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Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants

Escape to this enchanting haven where you can unwind by the pool or explore nearby beaches and coves.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants

Villa Francastella is available in the Spring and Summer for private self-catering rental.
This enchanting, well-equipped & spacious four-bedroom detached house, with its own garden, is quietly situated yet only a short walk from sandy beach, shops, restaurants and bars of the resort of Playa de Pals in the most beautiful part of the Costa Brava. With several beaches, pool, fantastic snorkeling, golf and local medieval towns nearby, there is something for everyone.
The villa is built in the Catalan style, and is equipped throughout to a high standard. It sleeps 8 comfortably and has space to relax, within the house, on the large covered terrace, or on the lawn in its garden. It has a pleasant view and overlooks the gardens and pool of the Sa Punta restaurant, rated one of the finest in the region. The house is surrounded by scented pines and the immediate vicinity comprises an abundance of green in which there are other detached houses set off quiet roads with little traffic.


The area: Playa de Pals is a small resort set in the most beautiful part of the Costa Brava between Barcelona and the French border. It is mainly composed of villas set around a village centre, in which can be found the typical facilities of a beach resort. The beach is sandy and extends for a considerable distance. Within easy reach of the house, there are several small fishing villages with sheltered coves and, in a week, one can easily swim at a different beach every day. There are two magnificent golf courses, and all sorts of water sports are available.
3km offshore are the Islas Medas where there is an underwater nature reserve, well worth a visit (there are organised trips in glass-bottomed boats, scuba-diving expeditions, or you can hire your own craft and go snorkeling).

Wining and dining: Playa de Pals and the surrounding area have a great variety of restaurants offering Catalan, Spanish and French cooking. These range from cheap family restaurants to the exquisite Sa Punta, and are mostly really worth a visit (or two). We leave our own guide to these in the house, the result of many years of serious scientific research!

Pool: The Sa Punta restaurant opposite the villa has a full-sized pool as well as a kiddies pool. If seen appropriately to patronise the restaurant (eg a meal or pool-side drinks), guests can normally use the pool at leisure. Lunch can be taken beside the pool, so adults can enjoy this in the style to which the Spanish have grown accustomed (ie, as slowly as you like) while keeping a benevolent eye on the children swimming.

Property manager

Frank Lilley

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boat on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please request prior consent of the owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HUTG-000348

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Begur, Gerona

What's nearby

  • Pals Beach - 10 min walk
  • Platja de L'Illa Roja - 13 min walk
  • Platja de Sa Riera - 17 min walk
  • Begur Castle - 10 min drive
  • Aiguablava Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Flaça Station - 26 min drive
  • Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar de Plaça - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El raco de - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mar Blau - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Son Molas - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants located?

This family-friendly Begur villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Platja del Racó and Pals Beach. Cala Moreta and Platja de L'Illa Roja are also within 15 minutes.

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Beautiful detached villa close to sandy beach, shops and restaurants Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis d., Voorschoten

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday home at Costa Brava
The beautiful house is located at a quite street. Nice view from the garden. Sea is 5 min walk from the house. Nice small city center with good restaurants. We made lovely walks along the coast and great snorkeling.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holidays
Our family has had a number of most enjoyable holidays at the villa, which, with the surrounding area, has remained unspoilt over the years. We have many happy memories of all the different beaches to choose from; Platja de Pals the nearest, but also Sa Riera, Calella, Llafranch and Sa Tuna and all the places to see roundabout. The villa itself is charming, with local shops within easy reach where we have bought our croissants for breakfast, obtained cash from the ATM and bought souvenirs to take home. When we've felt like spoiling ourselves, we wandered down to the Sa Punta Restaurant, three or four minutes away, for a first class meal and a swim in their pool, which you can see over the road from the villa. There are wonderful markets to be visited in Torroella and Palafrugell and local towns and villages such as Pals, Peratallada and Begur to be explored. This is a truly wonderful base from which to discover or revisit this part of the Costa Brava.

8/10 Good

Sebastien M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon plan
La déco de la maison est un peu vieillotte et les rangements sont limités mais globalement c'est un bon plan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heribert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Vermieter
Tolle Lage, sehr schönes Haus, ausgewogenes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, viele Ausgeh- und genügend Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter, auch bei Nachfragen klappt ausgezeichnet.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison agréable proche de Platja de pals
Une jolie maison rustique, un jardin agréable sous les pins, emplacement à proximité de la plage : 10 min à pieds et idéal pour découvrir les environs de begur...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Helmert v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leuk huis op een mooie plek
Eén kamer van het huis is niet vanuit het huis te bereiken maar buitenom. Dat heeft voor en nadelen. Het huis ligt op een mooie rustige plek; niet te dichtbij het strand maar ook niet te ver weg. Eigenaar heeft een mooi boekwerk gemaakt over de omgeving; welk strand je bij welke wind het beste kan zitten en welke restaurants en plaatsjes hij aanbeveelt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

NATHALIE B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un très bon séjour
Maison très agréable et calme située dans une très jolie région. À 10 min à pied d une très belle plage de sable avec eau cristalline. Les échanges avec le propriétaire, Frank, sont toujours très agréables et rapides. Seuls le nettoyage de la maison et la literie pourraient être améliorés. Nous envisagerions de revenir avec grand plaisir.

10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base camp to enjoy beachlife and/or explore Costa Brava
A well laid out house with all facilities including a garden. No pool but the sea is close by. The house is located in a calm neighbourhood and you can park your car and walk to the beach, the shops and restaurant.

