Holiday houses in Alhama de Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Traditional Town House in Moorish Quarter
Quiet Street Close to the Centre of this Beautiful Old Town
Sleeps up to 7 (4 Bedrooms)
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This large house is carefully renovated, respecting its original architecture and traditional features. It has attractive beamed ceilings, thick walls and Moorish archways. The furniture is a blend of restored Spanish, old-fashioned English and rustic South African! There's a private patio for dining al fresco, and the spacious split level roof terrace enjoys views of the surrounding hills and the town's imposing fifteenth century church. See the VIRTUAL TOUR on our website. The house is situated in a delightfully quiet street in the oldest part of historic Alhama, yet the main square, with its shops, bars and restaurants, is a gentle stroll away. Alhama, built on the edge of a gorge, is described by the Rough Guide as ‘one of the unsung gems of Granada province’. It is the perfect place to experience life in a traditional Spanish town or explore the fantastic countryside around. The owners live in Alhama, so can meet and greet and help you with anything you need during your holiday.
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| Rental periods | Up to 4 Persons Sharing | 4 Plus Persons Sharing |
| Rental periods | 3 or 4 people, per week | 5-7 people, per week |
| 3 May - 27 September 2008 | £340 | Please add £45 per person |
| 27 September - 1 November 2008 | £260 | Please add £35 per person |
| 1 November - 13 December 2008 | £210 | Please add £25 per person |
| 20 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £260 | Please add £35 per person |
Notes on prices
Prices reduce by 10% for two people. Bookings accepted for part-weeks: daily rates 15% of the weekly rates shown above. Reductions for letting periods in excess of 2 weeks by arrangement. Winter prices include heating. 10% discount if booked within 5 weeks of arrival.
Changeover day
Our preferred changeover day is Saturday, but we can be flexible!
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with large double wooden bed. Beamed ceiling. Bedroom 2 with restored iron and brass double bed. Beamed ceiling. Bedroom 3 with restored iron single bed. Bedroom 4 with 2 single wooden beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Upstairs: large bathroom containing bath with shower over, toilet, sink and bidet. Outside window. Downstairs: spacious room with shower, toilet and sink. Outside window. |
| Kitchen: | Bright and spacious, with beamed ceiling and access to the patio. Oven, ceramic hob, extractor, fridge (with freezer compartment), double sink, toaster. Plenty of cupboard space and tiled work surfaces. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge is an airy room with a balcony over the street. There is a TV, CD player and radio. Attractive traditional African and Spanish furniture. The separate dining room has a dining table to seat 8 people, large sideboard, and a wood-burning stove. |
| Other: | Small anteroom, with kitchenette area for preparation of drinks and simple meals, opening onto balcony with stairs leading up to large split level roof terrace with views to the surrounding countryside. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included (but not beach towels). |
Notes on accommodation
As well as the wood-burning stove, there are free-standing electric radiators and a gas heater for the winter months. The house has lots of stairs, and so might be unsuitable for those with small children, or those with mobility issues. We ask that you smoke in the outside areas of the property only.
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- oven,
- fridge,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv
Outside
There is a shady patio outside the kitchen with a large dining table for meals al fresco. Plants include geraniums, honeysuckle, clematis, roses and hibiscus. There is a balcony on the second floor, with stairs leading to a split-level roof terrace that occupies the full width of the house.
Coast/Beach
It is just under an hour's drive to the beach at Torre del Mar. From there, the modern coast road makes any of the Costa resorts easily accessible (if you must!).
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada, venue for the Alpine Skiing world championships in 1996, is only 90 mins drive away. Equipment hire, classes and facilities for a range of abilities are available at the resort. Highly recommended by some of our winter visitors.
Special interest holidays
We can arrange access to horse riding, cycling and photography tuition by arrangement. We also provide our own off-road tour. Details on our website.
Travel
Granada airport is 45 mins away (budget flights via Ryanair). Malaga, served by a range of operators, is 1 hour 20 mins away. We offer airport transfers and transport for days out. In that sense, a car is not essential - we used to come here and just leave the hire car parked in the same place for a week! - unless you feel you will want to head further afield.
Distances
We're about an hour from the centre of Granada, and the Alhambra Palace. Malaga, usually seen simply as an entry/exit point, actually has a beautiful old town and the Picasso Museum, about an hour and a half away. Montefrio, El Torcal (bizarre rock formations) about an hour and a half.
Further details
Alhama de Granada is self-contained in terms of shops, bars and restaurants, so you are unlikely to find it necessary to go elsewhere for anything you would need on holiday. The town is perfect for a spring or autumn break. It has several historic buildings, and is surrounded by gorgeous countryside with easy walks into the gorge, through which runs the Rio Alhama. The hot springs just outside town and which give the town its name, have been used since Roman times. Lake Bermajales, one of Alhama's best-kept secrets according to the Observer newspaper, (beach, swimming, picnics under pine trees, etc) is 10km away. Hotel Pato Loco (2km) has a large swimming pool, open to non-residents, set in pleasant grounds, with views to the surrounding olive groves. Visitors with children spend lots of time here.
Booking notes
Please contact us by either phone or email. We ask for 25% deposit to secure your booking, the balance to be in our account two months before your arrival. Payment may be in Sterling or Euros.
House swap
House swap considered.
For booking and further information
Keith Davies and Elizabeth Lancaster
Tel: (Spain) + 34 958 360 798
Mobile: (Mobile) + 34 686 436 120
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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