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Approaching Molino Alto from Nigüelas

Molino Alto from Sierra looking south

Comfortable, 4 bedroom house outside village of Nigüelas, on terraces overlooking valley of Río Torrente, which runs into the broad and cheerful valley of Lecrín, between the fabled city of Granada and the tropical coast at Salobreña. The house is a marvellous retreat and base for adventure, in all seasons, facing south, with trees and waterfall, cool in summer, warmed by log fires in winter. Fabulous views. On edge of National Park - perfect setting for exploring mountains and valleys on foot, by bike or on horseback - wild life around including ibex, eagles, genets, orioles, nightingales, hoopoes - good place for artists, photographers, naturalists. The river (Río Torrente) that flows through the garden all year bears water from the mountains above to irrigate the valleys below. A little way upstream of the garden are pools and cascades which make a fine playground and place to cool off in summer (see photos).

Garden and roof terrace

Sitting-room

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
During colder months - November to March - there is an extra charge of £35 per week as contribution to cost of central heating and firewood.
Discounts for longer lets in winter, spring, autumn.
Payment may be made in euros to Spanish account if more convenient.

Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Saturday, guests arriving around 5 p.m. and leaving by 10 a.m. Please advise of any variations. Guests will be met and shown around by English-speaking friends in the village.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
The house is cosy in winter with open log-fire and stove in sitting rooms and central heating in the bedrooms. Firewood is stored in log-shed near back door. The waterfall with mountain breezes and trees around keep the house relatively cool in summer. Having such a lovely setting with waterfalls and pools upstream, in the river gorge, it is a fine place for children, but steps and terraces mean that very young children will need supervision.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Outside
There is a large roof-terrace off the first floor and a ground-floor patio with barbecue and tables made from the original mill-wheels, plus chairs, extra tables, sun-shades and sun-beds. The garden is attractively terraced and includes a variety of fruit-trees providing blossom and fruit in season - pomegranates, figs, cherries, apricots etc.

Coast/Beach
The coast is about half an hour's drive away. Salobreña is a pretty hill town with long sandy beach and fish restaurants. Further west are the popular resorts of Almuñecar and Nerja. To the east are quieter resorts at la Calahonda and Castell de Ferro.

Skiing
Major ski resort in Sierra Nevada half an hour's drive away.

Travel
Nearest airport is Granada (half hour) - Ryanair flights from Stansted and Monarch flights from Gatwick and Liverpool. Malaga aiprort is one and a half hours' drive away with many cheap flights and cheap car hire. Car hire is recommended although Nigüelas can be reached by bus via Granada, Ferry ports of Santander and Bilbao are about 8 hours away by car.

Distances
Nigüelas with shops and bars is half a mile away down the valley (by car or a pleasant walk). More shops, banks and restaurants in towns of Durcal and Talará, each about 2 miles away. Granada is half an hour away. Orgiva in the Alpujarras with Thursday market about the same.

Further details
Nigüelas has an excellent bakery and fine restaurant, plus bars and basic shops, Details of other shops and restaurants etc provided with the house. Horses can be hired in the village and we can offer guided walks and rides. The house is beside the old road to the mountains - Camino real de la Sierra - and there is a great variety of walks up into the mountains or down the valleys among orange and olive groves. A track leads to Lanjarón in Alpujarra which is part of the GR7 from Algeciras to Athens. It's a great place for mounaineers and rock-climbers! Swimming-pools in nearby villages - or cool off in summer in the river. Granada offers the Alhambra, Arab baths and tea-rooms, museums, theatres, memories of Lorca. Lots of fascinating local products in markets and in the Alpujarras.

Booking notes
At time of booking, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 25% of total rent, the remainder to be paid 4 weeks before the holiday starts,

Guest comments
"10/10 location, peaceful time, good for all areas. The village is nice and friendly ... the house seems to encourage us to enjoy each other as people. Many thanks - we hope to return."

"Wonderful family holiday together. Despite there being seven of us we had plenty of room ... great for relaxing and just enjoying the setting ... the views are quite stunning."

"Nature is not spoiled - that's what makes this place unique."

For booking and further information

 

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and has advertised this property with us since December 2004.

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