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500 Year Old Stone House in Whitewashed Hamlet in the Sierra Nevada National Park
Spectacular Views from Roof Terrace and Balcony
Sleeps 2/4 (1Connecting Bedrooms)
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An authentic 500 year old stone and beamed house situated in Ferreirola in the High Alpujarra Mountains; with roof terrace and balcony providing spectacular views all around. The tiny whitewashed hamlet is tucked away from the world in the Sierra Nevada National Park and ideal for walkers and those looking for a peaceful and beautiful environment. There are bars and restaurants within walking distance and a larger village (Pitres, bank, market etc))4km away.It is about 2.5 hours from Malaga airport and around 1.25 hour to Granada.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | 2/3 Persons Total price of house per week |
Extra Person/Night |
| 15 June - 15 September 2008 | 330 euros | 20 euros |
| Christmas / New Year / Easter | 330 euros | 20 euros |
| Rest of the Year 2008 | 280 euros | 20 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros for 2 or 3 persons. An extra euros 20 per night is charged for a 4th person.
Heating: the rental price includes electricity, hot water and gas for the cooker. I winter we supply firewood for the first night free of charge and further wood can be bought at the petrol station you pass on the way up just after the village of Pampaneira. Ask for Leña de Estufa.
Changeover day
Saturday preferred but we can be flexible if you can only fly on other days.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1 double bedroom. 1 twin bedroom leading from the the double bedroom. The beds have sprung mattresses and duvets and we have used local furniture and fabrics to decorate. |
| Bathrooms: | The bathroom has wc, shower and sink. We supply soap and towels. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen has fridge, gas stove (3 burners, no oven) and a washing machine. A fairly steep wooden staircase leads to the railed roof terrace. |
| Living Rooms: | The long, beamed living room has a wood burning stove and comfortable seating with a dining area next to the balcony. We have a large collection of modern novels in English (and welcome more). |
| Other: | Everyone's favourite place seems to be the sheltered balcony off the living room. There is a table and chairs for eating and an outside light. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels included. Bring your own beach towels please. The house is cleaned thoroughly between clients and we can arrange for a cleaning service while you are here too.We can also provide a pack of basic provisions and/or a cooked meal. |
Notes on accommodation
The property has a balcony and roof terrace, a spacious book-filled living room, double bedroom leading to a 2nd twin bedroom, a rustic but well equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower, wc and sink and plentiful hot water. All accommodation is on the 1st floor. The house and the entire area would prove very difficult for anyone with mobility problems. The owner lives next door and is happy to help with knowledge of the area. Otherwise unobtrusive! New - World Service radio on FM available as I have a receiver. Can lend you a small radio. Sorry, no cats, I am allergic. Dogs OK.
- hob/stove,
- fridge,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
Unsuitable for those with mobility problems. Too many steep streets and steps.
Outside
From the living room there is a south-facing covered balcony with seating and on the roof a sunny terrace for sunbathing or stargazing. From here the views of the mountains and sky are beautiful and at certain times of the year you can see eagles overhead. There is a table, lounging chairs and barbecue. Several of the local signposted walks along ancient mule trails start just outside the house, which is on the edge of the village.
Coast/Beach
Less than an hour´s drive to the beaches of the 'Costa Tropical'.
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort is just outside Granada and is fast becoming one of the most popular in Europe.
Special interest holidays
Mountain biking, horse riding ,swimming pool, Alexander technique, massage and guided walks in the Sierras all available locally.
Travel
2 hours from Malaga airport.1.25 hours to Granada Airport (RyanAir and Monarch). A car is very useful here, although it is possible to reach the village by public transport. The last bus leaves Granada at 5pm.
Distances
Granada with the splendour of the Alhambra is just over
1 hour away. The owner has an arrangement with a pretty hotel by the cathedral who offer a reduction for her clients and can also arrange tickets for the Alhambra even when they are "sold out".
The famous whitewashed villages of the High Alpujarras are all around us and the coast at Salobreña just an hour away.
Further details
Ferreirola is part of La Taha de Pitres, a grouping of
7 small villages dating back from the times when the area was occupied by the Moors whose architecture and terrace hillsides are very much still part of the landscape. The villages are white washed with steep, winding streets where it is still common to see donkeys and shepherds with their flocks passing through. The area is famous for its mineral water springs, air-dried hams and inexpensive rugs and pottery.
We enjoy over 320 days a year of sunshine and have beautiful spring flowers and blossom as early as February. The autumn and winter months usually bring warm days with crisp nights and the altitude (around 1000m) means that it is never unbearably hot in summer. There are no cars allowed in the narrow streets of Ferreirola and the only sounds are birds or sheep bells. There are, however,
4 restaurants and bars within walking distance and a larger village (Pitres) just 4km away.
Ferreirola has a daily bread van between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, a fruit van on Tuesday evenings and a fish van on Wednesday mornings. It is only 1km to Mecina which has a family run bar and restaurant, a vegetarian restaurant, a music bar and a hotel with pool. There are many varied and inexpensive restaurants in nearby villages and the bars still give complimentary tapas with wine and beer.
Pitres, 4km away has a bank, chemist, baker, supermarket, healthfood shop,restaurant, bars and a 24-hour health centre. (Bring form E111.) There is an outdoor swimming pool at the campsite.
Serious walkers can scale the Mulhacen (3,482m) or Veleta at 3,398m. Guided service available. There are also local facilities for mountain biking, horse-riding, and flamenco dance and photography classes.
Booking notes
We ask for a 50% deposit on booking which can be made by bank transfer or sterling or euro cheque by post. We can now aslo take payment by credit card (fee 3.5%) The house is at 1000 metres so whilst days are usually warm and sunny even in winter, the temperature drops at night between October and March but there is a cosy woodburning stove.
Guest comments
"We have been back seven years running we love it so much" (Pam & Roj Moody) 2007.
"We fell in love with the area and Barbara helped us buy a house near hers "Judith Hinman and Alan Green 2006.
"I wanted to stay forever" Terry Binns 2007.
House swap
House swap considered for August in London. Near buses for access to centre, please.
For booking and further information
Barbara Lynch
Tel: (Spain) + 34 958 857486
Mobile: (Spain) + 34 670 057675
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