The view from the front of the house

The lounge / dining area with wood beam ceiling

This cosy 300 year-old traditional village house has been converted into an spacious apartment featuring many original features for that perfect rustic experience! There are three double bedrooms, a lounge area with a dining table and sofa/comfy chairs, a wood stove, and books and walking maps for you to enjoy. The house is furnished with traditional locally-made rugs and lamps and there are oil radiators (in addition to the wood burner) for the colder months. The bathroom has a very special-custom made glass bath, so you can see the original stonework under your feet as you bathe! The house is located at the top of the lively village of Pitres, providing complete tranquility with easy access (3 minutes walking) to the village centre with bars, restaurants, the weekly farmers market and a small supermarket. The views from the house are stunning (chairs are provide to sit in the sun and enjoy) and the walking route GR7 passes by the door. There is also storage space for bikes etc.

Bedroom 1

The Kitchen

 

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Notes on prices
This price is based on 2 people staying in the property. Additional price for up to 6 people is £25/person/week, so total cost for 6 people for 7 nights is £350.

Changeover day
Flexible.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Not suitable for young children.

Accessibility
The original layout of the building has been conserved and therefore there are different floor levels throughout which make it less suitable for children and less mobile visitors.

Outside
There is a small porch area at the front of the house which has lovely views; seats are provided.

Coast/Beach
The coast is about an hour to an hour and half's drive away, and you have the option of staying in the seaside towns of Motril or Salobreña, or you from there you could head in either the direction to the coastlines of Malaga or Almeria.

Skiing
Skiing at Sierra Nevada is about 1.5 hours by car.

Special interest holidays
There are many signposted walks that can be completed from Pitres, with the most famous being the GR7 that goes in one direction to the high village of Trevelez, and in the other direction to the three villages of Bubion, Capileira and Pampaneira (takes 1 - 2 hours). Serious walkers can scale the Mulhacen (3,482m) or Veleta (3,398m), and there are lots of shorter walks via local trails or the medieval pathway into the villages lower down (Mecina, Fondales, Ferreirola etc). There are also local companies offering mountain bike hire and tours, and horse riding. For those interested in the local cuisine, the Alpujarras is famous for its ham, sausages, wine, cheese, chocolate, honey and jam! You can buy a great selection of each in the village, and the tapas bars and restaurants offer a good opportunity to try the traditional Spanish dishes and wine.

Travel
Visitors can fly to either Malaga or Granada airports. Granada is 1 - 1.5 hours by car, or by direct bus route approximately 2.5 hours. No car is needed but can be hired from the airports. Buses travel between Granada and Pitres 3 times a day, every day.

Further details
The village center is about a 3 minute walk from the house and has a 24-hour Medical Center (Medical Helicopter to Granada and Motril Hospitals), a supermarket open 6 or 7 days a week, a traditional bakery and butcher, and a good number of lovely tapas bars and restaurants. On a Friday there is a farmers' market. There is also a public outdoor swimming pool at Pitres Camping.

Booking notes
A refundable deposit of £100 is required at the time of placing a booking and 50% of the rental amount. The outstanding amount is to be paid 14 days before the date of arrival. Payment can be made by bank transfer to a Spanish or English address, or by paypal (sender pays the fees).

Cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior to arrival date will incur 100% of the full rental cost, or 50% of full cost if received more than 2 weeks prior to arrival date.

Guest comments
"Pitres is an idyllic village, surrounded by picturesque countryside and breathtaking hillside walks. The square is abuzz with friendly and welcoming locals (especially if you try and speak at least the odd word of Spanish) whiling away the afternoon in the sunshine nibbling on tapas and enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer. The house itself is set a short walk back up the cobbled streets, and although the exterior looks exactly as I imagine it would have 100 years ago with its whitewashed stone fascia and enormous wooden door, the interior has been wonderfully renovated whilst remaining true to most of the original features. I really enjoyed my stay, it was comfortable without losing any of the "simple living" reasons I wanted to stay there. If it's a quieter and a slower, more relaxing pace of life you're looking for, then this is the getaway venue is ideal. I'm almost reluctant to recommend it just in case it's fully booked when I next want visit!" Matt Hoffman, London.

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