Built in the typical ‘riurau country house style for this region, with arched porticos traditionally for drying raisins, Villa Filomena is something to behold. This private, luxury villa with pool sleeps fourteen guests on a large, lawned plot overlooking the countryside surrounding Benissa. All your wonderful living accommodation is found on the ground floor, with some bedrooms and bathrooms on a second floor. There are seven bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. The impressive and very spacious lounge and dining room continue the country house feel with exposed beams and a wood-burning fireplace in the lounge. This sociable space, ideal for gathering your friends and family together in the evening, leads out onto one of your huge covered terraces. Beneath the welcome shade of the distinctive arches, there are tables and chairs. This is the spot for morning coffee. Gaze out onto the wondrous view of the valleys and mountains in the distance and plan the day ahead. Villa Filomenas second and more casual lounge adjoins the breakfast room and smaller of the kitchen. This relaxed space looks out onto your lawned garden and private pool. Your covered terrace here is perfect for leisurely lunches, cooked on the pool-side barbecue or just a salad from one of Benissas markets. You cant help but stare out at the view, like your eye, and your cares, are taken for miles. With up to fourteen friends and family sharing this amazing villa, it will be very easy to spend your days lazing around the pool, soaking up the Mediterranean sun or splashing about in the cooling water. You even have an outdoor shower to wash away the heat of the afternoon, before seeking out shade at siesta time. The beauty of Villa Filomenas generous space is that everyone can find their corner to snooze or relax, indoors or out. The pool-side garden patio, complete with table and chairs places you as close as possible to the edge of the garden and the start of your view. Its stunning. Dine al fresco here before the sun goes down, sipping a locally produced wine and admiring the sunset. If you can drag yourselves away from the luxury and privacy of Villa Filomena, youre only a fifteen-minute walk to the town of Benissa. The old quarter dates to the middle ages and is popular with visitors from across the Costa Blanca. Your nearest beach, Playa de Levante, is a ten-kilometre drive to the coast and you also have tennis and a fine choice of golf courses within easy reach. #### Features The Villa Villa Filomena is a large and comfortable country house for 14 people with 7 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, spread over 2 levels. This villa has a large private garden with swimming pool and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Interior - Living room - Open plan living and dining room - Fully equipped kitchen - Second kitchen - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with two single beds and en-suite bathroom - Bathroom Exterior Grounds - Private pool (12m x 5m) - Lawned garden with trees - Outdoor shower - Barbecue - Covered terrace with outdoor seating - Terrace with alfresco dining facilities - Parking Additional Facilities - Wi-Fi - Iron - Television - Air conditioning (in studio only) - Microwave - Washing machine - Dishwasher - Coffee machine - High chair and cot available upon request #### Location Villa Filomena lies in the scenic countryside rolling down through the valleys from Benissa to the coast. Olive groves, fruit orchards, vineyards and almond trees bask in the temperate climate in this region of Spain. As well as seemingly endless hours of sunshine, a summer breeze cools the hottest of days. If you walk to Benissa, look out for orange trees or Mediterranean Pine along the way. The old quarter of the town was renovated about forty years ago, restoring medieval and Moorish details on the houses and town hall. Youll discover tucked-away bars, restaurants and shops on the cobbled streets selling gifts or the local tapas dish of cured sausage. Wash it down with a glass of beer or a locally produced from the Jalon valley. A market is held every Saturday morning, and youll often find the town in the fiesta mood. In June and July, they honour the Moorish, and Christian settlers and August see the celebration of Sant Antoni. Head downhill to the coast for a day at the beach. Playa de Levante is your closest. Its a lovely broad and sandy beach, lined with restaurants, ice cream stalls and even playgrounds for the children. The view from here is dominated by the giant Rock of Ifach at Calpe – a 332-metre-tall limestone outcrop on the shoreline. If any of your group are feeling sporty, there is kayaking, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving or sailing available from any marina or harbour along Benissas miles of the beautiful coast. Tennis and horse riding are within easy reach of Villa Filomena and golfers can choose from three excellent courses: San Jaime, Don Cayo and La Sella. With so much to do in Benissa, and so many friends and family to share it with, your holiday at Villa Filomena will pass all too quickly.