Periana Captivating Farmhouse/Cortijo. Exceptionally Spacious, Stylishly Appointed and Comfortably Equipped. Acres of space with huge pool, vine shaded gardens and sun terraces. Breathtaking views to lake and sea with dramatic mountain backdrop. Beautiful, stylish and spacious interior. Sleeps 6, plus baby/child. 3 Double bedrooms.
The farmhouse is very spacious, decorated in traditional Moorish-Andalucian style and equipped with every modern convenience, luxurious bedrooms, library, TV, DVD, stereo and masses of films and CDS plus outdoor barbecue and seating for dining alfresco. There are lots of places to relax in sun or shade, read a book, sip a chilled drink and get away from it all. The pool is huge and stunningly situated in an elevated position and, should you fancy a moonlight dip, features underwater lighting! The setting is really beautiful, with 3 acres of gently sloping land dotted with huge olive trees and criss-crossed with little stone paths leading to pretty vine shaded sun terraces and mature gardens with jasmine, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Breathtaking panoramic views of gorgeous unspoilt countryside, Lake Vinuela and the Mediterranean. Your own private paradise! Abundant wildflowers, butterflies and birdlife, no traffic, yet only 30 mins from beaches and an hour from Malaga/Granada.
Stroll through the olive grove, up a flight of steps cut out of the hillside, to the large pool (10x5m) and viewing terrace set above it. From here the views are truly breathtaking, sweeping down to the lake and sea, with the mountains as a dramatic backdrop. Pool facilities include a shower, 6 sun-beds and a cane-shaded canopy. Guests can relax in the shade of an enormous old olive tree whilst admiring the spectacular views, dine alfresco on the wide terracotta terrace that stretches the length of the house, or sprawl on a hammock under the vines or in the shady enclosed courtyard. The gardens are colourful and fragrant, with bougainvillea, jasmine and oleander. For children (and adults!), the grounds are a treasure trove of natural splendour, with birds, butterflies and even, on one occasion, a wild tortoise! There is unlimited space for children to run about and virtually no traffic passing by, apart from the occasional horse-rider or herd of mountain goats.
With its subtropical climate and gorgeous unspoilt scenery, the local area is ideal for outdoor pursuits including hillwalking, birdwatching and swimming. Horseriding, tennis and mountain bike hire are all available at the nearby Villa Turistica de la Axarquia, 10 minutes away on foot. There are numerous golf courses within half an hours drive on the coast, and skiing in winter at the Sierra Nevada.
Location Summary
Nearest Airport
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Malaga 55kms 1 hour drive
Nearest Village/Town
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Periana 5 kms 10 minutes drive
Nearest Beach
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Torre del Mar 20kms 20 minutes drive
Nearest Bar/Pub
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El Canuelo 3kms 5 minutes drive
Nearest Restaurant
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El Canuelo 3kms 5 minutes drive
Travel
Both Malaga and Granada airports are easily accessible from Amapola. (Malaga 55kms and Granada 65kms).
Budget airlines serving these airports include Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch and BMIbaby. Iberia and British Airways also offer regular and frequent daily flights.
Car hire is essential and there are numerous car hire companies, including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Hellehollis and malagacarhire.com.
We recommend shopping around for the best deal as prices often vary quite dramatically.
Accommodation
Property Type
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Farmhouse, Self Catering, 3 bedroom, Maximum Sleeping Capacity 8
Restrictions on smoking
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Smoking permitted
Bedrooms
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Bedroom 1: King size double bed.
Bedroom 2: Queen size double bed.
Bedroom 3: 2 double beds, one of which is a platform bed reached by a ladder (suitable for older children, teenagers or anyone agile!).
Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1: extra large bath/shower over, WC, bidet, washbasin.
Bathroom 2: en-suite to bedrooms 2 and 3 with walk-in shower, bidet, WC and washbasin.
Large open plan Dining Area: large dining table, 6 chairs, larder, armchairs, fireplace.
Living room: Fireplace, library, TV, Video, DVD, stereo CD player, selection of films and music, sofabed, armchairs, pouffe, coffee table.
Utility Room
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Washing machine, Iron and ironing board, Hoover, mop and bucket, brooms, dustpan and brush, all cleaning materials.
Other rooms
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Kitchen-diner: 5 ring range-style oven and hob, extra large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, ceiling fan.
For keen cooks, there are masses of cookbooks and an extensive range of kitchen equipment including toaster, juicer, blender, kettle, fondue etc!
External facilities
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The pool measures 10 by 5 meters and runs from 1 meter deep at the shallow end to 2.4 meters at the deep end. There is a pool shower and a large terracotta tiled terrace around the pool, with 6 sun-beds and a large cane-shaded canopy. The pool features underwater lighting and the pool terraces can be floodlit at night, should you fancy a moonlight dip!
The pool and pool terraces are for the sole use of clients and are utterly private and undisturbed. For families with young children, access to the pool via the gated entrance to the pool steps can be closed off if required.
The farmhouse, cottage and pool are set in 3 acres of private land amidst olive and almond groves, surrounded by vine-covered terraces and pretty gardens. The gardens are lush with a profusion of flowering and scented climbers as well as herbs and fruit trees including pomegranate, apricot and peach. Guests can help themselves to fruit from the fruit trees as well as lemongrass, mint, laurel and more from the well-stocked herb garden.