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely House - Relaxing holiday
Four of us spent a lovely relaxing week here in July. Weather was very hot which made the hill climb back to the villa very exhausting. Resort is pretty quiet so a car would be useful. Mosquito nets were a god send! Overall a most relaxing holiday and I would happily recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Urlaub
Wir verbrachten eine sehr schöne Woche in Spanien. Erholung pur für jung und alt. Richard
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Gail R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
lovely position, in need of updating
The Villa Francastella is set in a lovely position amongst pine trees with a nice patio area. The following list is what we consider problematic: 1/ On arrival all the patio furniture was piled into the living space, it was very dirty and all had to be washed, and the patio swept. 2/ We bought a pizza as a quick supper when we arrived, the oven was filthy and smoked as it heated up. 3/ There wasn't a light in the bathroom so a small bedside lamp was plugged in. Later in the week the bulb blew and we couldn't find any spare bulbs . 4/ The kettle spout is rusty. 5/ All surfaces were dirty and had to be cleaned. 6/ There was a half empty vase of water with dead leaves lying around its base. 7/ We had to pay for bedding and towels. The bedding needs replacing it is very old and unappealing. 8/ Floors were sticky and in need of a good wash. 9/We were provided with one tea towel and no hand towels, no kitchen towel, no bin bags and about half a toilet roll. 10/ On the villa description it states that there is no wifi so I didn't take my iPad and purchased a Portable DVD player for £50. On arrival we discovered that there is wifi, rather annoying. 11/ Mattresses are worn and uncomfortable. This the first time I have ever felt cause to complain about accommodation. For a small investment this could be a very nice property. This is a beautiful part of Spain and I have visited it many times but sorry to say that I wouldn't stay at this villa again.

8/10 Good

Anouck M.

Très bien
Maison très agréable et très bien située.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Amazing Villa with great garden and very well connected with the local beaches and shops.
We have arrived at the Villa and were nicely surprised with a bottle of Champlain waiting for our us. Everything was as described, and Frank has put a lot of effort for preparing detailed local guidance. In walking distance you have got access to beaches, amazing cliffs (some of them that you can go on) and crystal clear water. We came after season where most restaurants and shops were closed, however within 10 minutes drive you get local supermarket with almost everything you need. Weather was still great at 22-24 Celsius and nights about 14-16. Perfect for me. I strongly recommend it for anyone who is looking for affordable yet very well equipped Villa. Costa Brava is amazing place to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elodie C.

Excellent séjour !!
Idéalement située, la maison est très fonctionnelle. Reposante, au calme, l'odeur des pins vous titille au réveil avec le chant des oiseaux. Le petit jardin est très agréable et très bien entretenu. Commerces et plage à proximité à pied ou en vélo, parfait avec des enfants. Nous avons passé de super vacances en famille !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

War super nur zu kurz🙂🙂🙂
Sehr ruhige Lage.toller sauberer strand.super Wetter.das haus ist sauber und ruhig gelegen.fajren gerne noch mal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Guillaume S.

Très agreable moment
Idéal pour visité cette belle région et être au calme le soir venu
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare L.

Amazing!
We have just come back from what I would call one of the best holidays I have ever had. Being September we weren't entirely sure what the weather would be like but it was absolutely beautiful- we were lucky enough to venture to all the surrounding beaches and have a casual drink in the sun. The villa was lovely- real character and cosy beds. The bbq was fab- burgers, kebabs, fish- we all agreed it was one of the best bbqs we've had. Unfortunately being out of season not all of the shops were open but the bars and restaurants down at the local beach were fantastic and very friendly staff! All in all one of the most relaxing and fantastic holidays I have had. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again! x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Lovely place
Third time at this property and just as good as ever. Sitting outside in the evening with the built-in BBQ sizzling away with freshly-caught tuna steaks and sipping the local Cava, listening to the buzzing of the circadas was a wonderful way to leave behind the rigors of UK life. The house is simple but clean, amply spacious and comfortable and in great position for walking down to the local beach and excellent beach restaurant, one of many terrific eating places in the area. There are lovely walks along the coast, many great beaches and little coves in easy reach. The wine festival at Pals was a definite plus this year with lots of laughter and quaffing. A lovely place to come back to again and again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

One of the lovely places!
Getting away this summer, this was a lovely place to rest, relax and blow away the cobwebs. Sitting outside in the late evening, with the built in BBQ blasting away with fresh tuna steaks balanced by the local Cava, listening to the cicadas buzzing away in the background, you were able to leave behind riots and work in the UK! I found the property to be simple but clean and straighforward, comfortable and well equipped. The area is fantastic with great walks along the coast, good restaurants all over the place and great swimming on the many local beaches. The Pals wine festival was a big plus with much laughter and quaffing. Having been in the area before even as late as the last week of October, it is somewhere I would keep coming back to anytime.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Aideen W.

Disappointing stay in Villa Francastella
Having just returned from a week's holiday in Villa Francastella I must say we were very disappointed with our stay there. Our primary complaint is with the bedrooms - the beds were extremely uncomfortable with poor quality bed linen resulting in none of us getting a good sleep over the week. The most comfortable place was the sofa in the living room! Additionally the twin bedroom where my daughters stayed was damp, resulting in one getting a chest infection requiring a doctor's visit and medication; the other got a head cold. Initially we thought the room just needed airing, but then we found that their clothes were also slightly damp. On the plus side, the villa is well equipped with games, books and good information provided by the owners. The patio area is also well equipped with garden furniture. The photos provided make the villa look more luxurious than it is. In reality it is quite 'tired' and needs some money spent on it. Given we stayed for the week of 27th August to 3rd September, I would not at all regard the price we paid as value for money. I expected a very comfortable, if not luxurious stay for that price - we didn't get it. All in all, a disappointing week for what was our only family week together this year.