Detached holiday cottage with private pool near Orgiva, Alpujarras, Andalucia
Cortijo la Piedra with 2 bedrooms in walking distance to a restaurant and a bar
... is a detached holiday home in picturesque countryside, surrounded by olive and orange groves and yet only 3 kilometres away from Orgiva, the Alpujarra's main town. The house is built in natural stone from the area and designed to keep the house cool in the summer. It is the perfect place for a quiet, relaxing holiday. Cortijo la Piedra is a peaceful mountain retreat with blue skies and sunshine nearly all year round.
At the property's boundary runs an "Acequia" - a small waterway- over. The splashing of the water accompanies the hum of the insects and the twitter of the birds.
The grounds of the property provide plenty of space to sit and relax. In front of the house there is a partly covered terrace which leads on to a large swimming pool (7 x 4 m) and outside shower directly above. The pool is beautifully tiled and surrounded by Andalusian terracotta. Between the pool and the terrace there is a huge rock ("piedra") which gives its name to the property. The terrace has a brick barbecue and there is ample garden furniture for sitting and sunbathing.
The house is entered via the terrace into the lounge which consists of a comfortable sitting area with open fireplace, a dining area and an open-plan, fully-equipped kitchen.
At the back of the house there are two modernly furnished bedrooms and an elegantly tiled bathroom with shower unit.
The property was built in 2004 in the architectural style of the area. Of particular aesthetic interest is the roof and ceiling which are made in the traditional way with visible chestnut beams against whitewashed arches. Guests can therefore experience a cosy and rustic ambience, as well as enjoying the benefits of a newly furnished and equipped house.
Cortijo la Piedra is reached by a 800 m track and there is parking space close to the house. Orgiva (a 15 minute walk or a few minutes by car) is the nearest place for shopping, banks and other amenities and the closest bars and restaurants are a 10 minute walk. Salobrena (a 40 minute drive) offers a good selection of beaches and Granada and the amazing Alhambra Palace (60 minutes) are well worth a visit.
Accommodation
Terrace in front of the house (4 x 5 m)
Swimming pool (7 x 4 m and 1.30 - 2.10 m deep) with outside shower
Fully-equipped open-plan kitchen
Living room with sitting and dining area and open fireplace
1 bedroom with double bed
1 bedroom with 2 single beds
Bathroom with shower and WC
Swimming pool (7 x 4 m and 1.30 - 2.10 m deep) with outside shower
Fully-equipped open-plan kitchen
Living room with sitting and dining area and open fireplace
1 bedroom with double bed
1 bedroom with 2 single beds
Bathroom with shower and WC
Equipment
Free wireless Internet connection
SAT TV with international channels
Radio, CD player
Washing machine
Microwave
3 cooling fans
Cot on request
Garden furniture, sun beds and sunshade
Brick barbecue
Heating by open fireplace and 2 electric radiators
Minimum stay - 7 days
Firewood in winter - provided for the first day, subsequently 12 EUR per barrow
Swimming pool from 15.03. - 31.10.
Pets not admitted.
