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Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars.

Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars.

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Las Alegrias from the pool. May 2017
View of pool and gardens. Car-port hidden behind oleander hedge. May 2017
From Pool to Villa. May 2017
Mountains from Pool. May 2017
November(!) bloom 2015

Overview of Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars.

Reviews
4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Orgiva, La Alpujarra
  • Popular LocationCastle Lanjaron12 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlpujarras Gate13 min drive
  • AirportGranada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)54 min drive
  • Popular LocationSierra Nevada Ski Resort68 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars.

LAS ALEGRIAS is a spacious, thoughtfully renovated villa. With 4-5 beds/5 bath/1-2 living-rooms it offers contemporary fixtures and fittings; sturdy, handsome furniture; extremely well equipped kitchen; 2 fridge-freezers. Webber Gas BBQ. WiFi/Sat TV using Android/DVD. Extensive, comprehensive Library. Darts/Games.
Large walled/private/gated swimming-pool, child-friendly, with wide terracing and large table seating 10, lots of loungers and chairs, all with cushions. Hammock and swing-chair in large Garden. Outside from Kitchen and Living room is a dining terrace with table for 10, swing-seat and comfy chairs. Upstairs terrace. Plenty of space throughout house and garden to spread yourselves out. Large Car-Port. This house has boundary hedging and shrubbery which enclose a heavenly garden and pool area totally private from the outside world and with SUPERB mountain views.

The air quality is superb. Explore valley river-beds and stunning mountain passes with glorious views. Birds galore. Elusive Mountain Ibex. Walking, biking, pony/horse-trekking. Visit whitewashed, cobbled, Alpujarran Moorish villages. Taste local tapas and wines in the areas' amazing choice of bars/restaurants. Golf courses are easily accessible. 40 mins north lies terrific site-seeing and shopping in Granada, with its unmissable Alhambra Palace and the ski resort above on the highest Spanish mountain range, the Sierra Nevada. 30 mins south lies the Costa Tropical with beaches ranging from secluded coves to large resorts.

Las Alegrias is an idyllic place to enjoy a superbly relaxing holiday. We have worked over the last 14 years to create somewhere you can thoroughly enjoy. We have a delightful Spanish couple looking after the house. Sergio has created a lovely garden and ensures the swimming pool is sparklingly clean. His wife Celia creates a neat, tidy and clean environment for you to feel at home in as soon as you arrive. She buys you a welcome 'pack' of eggs, bread, butter, milk, water, beer and wine so there will be one meal for you in case you arrive after shops have closed. On the wide terrace around the crystal clear, private swimming pool are comfortable loungers, a dining table and lots of chairs. The views all around you are both magnificent and delightful. You can gently swing on the hammock shaded by a cane awning whilst drifting into an after lunch doze, with the sounds of the countryside as your lullaby.

To save you having to drive, you are in walking distance (2 minutes) from a couple of good restaurants where you can have a drink and tapas, order a take-away, or sit and relax with a delicious meal. This makes your life very easy if you don't want to bother cooking or BBQing. Alternatively, a 5 minute drive, or 15 minute stroll up to Orgiva town allows you a large choice of cafes, restaurants and tapas bars.

As well as the reviews on this site we have had numerous people stay and rent via other means than HomeAway, who have kindly written down their thoughts about Las Algerias on Trip Advisor. Please spare a moment to read them.

Property manager

Caroline Riddell

Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children always with an adult at the pool. Only plastic or tin drinking and eating vessels and plates at pool. No glass at poolside. Thank you
Please replace whatever you use in kitchen so next guests enjoy the same choices. Thank you
Please take all your rubbish to the tip before you leave. If not there'll be a 20€ deduction from your refundable deposit. Thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number VTAR/GR/000946

