As featured in a Place in the Sun "Arabian arches and mosaics echo the style of the Alhambra"
Peaceful Location in the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada with Private Swimming Pool
Up to 3 Bedrooms Apartment and 2 Bed Villa or B&B
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This Moorish style holiday home has been designed with visual serenity, ambience, colours and comfort being of the utmost importance. Less than 3km from the market town of Origiva, nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this is a quiet and peaceful retreat. The 10x5m private pool continues the Moorish style and is set among the orange, lemon, olive, palm and jacaranda trees. Relaxing by the pool, amongst the olive groves with the superb mountain vistas, you will occasionally hear the sound of goats' bells in the distance or see horses trotting past. Nearby the white washed Berber villages, can be found clinging to the southern slopes of Spain's highest mountain range. These were the last outposts of the Moors after the fall of the of Granada in the 16th century.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €470 | 3 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 | €350 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | €470 | 3 | ||
| 8 January 2012 - 30 April 2012 | €350 | 3 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 5 July 2012 | €470 | 3 | ||
| 6 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | €700 | 3 |
Villa and Apartment el Castano (4/5 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €1370 | 3 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 | €1010 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | €1370 | 3 | ||
| 8 January 2012 - 30 April 2012 | €1010 | 3 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 5 July 2012 | €1370 | 3 | ||
| 6 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | €2050 | 3 |
Bed and Breakfast at el Castano (5 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 September 2011 - 1 October 2012 | €85 | 1 |
Changeover day
We do not operate a changeover day policy as we try and accommodate our clients to suit their needs.
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Villa and Apartment el Castano (4/5 Bedrooms)
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Three bedrooms with double beds, two bedrooms with two single beds in each, all beds are good quality. All four bedrooms have large wardrobes, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and central heating. All three bathrooms are beautifully tiled with showers. Two living rooms, both with comfortable sofas, ceiling fans and central heating. Both fitted with of Satellite TVs, video/DVD players. The villa living room also with wood-burning stove. The kitchens are both fully fitted with hob, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, electric fruit juicer. The villa kitchen also with washing machine. The villa has a large terrace area and outside eating room both with tables and chairs and the apartment a large balcony with dining table, chairs and sunshade. Prices shown are for 4 bedrooms. |
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Bed and Breakfast at el Castano (5 Bedrooms)
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One bedroom with double bed, one bedroom with two single beds, all beds are quality. Both bedrooms have large wardrobes, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and central heating. Both bathrooms are beautifully tiled with showers. Two living rooms, one with comfortable sofas, the other with large dining table, ceiling fans and central heating. Fitted with of Satellite TVs, video/DVD players. The living room also has an open fire place. Washing machine available for use. The villa has a large terrace area and outside eating room both with tables and chairs and the apartment a large balcony with dining table, chairs and sunshade |
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Notes on accommodation
Air-conditioning in all bedrooms. Ceiling fans in bedrooms and sitting room. A cot is available if required - please ask for in advance. Wi-fi connection to the internet is available for anyone who would like to bring their laptops.
Outside
The house overlooks the Moorish style 10 x 5 metre private swimming pool. In the gardens there is table-tennis, boules/petanque and a badminton net and racquets for use of guests. There are several outside eating areas set with tables and chairs. BBQ's and sun loungers are provided. A range of culinary herbs grow in the garden.
Coast/Beach
Beaches on the Costa Tropical are from just 35 minutes drive away. There are many varied and beautiful beach locations, including some Naturist beaches. There are various beautiful scenic routes to the coast.
Golf
A new golf course is 35 minutes drive away in the coastal town of Motril Port and another in Granada. There are many other golf courses just over an hours drive away on the Costa Del Sol.
Skiing
Skiing is 1 hour and 15 minutes drive away. The ski resort is open from the beginning of December until the end of March. There is over 70 kilometres of wide pistes and plenty of restaurants and bars in the ski resort. From the higher pistes you can see the coast of Africa on a clear day. It is suitable for all standards, including beginners, professional tuition being available.
Special interest holidays
We work with Spanish Highs, whose adventures in the Sierra Nevada include activities such as guided walks, walking in the highest summit in mainland Spain, sensational scrambles, rock climbing, and in the winter months winter mountaineering, ice climbing, ski mountaineering and snowshoeing. We can also arrange wildlife trips with a local qualified wildlife expert birding, flora and fauna. Discover the snow capped mountains and hidden valleys of the Sierra Nevada. Almble through the famous white Alpujarran villages.
