Ground Level Rural Apartment, Part of a Whitewashed House with Andalucian Vine Covered Patio
Ideal Base for Sightseers, Walkers, Birdwatchers, Photographers, 10 Minutes Drive to Lake Iznajar
Sleeps 2 in 1 Bedroom
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The rural apartment is on ground level, making it a little easier for those with minor mobility problems. Situated in a hamlet 3 mins drive from the main road and within 15 mins from the main motorway which connects to the rest of Andalucia. A short walk will take you to the local bar, restaurant, shop. Private parking is just outside. The cultural cities of Cordoba, Granada, Sevilla, Jaen, Malaga and its coasts are within easy distances for day trips. An ideal base for sightseeing and walking in El Torcal, exploring La Subbetica, the Poniente Granadino or skiing on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The apartment is set amongst rolling olive groves, yet only minutes away from the main road. It is quiet but not isolated. Valdearenas Beach in Iznajar and the spectacular Lake Iznajar is only 10 mins drive away. Pack a picnic or bring a book to spend a lazy afternoon at Valdearenas away from the hustle and bustle, parking is anywhere you can find a space on the beach! Car hire is essential.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 March 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €30 | 3 |
Notes on prices
The price quoted is in Euros for the property per night on a self-catering basis. Minimum stay of 3 nights at 100 Euros for the 3 nights irrespective of 1 or 2 persons occupying the property. A reduction is available for single occupancy for stays of 2 weeks or over. Please also ask about the reduction available for double occupancy for stays of 6 weeks or more.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible depending on availability. Please note arrival checkin after 3pm and departure checkout by noon.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom with double bed. Double wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table, mirror and lamps. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite walk-in and step-over shower with loo and hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | Andalucian kitchen. 3-ring gas hob, small fridge with ice compartment, ovenette, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. The kitchen is freshly stocked with some basics like milk, juice, bottled water, bread, jam & eggs ready for your arrival. |
| Utility Room: | A walk-in broom cupboard which houses the ironing board, clothes horse, vacuum cleaner & other cleaning implements. |
| Living Rooms: | Open plan dining/sitting room, double sofa, armchair, DVD player and TV with video player for viewing DVDs and videos, music CD player. Dining table and 2 chairs. Stocked with books, DVDs, videos, CDs, games, playing cards and origami. |
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Bath towels and bed linen are included and changed on a weekly basis. Guests are asked to supply their own beach towels please. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge iron/ironing board tv room fans cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
For cooler mornings/nights there is a wall-mounted panel heater in the bedroom. A portable halogen heater is also available as are hot water bottles and a blanket for added warmth. As the house is about 2000 feet above sea level, it can be cold in the mornings and nights especially during the spring month of March and autumn month of October. We will have a gas fire available for these months. This old whitewashed house is naturally cool during the summer if blinds are kept down, windows shut and shutters closed during the daytime. If it gets too hot, a portable standing electric fan is on hand. The apartment is not suitable for children although we do consider babies (no toddlers please) and can have a travel cot and a high chair available by arrangement. Smokers are welcome. We kindly ask that you do not smoke indoors please.
Accessibility
Not specifically adapted for wheelchairs. However as the apartment is on the ground level, those with very minor mobility problems may find it acceptable.
Outside
Andalucian vine-covered patio and a gravelled garden. BBQ and utensils. Patio table and 2 chairs. Patio umbrella and bamboo blind during the early spring months when the grapevine is not fully grown to offer sufficient protection from the sun.
Coast/Beach
About an hour to beaches of Costa del Sol in Malaga Province. 10 minutes drive north to the local beach Valdearenas with the spectacular Iznájar Lake.
Golf
4-star 18-hole golf course set amongst olive and oak trees and natural herbal plants in Antequera in Malaga Province just over half an hour away.
Skiing
Sierra Nevada (Sol y Nieve Resort with about 70 pistas for skiers of all levels) in Granada Province. A good day-out even for those not interested in skiing. Ski equipment available for hire at the resort.
Travel
Granada/Jaen Airport 45 mins. Malaga Airport 50 mins. Sevilla Airport just over 2 hours. Car hire is essential.
Distances
5mins south to Tapia for amenities & municipal pool.10mins north to Iznajar for amenities, Lake Iznajar & local beach Valdearenas & municipal pool.Abt 45mins to golf course in Antequera & El Torcal.Granada & The Alhambra approx 60mins.Cordoba & La Mezquita approx 90mins.Sevilla & Giralda approx 120mins.Ronda approx 105mins. El Chorro Gorge approx 75mins.Canyon in Alhama de Granada under 60mins.Alcala la Real in Jaen Province and La Mota Fortress approx 75mins. Cavehouses in Guadix approx 90mins.
