Accommodation
Entrance to the casita is from the covered porch, where a table and seating is provided for you to enjoy breakfast in the morning sunshine or lunch in the shade of the large avocado tree.
This leads into an open plan living area where there is a wood burning stove, comfortable seating for four and a dining table and chairs for 4, there is also a television and DVD with satellite. The kitchen area was renovated in January 2010 and has been designed in the local country style. It contains a range style oven, fridge with small freezer, microwave, electric kettle and toaster as well as all glassware, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils you may need.
There are two large bedrooms one with a king sized bed and the other with twin beds, each bedroom has a fitted wardrobe, electric fan and romantic mosquito curtains and decorated with Moorish influences.
The bathroom is also large including full bath with shower over and is flooded with extra light from the coloured glass in the small dome in the roof .
We also ensure that on your arrival there are a few essential food and drink items for you, in case you do not have time to shop on your way. Where possible we provide home produce from our garden (including fresh eggs from our chickens).
We live in the original Cortijo some 50 metres or so away from the casita. Although close by we take every care to ensure that guests enjoy their peace and privacy.
The Casita is nestled in attractive fragrant gardens, surrounded by olive and orange trees, with outastanding mountaion views you can see four different mountain ranges.
Amenities
The Casita has had a newly fitted kitchen January 2010 including granite worktops, range oven and refrigerator with freezer box.
The elegantly shaped swimming pool is chlorine free. It is located between the casita and main house and is available for exclusive use of clients. There are sun beds with mattresses for relaxing by the pool or in the tranquil gardens. There is also a table and chairs by the pool if you would like to have a relaxing lunch here, taking in the stunning mountain views.
Fresh cotton bed linen and towels are provided and changed twice weekly. Swimming pool towels can be provided upon request.
The Area
The very Spanish town of Orgiva attracts people from all over Europe, probably due to Chris Stewart and his books about the area, Driving over Lemons and Parrot in a Pepper Tree among them. It’s just a few minutes’ drive away from the Casita or a pleasant 20-25 minute walk. Most facilities are to be found including cafes, bars, restaurants, banks, shops, pharmacies and small supermarkets. A weekly market takes place on Thursday mornings.
Granada, an hour away, is an amazing city of unique shops, an Arab quarter, cafes and restaurants and of course the famous 700 year old Alhambra Palace, with wonderful architecture and ancient, attractive gardens. The winter ski slopes near Granada are about an hour and twenty minutes away.
Beaches to the south at Motril and Salobrena are about a 35 minute drive away. Or you can travel a little further to Almunecar, Herradura or Marina del Este on the Costa Tropical.
You can walk, climb, cycle or horse ride close by in the Alpuharras Mountains.
Malaga Airport is an hour and forty five minute drive away. Granada airport is closer at an hours drive, but there are fewer flights to choose from.