COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Jun 8th 2008, 9:44 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Thanks Carol
I have also been looking at furniture and have found the web sites you posted really useful in getting an idea of prices for individual items.
The jury is still out, I would love to pick everything myself as we are not planning to rent out but am not sure I will have enough time initially to do so.
As you say quality is important to me but I would still like to find value for money.
Thanks again
Jules
I have also been looking at furniture and have found the web sites you posted really useful in getting an idea of prices for individual items.
The jury is still out, I would love to pick everything myself as we are not planning to rent out but am not sure I will have enough time initially to do so.
As you say quality is important to me but I would still like to find value for money.
Thanks again
Jules
Jun 8th 2008, 10:02 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi All,
I think I remember some time ago there was discussion on self storage in the Ayamonte area. At the time I was not thinking that I would need this so did not follow the thread.
Did anyone discover if it is available anywhere close to Ayamonte. Any costs known?
Regards,
John.
I think I remember some time ago there was discussion on self storage in the Ayamonte area. At the time I was not thinking that I would need this so did not follow the thread.
Did anyone discover if it is available anywhere close to Ayamonte. Any costs known?
Regards,
John.
Jun 8th 2008, 11:09 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi Carol & John,
I thought the Book Corner idea was dead when we were at CE recently, as they had changed around the Golf Club House furniture, and made a 'Members Only' area, and I couldn't see any remaining books. However, Carole noticed them the next day, on a small table in the Members Area, by the exit to the Terrace. We could do with some more though, I don't think the message has got across that you should replace the book you are borrowing with another, or drop off any spare books you may have.
Regards
I thought the Book Corner idea was dead when we were at CE recently, as they had changed around the Golf Club House furniture, and made a 'Members Only' area, and I couldn't see any remaining books. However, Carole noticed them the next day, on a small table in the Members Area, by the exit to the Terrace. We could do with some more though, I don't think the message has got across that you should replace the book you are borrowing with another, or drop off any spare books you may have.
Regards
Jun 8th 2008, 8:40 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Thanks Carol
I have also been looking at furniture and have found the web sites you posted really useful in getting an idea of prices for individual items.
The jury is still out, I would love to pick everything myself as we are not planning to rent out but am not sure I will have enough time initially to do so.
As you say quality is important to me but I would still like to find value for money.
Thanks again
Jules
I have also been looking at furniture and have found the web sites you posted really useful in getting an idea of prices for individual items.
The jury is still out, I would love to pick everything myself as we are not planning to rent out but am not sure I will have enough time initially to do so.
As you say quality is important to me but I would still like to find value for money.
Thanks again
Jules
Buy the beds and some of the basics - eg some utensils etc (perhaps even the balcony furniture to use inside and out until properly sorted out). Then do the rest properly in slower time.
Jun 8th 2008, 9:24 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi Carol & John,
I thought the Book Corner idea was dead when we were at CE recently, as they had changed around the Golf Club House furniture, and made a 'Members Only' area, and I couldn't see any remaining books. However, Carole noticed them the next day, on a small table in the Members Area, by the exit to the Terrace. We could do with some more though, I don't think the message has got across that you should replace the book you are borrowing with another, or drop off any spare books you may have.
Regards
I thought the Book Corner idea was dead when we were at CE recently, as they had changed around the Golf Club House furniture, and made a 'Members Only' area, and I couldn't see any remaining books. However, Carole noticed them the next day, on a small table in the Members Area, by the exit to the Terrace. We could do with some more though, I don't think the message has got across that you should replace the book you are borrowing with another, or drop off any spare books you may have.
Regards
Perhaps a small sign with a title: "Honest Book Corner". Laminated & in 5 different languages.
I'll try stuffing a few paperbacks in the hold luggage, or...
Jun 8th 2008, 9:28 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
If you are a member of Makro you could get all of the type of things you mention including beds at good prices in one hit. They are in Faro and Sevilla on the opposite side of the motorway to Ikea so if you hired a van and got away at sparrow f.... you could do the lot in one day easily.
Jun 8th 2008, 9:51 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Re: furniture.
Some people order furniture successfully online. However, most prefer to try out the items for comfort , quality, and durability. If you enjoy shopping, it's a dream.
Keep in mind that the manufacturers (in Spain, and elsewhere) close for the entire month of August, so there can be a delay in ordering.
When completing and moving in to your property, you might find that you have only one light bulb in situ. Lamps/light fittings can be purchased as and when. Some shops offer an installation service.
As betris said in a previous post, yes, there are other places to shop. For example, in Lepe (bathroom fittings, curtains, lamps, furniture). Or, Sevilla, and not just IKEA. Delivery can be arranged. (However, keep in mind the added fuel costs.)
