Houses in Sierra Nevada National Park, Orgiva, Las Alpujarras, Lower Alpujarras, Spain
Beautiful Country House with Private Pool, Gardens and Breathtaking Views
Perfect Base to Explore the Mountains and an Easy Drive to the Coast!
Sleeps 9 in five bedrooms + 2 additional
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Utterly tranquil, draped in vines and surrounded by a beautiful rose garden, the views are breathtaking and quality of the air beyond description. Occasional eagles and a passing herd of goats are the only source of disturbance! The property is around 800 years old and made up of five buildings which have been recently restored to traditional asthetics within a walled garden. The main house on two levels has two connected living rooms with wood burning stove, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen/dining room was completely rebuilt last year and is separate from the main house, includes all mod cons and air conditioning. There are lots of terraces for eating and sitting outside, depending on the time of day and shade from the sun! The 9m x 4m pool is fabulous. From the pool terrace you can see to the top of the highest mountain Mulhacen at 3481m, and down into the valley 500m below. The Casita apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sitting room with a wood burning stove.
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| Rental periods | House (Sleeping 5/6) |
House and Casita(sleeping 9/11) |
| 10 January - 28 March 2009 | £590 | £790 |
| 28 March - 4 April | £790 | £990 |
| 4 April - 18 April | Inclusive | £1190 |
| 18 April - 13 June | £790 | £990 |
| 13 June - 12 September | Inclusive | £1190 |
| 12 September - 10 October | £790 | £990 |
| 10 October - 19 December | £590 | £790 |
| 19 December - 9 January 2010 | Inclusive | £1190 |
Notes on prices
Negotiated rates will apply for photo shoots and training sessions.
Changeover day
Preferably Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Main House: 2 double bedrooms and 1 single. Casita apartment: 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedded room. Casita salon can be used to sleep 2 extra on sofabed or additional singles. |
| Bathrooms: | Three good size bathrooms. Main house: walk in shower, WC, and basin. Bath house: unusual walk in cave shower, WC, basin and laundry room. Casita apartment: walk in shower, bath, wc, basin. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped kitchen/diner with cooker/electric hob air conditioning, microwave, juicers, breadmaker and other modern appliances. Dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Table seats 10. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. Fridge/freezer, iron/ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Large double lounge with ancient beamed ceilings and wood burning stove. English and Spanish antique furniture and sitting area, TV. DVD and music system. DVD library. Wireless internet included. |
| Other: | Large terrace with pool. Two lower terraces, one next to kitchen. Gas BBQ, poolside chairs, umbrellas and sun loungers. Gardens include well maintained lawns. Little Hermita (Chapel) on land. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are included, except for beach towels. Pool serviced by gardener. Daily cleaning optional extra by arrangement. Manager to deal with any problems. |
Notes on accommodation
The house provides wonderful accommodation and is ideal for family/friends holidays and is suitable for summer and winter rentals. The traditional construction allows the house to remain cool even in the hottest months and cosy in winter. Because of the location it is not recommended for very young children under 5 unsupervised.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- air conditioning,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
Some rooms have low ceilings and some doors are low which is a characteristic of this type of rural house!
Outside
The garden was established 35 years ago and contains thousands of roses and many fruit trees. The air is wonderfully scented on a warm spring morning with rose, jasmine and honeysuckle. The private 9 x 4m pool is on a level with the terrace but not suitable for very young children unsupervised. This wonderful oasis is automatically irrigated by the snow-melt from the 11,500' high sierra. The water is carried down the mountainside in ancient roman accequias which border the 2.5 acres of land above and below. Most years the snow remains on the top until the beginning of May. The house now takes its name from the small chapel on the land, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary who manifested in front of three shepherd children in the village of Fatima in Portugal 1916.
Coast/Beach
Coast 40 minutes by road. Fantastic beachside restaurants dotted along coast.
Golf
Golf courses can be found at Motril 35 mins away and Granada 50 mins away.
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is an 1 hour and 20 mins away providing one of the highest resorts and longest seasons in Europe.
Special interest holidays
Great access to many walking and riding centres in the Alpujarras and the Sierra Nevada. The house is complete with guidebooks and maps.
Travel
Granada airport is the nearest airport, 55 mins by motorway and A roads. Malaga 2 hours and Almeria 2.5 hours journey by car. Car hire is readily available at all airports.
Distances
The local town Orgiva 15 mins, Granada 50 mins, beautiful whitewashed villages of Pampaneira, Bubion and Capillera are nearby with Pampaneira only 8 mins away by car.
Further details
This part of Spain is one of the few remaining areas where tapas are still served with drinks, free of charge. You are surrounded by views of the stunning Sierra Nevada, capped with snow until late spring and February the ideal time for skiing. It is a paradise for walkers, with a wide variety of flora and fauna and many mapped paths. Locally one can trek by horseback or just walk to Greece or Portugal along the old pilgrim route. Moorish architecture is abundant and signs of a very ancient agriculture are written all over the mountain-sides. The most beautiful stretch of totally unspoiled coastline is a drive away to the east at the Cabo de Gata. Here it rarely rains and the beaches are stunning with clear blue waters perfect for diving or snorkeling. At Salobrena, at 40 minute drive away, one can eat freshly caught and barbecued sardines at the beach side restaurants. Granada is a legend in itself, quintessentially Spanish, both vibrant and ancient. The Alhambra is a must to visit. Because of limited tickets it’s essential to book in advance!
Booking notes
A non-returnable deposit of 25% is required as confirmation of booking with the balance due 4 weeks before arrival. A £200 returnable breakages deposit is required as part of the final payment which will be reimbursed, subject to the house being left in good condition.
For booking and further information
Martin Gelgyn
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7798 823 171
Tel: (Spain) + 34 635 050 613
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