Gorgeous, Traditional Village House with Terrace and Hillside Views
5 Minute Walk from Centre of Town
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Only 5 minutes walk from the centre of town with it's bars/restaurants, shops/banks, great architecture and stunning gorge. Casa Navidad is a special place to relax and enjoy your visit to inland Andalucia. There's a great little deli/supermarket two doors down. Alhama is a fantastic base for exploring Granada, Malaga, Seville, Cordoba, the coast and more. But, up in the mountains, you really are away from it all. With fresh air, lovely countryside, bird-watching, fossil-hunting, it's all here along with ancient Roman and Moorish architecture, smart and bustling Spanish town squares, thermal springs, spas, caves. Casa Navidad is cosy, stylish and the best bargain in Alhama!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 January 2011 - 31 March 2011 | €195 | 2 | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 31 October 2011 | €225 | 2 | ||
| 1 November 2011 - 20 December 2011 | €195 | 2 | ||
| 21 December 2011 - 4 January 2012 | €225 | 2 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property for two people per week in euros. For a 3rd and 4th person please add 30 euros per person per week in low season and 40 euros per person per week in high season. We offer discounts for bookings of over two weeks and good winter discounts. We also do part week bookings (minimum of 2 nights).
Changeover day
No preference.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The main bedroom has a beamed ceiling, double bed and hanging space for clothes. The second bedroom has a sofa bed which makes a very comfortable double bed with sprung mattress, also antique tiled floor, beamed ceiling and hanging space for clothes. |
| Bathrooms: | The bathroom has a large, mosaic shower area and heated towel rail. |
| Kitchen: | The hand built kitchen has an electric hob/cooker, fridge/freezer, as well as lots of dried foods, herbs/spices, oils, teas/coffee, etc. |
| Utility Room: | The utility space has washing machine, cleaning stuff, coat hooks and space for storing bags. |
| Living Rooms: | On 2 levels the living room has 2 armchairs, a Moroccan banquette, log burner and balcony overlooking the street below, then up a flight of stairs the mezzanine houses books, DVDs, CDs and the wifi access area. Two steps lead out onto the terrace. |
| Other: | The terrace has pretty hillside and rooftop views, terracotta flooring and tiled banquette seating for getting comfy with a book. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
We provide all towels and bedlinen. We can clean Casa Navidad for you during your stay for a small charge. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access room fans cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
At the moment we have no TV channels but lots of films on DVD.
Coast/Beach
We are one hours drive from Torre del Mar and one hour 10 mins from Malaga. The Costa Tropical is one hours drive where you can visit the historical seaside towns of Nerja, La Herradura and Almunecar. All the usual water sports including wind-surfing, sailing, para-gliding and scuba diving are very popular from La Herradura in particular. The towns are attractive and have traditional architecture, old barrios with flower laden balconies and twisting cobbled lanes, and lots of restaurants.
Golf
Alhama de Granada is about 40 minutes away from the nearest golf course in Granada and about one hour away from the courses on the coast.
Skiing
Sierra Nevada mountain range is only 1 hour 20 mins drive away. Easy, attractive drive brings you to this popular resort. From December to April you can enjoy fantastic skiing and snowboarding in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range. The resort, called 'Solynieve', is very pretty and good to visit even if you don't ski, etc. There's a wide choice of runs for all levels; tuition and equipment hire also available.
You can easily avoid the weekend queues at the slopes by driving up from Alhama during the working week; ski all day and be back in Alhama in plenty of time for dinner. The Sierra Nevada National Park is also fabulous all year round for walking and cycling and only one and a half hours drive from Alhama.
Special interest holidays
We've got lots of contacts and information about cooking, cycling, walking/hiking, activity holidays based in Alhama so please do ask us.
Travel
Granada airport is a very easy 45 mins drive. Malaga airport is also straightforward and about 1 hour 20 mins drive. We have comprehensive directions so let us know if you need them. We offer airport pick-up as well.
Distances
45 mins to Granada (there's a bus service too).
