Vacation Rental Description
MEDITERRANEO RURAL is a small family run business comprising two charming country-style self-catering holiday homes: El Sequer and Xaymaca. Both are located in the picturesque Spanish village of Benimeli, a few kilometres inland from Denia and Javea on the Costa Blanca, in the lush citrus growing Marina Alta region of Alicante, Spain. Known as “casas rurales” or rural houses in Spain, they are a similar concept to French gîtes. Jenny and Oswaldo, the owners, have painstakingly and meticulously renovated both these 19th C buildings to very high standards, converting them into two stunning country holiday homes, featured in prestigious guide books and awarded the maximum category by the Spanish Tourism Authorities.
EL SEQUER, a former 19th C farm building used to produce raisins, has been lovingly converted into a cosy and charming self-catering holiday rental cottage for 4 people. This unique holiday home has been carefully restored, respecting the original architecture and materials such as stone walls, terracotta tiles, beamed bamboo ceilings, warm Mediterranean colours etc., combined with modern installations and equipment (heating, air-conditioning, TV, CD/DVD, internet access, library, board-games, bicycles, etc) for maximum comfort.
El Sequer has two double bedrooms: Segaria with a large queen-sized bed and Rectoria with twin beds, both overlooking the secluded landscaped garden and pool. There is a full bathroom with hydro-massage bath and shower and welcome toiletries. Quality bed & bath linen is provided as well as blankets and duvets for winter lets.
The spacious open plan living – dining area has a comfortable sofa, arm chairs and a log-burning stove for use in winter. (Firewood is supplied by the owners). The dining alcove has lovely views of the garden and valley. The original well separates this area from the fully equipped kitchen (electric hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, toaster, kettle, coffeemaker, mixer. etc ) There is a utility room where two bicycles, cot, poolside furniture and beach toys & umbrellas are stored. The property has its own onsite parking area.
Outdoors, a porch runs the length of the house, where under the shade of a large loquat tree, delicious al fresco meals can be enjoyed. From this magnificent viewpoint, guests can enjoy the panoramic views of the valley and surrounding low mountain ranges while sipping a glass of wine at sunset in this truly peaceful and beautiful location.
The secluded and well-kept garden has a flood-lit swimming pool, barbecue and child’s playground, separated by an aromatic jasmine hedge from the fruit orchard, where oranges, tangerines, lemons, cherries and aromatic herbs can be picked when in season.
All seasons throughout the year have a special charm: almond and orange blossom in spring, sunny days and local fiestas in summer, olive & grape harvesting in autumn, and fresh citrus fruit in winter. Ideal year round for outdoor activities such as walking, golf, cycling, birdwatching, painting, writing, horseback riding, watersports, sailing, winetasting, gastronomic routes, etc.
If you want a little bit of “heaven on earth”, El Sequer is the place for you!
Facilities
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Heating
Jacuzzi
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
Installations and Services:
Heating and Air conditioning; Fireplace;
TV; DVD - Radio/CD/Tape player; board games, Spanish and English books; Internet access
Cot & highchair;
Hydromassage bath; first-aid cabinet, hair dryer, quality bed & bath linen for year round rentals;
Fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, coffeemaker, juicer, mixer, other kitchn appliances.
Welcome basket and amenities; Initial supply of firewood; maps & information on the area.
Bi-weekly cleaning service; pool and garden maintenance ;
Private parking Outdoor furniture, sunloungers, 2 mountain bicycles;
The owners personally meet & greet their guests and are discreetly at their disposal for any information
needed during their stay.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Gym
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
Activities :
A wide variety of activities in an 8-30 Km radius:
Golf (3 championship golf courses:Oliva Nova Golf, La Sella and Javea
Walking, hiking or rambling routes; Abseiling and canyon descent; Rock climbing; Cycling
Water sports: sailing, windsurf; kite-surfing, diving/ snorkelling; yacht charter;
Bird watching (Pego marshlands ; Albufera Natural Park
Horse-riding; Tennis; Go-karting; Bowling,
Wine tasting; Cooking courses, Spanish courses, Aromatherapy massages;
Places of Interest:
Three Nature Parks : Montgó (Denia/Javea); Marjal of Pego/Oliva; Peñón de Ifach (Calpe);
Prehistoric caves at Benidoleig and Vall de Ebo
Safari Park in Vergel (6 Kms)
Marine Reserve of Cape San Antonio
Castles and iberian and moorish settlements
Museums (Denia, Gandia, Valencia & Alicante)
4 Theme Parks (Benidorm):Terra Mítica; Aqualandia; Mundomar; Terra Natura
Fiestas; cultural & musical events throughout the year
Markets
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Valencia/Alicante at 90 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Denia at 16 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Benimeli at 0 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Our holiday homes El SEquer and Xaymaca are located in Benimeli, which is midway between Valencia and Alicante airports ( 90 Kms) or aprox. 1 hours drive by motorway.
Benimeli is 10 minutes from the AP7/E15 motorway exit 62 for Denia/Javea/Ondara.