There has been discussion about the room sizes/layout in various properties. Unless you've inspected your property, you may not know that some bedrooms, for example, are not box-shaped (as in the showrooms). Some corners have an added right angle, reducing the space either side of the bed.(
Sorry, if this doesn't make sense.) It isn't a big problem. However, you should indeed measure up.
Some people order furniture successfully online. However, most prefer to try out the items for comfort , quality, and durability. If you enjoy shopping, it's a dream.
Keep in mind that the manufacturers (in Spain, and elsewhere) close for the entire month of August, so there can be a delay in ordering.
When completing and moving in to your property, you might find that you have only one light bulb in situ. Lamps/light fittings can be purchased as and when. Some shops offer an installation service.
As betris said in a previous post, yes, there are other places to shop. For example, in Lepe (bathroom fittings, curtains, lamps, furniture). Or, Sevilla, and not just IKEA. Delivery can be arranged. (However, keep in mind the added fuel costs.)
There has been discussion about the room sizes/layout in various properties. Unless you've inspected your property, you may not know that some bedrooms, for example, are not box-shaped (as in the showrooms). Some corners have an added right angle, reducing the space either side of the bed.(
Sorry, if this doesn't make sense.) It isn't a big problem. However, you should indeed measure up.
Jun 8th 2008, 10:06 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
If you are a member of Makro you could get all of the type of things you mention including beds at good prices in one hit. They are in Faro and Sevilla on the opposite side of the motorway to Ikea so if you hired a van and got away at sparrow f.... you could do the lot in one day easily.
Or, I'll denounce you! (only kidding... actually, I should be more pro-active...)Makro used to make lovely birthday party size cakes. Do they still? In Spain, (or Portugal) the "tartas" are disappointing, IMO. (The diet starts in Spain
) However, Castilleja de la cuesta (Sevilla/IKEA area) is reknowned for its cakes, I am told. (Diet on hold...)
Jun 9th 2008, 4:36 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Aye, remember you have to carry it, too. And, dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly way. Or, I'll denounce you! (only kidding... actually, I should be more pro-active...)
Makro used to make lovely birthday party size cakes. Do they still? In Spain, (or Portugal) the "tartas" are disappointing, IMO. (The diet starts in Spain) However, Castilleja de la cuesta (Sevilla/IKEA area) is reknowned for its cakes, I am told. (Diet on hold...)
Or, I'll denounce you! (only kidding... actually, I should be more pro-active...)Makro used to make lovely birthday party size cakes. Do they still? In Spain, (or Portugal) the "tartas" are disappointing, IMO. (The diet starts in Spain
) However, Castilleja de la cuesta (Sevilla/IKEA area) is reknowned for its cakes, I am told. (Diet on hold...)
Jun 9th 2008, 4:44 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi Carol & John,
I thought the Book Corner idea was dead when we were at CE recently, as they had changed around the Golf Club House furniture, and made a 'Members Only' area, and I couldn't see any remaining books. However, Carole noticed them the next day, on a small table in the Members Area, by the exit to the Terrace. We could do with some more though, I don't think the message has got across that you should replace the book you are borrowing with another, or drop off any spare books you may have.
Regards
I thought the Book Corner idea was dead when we were at CE recently, as they had changed around the Golf Club House furniture, and made a 'Members Only' area, and I couldn't see any remaining books. However, Carole noticed them the next day, on a small table in the Members Area, by the exit to the Terrace. We could do with some more though, I don't think the message has got across that you should replace the book you are borrowing with another, or drop off any spare books you may have.
Regards
Jun 9th 2008, 4:54 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
) then the rest can happen ... tomorrow or the day after that!
Jun 9th 2008, 6:05 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
SALGAR
Might not seem helpful but maybe your as well off to "rake the joints" and regrout the area yourself . Could take ages to resolve with Fadesa and for the sake of a few hours work, at least you can purchase a readymixed waterproof grout and seal the tiles before any damage is done. If it's like chalk it shouldn't be too hard to rake out.
Good luck... whatever course of action you take !
Might not seem helpful but maybe your as well off to "rake the joints" and regrout the area yourself . Could take ages to resolve with Fadesa and for the sake of a few hours work, at least you can purchase a readymixed waterproof grout and seal the tiles before any damage is done. If it's like chalk it shouldn't be too hard to rake out.
Good luck... whatever course of action you take !
I guess your right, will purchase quality grout in UK and do it myself, after all if I want it done right I may as well do it myself, another "working" holiday!!
Thanks for taking time to reply anyway.
Jun 9th 2008, 6:10 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
If you go to the builders merchants.there is one as you go past the la plaza shopping mal.with the mal and the petrol station on the left.half way between the little round about and the big roundabout at the end of the road.Its on the right hand side on the main road.You can proberly buy a bag there.dont use cemento blanco (a lot of spanish do).and the merchant may recomend it.if you havent used it before or you arnt familiar with it make sure you stick to tile grout.
