Large beautiful character cortijo, heated pool, near to coast

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10800 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lubrin, Andalucia

Plaza Mayor de Vera23 min drive
Valle del Este Golf Club23 min drive
Vera Beach43 min drive
Almeria (LEI)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor toilet and outdoor shower

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Las Casitas is a beautifully renovated and spacious cortijo with very large terrace, set in a tranquil village nestled in the hills near Almeria. This property is set in private grounds and boasts many traditional features. Original & restored features include traditional shuttered windows, crisp white walls, local tiles, beamed & caned ceilings, made with esparto grass & bamboo from the nearby riverbed. This spacious Andalacian hideaway has five bedrooms (three double, two twin rooms), accommodating ten people comfortably with 4 showers and fans in every room for those hot summer nights. Although the house has an enchanting traditional feel, it also has lots of modern conveniences to make your stay easy and relaxing.

Outside Las Casitas offers a large terrace with private heated pool, set in grounds with olive trees, lemon tree, almond tree and bursting with colourful flowers much of the year. The terrace overlooks breath-taking views of wild, Andalucian countryside which you can gaze upon whilst enjoying the peace and tranquility. There is a great climate in this part of Spain for most of the year. With the heated pool you can make the most of the sunny weather from April right through to October, even cooking & dining al fresco with the built in barbecue & portable paella ring.

Within easy reach you will find great beaches & markets, delicious food and wine, stunning traditional crafts, rugged scenery, fascinating wildlife, water sports as well as amazing excursions. Andalucia is a beautiful part of Spain with fabulous scenery & rich culture. Local towns & pueblos like Nijar (above), Mojacar Pueblo, Bedar & Sorbas offer a real taste of Andalucian life and history.

The nearby rugged coastline presents large sandy beaches and more secluded coves. The more popular beaches close by are at Mojacar, Vera & Garrucha (approx 25-40 minutes drive). The area has an enormous selection of restaurants, tapas bars and cafe's. Whether you fancy rich sweet tarts, overlooking the sea at Dolce Vita at Mojacar Playa, tapas in Bedar or you are feeling more adventurous & want to drive along the river bed to El Paniajo restaurant, there is cuisine to suit every taste.

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Duncan

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pool not enclosed - children need supervision.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking inside property but on terrace is fine.

No glass near the pool. We have extensive good quality perspex "glasses" for drinks.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bedar

Located in Bedar, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Plaza de Toros de Vera and Fuente Publica de Mojacar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa de la Marina de la Torre and Las Marinas-Bolaga Beach. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Lubrin, Andalucia

What's nearby

Plaza Mayor de Vera - 23 min drive
Valle del Este Golf Club - 23 min drive
Mojacar Marina Golf Club - 29 min drive
Desert Springs Golf Club - 32 min drive
Vera Beach - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Hoyo 19 Triana - 24 min drive
Miramar - 10 min drive
Simon's Cafe Pub - 16 min drive
Hotel Mi Casa - 19 min drive
Pub D'Ara - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large beautiful character cortijo, heated pool, near to coast have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large beautiful character cortijo, heated pool, near to coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large beautiful character cortijo, heated pool, near to coast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large beautiful character cortijo, heated pool, near to coast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large beautiful character cortijo, heated pool, near to coast located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Extreme Adventure Mojacar, Plaza Mayor de Vera and Plaza de Toros de Vera. Karting Garrucha and Playa de la Marina de la Torre are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

15 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet in the hills

Las Casitas is a lovely, spacious property in a small Spanish village in the hills. If you want a quiet place to read that book that you have been looking forward to then relaxing on the sun loungers around the pool is the place for you. Alternatively, if you are a family or a group of friends the same pool can be the focus of your time at Las Casitas with different areas to dine and terraces and patios at different levels to sunbathe. The interior of the house is a mixture of traditional and contemporary and provides welcome shelter from the (dependable) sun if you have overdone it a bit! Excellent wi-fi and access to British television is available. The house is very well equipped with every item that an enthusiastic cook could want, barbeque kit and everything else you can think of - and it even has its own lemon tree in the garden. The hills/mountains surrounding the village of Los Matreros are really worth exploring both on foot and by car, it would also be excellent for cyclists as road surfaces are generally good with very little traffic on them. Access to the coast and many different beaches is easy from Las Casitas, perhaps the most well-known town locally is Mojacar and it is fun to explore the charming maze of streets of white-washed houses on the side of a steep hillside. Access by plane is easy, Almeria Airport is an easy drive of around an hour and a half from Las Casitas.

