Charming Apartment with Bougainvillea-shaded Terrace in Traditional Mountain Village.
Located in Las Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada National Park - Spain at its most beautiful!
Apartment (Sleeps 2/4 1 Bedroom)
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Yegen, a typical Alpujarran village, lies high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. Above the village the Park rises to the peak of Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain, and is a much loved area for walkers and naturalists. Our house, in the heart of the village, has wonderful views across the valley of the Guadalfeo and the Contraviesa mountains towards the Mediterranean. The village is famous as that of which Hispanist and author, Gerald Brenan, wrote in his book "South from Granada" in the 1950s and attracts many visitors to the small museum and the house in which he lived. Our apartment is completely self-contained with its own entrance and a delightful bougainvillea-shaded terrace. We have aimed to keep the furnishings traditional in character, providing everything you might need to make your stay comfortable. Bed linen and towels are provided together with a complimentary welcome basket of groceries including, of course, a bottle of Spanish wine!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £165 | 4 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | €195 | 4 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £195 | 4 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €230 | 4 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £165 | 4 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €195 | 4 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible. Arrivals after 2pm and departures before 10.30am please.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed plus optional single bed. Additional folding single bed available. Wardrobe, gas heater, fan. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath/shower over, wc, bidet, handbasin, washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster. Open fireplace. Dining table, 4 dining chairs. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge with log burning stove, sofa, antique chest, bookcase etc. Television with UK satellite free to air plus terrestrial Spanish channels. CD/tape player. Selection of books, magazines, local maps, DVDs, CD's and games. Fan. |
| Other: | Beautiful shady terrace with plants. Patio table and chairs. Separate entrance hall has supply of logs for woodburner and open fire, and storage space (for bikes etc.). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels included, changed weekly. Flat cleaned before arrivals. Welcome basket of groceries includes tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, butter, jam or marmalade and complimentary bottle of wine. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv room fans |
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Notes on accommodation
The village is very quiet and safe for children, but cars can drive through so the usual caution must be taken.
Accessibility
The apartment is entered via a short internal flight of 4 steps with hand rail, otherwise it is on one level.
Outside
There is a single parking space in the small square to the front of the house, but the owner does not have private rights to this space, so it's first come, first served! Otherwise parking is available nearby. However to unload or load, visitors may park outside the owners garage doors.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean coast is approximately one and half hour's drive. Beach resorts within easy reach are Aguadulce, Roquetas de Mar and Almerimar.
Skiing
Skiing is available at the Sierra Nevada ski resort (travelling time by car is approximately 2 hours)
Travel
Nearest airport is Almeria (I hour 30minutes), Granada airport (2 hours), Malaga Airport (2 and a half hours). Car hire is recommended but you can reach Yegen by public transport from any of these airports – although travel from Almeria airport requires an overnight stay on route. Information on public transport from www.alsa.es (available in English).
Distances
The market towns of Ugijar and Cadiar are each 20 minutes drive. Granada is 2 hours drive away and Almeria 1 hour 30 minutes.
Further details
Local shop, bakery and bars in very easy walking distance. Restaurants and bars in the Alpujarra are fairly cheap and tapas are given free with drinks! Information on places to visit, leisure activities, restaurants, local shops, banks, emergency services provided in the apartment. The village now has a new municipal outdoor swimming pool at a distance of about 4kms (see photo). There is an additional toddler's pool, a cafe/bar and a life guard in attendance. The pool is open during the hot months of July and August. Entrance per day:adults 2 euros/children 1 euro.
Booking notes
Deposit payable at time of reservation. Balance payable on arrival. If you have any queries please contact the owner, Viv Packer, by telephone on number below.
Guest comments
Quotes taken from our Guest book:
"We have had a lovely week - the weather has been just right for walking. First time to this area of Spain but we have really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for your hospitality." Angel & Allen Antcliffe, Lichfield, May 2010.
"Yegen and its surroundings are so beautiful! It's a great pleasure to climb up the mountain and see from there this marvellous paisaje. La naturaleza here is surprisingly ample and rich. Thanks for your hospitality and friendliness!" Trudi & Matti, Finland, June 2009.
Owner profile
About the owner
My husband and I retired to this part of Spain 8 years ago - and we're agreed that it is one of the best decisions we ever made. This area is stunningly beautiful and a never ending source of inspiration. With over 300 days of sunshine a year you can be fairly confident of good weather. Imagine sitting outside one of the many pleasant bars, enjoying a drink with a free tapa, with a glorious view of the mountains in front of you. We think it takes some beating!
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
We bought a house in the Alpujarra simply because we found the beauty and tranquillity of the area overwhelming. The views from the village's position on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada are outstanding and constantly change according to the light and weather. Life here is unhurried and stress-free, providing an ideal atmosphere for relaxation and reflection.
Unique benefits of the property
We have tried to make our apartment as comfortable and convenient as possible for our guests. We have also tried to retain all the traditional characteristics of this old Alpujarran house whilst also providing modern facilities to make a holiday here comfortable. I have sometimes had to stay in functional but characterless accommodation when on holiday, but I much prefer to stay somewhere I can simply relax and enjoy without having to go out - and I hope my guests feel that way too. We can't offer a garden but we hope the pretty shaded terrace provides a nice place for our guests to relax.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S6677
Contact Name:
Vivienne Packer
(FRANCE) +33 562289566
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