Traditional House In Acequias Spacious Accommodation Inside and Out, Panoramic Views, Goodsized Pool
Peaceful Setting On Edge Of Village With Views To Sierra Nevada And Lecrin Valley, Mountain Walks
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Casa Castana, once the village Estanco (tobacconist) is on the fringe of Acequias, looking over the campo (fields) where olive, cherry and almond trees thrive yet 5 mins from Granada to Motril motorway. We have endeavored to maintain a good balance of rustic feature and modern comfort. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking/ dining and also patios/terraces provide shade/sun throughout the day. The substantial pool (8x4m), patio and garden with bouganvillea, fig tree and herb beds provide private space for swimming, sun bathing, and dining under the covered terrace . Bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are split between ground and 1st floor offering easy access to those who may find stairs difficult. The lounge is comfortable and well stocked with seating areas, large log burner, satellite TV, and direct access to 1st floor terrace and views. Large roof terrace with panoramic views to mountains/valleys for sun bathing , relaxation and star gazing!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 15 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £850 | 7 | ||
| 2 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 | £850 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday preferred but flexible arrangements possible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 (ground floor) with king size bed (lemon tree view). Bedroom 2 (ground floor) with two single beds (patio view) and shower room. Bedroom 3 (1st floor) with king size bed (mountain view). Bedroom 4 with double bed (Calle view) and bathroom. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor rustic beamed, tiled bathroom with large shower, wash cabinet, mirror and WC. 1st floor rustic tiled bathroom with wash stand/mirror and overhead shower, wash cabinet and WC. |
| Kitchen: | A kitchen for cooks- Well equipped (food mixer, juicer/blender,kettle,toaster and cooking pans) with plentiful supply of crockery,utensils and cookbooks. Herbs,spices and basic condiments.Rustic shelving/seating unit with separate dining area. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine in entrance patio store room. Under stairs storage of Dyson cleaner, iron/ironing board/cleaning equipment etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious lounge with double futon, chairs, coffee tables, rugs and satellite TV, DVD player, log burner to one end. Moorish area with seating, lamps, Moroccan tables, music system, book shelves at other end. Patio door to veranda, dining area/views. |
| Other: | Stable door to wide entrance hall with bookcase/under stairs cupboard access to 2 beds, bath, kitchen on ground floor. Spacious upstairs landing to 2 beds/lounge/bathroom. Wardrobe/cupboards in all bedrooms. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels provided and changed weekly, house cleaned prior to arrival and by arrangement over long rental. 'Meet and Greet' by English speaking neighbours who live nearby and hold keys/maintain property, pool and equipment. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv room fans barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Location Type: | mountain village |
Notes on accommodation
The house is very comfortably furnished - we use it ourselves for long periods. Kitchen equipment and electrical equipment are available for use but subject to deposit/ breakages reimbursement. lots of spaces for dining 'al fresco' on terraces, patios etc. There is a variety of shaded spots for keeping cool throughout the day in high summer. There is a log burner/calor gas heaters/ electric radiator for cooler months. Fans for hot summer nights. Logs for wood stove available at nearby garage.
Accessibility
Access to the house does not involve any uphill walking- it is on level ground with minimal steps to entrance patio /pool/garden and 1st floor accommodation. 2 Beds, bathroom and kitchen diner with seating area on 1st floor suitable for those with limited mobility/ although not specifically designed for wheelchairs. Roof access by exterior stairs not suitable for those with limited mobility. It is possible to drive up to the entrance but parking is normally available in the square 200 yards.
Outside
Large secure entrance door to side patio (11mx3m) with shade and seating area leads to covered dining terrace (seats 8+) and gas barbecue. Garden patio with lighting, bouganvillea and flower beds of fruit trees/herbs/flowers- sunbathing/seating and breakfast area and views to village and beyond borders pool(8mx4m)which is 1.3m in the shallow end and 2.00 m in the deep end. It is designed for swimming lengths as well as recreation (4 members of our family are 6ft+!) and children must be closely supervised. Ist floor dining veranda with lights, table, shade and views. Access to roof terrace via external stairs. Large roof terrace with lights table chairs/sunbeds etc. and panoramic views.
Coast/Beach
Salobrena, the nearest beach resort is 30 mins by the new motorway. It is a picturesque town with Moorish castle, beaches with easy access and parking and a range of restaurants. To the west there is Almunecar and La Herradura with good beaches, water sports facilities, historic sites and good dining. The Costa Tropical beyond meanders towards Nerja and Malaga and there are splendid coves and natural park areas. Naturist beaches available nearby(La Herradura + Motril)
Golf
Very good area for golfers with numerous courses towards Granada and the coast the nearest (Santa Clara Resort) is only 20 mins away by car.
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada ranges normally operate between November and April dependent on weather. Sol y Nieve resort is the most southerly in Europe (45 minutes away by car) and it is said to be possible to ski in the morning and bathe on the coast in the afternoon until May in some seasons. Equipment is available for hire, bars, restaurants etc.
Special interest holidays
Cycling
The side patio is secure and very suitable for bike storage. The Lecrin is a popular cyclist touring area(www.lecrinvalleycycling.tk) and bike hire available nearby(Durcal has bike shop with hire available-see above website for details).
House suitable for adult groups as 2 spacious livingrooms and abundant outside sitting/eating space.