Further details
Come and experience the hospitality of the Andalucians which is well known and the cultural sites of Andalucia which are well documented.Go for long walks in La Subbetica or the Poniente Granadińo and take your binoculars with you and watch and count the different species of birds. Pack a picnic and eat lunch sitting amongst the unique landscape of El Torcal.Spend a day in Granada City and imagine what life was like during the days of the Moors in La Alhambra. Absorb the heady scent of orange blossoms in the Patios de los Naranjos of La Mezquita in Cordoba City.Meander the streets of the Old Jewish Quarter and treat yourselves to tea and sweets in one of the quaint teashops. Go and see the curious cavehouses in Guadix and head towards a mercadilla and see how the locals talk passionately about the quality of fruits and vegetables. Have tapas at a typical bar and mingle with the locals playing cards and chatting noisily away. Sit in one of the many cafeterias on the cliffs of Ronda and marvel at the commanding bridge as you sip your cafe con leche.Lose yourselves in the spectacle of the thousands of flamingos at the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra. Savour the delight of freshly fried churros dipped in sweet sticky hot chocolate for a breakfast date with the locals. Wander around the streets of Sevilla City and feel the duende of the gypsies of bygone days in the air, then reward yourselves with a flamenco show.Be inspired by Washington Irving and follow his route or the Route of the Caliphs and compare the characteristics of the different white villages and baroque towns like Zuheros and Priego de Cordoba...all these to do and more in rural inland Andalucia. When you are exhausted from your outings, stay in with a glass of crianza in the patio under the vines with a good book or soak in some sun sitting out on the gravelled garden to rejuvenate yourselves before heading home.You will find yourselves thoroughly refreshed and perhaps even planning your next trip back soon!
Booking notes
Please make all enquiries by email. Please note the price quoted is for the property per night on a self-catering basis. To make a reservation, we would kindly ask for a 50Euros deposit, the balance to be paid in cash in Euros on arrival please. Casita Marguerita is offered for holiday rental from 1 March to 31 October of each year.
Guest comments
It has been a wonderfully relaxing time.Just watching the world go by.We took a fast train to Madrid from Cordoba and also visited Granada and the Alhambra - which was amazing. Steeped in history and atmosphere.The lakes here are beautiful and we wondered around Iznajar visiting the museums and the art exhibitions. David & Deborah Seville, UK
Had a wonderful time this week especially in the evening in the patio under the green vine.Thank you for the "welcome food" you prepared for us as it was found to be most useful & finally thanks for your wonderful company & "detailed instructions" as these too were found most helpful. Grace & John Schembri, Malta
We are sorry to be leaving our little Andalucian cottage.We are so happy to have discovered this place & all the surrounding areas which we find to be quite beautiful.We have enjoyed quiet evenings here-lots of reading & some good DVDs.Mei & Jonathan have provided a lovely space with such thoughtful touches. Rose & Lily, Australia
Owner profile
About the owner
One of the reasons for moving here was to 'take a step back in time' and to be able to enjoy our children before they fly from the nest. Someone once said to us that all children were on loan and before we knew it, they would be gone. That was a handful of years ago and we still enjoy the slower pace and the quality of life here with them and of course the beautiful weather as well as the alfresco living. We decided that we would have a 'project' while the children adjusted to the new language, culture and more importantly school life here. That was when the idea was born. As we are in rural Andalucia, it was not till recently that we had our own internet setup, albeit an old fashioned dial-up one. Now you can book direct with us at a more competitive rate.
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
The location of the property was very much centred around the lives of our children and their school plus the fact that we wanted to be within easy distance of an airport. The hospitality of the Andalucians are well known and the main cultural sites of Andalucia well documented. We looked at both Malaga and Granada Airports as well as all the main cultural cities. We have always loved lochs, lakes, rivers and streams so this area fitted perfectly. We are within easy reach for day trips to the main cultural sites of Andalucia, birdwatching areas and natural park lands for walking and the Costa del Sol. The area is absolutely breathtaking, even now, after living here for a few years and having visited the areas around the region, this particular area never fails to enthral Jonathan and I
Unique benefits of the property
We wanted to live in an area which was quiet but not isolated, someplace where we would not be cut off from human contact. We wanted our children to be able to mix with the local children, so when we were shown the whitewashed house in this hamlet we were delighted and charmed. We went about modernising the house. We tried to change as little as possible to keep it as the Andalucians would. We saw that there was a gap in the market for self-catering for 1 or 2 persons and also for sightseers, birdwatchers, explorers, walkers - guests who felt they did not need a pool but wanted a base for their daily outings. We also designed a simple gravelled garden set against the backdrop of the rolling olive groves for those who wanted to stay in just to relax, read a good book or catch some sun.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S11740
Mrs Mei Gibb
Tel: (Spain) + 34 957 592 328
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