VILLA LUXOR, WITH PRIVATE POOL (L'Ametlla de Mar, Costa Dorada) · 7 people Some houses feel like a parenthesis, and Luxor is one of them. On the outskirts of L'Ametlla de Mar, in the Tres Cales residential area, this two-storey villa of 118 m2 welcomes you into a quiet, sunny spot where the noise of the town stays far behind. With room for 7 people across four bedrooms and three bathrooms, it's the kind of house that works just as well for a large family as for two couples who each want their own space. The sea is just over a kilometre away, so beach mornings don't call for rushing. INSIDE THE HOUSE. On the ground floor you'll find the living-dining room, with a table made for long dinners, a TV and a 90 by 150 cm sofa bed for anyone who needs an extra one. From here you step straight out to the patio. The kitchen, open-plan and American-style, is well equipped: oven, dishwasher, four-ring ceramic hob, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and kettle. A bathroom with shower completes this floor. Head upstairs and you'll find the main bedroom, with a double bed, private bathroom with shower, air conditioning and access to its own balcony. The other two bedrooms, also with double beds and air conditioning, share a second bathroom with shower on the same floor. There's no heating, so this is a house built above all for spring, summer and that mild coastal autumn. OUTSIDE. The garden and fenced plot give this villa a sense of privacy that's easy to appreciate. The private pool, angular in shape and measuring 6 by 3 metres, has a depth ranging from 80 to 190 cm and is available from April to October; the owner or gardener takes care of its upkeep, so all you have to do is enjoy it. There's a terrace, patio, garden furniture and a barbecue ready for outdoor meals. Inside the house, there's also a ping pong table and a foosball table for the afternoons when staying in feels right. WHERE YOU ARE. You're 4.8 km from the centre of L'Ametlla de Mar and 1.1 km from the sea and the sandy beach, in a setting that's peaceful but not isolated: 700 metres away you'll find a grocery store, supermarket, restaurant and bar, and the bus stop is 800 metres away. The train station is 4.8 km off. If you fancy a day trip, PortAventura is 48 km away, Aquópolis water park 51 km, the Ebro Delta 35 km, Tarragona 57 km and Barcelona 153 km. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. Coming by car is recommended, especially to get around the area comfortably and reach nearby beaches and towns. Parking is free. The house has a washing machine, iron, hairdryer in the bathrooms and free wifi; the TV only has channels in Spanish. Groups of teenagers are only accepted upon prior request.