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Sol Pins (Apartment)
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| Home: | 490 | | |
| Sleeps up to: | 5 (2 bedrooms) | | |
| Rates: | € 600 - € 990 | Access: | |
| Nearest beach: | Tamariu: 0.7 | Notes: |
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| Home description |
The Sol Pins residence is located in an elevated position amidst attractive gardens and pine trees about 700 metres from the golden sandy beach and the centre of the resort of Tamariu. Set in mature grounds with a large swimming pool it is a great location for a family holiday and is also very popular with couples. Sleeping up to 5 guests the apartments have views over the grounds and surrounding countryside and are well equipped for holiday living.
We offer a number of apartments in the residence sleeping between 4 and 6 guests. The apartments are located throughout the residence over five floors, reached by lifts and have a similar layout, whilst their decor, furnishings and equipment reflect the personal taste of their owners. Please contact us for further details and images of each individual property.
 Sol Pins - the pool, grounds and apartments in the background |
Sol Pins - the living room opens onto the furnished balcony |
 Sol Pins - the dining area in the open-plan living room |
 Sol Pins - the sitting area in the open-plan living room |
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| The Costa Brava/catalonia region |
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Catalonia, or perhaps better known as the Catalunya region, is the area of northern Spain bordering the Mediterranean just to the south of the French border. This ancient Kingdom once extended from near Narbonne in France down to Barcelona and eastwards to include the Balearic Islands. The area was later divided between France and Spain but even today it remains fiercely Catalan, as can be seen by the numerous red and yellow striped flags proudly displayed.
Perhaps Catalunya greatest gifts to the world have been its artists, Joan Miró and Salvador Dali are both from this region, but today’s artists, the chefs of Catalunya, lead the world with their own inimitable styles and the rather exceptional cuisine, demonstrated originally by Ferran Adria of El Bulli fame and today perpetuated by the Roca brothers in Girona.
For the holidaymaker this is the Costa Brava, known throughout the world for its scenic beauty, aquamarine seas and golden sandy beaches. The most attractive area of the coast is the small area around Palafrugell which stretches from Pals and Begur in the north, south through Fornells, Aiguablava, Tamariu, Llafranc, to Calella de Palafrugell. This dramatic coastline abounds with beautiful bays, coves and headlands, with sandy beaches washed by sparkling seas, and interspersed by glistening white villages, each very different, the perfect locations for relaxing holidays.
Inland, the countryside is mainly agricultural with some wonderful timeless villages like Peratallada and Ullastret set against a distant backdrop of the ever present Pyrenees. Visit Pals, the walled medieval city; Bisbal famed for its production of ceramics; Torroella de Montgri with its Gothic palaces, courtyards and narrow streets nestling beneath the Castell de Montgri, and the spectacular gardens of Cap Roig. There are various markets to explore, vineyards to visit and slightly further away the Dali Museum in Figueres; whilst the vibrant city of Barcelona is less than 2 hours away.
For the more energetic there are no fewer than 5 golf courses nearby; you can play tennis; follow a number of planned walking and cycling itineraries; go scuba diving; enjoy all manner of water sports; hire a boat and explore the coast; or just relax soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful beaches for which the area is renowned.
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| TAMARIU area |
Named after the tamarisk trees that surrounded its bays, Tamariu is a charming small resort with a crescent of golden sandy beach, which is set on a sparkling bay between majestic tree clad hillsides. It is popular with families, beach lovers and those seeking water sports, walkers, cyclists and divers, and is renowned for its excellent fish restaurants which are set on the promenade overlooking the beach and sea.
Holidays here are relaxed, lunches are long and the evenings are late but fairly quiet. The paseo is the prelude to the evening meal with longer walks along the coast for the more serious hiker, along the ancient Cami de Ronda exploring the beautiful scenery and the many coves.
There are many local festivals in the surrounding towns and villages – the main event being the Catalan Festa de St Joan on 23 and 24 June which is marked all over the region with bonfires and firework parties.
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| How to get there |
| Nearest Travel Links |
| Airport: | Girona 60 |
Flights : Girona-Costa Brava airport is approximately 60 kms from the resort of Tamariu and is served by a number of airlines from the UK and Europe. The following web site will afford you further information - www.barcelona-girona-airport.com. Both Barcelona (www.barcelona-airport.com) and Perpignan (www.perpignanairport.net), just across the border in France, are also within easy reach. The following web sites may be of assistance : www.skyscanner.net. www.travelsupermarket.com and www.euroflights.info.
