Villa Uxaneko Spain

Located on the outskirts of the tranquil town of Bera in Navarre, northern Spain, Villa Uxaneko offers unique, characterful accommodation for four guests. With charming two level living space and two bedrooms, guests will be totally won over by this renovated water mill that dates back to 1890. Brimming with ancient beams, exposed stone walls and remnants of its fascinating past, the villa oozes atmospheric appeal. Coupled with the babbling river, the surrounding fields and the wonderful countryside views, this idyllic nest is a wonderful place to start exploring the northern Spain delights. Bera is very close to the French border and 17 km from the nearest beach. It is south west of San Sebastian, the heavenly foodie city.
The Bidasoa River crosses Bera before entering Gipuzkoa at Endarlatsa and joining the Cantabrian Sea between the towns of Hendaye and Hondarribia. Bera may be small but it is a beautiful, upcoming tourist destination with plenty of charm. San Sebastian is full of pintxos, playas and photogenic vistas. There is no better place to eat in Spain than San Sebastian. You can chose to eat delicious oysters washed down with the local txakoli wine or the culinary art of pintxos from the bars lining the cobbled streets but this amazing place also boasts the second-most Michelin stars per capita. You can meander along the city’s promenades to its three urban beaches, listen for the delightful Basque language and enjoy amazing architecture.
Villa Uxaneko enjoys comfortable, rustic furnishings in keeping with its character. The villa was originally renovated in 2016 to provide comfortable living space while maintaining its nods from the past. The living space is on two levels with the kitchen and dining area just above the living room, woven within the beams. It is one open space that all enjoys the same character. The white, modern kitchen offers all the appliances you need for your self-catering break. A fire sits in the corner ready for chilly evenings. The dining table overlooks the living area and its chair cushions are upholstered in the same cheerful, colourful fabric as the living room curtains. Just below the living space offers a comfy sofa, a television and a wonderful dresser. There is also a bathroom on this floor. Doors open to the terrace.
The upper floor is home to both bedrooms and a shower room. One of the bedrooms boasts a comfy double bed and the other offers twins that are next to each other. Both enjoy characterful wooden floors, beamed ceilings and pretty fabrics. Guests share the upper floor shower room and the lower bathroom.
Outside, guests enjoy a pretty garden with deckchairs and beautiful views of the river. There is a lawn for sunbathing, a wonderful spot to read your holiday book while enjoying the dreamy scenery. Villa Uxaneko enjoys a gorgeous countryside spot close to the French border in northern Spain. It is in Bera, a lovely, charming town 33 km from San Sebastian. Further away but worth the journey, Bilbao is a city filled with history, art and flavour. The villages of Lesaka, Igantzi, Etxalar, Arantza and Sunbilla are all waiting to be discovered.
San Sebastian is an amazing city with its unique Basque culture, its many celebrations, its delicious cuisine and its local euskal dantza dance. You can soak up San Sebastian’s magical ambience in between astounding meals. The town is surrounded by sandy beaches and rolling hills. Visitors head for the beaches with surfers enjoying the excellent waves and observing the dramatic Ulia mountain. The beachside promenade leads to Monte Urgull, a mini mountain scattered with landmarks and topped with a giant statue of Jesus Christ. When you return from the mountain, you will be hungry for pintxo hopping or perhaps vermouth hopping. Vermouth is a very popular drink in this city. Santa Clara Island sits in the middle of the bay, an easy island to visit by boat or kayak to enjoy your favourite tipple at the delightful seaside bar. Otherwise you can hike up to the white lighthouse. San Sebastian is full of elegant art nouveau buildings, beautifully manicured parks, plazas and ornate bridges.
The incredible city of Bilbao boasts ground breaking architecture, delicious eateries and a very unique character. It is full of charming streets and bars offering pintxos. There are many famous eateries, including the legendary Cafe Iruna next to the Albia Gardens which opened in 1903. There is plenty to do and see in Bilbao. You can cross the Bilbao Estuary and walk along the riverbank, you can take the Artxanda cable car linking the area of Campo Volantin with Mount Artxanda for some amazing city views or visit the art museums. The Zubizuri Bridge was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava and offers wonderful views of the towers designed by the Japanese architect Isozaki Atea. A stroll along the estuary leads you to the magnificent Guggenheim Museum made from 33,000 titanium sheets and designed by Frank Gehry. The sculptures outside the museum are equally famous including the enormous dog with its steel base and living flowers. The stunning Euskalduna Palace, another jewel of contemporary architecture, hosts exhibitions and shows. Other buildings that you should include in your tour of Bilbao are the Bilbao Town Hall, Begona Basilica, Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts, the colourful Mercado de la Ribera Market, Plaza Neuva Square, the cultural centre Azkuna Zentroa and the Deusto University. If you are there on a Sunday, the lovely Arenal Park hosts a pretty flower market. The area known as ‘the seven streets’ is where you will find the Ribera market amongst the cobblestones. Here you will taste some of the very best pintxos. Another Sunday market takes place in Plaza Nueva. If you have enough time when you are in Bilbao you can take a sailing boat along the Nervion Estuary or make a trip to Portugalete and the Bizkaia Hanging Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by the architect behind the Eiffel Tower. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Please contact our Excellence Luxury Villas concierge team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!