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orgiva

Located in Orgiva, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Castle Lanjaron and Alpujarras Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Poqueira Gorge and Ornitologico Loro Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Tropic Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Water Museum - 9 min drive
  • Castle Lanjaron - 12 min drive
  • Alpujarras Gate - 13 min drive
  • Poqueira Gorge - 35 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Ski Resort - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ruta del Mulhacen - 18 min drive
  • Belezmin - 18 min drive
  • Arca de Noe - 11 min drive
  • El Corral del Castaño - 25 min drive
  • La Cantina del Dragón - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Villa.Sleeps 8. WiFi; Secure Private Pool. Garden. Parking 4-6 cars. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Castle Lanjaron and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Alpujarras Gate. Salobrena Beach and Torrenueva Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Rupa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with amazing pool area
We loved our stay here at Las Allegrias. We were greeted with a welcome pack of lovely food and beer/wine, so much in fact we needn’t have done as much shopping on our way in as we had! The villa was incredibly clean and the choice of bedrooms very versatile for a family of 5 adults. There was everything we needed. Good Wi-Fi, close to Granada for the Alhambra, another day we stopped for a few hours at Pampeneiro which is a beautiful hilltop village well worth a visit, plus we spent a fun day at La Herrudara (coast). Mostly we chilled out around the large pool and I swam a few laps each morning and did a lot of reading lounging by the pool. The views were stunning from the pool and from many of the bedrooms. We played a few rounds of darts each evening and all in all had a relaxing time, exactly what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa with stunning views
We all loved our holiday at the Villa. The beautiful views were even more spectacular than we could have imagined and the villa, garden and pool were gorgeous. Sergie popped in to check the pool. He keeps it immaculate. Enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas and star gazing every night. The Villa had everything we needed and communication with Caroline was fast and very helpful. Wonderful villa and holiday in a spectacular place. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ronald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Las Alegrias
We had an excellent stay at Las Alegrias - we have been cycling for many years from Orgiva - this is by far the best property we have ever stayed at. There was a huge amount of space, both within Las Alegrias and in the gardens and grounds. The property is well furnished and rooms spacious. The view from the house towards the mountains is beautiful, it’s a very peaceful place to stay for a holiday. There is off road parking for several cars and the lane that leads to Las Alegrias is quiet. The centre of Orgiva is about a 25 minute walk from the house and we found this to be enjoyable. The cycling is excellent here - multiple choices, from high winding climbs to picturesque villages or trips down to the coast. It’s a great place to use for exploring the Sierra Nevada. I/ we would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect relaxing holiday
The villa is in a perfect location if you want a relaxing break with stunning views. It was so perfect we didn't want to leave. Mountains surround the villa and we watched the sun rise several times which changes the view. The villa was super comfortable and once we had worked out the configuration of rooms, everyone was happy with their choice. Our bed was very comfortable and sleeping was never a problem. The villa is very well equipped and we never needed anything that wasn't available. We had darts competitions after our bbq dinners accompanied by one of the cats that visited. She was very vocal and would just watch what was going on. The gardens are beautiful and so very well looked after as was the pool. We spent everyday out at the pool, it was so relaxing we couldn't get enough of the peace and views. The hammock was also a must for a siesta and was so incredibly comfortable. We visited Camping Orgiva several times which is only a short walk, for drinks and had a couple of meals there. The food was good especially the chicken poke bowl. Overall we all had a fabulously relaxing holiday. The only thing we regret is not booking for longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Nicky T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in Órgiva!
Lovely villa with plenty of room for our large family & very well equipped. The pool was spotlessly clean & very welcome after visiting the pretty surrounding villages in the Spanish heat! Órgiva town is a short walk away & has a good selection of places to eat and a couple of well-stocked supermarkets. The booking process was easy & check-in details were very clear. We would definitely like to return - maybe when the weather is slightly cooler so that we can take advantage of the stunning local walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Riddell

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Hello. I am Caroline married to David. David is retired editor/journalist with the Racing Post and I'm a psychotherapist. I love creating comfort with a bit of style in our home and spent pleasurable times seeking out things to enhance it . David is passionate about music, especially classical and jazz. We both love reading. The villa has a large, diverse library of books, CDs and DVDs.

We live in a cottage in Hampshire overlooking fields with horses and pheasants roaming around. We have two cats called Molly and Mungo. When I was 53 I fell ill and we decided that, should I be unable to work, we needed to think about how to fund ourselves without my financial input. So we decided to buy somewhere nice for ourselves to enjoy and to rent out. One year later I was well again and we had found these wonderful Alpujarran mountains in Andalucia. Soon after we bought a ruin on a large plot of land. Now we have a villa.

Why they chose this property

When deciding what we wanted, we knew that the area would have to have lovely bright blue skies, plenty of sunshine especially in the winter. We have tested out the weather more recently in October, November and March and have enjoyed fabulous wall to wall sunshine. The walks are many and various, from easy to extreme!! Wherever you are the views are gorgeous. We found the Alpujarra region because David read 'South from Granada' by Gerald Brenan and then I read 'Driving Over Lemons' by Chris Stewart (our well known local author). Both authors evoked a magical, mountainous terrain mingled with fascinating Spanish culture and history. All of this we found, and more. Why did we buy this particular plot? The rural location, walkable into Orgiva, the wonderful smell of orange blossom, the spectacular uninterrupted mountain views, the peacefulness and, in particular, the opportunity to create something from scratch.
We also love being equidistant from the coast and Granada's Alhambra Palace (35 kms).

What makes this property unique

Las Alegrias is 5 minutes drive and 15 minutes walk from Orgiva. You can drive almost anywhere you want for holiday experiences within half to one hour. Golf, tennis, seaside, theme parks, historical monuments, wonderful restaurants/tapas bars, skiing in the winter, walking, riding, biking, mountaineering. Or you can stay put at the villa and completely relax sunbathing, swimming or if you prefer to sit in shady spots, there is plenty of choice. The villa has thick walls making it cool inside in the summer and warm in the winter. We offer a spacious, comfortable, modern interior with good quality, strong, comfortable furniture. We don't pretend to be ultra fashionable, we want our place to be easy to use. Our very helpful house manager is always available to help you.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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