Walking
Acequias is adjacent to the main GR1 footpath with well defined trails into the Sierra Nevada mountains and our house would be ideal for a small walking group who wish to explore the area on foot.
The nearby mountains and footpaths would also be ideal for those who wish to sketch or watercolour (please contact for further details) or for writing groups who would like a group retreat with access to countryside which has been explored in a range of literature (Lorca, Brenan,Laurie Lee etc.).
Many sites of historical and cultural interest within reach (Alhambra, Cordoba, Alpajurras etc) and tours available (contact owners).
Travel
Granada has airport but at time of writing the Ryannair flights to UK have been suspended. Malaga Airport (90 mins by car) is the best option. It is possible to transfer to Granada from Malaga by coach. Rental cars available at Malaga airport. Brittany ferries provides 36 hr ferry journey from Plymouth/Portsmouth to Santander. Drive via car from Santander to Acequias approx. 8 hours. Hire car essential for access to Acequias.
Distances
Niguelas(shops/bars etc.) 5 mins. drive/20 mins. walk along picturesque mountain path. Durcal(local town/markets/bus connections to Granada) 5 mins by car. Historic city of Granada (Alhambra Palace, Cathedral,museums shopping, tapas bars, Albaicin district and Sacromonte(flamenco) 30 mins by car. Granada has become a festival city and hosts an international music festival in June/July, Flamenco, Jazz and other art events. The Alpajurras and historic villages of the Moors(20mins) by car.
Further details
The villages of the Lecrin are host to a plethora of local shopping/ markets. Banks and local supermarkets/shops/bluchers etc.(Lecrin 5 mins). Large supermarket on old Granada Road (5 mins). Hypermarkets on road north to Granada (25 mins) and coast at Motril (30 mins).
Large local market at Durcal (10 mins) on Wednesday with clothes, vegetables, fruit,domestic goods , spices etc. Very busy and economical.
GRANADA is famed for the Alhambra Fortress Palace which is the best example of a surviving Muslim palace from 14th century. The city boasts a selection of architectural gems-churches,palaces and public buildings. The Arab old town, the Albaicin, with its narrow alleyways, half hidden courtyards is a good place to amble by foot and soak in the atmosphere of times past. Granada is also famous for its tapas bars(food free with every drink) and flamenco in the gypsy caves of Sacramonte. It is also rapidly becoming one of Spain's major festival cities-it hosts a yearly international classical music and dance festival (June/July) as well as Jazz, Film, Flamenco etc.(see city website).
Booking notes
Contact owners for booking. 20% deposit required with booking to secure rental and full payment four weeks in advance of stay. Payment quoted in £'s but also will accept Euros (will quote price on request). A damage deposit of £200 is payable with balance and will be refunded 14 days after your stay. Saturday to Saturday rental preferred but other periods by arrangement with owners. Possibility of shorter stays/parts of week etc. in quieter months and by arrangement.
Guest comments
2011 was our first year!
Becky T... said.`
`The house was fantastic and the pool was great for all the family.The kitchen was probably the best equipped we have ever used and the whole experience was fantastic and we could have stayed for a month!
It was perfect for two familes as we had our own space.'
Martin S... said:
`We had a lovely time here, L..'s and my children had such a marvellous time bonding.The house and location were the perfect platform for a good time.Really was a lovely holiday.
Emma H... said:
`I just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything.We fell in love with the villa, the village, the weather and we found it such a struggle to leave.'
House swap
House swap considered with Europe or beyond.
Owner profile
Kevin + Judith at home in Plymouth.
About the owner
Judith Scott is a retired teacher and lecturer. Kevin Williams is a semi-retired lawyer. They live in South Devon.
We bought the house to renovate at the start of 2008 and finished it in 2009. 2011 was our first rental year and it proved very successful with July and August fully booked. We designed the layout to suit ourselves and our 5 adult children+ partners.
We spend as much time as possible there so have furnished for comfort, cooking and to be spacious inside and out for good sized parties of people.
Year purchased: 2008
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We spent several years touring France, Spain and Italy before settling on the Lecrin. The beauty of inland Spain is the delight of historical towns and villages, the friendly and relaxed attitude of the Spanish and the cultural and nightlife which is abundant.
We also enjoy the Costa Tropical beaches(30 mins) where you can find wonderful coves along the National Park and enjoy al fresco food at the beach restaurants. Behind the house rises the Sierra Nevada mountains(old Moorish villages)+Spa town Lanjaron(20mins)
Our 5 adult children and partners assure us that the nightlife of Granada(30mins) is fantastic! Going to a late night concert or a meal in Granada feels completely safe -Spanish families will take their young children out in July or August til late at night without worry.
Unique benefits of the property
Acequias is a sleepy village(but working/rural Campo/donkeys etc. at bottom of garden). We have great views across valley and to mountains. We love the privacy it affords, you can just lock yourself or wander around the village and meet neighbours(Spanish+European) or take a quiet stroll along the valley to Niguelas. You can really relax here and might find it tempting to decide to give the car a rest. If you want to tour around there is plenty to see.
Our property is well equipped-it is our home, not just a holiday rental. There is plenty of outdoor space for recreation,sunbathing,sitting by pool etc. +indoor sitting space. Can accommodate young/ old, able /less able and seperate families(upstairs/down). Secure side patio for bikes/etc. Good sized pool.
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