Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rotova, Valencia
  • Casa de Cultura Marques Gonzalez de Quiros
    10 min drive
  • Archaeological Museum of Gandia
    12 min drive
  • Ducal Palace of Gandia
    12 min drive

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About the area

Rotova

Located in Rotova, this farm stay is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba and Museu Faller. .This family-friendly farm stay is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Oliva Nova Golf Club and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Gandia International University.

What's nearby

  • Casa de Cultura Marques Gonzalez de Quiros - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ducal Palace of Gandia - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Gandia Marina - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Oliva Beach - 26 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Gandia Beach - 28 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Gandía Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Llar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Cantonet de Dani - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nou - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Irlandés - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mediterraneo Bar Restaurante - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views

Lo siento pero no alquilamos a grupos, solo familias.

Finca Craig is a large traditional Spanish farmhouse with a modern interior, located on the edge of the village of Rotova in the Valencia region of Spain. The house and private gardens enjoy great views over Rotova, the orange groves and the mountains beyond. The front door leads onto a characterful courtyard which borders the farmhouse's cassita, probably one of the oldest stone buildings in the area. The courtyard has a brick barbeque and the large dining table where you will enjoy your alfresco dining. You can also gate off the courtyard should you desire a secure area to keep young children away from the pool at any time. The courtyard opens onto the mature garden including orange, lemon, olive, pine and palm trees. The garden and all outside areas offer complete privacy. The private pool is now heated which allows it to be enjoyed all year round. Off street gated parking is available for four cars.

Downstairs the modern interior houses the lounge/diner, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs has a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is British satellite TV, Spanish TV and broadband with WiFi.

Our location offers you a taste of the real Spain without being isolated. You can easily have a fantastic holiday without leaving Rotova and the local bus can take you into Gandia where you can catch fast trains onto Valencia, Barcelona or Madrid. But a hire car undoubtedly opens up further options. There are so many magnificent beaches all down this stretch of coast from secluded to family orientated with bars and lots to do. You can also hire every type of watersport equipment. There are many coastal and mountain villages waiting to be explored and the amenities of Gandia are so close and just 30 minutes takes you to cosmopolitan Denia. Of course if you desire some madness then Benidorm is just a 45 minute drive away, and for clubbers, the ferries to Ibiza are available daily from Gandia or Denia.

Very few locals speak English but they are all very friendly and willing to help. And not yet being a mass tourism location has many advantages, not least the cheap prices in the bars and restaurants!

So why holiday with us? Well we offer superbly maintained, spacious accommodation for 11 adults with a private pool nestled in a mature Mediterranean garden with total privacy. The village has everything you could need a short stroll away, so once here a car is not essential. And this is the real Spain, in a great location, with refreshingly reasonable prices for eating and drinking out. With so many first class beaches on your doorstep, not to mention masses of options for great days out and easy access via Valencia or Alicante airports, then we believe a holiday among our orange groves is just what you need for an unforgettable holiday!
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

menno mulder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please discuss before booking
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 VT-49292-V

