Vacation Rental Description
For the more discerning visitor to rural Spain:
If it's just beaches, boozing and bopping you are after you'll probably prefer Benidorm. We offer tranquility and comfort with a touch of class in the tiny village of La Drova hidden in the mountains, but less than an hour's drive from Valencia airport.
Our spacious cottage is designed to accommodate just 2 people, has every convenience of home and is set in extensive walled gardens overlooked by mountains and woods. The swimming pool and surrounding facilities are for your sole use. The friendly local village has neighbourhood shops, bars and restaurants plus 2 supermarkets.
Those with a thirst for histoy may visit nearby Gandia or Xativa with their ancient links to the powerful Borgia family with its Renaissance saints and sinners. For history, art and cutting edge modern architecture, a day trip to Valencia is a must. Visit Calatrava's stunning City of Arts and Sciences, the bustling Art Nouveau Market, the largest and most diverse in Europe,the Gothic cathedral containing the Holy Grail, Bull Ring, and throw in some retail therapy in the prestigious shopping quarter. Nature lovers will revel in the vast wetlands of nearby Albufera, a bird lovers paradise set among rice paddy fields and waterside restaurants serving authentic paella in the location where it was invented.
For a day away from mountain hiking why not drive 20 mins to the uncrowded sunny beaches of Gandia Playa, not yet discovered by the great British public. Fancy a game of golf? Oliva's fine golf courses are nearby. Depending on the calendar you may catch one of the many local fiestas, celebrations filled with colour, music, fireworks and spectacle.
Yachtsmen in the nearby marinas are already preparing for the forthcoming Americas Cup in Valencia. If it's activity and relaxation that you are after, but with that special difference and discernment,away from the Costas and surrounded by peace and the beauties of nature,why not contact us.
Facilities
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
The villa is situated in the area of La Drova about 1 KM from the village of Barx. It is an intesting area set in the mountains and is very suitable for walking etc,although we do recommend hiring a car. There is a limited bus service to the town of Gandia.And there are frequent train services to Valencia .The airports of Valencia and Alicante serve the area very well. In the village of Barx there are two supermarkets,4 Bars 3 restaurants,chemist,doctor. Near the villa there are two more restaurants,both of which are very good There are many local fiestas which happen at various time througout the year.
Outside
There are 2 external patios. 1 of them is covered. The 2nd open patio is in the garden beside the swimming pool, which is provided for the sole use of guests. A ramp from the casita to the bbq swimming pool area is provided.
Coast/Beach
The beaches are about 20km drive.
Golf
Golf facilities with 30 minutes drive.
Travel
Valencia airport, with scheduled direct flights from Heathrow and Gatwick, economy airlines, ie Ryanair and Easy Jet are available from Stansted to Valencia, approx one hour away. Alicante airport has excellent flight connections to most parts of the UK and is about 1.5 hours away.
Car hire is strongly recommended.