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Identifier: Cortijo de la Rata

Holiday cottage Cortijo de la Rata near Pitres

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Overview

living space ca. 108 m2
Max. Guests: 6
3 Bedroom
– private pool
– terrace

Description

Holiday villa with private pool near Pitres, Las Alpujarras, Andalucia

Cortijo de la Rata - country house with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a quiet location

 

This wonderful country house is situated between the two Alpujarran villages of Pitres and Mecina, 1,100 metres above sea level on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The access road to the property is challenging as the house is well and truly off the beaten track! It is a very short drive from Pitres and a turning off the main road takes you down a track, manageable in most cars, to a very quiet, secluded location. The property has its own spring water and electricity is produced from solar panels. Surrounding the property is an imaginative array of flowering shrubs and Mediterranean plants. In summer there are cicadas chirping in the trees and the sounds of village life drifting up from below.
 
The house itself is very creatively built and has been added to over the years. It has 2 floors, several terraces, a garden behind the house and below the property nestles a relatively deep L-shaped pool (unsuitable for non swimmers). Next to the pool there is an annexe where the third bedroom is, with an en-suite shower, and next to that, an outdoor toilet and terrace.
 
The house has been redesigned and built in keeping with the traditional Moorish architecture of the Alpujarras with terracotta floors and worn chestnut ceiling beams. The entrance is via a covered terrace into the living room which has a sofa corner by the wood stove and an open-plan kitchen and dining area. Next to the kitchen there is a door leading to a small staircase which leads up to two bedrooms. There is a bathroom on both levels; the downstairs one has a big, tiled, walk-in shower and the upstairs one has a bath. There is also another bathroom next to the covered terrace.

The main bedroom has a large comfortable bed and doors leading to a large outside patio with seating and marvellous panoramic views. The small bedroom has 2 single beds and a bunk bed for a child. The bedroom in the annexe has a double bed so there is room for 6 adults and a child.
 
There are fantastic views from the upper and the lower terraces and both have comfortable seating, especially the upper terrace, which is a wonderful place to enjoy the starry, Andalusian summer nights.
 
Parking is available for several cars in a cleared meadow just below the house. The villa is accessed via a 1 km track. This is asphalted only about half of the way and there are tight curves in some parts. Some driving experience is recommended! The closest village is Pitres which has restaurants, cafes, medical care, a bank and a supermarket. A short walk downhill leads to Mecina which has a friendly pizzeria and vegetarian restaurant.
 
This house is not recommended for small children under 6 years old because of the steep stairs up to the house and the pool which has a high wall on one side and is really only suitable for swimmers.
Hot water and electricity are solar powered and there is a converter to convert to 220 V.  As backup, there is also a generator. The refrigerator works on gas. The house has its own resources and is not connected to the public water network. 
 
To the coast and to Granada are both about a 60 minute drive.

 

Accommodation


Covered south-facing terrace at the front of the house (20 m²)
Pool terrace
Pool - 35m², 1.50 to 2.60 m deep.

Lower floor:

Fully equipped open-plan kitchen
Living room with dining area, sitting area and fireplace
Bathroom 
Shower room with WC

Upper floor:

1 bedroom with double bed (2.00 x 1.50 m) 
1 bedroom with 2 single beds (1.90 x 0.90 / 0.80 m) and bunk beds (1.90 x 0.80 m)
Small bathroom with bath tub & toilet

Garden House (annexe):

1 room with double bed (1.90 x 1.40 m) and shower and outdoor toilet

 

Equipment

 

Wood stove
4 ring gas cooker
Garden furniture, sun beds, parasol
CD player
SAT TV with international channels
WiFi
Internet Radio
Washing machine (seperate room)
Barbecue

 

The pool is available from 1 June until 15 October
Changeover day is flexible.

For a booking you have to pay 50% in advance.
Arrival from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first booked day and departure before 10 a.m. on the last booked day.

From November to Easter ONLY LONG TERM RENTAL is available.
In winter firewood is charged at 10 Euros a wheelbarrow

Furnishing

Basic info
2 Shower(s) · 3 Bathroom · above sea level: 1.1 km · 2. Floor · 1 outside toilet · Year of renovation: 2010 · 3 Bedroom · 2 Toilet(s) · 2 Bathtub
Distances
Horse riding: 10 · Restaurant: 2 · Supermarket: 3 · public parking lot: 2 · Beach: 58 m · Airport: ca. 148 m · going out: 2 · Village: 2 · Shopping: 3 · Lake: 72 m
Living area
Sat TV · WiFi
Kitchen
Private kitchen · Stove/cooker · Washing machine · Refrigerator
Wellness vacation
private pool
outdoors
Barbecue · terrace · Parking place · Garden · enclosed property · Garden furniture
Other
child-friendly · Crib · Family vacation

Prices

Prices per week

2023-09-01 to 2023-10-31
from 3 Persons 100,- € per person
840,- €

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Holiday cottage Cortijo de la Rata near Pitres

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