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

Spacious Farmhouse enjoying Mature Gardens, Heated Private Pool & Stunning Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday late October 2024
We had a wonderful family holiday at Finca Craig. One week towards the end of October 2024. 6 adults and children aged 7 and 4 years old and an infant 5 months. The house has great accommodation with a very well equipped kitchen. With the mixed ages having 2 bedrooms downstairs and 3 upstairs was ideal. Also a good sized heated swimming pool was perfect in the changeable weather. Lovely views over the village of Rotova to the hills. Short walk to the village which was very friendly but not touristy. Nearest town, Gandia, has a fantastic beach with free parking nearby. Many thanks to Menno and David who welcomed us on arrival, dealt with any queries very promptly and were excellent hosts. We hope to return soon. bedroomfean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful time at Finca Craig
We are still dreaming about this place! It was nice to see that the perfect score was well earned. Colin was a great host and the place is lovely and well situated.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing stay at Finca Craig
We have just returned from a fantastic two week holiday at Finca Craig. The Finca was really spacious for our party of 7 (5 adults and 2 children). The pool is amazing to chill out in (and cool off in!). There are plenty of sunloungers, parasols and chairs around the pool so there is always a shady spot to relax in if needed. We loved eating meals at the huge table under the gazebo and made use of the barbecue. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything needed. Our stay was during the heat wave and one day the temperature reached 45 degrees - we were so thankful for the air con in the upstairs bedrooms at night! We didn't hire a car but as you can walk into the centre of Rotova in 5 -10 mins, that wasn't an issue for us. We were able to get everything we needed for our stay. There are 2 small supermarkets, a pharmacy, a bank, 2 bars/restaurants (and the social centre which serves drinks) and a wonderful bakery pretty much on the doorstep. You can also get drinks/pizzas at the sports centre and there is a pizza takaway in the town open weekend evenings. We walked to Alfauir one morning which also has a small supermarket and a couple of bars. We were lucky that our stay coincided with the Moors & Christians fiesta on the first weekend in August which was a real special experience. Colin and Karen were thoughtful and helpful hosts. They respected our privacy but were also available to help eg. when booking a taxi to Gandia beach or making a dinner reservation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Djaniffer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Djaniffer scodoni bartholomeu
I been there with my family this last week, and we had a really good time. The manager is so friendly and helpful. The house was so clean and equipped with everything, and a good basket of bread and wine for welcome us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely time in Rótova
Great garden and pool, very well looked after. Pleasant and very helpful hosts who helped us with things like finding a pharmacy and booking a local restaurant. The house was very comfortable. We found the area had many places to visit, not only the long sandy beaches. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing. Fabulous hosts and excellent help and communication in these uncertain times!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Craig
Great base to explore from. Markets, boat trips, train ride to Valencia with cycling down to the stunning Arts & Sciences Centre. History, shopping & tapas in Gandia enjoyed by all. Property has everything you need including lots of space for all to relax. Pool is refreshing at the end of a busy or lazy day. Hosts were discretely available & responsive whenever needed. A superb holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Holiday
We've just returned from a great holiday at Finca Craig. Colin and Karen gave us a lovely welcome and were always on hand but never intrusive. The Finca was very clean, comfortable and very well equipped. A real home from home and for 11 of us (3 generations) there was plenty of space. We spent a lot of time in the pool and pool area where there were plenty of sunbeds for all the family. We made good use of the BBQ and ate outside for all meals. It is just a short walk into Rotova where we bought lovely fresh bread and delicious cakes. The Bio Parc Zoo in Valencia is well worth a visit. Diamus beach is only a 15 minute drive away and is lovely,ideal for children. Thankyou Colin and Karen for a very enjoyable first family holiday abroad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place - the real Spain!!!!!
Excellent communication. The owners live next door so are there if needed (we didn't) but never encroach on your holiday. The owners are great and very accommodating, they even supplied a second cot for our group. Nice spot above Rotova with a view of the countryside. The area is super quiet, nice little village with bread & beer places, what more do you need??? No English spoken but that's what we wanted, the locals loved our efforts. It's a stroll downhill to the village (10 mins) slightly longer back up!! The property is great, the bedrooms are spread over the two floors. Our party consisted of two families so this made for a natural split. Fans in the rooms help with the summer heat too. There is enough equipment in the kitchen and around the pool, stacks of sunbeds and chill out areas. We spent every meal outdoors and didn't use the lounge. Further a field the beach at Gandia is amazing with miles of golden sand, bars and restaurants as well as parking. Minimal shade on the beach though. All in all a great place to experience Spain away from the crowds. Thanks Colin & Karen for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sinead F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa in beautiful location
We loved our stay here and Colin and Karen were so helpful from the day I booked to when we left. The house itself is really beautiful and well equipped. The pool and garden is stunning. We didn’t want to leave any day to do anything other than relax at the pool. Our teenagers and youngest kids loved it and would happily return ! We went to Gandia some evenings and it’s lovely - a stunning beach ! We would recommend this property and love to return again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Garry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday (Late May/ early June 2019)
We rented this property for a week to enjoy a family holiday with 9 of us. The owners Colin & Karen were very helpful from the start with a welcome pack and a full tour of the amenities as well as a full run down on the local towns, restaurants etc. The house was perfect for our numbers (9) and we enjoyed several BBQ's as well as several of the local restaurants. The beds were comfortable and the whole stay was perfect. We would highly recommend this location & property to others who would like to see more of real Spain.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Lovely villa and plenty places of interest to visit
We are three generations of a family and the villa was more than adequate for us, all 11 of us. The pool was great, everyone enjoyed it especially the grandchildren. Colin and Karen made us feel more than welcome. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Excellent accommodation in beautifully maintained gardens
First class villa with excellent owners who answered all of our questions before our arrival and during our stay. One of the nicest outside/pool areas we have had. Great part of Spain well worth a visit our 2nd time in this area
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

dave g.

Great property and layout of pool and areas to relax for large group
We stayed as a group of two families for one week (7 in total). The house, pool and outside area were all perfect for relaxing either in or out of the sun. The area is great with plenty of beaches within a short drive or heading west into some lovely old towns. The house itself has everything you need and the owners are very helpful. The outside area is extremely well laid out for a very relaxing time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

A beautifully presented, very well equipped, character property
We couldn't have enjoyed it more! It was ideal for a three-generation celebration get-together. We all loved the pool, the charming garden, lemons from the trees, BBQ, comfortable beds, some air-conditioning when needed, pool toys, games, books - Colin and Karen have thought of everything and were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

lois gilbert

Finca Craig was how I pictured a traditional Spanish farmhouse
Colin and Karen, thank you for making our stay enjoyable and relaxing. The house was a perfect setting and with your amazing garden and a great pool we really just lazed around. I wish I could say more about the area but we were really lazy apart from a couple of beach days we just enjoyed your quirky house Perfect holiday thanks. Lois
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Great property for a family holiday
We were a family group- grandparents, parents and children and we all had a wonderful time at Finca Craig. Plenty of space, washing machine, dishwasher,etc. We enjoyed several barbecues sitting outside in the evening sun. The weather was really hot so we LOVED the pool. At several points we were all in it cooling off before choosing which seat we wanted round the pool. The beautiful Mediterranean gardens around the pool are lovely. Oranges, lemons and limes on the trees around the pool.Karen's handiwork I think! The village is quite special. Very quiet but with several little shops including a bakers which bakes using a wood fired oven which also sells take away foods. Local fruit and veg is available. We even had fresh peaches given us by a local farmer. Colin and Keven were really helpful with our booking, offering advise on car hire, best routes, etc. Beautiful sandy beach at Gandia.

