Stunning Cave house with use of Pool
Peaceful Location, Fantastic Views
1 and 2 Bedroom Houses (Sleep 2 - 8)
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Situated in the centre of the Alti Plano the cave houses at Cortijo Canada Honda are perfectly placed for visiting the nature reserves & national parks of the Sierra de Baza, Sierra de Castril, and Sierra de Cazorla. The stunning lakes of Negratin, San Clemente and Bolera are a short drive away. The nearby historic towns and villages of Baza, Huescar, Cullar, Galera, Benamaurel, Orce, and Luzar; offer a wealth of attractions from museums, hot springs, Arab fortresses, and Roman ruins, to numerous excellent restaurants and amazing scenery. Cycling, walking, photography, horse riding, bird watching, fishing and swimming in the lakes are all popular activities of the area. Alternatively you can just enjoy the relaxed pace of life under a vine covered terrace in one of the many "tapas" bars. The city of Granada with it's world famous Alhambra Palace is only an hour away, and for those of you that must "see the sea" the beaches of Almeria and Murcia are just over an hours drive.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2010 - 30 September 2011 | €250 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2010 - 31 December 2011 | €50 | 2 |
Cueva Portillo (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2010 - 30 September 2011 | €250 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2010 - 31 December 2011 | €50 | 2 |
Cueva Negratin (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2010 - 30 September 2011 | €375 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2010 - 31 December 2011 | £75 | 2 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week and per night in euros.
Long term rates i.e., one month or longer on request.
Pricing for all caves is for the cave not per person.
Changeover day
We are very flexible about changeover days and times of arrival and departure. We will always endeavour to comply with your requirements wherever possible.
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Cueva Portillo (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2)
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As for cueva Bolera except that the large bedroom contains a king size double bed. Bedding and towels will normally be changed weekly, twice weekly on request for a small surcharge. |
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Cueva Negratin (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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As for cueva Bolera except that this cave has 2 bedrooms. one with a king size double bed and the other with two 3ft single beds. Both bedrooms are large and open on to the very large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area. omce again the spacious bathroom has a 1 metre square shower and all the usual facilities. |
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Notes on accommodation
All the cave rooms have high beamed ceilings, giving a light airy feel to all the rooms. There are no steps to negotiate and parking is under a shaded pergola right outside the caves.
Bedding and towels will normally be changed weekly, twice weekly on request for a small surcharge.
Accessibility
Although the caves have not been specially constructed for people with mobility problems, there are no steps either outside or inside cuava Portillo and Negratin. In cueva Bolera there are 2 steps leading from the lounge area to the bedroom. We regret that due to the interior doors being of standard size that wheel chair access is not possible. We intend to change this in the near future.
Outside
Each cave has its own patio area with table, chairs and parasol. There is a communal barbeque area and also a gas barbeque is available on request. The large 10m x 5m pool is shared by all guests and our family. The pool depth is from 1 metre to 2 metres. Sun loungers are situated around the pool and may be taken onto the cave patio areas should guests so desire. Pool towels are available on request and the large garden together with our 15 acres of open countryside is for the enjoyment of all.
The pool is heated to approx 28 degrees C. and is normally open from May until October.
From April 2008 a separate garden area for the exclusive use of guests will be available.
Coast/Beach
The coast of Almeria with its fabulous beaches is only 80 minutes drive away. Quiet villages with their fishing boats, isolated coves, or the larger resort with bars and night clubs are all to be found along this coast.
Golf
The nearest Golf course is at Mojacar which is just over an hours drive. There are several other golf courses no more than 90 minutes drive away.
We can arrange the golf for you if you just let us know.
Special interest holidays
Please see Activities page on our website below.
Travel
Our nearest airport is Granada being just 70 minutes drive along the A92 motorway. Almeria and Murcia airports are about 100 minutes drive and Malaga is about 2hrs 30 mins.
Car hire is essential unless you have friends in the area who can provide you with transport.
Distances
Our village of El Margen (1 bar and a village shop that just sells essentials) is 1 kilometre away. (5 - 10 mins walk) Cullar which has our nearest supermarket is 5 mins drive and Baza, which is our nearest large town (hospital etc.) is 20 mins drive. All the National parks, lakes etc are within 45 mins drive.
Further details
On arrival all guests will find a welcome pack containing Bread, butter, milk, tea, coffee, jam, eggs, fruit juice, and water, so don't worry if you arrive late at night.
Booking notes
Please book by either telephone, e.mail or by using the booking form on our web site (see below). Once your booking has been confirmed we usually request a 20% deposit payable in euros.
Guest comments
From Sarah James. Mum and I just wanted to say thank you for such a great holiday and for making us feel so welcome.The Cave House was just brilliant, very homely, comfortable and well equipped. Our only regret was that we didn't book two weeks. Your pool and surrounding area was lovely and relaxing. We miss the great sunsets and then millions of stars each night. Mum and I definitely hope to return next year.
Owner profile
About the owner
We moved here in 2005 and have copletely restored the old Cortijo and Caves into the accommodation you now see. Having taken early retirement we love this area which reminds us of how Britain used to be 40 years ago. Most of our time is now spent enjoying the peace and tranquility of the area and maintaining the houses. We really enjoy welcoming guests and hope that they will love this part of Spain as much as we do.
Our daughter and her family (husband and 2 girls (10 & 9) live in the next village and are frequent visitors. Although in the details of the property it states that the pool is comunal, it is only used by guests and our family.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Having previously owned a holiday home on the Costa Tropical we decided to take early retirement and wanted a property that would give us something to do. The idea of retiring and then doing nothing ie, waiting for God, had no appeal for us. The price of property in this area was so reasonable and the way of life so laid back that we decided to sell up in the UK. and our house on the coast and move here permanently. There are no crowds, no traffic jams, and everyone has the time to stop and have a chat.
Our Cave houses are cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We are only 10minutes form the main mediterranean motorway so the cities of Granada and Murcia (for a bit of retail therapy) are within an easy drive.
Unique benefits of the property
We are very fortunate in having our own pool as it is not easy to obtain permission for one in this area due to local planning laws and the shortage of water. Having our own well which is fed by an underground river is a real bonus although watering the garden in the summer can be a bit of a chore.
Our nearest neighbours are about half a kilometer away
and as we have over 17 acres of our own land we are totally private. Our nearest town is only 5 minutes away by car with a very good market every Monday and all the shops we need for eveyday things.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S6462
James Woodard
Tel: (Spain) + 34 958 065 131
Mobile: (Spain) + 34 677 731 468
Owners Website: Click here
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