In all, there are more than 300 meters of tiled and gravel terraces and lots of wonderful places to relax in the sun or shade. There is plenty of terrace furniture, comfy sofas with masses of throw cushions, Moroccan tiled tables, cane and wicker chairs and rockers and all kinds of pretty, hidden corners in which to read a book, sip a chilled drink and get away from it all.
Additional information
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Bedlinen, duvets and towels are included. For children a cot and high chair and a wide selection of childrens books, films and board games are provided.
An additional platform/folding bed are available upon request.
Facilities
Parking Facilities
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Plenty of free outdoor parking space for up to 5 vehicles.
Singles Facilities
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Yes. We are able to offer facilities for singles.
General Amenities/Facilities
Safe, TV, DVD, Video, CD Player, Hairdryer, Clothes Airer, Room Fans, Cot, High Chair, Barbeque, Patio Furniture, Pool - (Not Heated) - Private
Special Notes
Disabled Access
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No. We are sorry, our facilities are not disabled and/or wheelchair friendly.
Child Friendly
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Yes. Our facilities are child friendly. We welcome children! There are masses of children's books and films in the extensie library, plus a selction of board games. A cot and high chair are available and the pool can be closed off for additional security.
Pets Allowed
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No. We are sorry, pets cannot be accommodated.
Noteworthy Features
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The pool, gardens, terraces and all facilities are solely for the use of guests. The farmhouse and the cottage are never let out to different parties at the same time. The caretakers cottage is on site and is completely self contained, with a separate and private entrance, driveway and parking place, and its own gardens and terraces. The caretakers visit the house to water the plants twice a week and clean the pool, and are on hand to offer help or advice if required. A welcome pack with a bottle of wine and some local tapas, a selection of local maps and information leaflets and all basic staples such as tea and coffee are provided for your arrival.
Bikers Connect
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Yes. We will offer a minimum of 5% discount for Bikers Connect Members.
Management
Is bed Linen provided
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Yes, bed linen is provided. Bedlinen is changed once a week.
Are towels provided
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Yes, towels are provided. Bath and hand towels are provided for each guest at the beginning of your stay.
Are beach towels provided
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No, please bring your own beach towels.
Special Interests
On Site
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Bird Watching, Walking/Rambling
Nearby
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Beach, Bird Watching, Cycling, Detox, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Naturist, Painting, Pottery/Ceramics, Retreat, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Walking/Rambling, Water Sports, Yoga
Activities
Beaches: Torre del Mar is about half an hour's drive, a typical Spanish beach resort with sandy beach and beachside promenade with numerous ice-cream parlours, cafes and some wonderful seafood restaurants. Nerja beach is about 45 minutes drive, a very pleasant and pretty resort with cliff side beaches and little sandy coves and beachside walks, plus interesting shops and some inviting bars and restaurants.
Skiing
Skiing is available during the winter months at Granada's Sierra Nevada, an hour and a half's drive.
Golf
There are numerous local golf courses within half an hours drive on the coast. The Breviera golf course is an 18 hole course only 25 minutes drive from the house.
Further Details
Recommended local attractions include Granada's arabic quarter and the Alhambra Palace, Malaga's Picasso museum and wonderful tapas bars in the centro historico, Cordoba's fabulous Moorish architecture, the beautiful Chorro Gorge, Alhama de Granada's hot springs and the lake at Beremejales. Andalucia is famous for its lively nightlife and colourful fiestas; carnival in February, Semana Santa in March/April and in Periana the annual peach festival, the olive oil fiesta and the fiesta of San Isidro during the summer months. Nearby Alcaucin holds a small but prestigious flamenco festival in August. There are a good selection of excellent local restaurants and pretty hilltop bars nearby, as well as some fabulous seafood restaurants on the coast. The nearest bar and restaurant is about half a mile away at the Villa Turistica, where horseriding and tennis are also available. A selection of delicious tapas and 'raciones' are available at the local bars - ask for our recommendations. For children there is the Aqualand water park in Velez-Malaga, Selwo Adventure park, water sports and pedalo hire on the coast. At the house there are masses of children's books and films, should they get bored of exploring the extensive grounds and swimming in the pool.
Access and Availability
Changeover Day
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Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday. Arrivals after 5pm and departures 9.30am, but we can be flexible about this!
Open all year round
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Yes
Open Christmas
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Yes
Open New Year
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Yes
Booking Notes
To make a reservation please call or email to check availability and request a booking form, or see our website where you can read our terms and conditions and print out our booking form. A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Rental Periods
March / April
775 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
Easter Holidays
890 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
May / June
890 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
July / August
1185 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
September
890 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
October
775 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
Christmas Week
1185 Euros
Sleeps 6-8
Winter Lets at the Cottage
290 Euros
Sleeps 4
Additional notes on pricing
Prices are per week in Euros and include bedlinen, towels, water, gas and electricity and first wood basket for lighting the stove in winter (euros 5 per basket thereafter).
Winter lets are also available at The Cottage, which sleeps 4, from 1st November to 15th March. See our website for photos and further details.
Please note: we never let out the Farmhouse and the Cottage at the same time to diferent parties.
Payment methods
Cheque
Currencies Accepted
GBP, Euro, US Dollar. We accept payment directly into our UK account in cash if made in person, by UK cheque, or by bank transfer. Payments in UK pounds sterling or other currencies will be charged at the bank exchange rate which applies on the day of payment.
Contact Details for Booking Enquiries or Further Information
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