8/10 Good

Esben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice vacation
We had a very nice stay at casa Craig, Colin was very helpful and polite during and before our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maravillosa!!
Decidimos pasar unas vacaciones en familia, padres, tíos, primos..y no pudimos encontrar un lugar mejor. Colin es un anfitrión perfecto!! Muy atento, amable y simpático, está siempre que lo necesitas. El exterior de la casa es precioso, muchísimas plantas, árboles frutales, palmeras..y la piscina fantástica. Un cenador estupendo con una mesa enorme, para comer, cenar y disfrutar en familia. El interior de la casa muy bien, 5 habitaciones muy amplias, aire acondicionado, 3 baños, cocina amplia y no falta ni un detalle, sobre todo en menaje. Además Colin nos sorprendió con un detalle de bienvenida que es muy de agradecer, sobre todo cuando llegas cansado por el viaje, pan de pueblo, cookies, leche, vino...etc una maravilla de verdad. Repetiremos seguro. Hemos quedado encantados incluso con sus preciosos mininos que venían a visitarnos cada día 😍. Muchísimas gracias por todo Colin, han sido unos días estupendos en familia y nos hemos sentido como en casa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for the whole family
We were eight people of all ages who visited for about a week in July, and we had a great time. A wonderful villa with a garden and pool that feels like a small refreshing oasis. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Easy to communicate with when we had questions (directions, tips etc) -- answered quickly, no problems whatsoever. We really appreciated the welcome basket with wine, cheese and bread. Wifi-connection worked well, very easy to log on to. Every room had air condition and ceiling fans which really helped during the warm nights. The house is essentially fitted with everything you need, there is a dishwasher, microwave, gas stove and oven, washing machine, coffee maker, beach towels and more. Having access to a car is essential, since Rotova is a smaller village with just a few small stores. If you want to go to the ocean or go grocery shopping you really need a car. The city of Gandia is about a 15 minute drive away, they have everything you need there, plus a fantastic beach. We went to the beach twice, which was great, but just hanging by ourselves by the pool, in the wonderful garden was probably the best part of our trip. It's all very private, no disturbances, just a great place for the whole family. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
The house and the garden are beautiful, we had a lovely time at Colins house :) We loved the pool, which is very clean and there is enough space for everyone to relax next to it. We drove to a beach about 25 min away from the house which was recommended to us due to lots of shops and restaurants nearby (we travelled with 5 kids). Everywhere we ate out, the food was super delicious. We highly recommend the restaurant L'Almassera which is a 5 min ride away. The food and service were exceptionell. We enjoyed our stay very much! Colin lives next door and was always available if we had any questions. (The only thing that caught us by surprise was the number of really aggressive mosquitos. We recommend to bring a strong repellent to the house and apply it regularly ;))
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto
La casa es ideal para desconectar y pasar unos días de descanso. Se encuentra en un pueblo muy tranquilo pero muy cerca de las estupendas playas de Gandía. Los anfitriones son muy amables y discretos. Muy agradecidos por el maravilloso pack de bienvenida. La casa estaba limpísima y las habitaciones son amplias con una decoración muy agradable. La cocina dispone de todo lo necesario. Disfrutamos mucho de la piscina y el jardín que la rodea , muy bonito y bien cuidado, proporciona zonas de sombra. El wifi es rápido y funciona bien en la casa y en casi todo el exterior. Era lo que esperábamos y hemos disfrutado de unas buenas vacaciones . Muchas gracias, Karen y Colin.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geweldige woning met alles erop en eraan.
We hebben een geweldige vakantie gehad in het heerlijke huis van Colin en Karen. Heerlijk koel huis en een prachtige tuin met geweldig zwembad. Colin heeft echt alles eraan gedaan om het voor ons een heerlijke vakantie te laten worden. We hopen zeker nog een keer terug te komen met de familie.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
Tal y como lo esperaba. Excelente
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Urlaub
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub in Colins Ferienhaus. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Ein schönes Haus, eine tolle Außenanlage und der Pool war auch super. Colin war jederzeit offen für Fragen und hat uns wirklich weitergeholfen. Das ist nicht selbstverständlich. Der Ort ist klein und überschaubar, keine Touristenhochburg. Der nächstgrößere Ort ist nicht weit weg und bietet gute Shoppingmöglichkeiten. Die Landschaft rund herum ist wirklich schön und die Strände in der Nähe auch genial. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder buchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021