Holiday Village House in Albunuelas, Lecrin Valley, Granada
Romantic Village House, with Dramatic Roof Terrace Views
Stunning Location in Beautiful Village, yet close to historic Granada & Costa Tropical
1 and 2 Bedroom Houses
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Just south of Granada, beyond the "Sigh of the Moor" pass (so called because here the last Moorish king paused on his journey into exile, and sighed for the beautiful city he had lost) lies a valley so beautiful that it was named by the Moors 'the Valley of Joy' - El Valle de Lecrin.
Here in the traditional white village of Albunuelas, overlooking the dramatic Rio Santo gorge, we have two lovingly restored houses for you to choose from. In these houses you will find traditional beam and rush ceilings, local hand-made tiles and Moorish arches combined with discreet comforts such as limitless hot water and underfloor heating in winter. Both houses have roof terraces with breathtaking views of the Rio Santo gorge and the Sierra de Albunuelas. In addition both houses have free use of our private garden where, if you wish, you can have a BBQ, a paddling pool for children, or alternatively just sit among glossy leaved orange trees and drink in the vistas of the distant mountains.
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| Rental periods | La Joya | Casa Idrisi |
| 1 July - 30 September | 350 euros | 450 euros |
| 1 October - 16 December | 250 euros | 290 euros |
| 17 December - 2 January | 350 euros | 450 euros |
| 3 January - 1 February | 190 euros | 225 euros |
| 2 February - 1 April | 250 euros | 290 euros |
| 2 - 10 April | 350 euros | 450 euros |
| 11 April - 1 July | 270 euros | 390 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property(s) per week in euros.
Late availability discounts in May and June!
Changeover day
Changeover days flexible to enable customers to take advantage of cheaper, mid-week flights.
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Casa Idrisi (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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Roof terrace with amazing 360 degree views of Lecrin Valley, Rio Santo Gorge, Sierra de Albunulas and Sierra de los Guajares. Stunning living/dining area with balcony, carved arched window and views (South and East) of the Lecrin Valley and the Rio Santo Gorge. Master bedroom with comfortable double bed, Moorish alcoves and views to the gorge. Moorish bathroom with bath/shower and hand-made local tiles. 2nd double bedroom with beautiful, new, en-suite shower room. Plenty of hot water. Heated towel rails and underfloor heating in winter. |
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Notes on accommodation
Underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves in both houses in winter.
Fans provided in summer.
Use of garden and free fruit in season.
Children welcomed.
Location not suitable for the infirm.
Outside
Behind an ancient wooden door in a stone wall lies our beatuiful garden-with-a-view among the orange orchards. We have a palm tree, oranges, lemons, pomegranites, grapes, figs, olives and aromatic herb banks. Help yourself in season. In the garden shed you will find chairs, paddling pool (when no water shortages), BBQ etc.
Coast/Beach
The dramatically situated coastal town of Salobreña, clinging to a rock with its castle perched on top, is a 35 minute drive away. The larger town of Almuñecar a few minutes further on has an interesting market on Friday mornings. Marina del Este has a few exclusive shops and a couple of nice waterfront restaurants overlooking the Marina. More secluded beaches can be found around La Herradura. A little further on still lies the more cosmopolitan coastal town of Nerja with its famous caves.
Golf
There are two golf courses in Granada province, plus a new one to be completed soon. The 18 hole Granada Club de Golf in Las Gabias is 30 mins away and is signposted from Armilla. No reservations necessary. Clubs can be hired and if you play in the morning, the cost for 18 holes is approximately 20 euros (more on Sundays and festivals).
The 9 hole course Los Moriscos is 40 minutes away in Motril.
Skiing
Skiing is available at the Sierra Nevada ski resort - one of the most exciting places to ski (the venue for the 1996 world ski championship). At over 9000 ft (skiing from 3500 metres down to 2000 metres) it is one of the highest resorts in Europe and can be reached within a drive of about 45 mins - 1hr 15 mins, depending on conditions. Ski hire and ski passes are available either in the resort itself or in the centre of Granada, next to the bus stop for the Granada-Sierra Nevada bus (which runs regularly). An international ski school is available on site. There are 70km of ski runs, 45 pistes (with more than enough variety to suit all levels), 300 snow machines and views of Africa from the top. Night skiing by floodlight!
Travel
Granada Airport - 35 minutes
Malaga Airport - 2hrs
Almeria Airport - 2hrs 10 mins
Distances
The historic city of Granada (with its vibrant Moroccan quarter and the attractions of the Alhambra and the Generalife) are a 30 minute drive. The Lecrin Valley is adjacent to the Alpujarras (the highest villages in Spain -made famous by Chris Stewart's book 'Driving Over Lemons'). The spa town of Lanjarron is a short drive and higher Alpujarran villages such as Pampaneira, Capileira and Bubion are accessible within an hour.
Further details
The lower barrio of Albuñuelas has a bar/restaurant of some character and the local bread van and fish hawkers visit each morning to sell their wares in the street just below the church. The upper barrio, a short walk away, has several shops, a bank, bars and restaurants and a weekly market on Thursday mornings. There are several nice swimming pool/restaurants in nearby villages. Guided walks are available from local English residents which start from the village and can take in items of historical interest (Moorish, Roman, Iberian) as well as the flora and fauna of the valley. Ideal for relaxation and perfect for walkers or bird watchers. The epic GR7 walk from Algeciras to Istanbul passes the door and one of the GR7 markers can be seen upon the wall. The lush valley just beyond the house is rich with oranges, almonds, grapes, figs, pomegranates, persimmons, and prickly pears. In the spring the air is perfumed with orange and almond blossom. The higher slopes of the gorge abound with olives and the scent of wild herbs. In the evenings one can sit upon the roof terrace and watch the eagles soaring as the sun sets over the gorge. The Moors christened this place the Valley of Joy.
The beautiful Lecrin Valley is also great base for fishing with huge carp in the Embalse de Beznar and barbel fishing in the Rio Santo. Nearby, the Embalse de Quentar, north-east of Granada & further into the Sierra Nevada, is easily accessible despite its remote location. It has steep sides but with several flat areas ideal for a range of fishing styles. A little further still on the same road is the Embalse de Frederico Abellan. This is bigger and more open in aspect with large shallow coves all round. Both have carp, barbel, trout and bass & the restaurant built into the cliffs at the Frederico Abellan has a fantastic view to boot.
Contact us for details on how to easily obtain a Spanish fishing licence.
Booking notes
Deposit of 50% required when booking, balance due 4 weeks before arrival. If you have to cancel after paying any money and we can re-rent the house for those dates we will refund any money paid.
A welcome pack of essential food items is available by arrangement.
For booking and further information
Denise Guest
Tel: + 44 (0)1929 481 229
Anita Gackowska
Mob: (Spain) + 34 610 939 954
Mob: (UK) + 44 7768 382 582
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Owners Website: Click here
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