace for future guests.

Wifi available.

Holiday rental prices

Rental price includes your exclusive use of the Villa, pool and garden, normal usage of electricity and water, bed linen & towels plus the cleaning of the villa at the beginning and end of your stay. Beach towels can be loaned for a small charge from the agents.

There is a complimentary 'Welcome Pack' of bread, cheese or ham, milk and a bottle of wine; tea, coffee, olive oil and other basic essentials should be in the cupboards - please use and replace these so that they are available for future guests.

A refundable security and damages deposit of £/€150 is paid on arrival.

A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking and the balance of the rental is payable 6 weeks prior to your arrival.

Please enquire for rental during October - March.

Holiday rental availability

Map of Algorfa

About Algorfa, Costa Blanca

Situated some 30 minutes from Alicante airport, Algorfa is a top destination for golf lovers, with many new courses only a short drive away. There are numerous beaches close by, many of which have the blue-flag rating, La Mata and Guardamar are particular favourites. Algorfa enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate and the region boasts many citrus groves, including orange and lemon as well as olive trees.

Owner's Tips

Don't believe the Google Map above! Most of the roads shown do not exist - there is very little traffic - even on the 'main' road. The Villa is quiet and private! The "urbanisation", as these things are called, is a mature collection of houses with individual identies rather than the serried ranks of uniformity which are so common in Spain.

Close by are the beautiful towns of Elche, Orihuela, Novelda, Alicante and Murcia with their historic buildings plus ample scope for shopping.

The nearest sandy beach is at Guardamar - a 15 minute drive.

Walkers will find plenty of paths to follow, going right into the local villages away from the tourists.

A little further afield are the spectacular mountains of Guadalest, hisoric Cartagena, vineyards at Jumilla, the exclusive resort of La Manga and, on the coast, Santa Pola, Guardamar and Torrevieja provide superb beaches and countless bars and restaurants. Fit in a visit to the small island of Tabarca; ferries leave from Santa Pola and other coastal towns.

The local village of Algorfa has a supermarket, several restaurants, bars and other essentials, and there are many restaurants within a short drive. La Finca golf course, with its own clubhouse available to all, is within walking distance and there are many other golf courses in the area. The golf complex has a small but well stocked supermarket plus restaurants and bars serving a variety of snacks and meals.

There are large supermarkets at Orihuela and Torrevieja and several others within a 10 minute drive.

Child friendly activities in the area include a water park and go-carts , dune buggies, a 7 screen cinema, and ten pin bowling, as well as the nearby glorious beaches. For the active there is diving, swimming, mountain biking, horse riding, wind surfing, water skiing and para gliding - all within easy reach.

Our agent, Costa Holiday Rentals (http://www.costaholidayrentals.com) can arrange Bike hire, car hire and airport transfers amongst other facilities available.

Please look at our website for more information on the area and Villa Gemma : www.chantlers.co.uk

Meet the owners...

About us
I am a full time English teacher and love my work but it's a hard, intense job so I really value the times I can spend in Villa Gemma, where I can relax and re-charge the batteries with my husband, John, and son Edward. I have two older daughters as well, one of them the mother of my four delightful grandchildren, so family life at home is busy too. When time allows, I am trying to learn to speak Spanish as I love the language.

What we love about our property
Villa Gemma has the perfect location - it's in a quiet urban area with enough amenities in the locality for all essentials. It's position overlooking orange groves with the mountains in the distance is the perfect setting for unwinding. It is very private with its own pool and space for sunbathing or retreating to the shade when the sun is too much. I love the balcony for sitting quietly with a book or a glass of wine (or both!) where the twinkling lights and sunsets really give that 'holiday' feeling. The villa is calm and peaceful with a real homely atmosphere. I love walking in the palm gardens at Elche and lunching in my favourite seafood restaurant, Casa del Mar, in Santa Pola. I can't wait for the next opportunity to visit!

Year we bought the property: 2004

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Advertised with España Breaks since January 2008, last updated May 2013.