Brent was very welcoming and helpful and completely unobtrusive during our stay although he stressed that we shouldn't hesitate to ask him anything if we needed to.
The apartment was fantastic. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and furnished tastefully with high quality items. The beds were very comfortable and the twin beds were big enough for adults. Wifi helped to keep us all in touch with the world outside! The patio area was very private and had plenty of shade via the (adjustable) canopy when we wanted it. Dining inside was equally comfy.
The location is great for exploring the gorgeous coves of Palafrugel area (25 mins) or the wide bay to the north from L'Escala up to Roses. Don't miss the fab beach bar right on the sand at San Pere Pescador called Chiringito or Che.
You'll need a car as Brent says in the accommodation description. Parking was very easy on the drive way and Brent was kind enough to let me park up my motorbike in the lockable and secluded patio area, a big advantage to bikers if you don't want bits removed from your pride and joy if it's visible in the street! I have to say though that the area was very peaceful and extremely safe.
Plenty of supermarkets nearby including an excellent Lidl with separate butchery plus a Catalan supermercat which you could walk to in about 15 mins.
Don't miss a wander in fabulous Pals old town. Find the medieval plaza and enjoy an ice cream or coffee or lunch in the shade. There were several
quality shops to browse local crafts or souvenirs.
Begur town itself is also a must for chilling over tapas or coffee or a beer and had several quality shops to peruse.
Peratellada nearby is meant to be lovely but we didn't manage to get there or indeed to the Greco Roman remains at L'Escala. This town is ideal for eating out with a sea view daytime or evening.
If you want to explore further afield, Cadaques to the north is gorgeous and the coast road up to France is epic (especially on a motorbike) if you've got the time. Not much slower than the motorway if you're heading to Banyol sur Mer or Collioure in France, both stunning coastal towns with beaches. Head out early though to make a day of it.
So 5 star accommodation in a fabulous area which has huge potential for fantastic holidays. Thanks Brent for enabling my family and I to have such a memorable holiday!
Dave Pullin (August 2014)