Car hire : All major car hire companies are represented at Girona, Barcelona and Perpignan airports and the following web sites will be of assistance to you : www.holidayautos.com; www.travelsupermarket.com, www.comparecarhire.co.uk and www.carrentals.co.uk
Transfers : As car hire is not essential at Sol Pins we can arrange transfers; please ask us for details and prices. There is also a good economic bus service from Girona to nearby Palafrugell run by Sarfa Bus – www.sarfa.com
By Car : This area of Catalunya is easily accessible by car; the best route is over the French border at La Jonquera or by ferry to Santander. Car parking is available at Sol Pins.
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| Activities near TAMARIU |
Great for:
Walking holidays
Cycling holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
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Sports:
Watersports nearby
There is a golf course within 30 mins drive
Water park nearby
There are tennis courts nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
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| Facilities |
| Luxuries: | |
| General: | TV |
| Standard: | Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Washing machine, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1) |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5 |
| Other: | Linen provided, Towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Shared outdoor swimming pool, Parking space |
| Access: |
Secure parking
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Further details indoors: The apartments are light and bright with white or pastel coloured walls and cool tiled floors, contrasting with colourful prints and pictures on the walls. The apartments are reached by a lift and the entrance is into a hall leading off which is the living room that is comfortably furnished with separate sitting and dining areas and doors onto the furnished south facing balcony. There are views over the grounds, swimming pool, surrounding countryside and the apartments on the upper floors have views down to the sea.
Each apartment has a separate kitchen which is equipped for holiday living with a hob and oven, fridge/freezer and majority have dishwasher. There is a utility area with a washing machine.
Each apartment has two bedrooms, a double bedroom and a second bedroom sleeping either two or three with either twin beds or a single bed and bunk beds which makes them ideal for children. The two bedrooms share a full bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Wifi can be arranged using a ''dongle connection'' at a cost of €50 per week
A DVD player can be arranged on request. |
Further details outdoors: The Sol Pins apartments are set in private, mature grounds with the communal swimming pool set in front of the apartments and facing south west. The pool is surrounded by a large area of grass, and is oblong in shape, approximately 22 metres long by 10 metres wide with a minimum depth of 0.75 metres and a maximum depth of 1.80 metres.
In addition, the apartment has an allocated parking space in the underground car park. |
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| Further details |
Security deposit – is payable locally to the managing agent of the property on arrival. This can be done by credit card imprint which will destroyed at the end of your stay; should there be any deductions for breakages or additional charges you will be advised by the managing agent of the property.
Tenancy times - the property is available for occupation between 1600 and 2000 hours (1900 hours in low season) on your arrival day and should be vacated by 1000 on your day of departure. Please bear this in mind when you are booking your flights. If you have flights that are arriving late we can arrange a late key collection for you.
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| Conditions |
BOOKING PROCEDURE - A deposit of 30% of the rental is payable at the time of booking and the balance of 70% is required six weeks before the start of the rental.
We can accept payment in either Sterling or Euros, either by cheque, bank transfer or credit card, although in the case of the latter we do reserve the right to pass on any associated merchant charges.
CANCELLATION CHARGES - Should you unfortunately have to cancel your rental the following cancellation charges are payable:
If the cancellation is made:
* More than 45 days before the start of the rental, loss of deposit
* Between 45 and 30 days before the start of the rental, 50% of the total cost of the rental
* Less than 30 days before the start of the rental, 100% of the total cost of the rental
In the light of these charges you are strongly advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes cancellation cover. Cancellations must be advised in writing.
RENTAL AGREEMENT - In arranging rentals for Sol Pins, Tamariu we are acting as agents for the local management company who are the principal for the rental agreement. Copies of their booking conditions are available on request.
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| Tariff |
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Prices listed are per property per week
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Euro € |
British £ |
American $ |
Australian $ |
| 01 January - 30 March 2012 |
600 |
482 |
755 |
772 |
| 31 March - 09 April 2012 |
715 |
574 |
899 |
920 |
| 10 April - 11 May 2012 |
600 |
482 |
755 |
772 |
| 15 May - 15 June 2012 |
715 |
574 |
899 |
920 |
| 16 - 29 June 2012 |
870 |
699 |
1094 |
1120 |
| 30 June - 31 August 2012 |
990 |
795 |
1245 |
1274 |
| 01 - 14 September 2012 |
870 |
699 |
1094 |
1120 |
| 15 to 28 September 2012 |
715 |
574 |
899 |
920 |
| 29 September - 31 December 2012 |
600 |
482 |
755 |
772 |
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
* Where rentals cross price date bands the price of the rental will need to be calculated
* Payments can be made by bank transfer, personal cheque and also by credit or debit card using Paypal in either Sterling or Euros. We reserve the right to pass on the relevant merchant charge.
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| Availability notes |
Availability Sol PIns is open all year round and the changover day is flexible.
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| Contact owner |
Use of this form is restricted to genuine enquiries about renting this property.
Unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.
This property has been advertised on the site since 15 February 2012.
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