Private Farmhouse Apartment with Wonderful Views and Waterfall for Cooling off
Sleeps 2/4 (1/2 Bedrooms)
Up To Four Persons, One Double, One Twin Bedded
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Paradise. In a 6 acre oasis of beauty and tranquillity, set in one of the finest locations in the Alpujarras, our totally private, farmhouse apartment is now available for rent. Only a few minutes countryside walk away from the pretty villages of Capileira and Bubion, the apartment has an uninterrupted view of the entire Poquera Valley and the majestic Sierra Lujar. The Mediterranean can often be seen as a silver wedge in the distance with the Rif Mountains of Morocco floating above it. Behind the farm, to the north, the peaks of the high Sierras, snow-covered in the winter months, are etched across the sky. The property is surrounded by a parkland of chestnuts, oaks, poplars, walnuts, almonds, cherries and other fruit trees. A 20m high waterfall drops into a rocky basin in one corner of the property and the sound of falling water and birdsong are the only extraneous noises you are likely to notice here.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 30 March 2011 | £295 | - | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £320 | - | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £295 | - |
Changeover day
Saturday but flexible where possible (12.30pm).
Notes on accommodation
The stone-clad house is south-facing, full of light and has been built with passive-solar features. It has extensive insulation in the walls and ceiling and double glazing in all windows. Temperatures remain constant and comfortable in both summer and winter. Gas and electricity are included in the rental price. Olive wood is available at cost for the wood stove, if needed. An occasional evening meal can be provided at a reasonable price. Pets are permitted.
Outside
There is a large, secluded terrace attached to the apartment with sunloungers, as well as a table and chairs for outdoor eating. A barbeque unit is available. There is private parking and a short, tree-lined walk to the apartment. The nearby waterfall is accessible and can be used to cool-off in the hottest months. A basic tennis court and a newly-completed, large swimming pool are located on the outskirts of the closest village.
Coast/Beach
Motril or Solabrena beaches are about 70km away.
Golf
The closest golf course is at Motril, about fifty minutes by car.
Travel
Granada airport is 70km away and Malaga airport 150km. Car hire is recommended.
Distances
Orgiva, the largest market town in the area, is about fifteen kilometres from us. Capileira and Bubion, very attractive 'white' pueblos, have a selection of bars and restaurants, a bank, fresh deli, pharmacy, bakery, supermarket etc. and are only five minutes away by car.
Further details
Our cortijo is located in a unique micro-climatic pocket of fertile land on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevadas. It is a lovely place for a relaxed holiday and a great base for walking, more-serious treking, bird watching, mountain biking or horse riding. Bookings for the Alhambra in Granada can be made from here (by telephone) but because of the current controlled daily numbers of visitors, the dates you want should be thought of well in advance.
When you leave the Granada/Motril highway to head for Capileira, the road wriggles like a snake as it climbs up into the Sierras through Lanjaron and the large market town of Orgiva. When you reach Capileira, you will be at 1400m and in an area that is a totally protected natural park. From here you look all the way back down to the coast and across to the Rif mountains in Morocco. The highest peaks of the Sierras, with their truly unique flora and fauna, are above you still and you will need to climb another 1600m or so to reach the summit of Mulhacen, the highest mountain in mainland Spain. The air here is clean and fresh.
The hills are normally covered in grass and wild flowers, and there is a large variety of trees growing locally. The many cherries, almonds, walnuts and other fruit trees paint spring with clouds of coloured blossoms. Local village houses are cubist images of Moorish inspiration with white washed walls, flat roofs of gritty, dark sand and tall chimney-pots like elongated toadstools. The streets are narrow, cobbled and overhung with small terraces filled with pots full of flowers.
There are numerous restaurants and bars in the small local villages and reasonably well-stocked supermarkets, cantinas, bakeries and souvenir shops.
Recommended Reading: 'South From Granada' by Gerald Brenan; 'Driving Over Lemons' by Chris Stewart; 'Holiday Walks in the Alpujarras' by Jeremy Rabjohns.
Booking notes
Please contact. Because of recent reported problems with some self-catering accomodation we have now decided to request only half of the rental cost in advance from our clients. The remainder can be paid on arrival here to give you some security.
Note: We have been working with Owners Direct for more than ten years now without any complaints or negative feedback.
Guest comments
Quite a few guests who have stayed with us have returned for a second and even a third time. We have had many kind words said and written about the property and the accomodation and these testimonials can be made available if required.
Owner profile
About the owner
My wife (Italian) and I (Australian) moved to the Alpujarras in 1995 after running a successful charter yacht business in the Med. and the Red Sea for nearly 20 years. Before that we had a catering service and cooking school in Rome. We bought a very special property here that had previously belonged to the Spanish Minister for Education. He had made some improvements and had plans for a large house but he sadly died before bringing it to fruition. We built a house that was energy efficient with a low-carbon footprint but followed the traditional guidelines that are mandatory in an area that is classified as "natural parkland". Los Molinillos is an incredible place, with its own springs and waterfall and has views that are incomparable. Come and see for yourselves.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S348
John Yates
Tel: (Spain) + 34 958 064 948
Mob: (Spain) + 34 658 232 730
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