Fully Renovated Cave House with Fantastic Views
Peaceful Location But Only 10 Min Walk From Town Centre
Sleeps 5 (3 Bedrooms)
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Like all troglodyte dwellings that have been sympathetically restored and only modernised where necessary, the cave house retains its inherent charm and quirkiness. The hewn-out rooms with their arched ceilings differ in shape and size. The uneven walls, whose contours have been mellowed by decades of whitewash, feature niches and alcoves framed by ornate Moorish plasterwork. Great pains have been taken to decorate and furnish the house in a combination of traditional Andalucian and Moroccan styles. Whilst conjuring up an exotic atmosphere and a bygone age, we have not compromised the need for modern amenities. All in all, the cave house is unlike any other type of dwelling you will encounter. It promises to be a unique and fascinating experience; both beautiful and atmospheric. The inherent nature of the cave house means that it is cool in Summer and very easy to heat and keep warm in Winter.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £40 | £250 | £800 | 1 |
Changeover day
Change over day is flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 -Family room with one double bed and one single bed. Bedroom 2 -with double bed and recessed wardrobe. Bedroom 3 -with single bed and recessed wardrobe. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with full size bath, shower over bath, toilet and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker with high level grill and oven, fridge, fridge-freezer, electric toaster, electric kettle and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, spin drier, tumble drier, ironing board and iron, vacuum cleaner. |
| Living Rooms: | Moroccan style lounge with satellite TV, DVD player, CD radio and oil filled radiator. Separate dining room with extendable table and 4 chairs. Breakfast room with small table and chairs and Optimyst electric fire. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen and towels provided. These will be changed on a weekly basis. Optional maid service weekly. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access barbecue |
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Accessibility
The house can be accessed on full or my normal vehicle. However, because of its location at the top of a hill it would not be suitable for the very elderly or anyone with mobility problems unless they had their own transport. The road outside the house is a cul-de-sac and is always very quiet.
Coast/Beach
Mojacar playa and mojacar pueblo are 120km from Baza. The playa is a new purpose-built tourist resort. Its bars, restaurants, shops, hotels, discos and commercial centre line the 7km seafront.
The pueblo is the original old, white village of Mojacar and is a company contrast to the playa. It is situated on the hillside 2km from the seafront The seaside towns of Puerto de Mazarron and Cartagena are also worth visiting.
Special interest holidays
Every Wednesday morning there is an outdoor market where you can find everything from fruit and veg to local pottery and from clothes to wicker donkeys. On Sunday mornings is the service station on the outskirts of the town hosts a car boot sale.
Travel
The nearest airport is Granada, a 110 km journey by motorway. There is also a good bus service between Granada and Baza. The next nearest airport is at Almeria, a drive of 160km from Baza. Malaga, Alicante and Murcia (San Javier) are also within reach, although the journey will be over two hours. A pick up and drop off service is available in respect of all the above airports. Prices on request.
Distances
Baza town centre is only a short walk from the cave house.
El Jatib cave hotel and restaurant and spa 5km. Lake Negratin with 4 restaurants 20km. Castril-the gorge walk 45km.
Guadix and Purellena Troglodyte village and cave museum 50km. Granada Alhambra Palace and other diverse delights 100km. Mini Hollywood 128km. Mojacar purpose built seside resort and white hill village 120km. Mazarron nice seaside resort and harbour 170km. Cartagena Roman ruins, museums and shops 195km.
Further details
The typically Spanish town of Baza is situated in the famous cave house region of the Granada province. It lies on a plateau encircled by hills and mountains. The narrow streets of the old town wind their way into Baza's main square. Here you will find the town's largest church, its town hall, a café bar and a variety of shops. Should you visit here in January just before 12th night (Spanish Christmas) you will discover the square and the surrounding streets transformed into a mediaeval market.
Over the years the original old town has expanded and wider streets with supermarkets and more modern shops have appeared. Plan your visit for the first and second week of September and you can watch (from a safe distance!) the cascamorras. This is a Baza tradition, where hordes of mainly young people cover themselves in used engine oil and stampede down the hillside towards the main square, leaving black hand prints on everything in their reach along the route.
The cascamorras marks the beginning of feria week. The annual feria is a very important event in every town's social calendar and Baza is no exception.
The feria (or fair) is not just a fairground with rides but also a meeting place for clubs and societies who erect marquees serving traditional fare and copious amounts of local sherry wine and beer. Additional stalls sell turron (a nougat-based confection), it churros and chocolate (something similar to doughnuts served with a chocolate sauce) and carnival trinkets. Other outdoor activities in Baza include swimming at the municipal pool, go-karting and tennis.
There is a good selection of restaurants in town (Chinese, Italian and, of course, traditional Spanish) and all bars offer free tapas with every alcoholic drink.
Booking notes
Rentals can commence on any day of the week.
Guest comments
"Had a great time in the cave house. Thank you for being such kind and considerate hosts especially appreciated the fascinating decor and the well equipped kitchen." Donna & Bill (Virginia USA)
"Wonderfully quirky place, feels like home straight away, can't wait to come back." Nigel & Denise James (Murcia, Spain)
"Thank you for making us so welcome, your house is amazing, so well equipped, the decor is fantastic. Couldn't wish for anything more." Steve&Julie Hill (Accrington, U.K.)
"What a brilliant cave house. The boys loved exploring it and wished they had one in England. Had a wonderful time discovering the area and thank you Colin and Malutka for all the help you gave to make our stay more comfortable." Jack & Marisa Mador (Manchester, UK)
"Thank you for providing the perfect romantic retreat for our honeymoon. Your place is fantastic, hositality 2nd to none" Ken and Linda Poppet (Southport UK)
Owner profile
About the owner
Colin and Malutka Whiski are a middle aged couple from contrasting backgrounds. Colin was involved in the world of electronics and Malutka spent many years travelling the world with a touring theatre company. They bought their first Spanish property, in a white hill village twenty years ago. Since then they have bought and sold two more properties in Spain, each one in need of extensive restoration and modernisation. This has now become their passion. Their current project is a run down riad in Meknes, Morocco which they work on for a few months every year. Their frequent trips over to north Africa have enabled them to bring back Moroccan furniture and accessories with which to adorn their cave house in Baza.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Colin and Malutka lived for several years in a remote farmhouse, 25 km from the nearest anything and with no electricity! Although they loved the beauty and tranquility of the Spanish countryside, they wanted to be closer to civilisation. The Baza cave house ticked all their boxes:- a centuries-old type of dwelling but with all the modern facilities of a town house; countryside directly behind it though only a 10-minute walk into the town centre; the sound of goat bells to be rear and church bells to the fore. Having spent five years restoring the cave house and adding many creative touches of their own they now want to share the magic of this wonderful dwelling.
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Property Ref S13209
Contact Name:
Malutka Whiski
(SPAIN) +34 958700127
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