News from Mountain Walks, Quatretondeta, Spain.: July 2011

Friday, July 29, 2011

Mountain walks in Spain, accommodation in Quatretondeta

CASA DIANICA

Located in a quiet traffic free square near the centre of the village of Quatretondeta.

Casa Dianica derived its name from a new species of orchid that was discovered in the surrounding mountains in 2001.

This beautiful cottage which once served as the village girls school was fully restored during 2006/7.

The cottage now provides accommodation for up to 6 people.

Accommodation comprises of 2 double bed rooms and 1 twin room , there are 3 very large shower/wet rooms , 2 of which are ensuite.

A roof top terrace provides excellent views over the arabic tiled roof tops to the mountains.

Other facilities include a comfortable lounge dining area with open log fire, and a fully equipped kitchen which includes hob and oven , microwave, toaster, electric kettle, automatic washing machine .

The cottage is well equipped throughout and has central heating via electric night storage radiators.

An ideal base for joining the guided walking holidays provided by mountainwalks.com. On our guided walking holidays the accommoadtion is fully serviced with breakfast an packed lunch provisions being provided in the cottage.

Evening meals are taken at the near by wine/cellar dining room and bar and on warm spring evenings on the outside terrace with superb mountain views.

The cottage is also available for those wishing to do their own thing either as a self catering cottage our as a fully serviced accommodation with either dinner and breakfast our with full board.

It is a great location for a get away from it all summer holiday, when you can make use of the nearby swimming pool.

Quatretondeta is an excellent base for discovering the unspoilt and mostly unknown mountain region of the North West Alicante province.

It is 60 minutes drive from Alicante airport or 75 minutes from Valencia city.

There are nearby rail and bus links to Valencia or bus links to Alicante from Alcoy just 12 miles from Quatretondeta.

The nearest motorway link is on the new A7 route from Alicante to Valencia and is just 20 minutes away.

For information on our Guided and self guided walking holidays check out our web site mountainwalks.com.

If you would like information on rates for the cottage for either self catering or fully serviced with meals please email us:-
Visit our other cottage in Quatretondeta; Casa L'Ametler ( Almond Tree cottage)

Mountain walks accommodation in Quatretondeta

Our accommodations in Quatretondeta

CASA L'AMETLER ( Almond Tree Cottage)

A traditional village cottage fully restored to offer comfortable accommodation in quiet and relaxing surroundings.

Fully reconstructed and restored during late 2003 from an old ruined cottage , Located in a quiet street with no traffic in the heart of the village of Quatretondeta , Casa L'Ametler or Almond Tree Cottage now offers the following accommodation for up to 5 people over 4 floors.

Ground floor entrance, from a narrow traffic free street, to the Diner/kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with an electric 4 ring hob and oven, fridge freezer, automatic washing machine and granite work tops.

First Floor double bedroom with built in wardrobes , ensuite shower room looking out onto the narrow street.

Second Floor twin bedded room with built in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom with views over the roof tops to the valley beyond.

Third floor Sun lounge - with sun terrace with fantastic views over the village roof tops to the valley and mountains. This terrace catches the sun from mid morning until sunset all year round.

The cottage is centrally heated throughout with electric night storage heating to ensure a cosy ambiance during the winter months and is fully insulated to ensure coolness through the hot summer months of July and August. Hot water is provided by combined solar and electric. The cottage has free WI FI access.

It is traditionally and comfortably furnished throughout and painted in traditional colours of the region with locally produced fabrics.
An ideal base for those who want the flexibility of self catering accommodation or with fully serviced accommodation with breakfast and dinner, in this beautiful and unknown mountain region of the Alicante province of Spain. Activities include guided or self guided walks, birding painting, photography and family holidays.

During the summer months it offers a safe escape for families who wish a true Spanish experience. It is located close to the village swimming pool. The pool offers safe bathing during July and August with a qualified life guard on duty when the pool is open. Visit the Quatretondeta swimming pool.

The photograph above is the village of Quatretondeta and right a view from the roof top terrace.

If you choose one of mountainwalks.com full board walking holidays , evening meals are served in the wine cellar dining room located a few metres from the cottage. Picture below.