2 bedroom cottage in Orgiva, Las Alpujarras, Andalucia
Very Authentic Andalusian Holiday Cottage/Cave, Private Pool, Large Peaceful Garden
Secluded, Private Land with Lush Vegetation, Wonderful Mountain Views, 1 Mile from Órgiva
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Cortijo el Cura is situated in very peaceful and beautiful surroundings between olive and orange trees. It has terrace, balcony, pool, playground and barbecue. It is right in the heart of the evergreen Alpujarras, on the fertile southern slopes of the snow capped Sierra Nevada, a remote, rural area with stunning views of the mountains and a mild Mediterranean climate from the nearby coast. Cortijo el Cura is completely private and secluded. The house has recently been completely restored and decorated in the traditional Andalusian-Arabic style. Its two foot thick walls, its bedroom hollowed into the rock, its vine-covered terrace which stretches the entire length of the house, and its seclusion give this cortijo a very special and private feeling. The pool (3.5m x 6.5m + a shallow area for small children; open from March to November) is private and surrounded by lush vegetation, shady orange-and hundred-year-old, spectacular, olive trees and a very nice green lawn.
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| Rental periods | Rental rates in euro |
| 27 October - 21 December 2007 | 480 euros |
| 22 December 2007 - 4 January 2008 | 680 euros |
| 5 January - 14 March 2008 | 480 euros |
| 15 - 28 March 2008 | 880 euros |
| 29 March - 20 June 2008 | 680 euros |
| 21 June - 12 September 2008 | 880 euros |
| 12 September - 31 October 2008 | 680 euros |
| 1 November - 19 December 2008 | 480 euros |
| 20 December - 9 January 2009 | 680 euros |
| 10 January - 3 April 2009 | 480 euros |
| 4 April - 17 April 2009 | 880 euros |
| 18 April - 26 June 2009 | 680 euros |
| 27 June - 11 September 2009 | 880 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week for 4 people, incl. all bills, firewood, basic panntry, etc. There are no more costs on top. Extra guests: 10 euros person/night. Children under 6 years are free. The house belongs to a certificated organic farm and is a lawful tourist business which is registered and controlled by the Spanish tourist authority and carries out all kind of demands of security, hygiene and quality. The price includes a general, "all inclusive" household contents insurance.
Changeover day
The minimum rental period is 1 week. The changeover day is Saturday, but, exceptions can be made in the low season and on last minutes bookings (please, ask for our last minute discounts and for our long let rates).
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with twin beds. Bedroom 2 with double bed and space for a cot. Both bedrooms have direct access to the terrace. New pocket-sprung mattresses, duvets, double glazed windows and balcony doors. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath/shower over, WC, washing mashine. towels are provided. Solid wooden furniture, terracotta floor tiles and Arabic bathroom tiles. |
| Kitchen: | It is a built-in rustic kitchen with granite work surfaces. Kitchen equipment includes hob, fridge, freezer, grill/microwave, coffee machine, basic food store with spices, herbs, vinegar, oil, sugar, honey, coffee, tea, cocoa, tins of tuna, wash powder. |
| Living Rooms: | Living/dining room equipment includes 6 seat dining area, sofa, chimney bench, satellite TV, CD player/radio open fireplace. Terracotta floor tiles wooden beams. |
| Other: | The big terrace which stretches the entire length of the south side of the house is in one part covered by an old vine, one part covered over and one part uncovered. There is wooden outdoor furniture and deck chairs on the terrace and around the pool. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen, towels, basik foot, a wellcome food-pack, fire wood, Gas and end cleaning are included in the price. |
Notes on accommodation
The decor is tasteful and very authentic, and it includes everything you could need in good quality. A very well done insulation guarantees comfortable winter nights and a pleasurable 'siesta' on a hot summer afternoon. With our long experience with the holiday houses and the continuous improvements we have been doing during all these years we want to make sure that our guests can enjoy a completely unproblematic, relaxing and refreshing holiday. That we are successful proves al the positive comments of our guests which you can visit in the 'statements of our guest book'. With the photographs, you can find on this web site, we are trying as best as possible to give an impression of the product we offer. But the experience is that most of our guests think that the reality is much more beautiful as the pictures are able to show it. We really want you to have the most interesting and amazing holiday ever and to enjoy an especially stress free and relaxing stay with us.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
Car can be parked right beside the house. It is 1,5 miles to walk over a country lant to the village of Órgiva.
Outside
Orgiva is a lively Andalusian village, picturesque situated in a large valley in the south of Granada, right between the rugged and snow covert mountains and the Costa Tropical, surrounded by wild, green and well-balanced countryside, rivers and thousands of years old olive and productive orange groves. The property is an organic farm producing its own olive oil and almost all over the year our guests can find rip fruits ready to be taken right from the trees. Alongside its numerous street cafes, bars, small shops, the weekly market and the indoor market, Orgiva also offers supermarkets, banks, a post office, a cinema, and an emergency medical centre. It´s 10 minutes walking to Órgiva and only 18 miles to the Costa Tropical, where you still can find beautiful and peaceful beaches and bays where will be only a fish restaurant right beside the water. In the mountains are many hiking trails passing by high peaks, sleepy villages, rivers, asequias and lagoons to enjoy a refreshing bath.
Coast/Beach
It will be a pleasure to us to offer all our experience we could gather in the 20 years we are living in the area to give you any kind of practical tips and advises about what-when-where-how to do, like it could be nice spins, beaches, restaurants, culture events, tickets booking etc. We really want to give you the chance to dive in to the authentic Andalusia. We also can arrange flamenco lessons in the house, horse-or alpine trekking in the area and ski excursions to the ski resorts.
Golf
On the Costa Tropical, about 15 miles away are wonderful golf resorts.