Travel
Granada airport is just 1 hours drive, Malaga 1 hour 45 minutes and Almeria just 2 hours drive.
Distances
Just over 2kms from the market town of Orgiva. 15 minutes drive (or beautiful walk) to Canar, the nearest of the white washed Berber villages. 20 minutes from the old Spa town of Lanjaron and one hours drive from the beautiful city of Granada, with its Alhambra Palace and old Moorish quarters, sophisticated restaurants, bars and shops.
Further details
Whilst not being a large town Orgiva is the capital of the Alpujarras and holds a weekly morning market in the town, every Thursday morning. It has plenty of tapas bars, several restaurants an indoor market and many small supermarkets. It has two health food shops and a herbalist pharmacy. Enjoying many fiestas throughout the year, this is very much a Spanish town.
Walking, riding, mountain biking, tennis, parascending, rock climbing and golf to name but a few of the sporting facilities, available in the area.
This area is also of great interest to botanists, painters, photographers, birdwatchers and writers alike.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made on line or by phone with deposits paid at this time and the full balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
We were determined to have a relaxing holiday, but never dreamt it would be made so easy for us! This beautiful place you've both created is just perfect for winding down. You take a deep breath from the moment you arrive. Nothing is too much trouble and you've been able to strike the balance between friendliness and privacy. Beautfiul area, Granada and the Alhambra we loved! Thank you very much - Carolyn, John, Adam and Freya, Yorkshire.
Top 10 at Cortijo el Castano (not necessarily in order)! Stunning mountain views from the terrace, reading and swimming in the garden, cafe Baraka in Orgiva for Moroccan pastries, lunch in the square in Pampaneira, rotisserie chickens from Orgiva Market, BBQ with Nigel and Zoe - great hosts, the Alhambra, watching the BBC! Candlelit dinners on terrace, very comfortable, well equipped and Moroccan style surroundings - all beautifully designed and in keeping. Thank you - The Woolf family - Sussex.
Owner profile
Nigel and Zoe at home in Spain
About the owner
Nigel and Zoe met in 1997 and after 2 years together they considered buying a yacht and sailing around the world. With their children grown up and grandchildren imminent, they decided they would prefer to stay close to the UK where all their friends and family live. They opted for 'A Place in the Sun' which is only just over 2 hours flight from the UK. They love it here and have found the slow pace of life exactly to their liking. They are both sporty, playing tennis, yoga, swimming and plan to take up golf. They also ski during the winter months and enjoy walking in the mountains. Taking part in some of the classes available locally such as learning Spanish or painting, time passes gently but ultimately reading a book or newspaper under an olive tree and blue skies they find is bliss!
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
After a five week tour of Spain and the Mediterranean coast, looking for the ideal location to live, they chose the quiet, dramatic and tranquil location of Tijola in the lower Alpujarras. This beautiful, mountainous region, is only a short drive away from the coast, the ski resort of the Sierra Nevada and the stunning city of Granada. They then set about looking for a property to buy. After much searching, it soon became apparent that every property they viewed needed a huge amount of work to bring them up to modern day standards. With this in mind they chose a particularly run down property with a ruin attached, which was in need of complete renovation.
They engaged a local architect to design and ... read more about them and their project on their website.
Unique benefits of the property
Their property is two and a half kilometres from the market town of Orgiva so has both the convenience of the town but the tranquility of the countryside. It is a nice walk into town for those who don't want to drive. They have designed the property so that it feels like it has been here since the days of the Moors, but with all the comforts of this century! They have installed central heating (for those few early mornings in winter where it is necessary), along with a wood burning stove in the villa and air-conditioning, ceiling fans, dishwashers, washing machines, etc.
They have installed a boules pitch in and table tennis. A couple of gym machines in the garage for anyone wanting to get/keep fit.
Everyone who has stayed in Cortijo el Castano has been delighted.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S6716
Contact Name:
Zoe Cawthorn
(SPAIN) +34 958785880
Alternate Contact Details:
(SPAIN) +34 677308293
Owners Website: Click here
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