8/10 Good

Simon O.

9 May 2019

Quite Times

Stayed here for a fortnight and rested well. Firstly make sure you follow the directions and you will find the place easy, its tucked away and very quiet, The rear patio of the property is exceptional with a huge amount of space plenty of sun area and a good amount of shade space as well, its gets hot in the mountains and conversely can be chilly at night. Inside, the house is quirky with only 2 rooms on the same level, the entry dining room and kitchen, the Kitchen itself is large and well equipped and we had no trouble producing meals form there. There is also a large twin bedded room down some steps off the dining room. The TV room has a good range of english channels and for more comfort has a log fire for those colder moments. A large king size bedroom is up a few steps from the dining area and has an adjoining bathroom separated by a curtain. Overall the owners have made a good job in what is an old house in the mountains and still shows alot of the old character that you would expect and still has plenty of electric points an each room. During our stay we had a couple of problems with drainage and the electricity tripping, HOWEVER this in no way detracted form our stay as we made contact with the owners and they were nothing short of straight onto it. In fact they were nothing short of brilliant, both in getting the issues sorted and communicating with us. The only reason i cant give this house five stars is the internal layout was difficult for us as we had my mother with us (82) and she wasn't confident in going to the upstairs double bedroom as there was no toilet up there we didn't want her trying to go up and down in the night. we also would have preferred a door not a curtain between the master bedroom and ensuite which was also shared with the other twin bedroom. Putting al that aside the area is great with some nice places to visit all in the very well written and comprehensive house info given by the owners. you must be confident driving as its about a 20 minute drive to the main fast roads and in the small village itself with a large 7 seater van it was an experience. If you like peace and quiet, great views, interesting local walks and the security that the owners will help you out with anything you need then this is the place for you . Emma and Duncan thanks for everything.

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

2 Jul 2018

Beautiful home that exceeded our expectations, definitely return soon.

We were looking for a peaceful break in Spain and found Las Casitas both relaxing and beautiful. This well-equipped pretty house is very spacious and full of character (even with a fully laden lemon tree!). It is set on the side of a hill in a tiny village surrounded by the most beautiful Andalucian countryside. We visited in early June and the weather was ideal (about 25 degrees) but we were glad that the pool was heated as (from previous Spanish holidays) we know that Spanish swimming pools in early Summer can be quite chilly. We went for some lovely walks along the riverbed and ventured out a couple of days and the local beaches are fairly easy to reach (30 to 40 minutes drive). We think the property must be fairly new on the rental market as there were no reviews (which did make us a little nervous) but the whole family thoroughly enjoyed the week. The charming property was all we had hoped for, and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

12 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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About the host

Hosted by Duncan

We are a family from Oxfordshire in England and have 2 boys aged 6 and 12. We are a professional couple and our lives, like many, are hectic. That is why a holiday with the children in a special place is very important. The wifi at Las Casitas is also good so we are able to fend off any work issues should they arise and the kids ipads/tablets etc are all online.

We had been holidaying in this beautiful region of Spain for several years and have stayed at the beautiful property next door, which is where we fell in love with the stunning view. We bought Las Casitas in 2016 and are thrilled to own such a lovely holiday home.

Why they chose this property

If you enjoy peace and tranquility on holiday as well as beautiful scenery then Las Casitas is well worth a visit. This old property was brilliantly and lovingly restored by the previous owners and combines tradition with modern comforts. The heated pool makes all the difference when visiting outside of peak Summer and the house is within easy reach (30 to 40 minutes) of the many beautiful beaches - so plenty to amuse the kids.

What makes this property unique

The stunning location has something for most people, although if you are into hectic nightlife then this probably isn't for you. Within easy drive of Las Casitas you can enjoy a day at the beach, walks in beautiful countryside, birdwatching, long lunches at nearby restaurants, exploring Andalucian villages, visiting the National Park - Cabo de Gata which now has water sports facilities, or a day at the nearby water park at Vera.

This spacious holiday home is full of character and will comfortably sleep 10 people making it ideal for family gatherings or a couple of families holidaying together.

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