Skiing
Experience a completely different skiing holiday in southern Spain! Depending on your mood and the weather conditions, you can go or skiing in the Sierra Nevada, lap up the sunshine under a palm tree at a street cafe on the Costa Tropical or enjoy a tour of the world famous Alhambra Palace in the fascinating and light-hearted student city of Granada. Sierra Nevada (50 miles from the house) is the most modern ski resort in Spain and has more sunny days than any other ski resort in Europe. A high certainty of snow, enjoying 90km long, wide ski runs on altitudes between 3400m and 2000m, low prices and a really friendly environment make Sierra Nevada an ideal winter holiday destination. While back at your cosy holiday home there is a welcoming open fire and if you wish a Finnish wood sauna, which we will be happy to prepare both for you by prior arrangement. There are a hot line and a website which give information about the weather and snow conditions at the ski resort every morning.
Special interest holidays
Our tips for your best choice of season: The ski resorts are working from December to April. January we do the olive harvest; in February starts the spring time with a wonderful almond blossom all over the area; in March Órgiva is celebrating its patron saint; Easter offers the spectacular processions every where; the famous and historically significant and revered orange blossom (El Azahar) smells during the month of April; May and June is the best time for trekking tours and Granada is celebrating the Feria with Flamenco and Bull Fights; July, August vibrates the authentic Spanish way of life, people have Siestas and are enjoying long and mild summer nights, in this time are the most Fiestas in the villages; September is perfect for having a empty beach and very warm water; October Órgiva celebrates its harvest festival; November Granada offers a big Jazz Festival; December starts the ski season again and the bars in the area are lighting the fire places and roasting chestnuts.
Travel
Due to their location in the unparalleled, evergreen Alpujarras, between the sunny coast and the high mountains of Granada, our holiday cottage is the ideal place to get to know Andalucia intimately, away from the tourist hustle and bustle. It is an ideal starting point to do any kind of walks and excursions. Straight from the house you can enjoy wonderful walks through the valley, up to the hills or down to the village of Órgiva.
Distances
By car you get to the high part of the 'Las Alpujarras' with its white and picturesque mountain villages, the vine yard area "La Cotraviesa" or to the peaks of Sierra Nevada, up to 3484m high and full of rare animals, wild rivers and untouched lagoons. In 25 mins you get to the coast and in 40 mins to Granada. Trips can be taken to cities like Cordoba, Ronda or Seville, or National Parks like 'Sierra de Grazalema', 'Sierra de Cazorla', 'Cabo de Gato' etc. We provide car hire.
Further details
The time of the Moors and Arab rule lasted almost 900 years and left more of an impression on The Alpujarras than on any other region of Spain. The legacy of Arabic art and culture can still be seen in the style of building, the intricate irrigation system, and the local crafts, music and art. From the Arabs came recipes, which creatively combine meat or fish with fruit and herbs. They brought figs, pomegranates, citrus fruit, olives and melons with them and these sun loving fruits are still flourishing in The Alpujarras today, alongside strawberries, prickly pears, peaches, cherries, apples, pears, quince, walnuts, chestnuts and almonds. On the property are about 30 different arts of fruit trees, and the whole year one can pick fresh, organic fruits right from the tree, ripe oranges even from October until June! The flowering time starts beginning February with the almond flower. The famous and historically significant and revered orange tree flower (El Azahar) spends its pleasant and enchanting scent during the whole April.
Alpujarran cuisine doesn't boast any refinements, it's more about the earthy real tastes of the ingredients - and thanks to the variety of altitudes and climate zones here there's an abundance of foods on offer: air dried mountain ham, all types of sausages and cheese, meat, fish and vegetables, potatoes and eggs prepared in various ways, fruit, swell as every possible variation on olives. Many of these fine ingredients lend their charm to all sorts of Tapas, delicious nibbles whose home is Andalucia; accompanied by a glass of Fino, sherry, the world famous wine from the sunshine land of the Spanish south.
Other activities you can practice in the area: Fishing, swimming, mountain climbing, paragliding, golf, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing, surfing, diving, tennis, walking, snowboarding, kite-surfing, dog-sledding, white-water rafting, canoeing, Flamenco dancing, quats spins, paint ball.
Booking notes
We replay to any inquiry, even if the house is booked already. If once we do not get in contact with you, the error is probably any kind of a technical problem or there is something wrong with the e-mail address you have given us. For this reason we recommend filling out the inquiry form as completely as possible. In case you can just give us a call and we call you back immediately. Once our guests are in Órgiva, we collect them in town an guide them personaly to the property.
Guest comments
'This is a special place to relax and enjoy, an oasis in a world beset by problems. Take in the evenings to watch the changing colours and shadows over the Sierra De Lujar and the Sunset. Enjoy.' Michael King and family. July 2003.
'We were here at El Cura for 2 weeks for our honeymoon and its been a little heaven in the Alpujarras. Sitting at the terrace lapping up the sun after dips in the pool, looking at the Sierra De Lujar has been wonderful. Especially reading Driving over Lemons and Parrot in the Pepper Tree by Chris Stuart who lives down the valley. The best bit is the tranquility of El Cura,sleeping in the cave, and lazing by the pool and enjoying the sun wiyh fantastic views. Enjoy!!'
Sam and Scott.
In den zwei Wochen haben wir den Luxus des Cortijos genossen, inmitten der Natur. Vielen Dank an Oliver für die wertvollen Tipps, besonders dadurch durften wir das ‚typische Andalusien’ erleben.“ Daniel Büttner, Berlin.
House swap
House swap considered.
For booking and further information
Oliver Baun
Tel: (Spain) + 34 958 78 45 50
Mob: (Spain) + 34 658 76 97 14
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