Alicante holiday accommodation, Spain

country:	Spain
location:	Alicante
price:	From £550 - £1600 per room per week on self catering basis, although lunches, kids teas & dinners are available most days. From £750-£1400 for 2 rooms. Short stays on B&B basis also available from £100 a night (sleeps 2-6). Prices depend on time of year
vouchers:	Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday

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Alicante holiday accommodation, Spain

A family run country house retreat set in a beautiful landscape of ancient olive and almond groves, local vineyards and a striking mountain panorama.

A short distance from the coast, the view looks down past villages, valley floors and mountain outcrops to the sea. The Mirador Pavilion is the perfect place to take in this stunning spectacle shaded during the heat of the day and candle lit by night.

The town of Jalon has excellent butchers, bakers and a weekly market. There are local wine cellars (bodegas) and other specialist outlets selling local produce.

During fiestas, bulls are let loose in the streets, giants paellas are cooked in the town square and processions in extravagant costumes parade the town. The coast is 20min drive with a diversity of resorts, all pleasant without being over developed.

The accommodation comprises of three guest apartments and bed and breakfast rooms within the main house. The accommodation is designed to be spacious and generous. The atmosphere blends the tranquility of a rural setting with a welcoming environment to help guests escape the pressures of modern day life. The social areas are extensive, allowing guests to enjoy each other’s company, or to give the space for everyone to find their own spot. The house has 30,000m2 (12acres) of land with private and secluded terraces. We provide for couples, families, large groups, and cater for parties and other special occasions that warrant a stunning venue and comfortable Alicante holiday accommodation.

traveller reviews for Alicante holiday accommodation, Spain

The accommodation is a really relaxing, well organised, beautifully appointed family home where everyone feels like a special guest. The views from the house are stunning and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. (more)

rooms, food and facilities

Swimming pool.

Extensive outside social areas.

Spacious accommodation with internet access and satellite TV.

Baby sitting or listening can be arranged.

Family friendly:
We offer a choice of family sized apartments, allowing guests to travel with extended family and friends if required. Each is equipped with fridge and cooker for self catering and beds can be made up depending on the ages of children. We provide a selection of toys and books for all our little visitors.

While the nearby beaches may be a big attraction for children, the grounds and surrounding hillsides offer numerous opportunities to explore. Our pet goats enjoy attention daily and children often accompany them on their rounds of the almond groves. Our neighbour’s donkeys provide further interest for small animal lovers and we can arrange rides to show them the local countryside. We have a slide and see-saw hidden around the corner from the house in the olive groves, there are plenty of sticks for would be wigwam designers, and the sand pit beside the Mirador provides a place to play for the last of the wide awake while parents relax and take in the views.

We can fulfill a shopping list in advance of guest arrivals and provide children's meals on request so parents can enjoy their time with their children and not spend too much time either in the kitchen or the supermarket. We aim to provide a safe and relaxing environment for children while providing the usual comforts that help them feel at home. We also keep a stock of brand name children's pharmaceuticals and natural remedies on site.

Baby friendly:

For the very smallest guests we can provide a cot, bouncy seat and highchairs. Also, baby toiletries and baby bath, small towels and blankets and some suitable toys or a play mat. We have a baby swing seat hanging in an old olive tree around the corner from the house.

Larger babies will enjoy the slide and the sandpit. Walks directly from the front door can be enjoyed by anyone small enough to ride in a buggy or we can provide a back pack if you want to go cross country. We can fulfil a shopping list in advance of your arrival and provide children's meals on request leaving so parents can enjoy their time with their children and not spend too much time either in the kitchen or the supermarket. We aim to provide a safe and relaxing environment for children while providing the usual comforts that help them feel at home. We also keep a stock of brand name children's pharmaceuticals and natural remedies on site. N.B. *our solar energy cannot support a steam steriliser but we have sterilising tablets for baby bottles

Walking accommodation:
There are a variety of walks for different levels to choose, from pleasant evening strolls to the most demanding mountain scramble from out Alicante holiday accommodation. Guided walks can be arranged and mixed with self guided walks where you can amble in your own time. We provide detailed directions, maps, restaurant recommendations or picnics as required.

The walks are divided into mountain walks, coastal walks, walks from your front door and town and country walks. Each walk has its own character with a variety of scenic, historic and cultural references. Most importantly, you will find your hosts open, friendly and accommodating to help you make the most of your holiday. This area of Spain has been recognised by the World Health Organisation as having one of the healthiest climates in the world with 300 days of sunshine a year, it is an ideal spot to get away and discover somewhere new.

how to find us

By air: from our Alicante holiday accommodation Alicante is the closest airport and Valancia is not much further away.
By road: We are situation almost halfway between Alicante and Valencia off the A7 near the town of Jalon.

how this holiday makes a difference

At our Alicante holiday accommodation we promote a sense of travel that is a real experience where local traditions and values are respected.

Although the coastline in Spain is under much pressure to accommodate modern tourist development, our valley has a centuries old heritage dating back to Moorish Spain. A quiet and peaceful retreat from modern life, our aim is preserve its natural beauty and restore much of the landscape to its former glory. Our contribution provides a sustainable and sympathetic way that can help the area adapt in this changing world. Local people are the soul of the area, their knowledge needs to be retained so we all can continue to benefit from this wonderful heritage.

Our project involves restoring large areas of stone walled terraces to their former glory. We want them again to be productively farmed as they had been for generations until recent times. During the Moorish occupation of Spain, the Moors introduced oranges, lemons, apricots, peaches, rice, and almonds to this area. They also built irrigation systems and stone wall terraces up the mountain sides. Our terraces still have olive and almond trees which have been restored back to health, but many of the walls are crumbling and the terraces are overgrown with thicket. It is a long process but slowly areas are being reclaimed so that they can become productive and we hope to replant vines to produce wine in the future. No chemicals are added to the land so the produce is organic, the olive harvest is sent to a mill in the village and we receive the cold pressed oil which is provided to guests.

The house has to manage its resources carefully. In a world that takes many things for granted such as limitless electricity and water, at our country retreat we are not connected to any mains supplies. Electricity is provided by solar panels and a back-up generator, water is recycled for the garden and waste biologically degrades and soaks away.

The local community is key to our success in supporting our business and helping servicing the needs of our clients. We employ local people, use local suppliers and provide a guide for our guests to make the most of local outlets and restaurants. By being successful in our business, we can demonstrate to the world the beauty of the area and enhance our local community with its traditions and values.

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Reviewed 01 Jul 2008 by Catherine Ross