20 mins to beautiful Lake Bermajales.
10 mins to Natural Park of Tejada, Alhama and Almijara.
1 hour to Montefrio.
1 hour to Antequera.
1 hour to Nerja.
1 hour 10 mins to Malaga.
2 hours to Sevilla.
1 hour to Lake Iznajar.
2 hours to Cordoba.
Further details
Casa Navidad has a great little supermarket 2 doors down. 5 minutes away, the centre of Alhama has banks, shops, bars and restaurants. There's a busy market with local crafts, fruit, veg, plants, flowers, clothes, etc every Friday.
Alhama de Granada, in the fertile heart of the Poniente Granadino in Southern Andalucia, is the perfect holiday destination. The town of Alhama offers history dating from Roman times through Moorish reign and up to modern days. Alhama is very attractive, traditional, bustling and precariously positioned running along the edge of an enormous limestone gorge, Los Tajos. Along the bottom of the gorge run the Rios Alhama and Merchan. Nearby, hot springs gurgle into four thermal pools next to the Rio Merchan. The town has grand, imposing Medieval architecture and lively bars surrounding attractive squares. Surrounding Alhama are soft, pastel shaded rolling hills, attractive small villages and stunning views extending to looming mountain ranges.
Alhama is perfectly situated, close enough for an easy day or overnight trip to the splendid cities of Granada and Malaga; the sea air of the attractive seaside towns of Nerja and Almunecar; and the striking and exhilarating mountain regions of the Sierra Nevada and the Sierras Alhama, Tejeda and Almijara which offer great walking and winter sports.
Everywhere you look the view stretches as far as the eye can see and takes in gentle hills, green valleys and craggy moonscape mountain peaks. The Natural Park of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama offer secluded picnic areas, usually next to a river or lake, and lovely walks. For hiking, the peak of La Maroma is at 2080m and offers year round snow in chasms at the summit and wonderful views of the area.
The attractive towns of Loja (40 mins), Montefrio (1 hour), Antequera (1 hour) and Archidona (1 hour) are all an easy, scenic drive away. Fabulous Sevilla and Cordoba are only 2 hours away. Bike hire, walk/hike/cycle tours available.
Booking notes
Please contact us by email/phone with your booking enquiry. A deposit by UK pound cheque or bank transfer will usually be needed to secure booking.
Guest comments
"Casa Navidad is amazing, so homely and cosy. The welcome food and wine was a lovely suprise & the guide book to Alhama is brilliant and has been a big help, thank you." Sophia, Manchester.
"I spent 5 weeks in Casa Navidad and each day was more blissful and relaxing. The area is fantastic; the hot springs and walk through the gorge are outstanding." Fay, London.
"We have had a wonderful holiday in a perfect house in a perfect little town - we have really enjoyed our Spanish home from home, thank you." Susan and Nick.
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
Five years ago Neil and I swapped our busy, city-based lives in the UK for rural bliss in southern Spain and feel much happier and healthier as a result. Looking after people on holiday is refreshing and fun and we're loving having the opportunity to explore our wonderful adopted country.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We fell in love with the rugged wildness of the mountains around Alhama then we fell in love with the charms of this lively, beautiful and relaxing little town. The coast and great cities are close by but Alhama feels tucked away from all that hustle and bustle.
Unique benefits of the property
We got the idea of providing fabulous, great value accommodation whilst travelling in 2002. We know that going on holiday can cost a fortune and we feel that you shouldn't have to pay the earth to stay in beautiful accommodation. Our houses are traditional village houses which we have lovingly restored – you'll find lots of period features including beamed ceilings & antique tiled floors; cosy and charming our houses are also modern and stylish. Our travelling experience taught us that attention to detail is very important and we provide lots of little extras so that you can relax & have a lovely holiday. We aim to create something special - a comfortable home-from-home feeling and you can see we've had great feedback if you look at our guests' comments on our website.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S11759
Pam Yule
Mob: (Spain) + 34 685 035 267
Owners Website: Click here
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