Finca with Private Pool and Distant Sea Views
Total Seclusion, 5 Mins Drive to Beach
Sleeps 6 (4 Bedrooms)
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Your accommodation is in a new but traditional Andalusian cortijo (farmhouse) named El Cazador (The Hunter), set high upon a promontory within the 11 acres of Finca Los Tigres, a stone’s throw away from Hípica Aguamarga’s stables. It is a stunning, spacious and luxurious villa, with an enticing mix of the modern and the traditional. It has a pool of 13m x 3.5m and terraces on 3 sides of the house. El Cazador (The Hunter), a 4-bedroom, 2- bathroom whitewashed cortijo, can comfortably accommodate 6 people in its 144 sq.m. It is an enticing mix of the traditional and the modern, with terracotta tiles on the floors, slate terraces and underfloor solar/gas heating. Every effort has been made to render the house ecologically friendly, using double glazing and double walls with insulation to keep out the heat in summer and lock it in during the winter. We even placed the windows in accordance with the angle of the sun rays to allow more light in winter and less in summer.
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| Rental periods | ||
| 1 September - 31 October 2009 | £890 | Mid Season |
| 1 November - 17 December 2009 | £680 | Low Season |
| 18 December 2009 - 8 January 2010 | £1380 | Christmas |
| 9 January - 25 March 2010 | £680 | Low season |
| 26 March - 4 April (Easter) 2010 | £1380 | Easter |
| 5 April - 30 June 2010 | £890 | Mid season |
| 1 July - 31 August 2010 | £1380 | High Season |
| ! September - 31 October 2010 | £890 | Mid Season |
| 1 November - 20 December 2010 | £680 | Low Season |
| 21 December - 8 January 2011 | £1380 | Christmas |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds, all inclusive but self catering.
Changeover day
Flexibile changeover day.
Flexible arrival and departure times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with double bed. Bedroom with double bed. Bedroom with 2 twin beds, can be made into king size bed. Very small bedroom with sofa/bunkbed combination. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath and shower, wc. Bathroom with shower, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons: cooker, hob, large American fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffemaker, electric kettle, kitchen machine, coffee grinder and many more amenities. |
| Living Rooms: | The main living/dining area is large with a family-sized dining table at one end (conveniently next to the kitchen), seating six people. A sofa and 3 armchairs can be found at the opposite end, along with a wood-burning Franklin stove. |
| Other: | The bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, with comfortable beds and superior bed linen (included). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen, towels and other amenities are included. Cleaning before and after occupation is included in the price. Guests are able to wash linen during their stay; washer, washing and softening liquids are provided. |
Notes on accommodation
Solar powered underfloor heating keeps the property aired all year round. An air conditioning unit is provided, but seldom needed because the property is built using ecological principles, with double walls, angled shade etc. The property is not suitable for those who have difficulty walking. Small children need to be supervised. Pets are welcome but cannot be fenced in.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
Not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. Pets only after consultation.
Outside
The pool is 13m x 3.5m. It is solar heated (temperature varies) and entirely private. The barbecue is situated on a lower terrace, overlooking the pool: you can cook steaks while keeping an eye on your children in the pool! There are 6 high quality loungers and 12 garden chairs for use on the various terraces, as well as a double hammock. Throughout the terraces you will find pergolas and parasols for the necessary shade.
Coast/Beach
The Finca is 5 mins drive from Aguamarga Beach. Sailing opportunities abound for visitors of all experience, whether just for fun or if you are looking for something more ‘intense’. It is possible to hire motor boats, catamarans and Hobie Cats in Agua Amarga. Further away by horse, boat or or 4x4 are Plomo, Enmedio and Playa del Muertos beaches, the latter requires a hike of 20 mins.
Golf
Turre golf course at 20 mins drive. La Manga in Murcia at 2 hours drive.
Skiing
The Finca is not close to a ski resort but we find the 2 hour drive to the Sierra Nevada Olympic Ski Area near Granada not very exacting, using the brand new freeway via Guadix. You can go up one day, then come back the next and thus ski and swim in the Med on the same day!
Special interest holidays
Finca Los Tigres is affiliated with our neighbour's stables called Hipica Aguamarga. You can find us under the name www.riding-andalucia.com. We provide riding for the entire family. Our horses will take you to the beach or the nearby villages. Or maybe you would like a lesson in the Picadero. Your children would love our small but sturdy and very friendly ponies, and if you like to muck in, Martha would be most grateful for your help!
Travel
Nearest airport: Almeria Airport (LEI), 45 mins by car
Further away: Granada (2 hours), Murcia (2 hours), Alicante (4 hours) and Malaga (5 hours)
A car is essential in Agua Amarga because there is no public transport.
Distances
Agua Amarga: 5 mins by car.
Carboneras (market town): 15 mins by car.
Almeria: 45 mins by car.
Further details
All amenities can be found in Carboneras, our local market town. The market is on Thursday, from 0900-1300 hours.
Booking notes
Upon booking, 20% of the price as a deposit. Euro 200 in cash, refundable, upon arrival, as damage deposit. Final payment 1 month before arrival.
Guest comments
The silence is audible! Mr and Mrs J C
I could not get my children out of the pool! We are coming back. The M Family
This is my third time and each time the Finca gets better. Mr H L
Owner profile
About the owner
My husband is a fighter pilot turned businessman and I am a doctor turned stewardess and between the two of us we have been in a few hotels and private houses! This has given us a bit of experience when we started our Finca in Agua Amarga, in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, Andalucia, Spain. We want to present you, our guests, with a solid, safe and exciting holiday. We do not want you to have to worry about extra charges, or bringing towels and facecloths, or having to go shopping the minute you arrive. The Finca provides you with all that. That's how we would like it: that's what you get! Wecome!
Henry and Antonia Riley
Finca Los Tigres
Year purchased: 1999
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We found this Finca, situated in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, some 11 years ago in a dilapidated state. With the help of our dedicated Spanish team (architect, solicitor and builders) we created our dream house in Agua Amarga. The fact they spoke no English only made us more determined to learn Spanish! There were no dramas, only opportunities: Because we are in the natural park, building was even more restricted. It took 7 years and many set-backs but the Finca is now complete, with solar power, eco-walls and original vegetation. You can meet us on www.renting-andalucia.com and we will be happy to welcome you in our part of the fascinating world of the Cabo de Gata.
Henry and Antonia Riley
Unique benefits of the property
Finca los Tigres is Far from the Concrete Jungle. The main wow factor is the stunning views combined wih the audible silence. Our guests all comment on the views and the silence, which is enhanced by the muted sounds of birds, cicadas and other little critters. The sunsets are spectacular because guests can sit on the terrace and not see anything but nature between them and the setting sun. The pool shimmers in the twilight. Some horses whinney in the distance. Life is good.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S9488
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