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Villa |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Alora in Andalucia

From £360 per week |  From £75 per night

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Rustic charm and all the modern conveniences, this spacious property offers everything you need for a great holiday base. Large bedrooms with ceiling fans, wood burning stove with vented heating to bedrooms in winter, open plan sitting/dining room, en suite bathroom to master bedroom and walk in shower and WC.

Both bedrooms have doors opening on to the large terrace. The large sitting room has beamed and vaulted ceiling, TV, Sat, DVD player etc plus games. Pool toys are provided, and 2 mountain bikes are available for guests use. The beds are very comfortable, and the bedrooms have large built in wardrobes. The house has WI-FI internet access.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This is a really spacious house, and all furniture, furnishings, linen and equipment have been provided for comfort and ease of use. Remaining cool in summer and warm in winter, the house is well insulated and has mosquito netting or blinds to most of the windows.

The house is to full wheelchair standard, with wide doors, no corridors, spacious bedrooms and sitting room and wheelchair users are welcome. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who enjoy cooking. A library of DVDs is available and with WI-FI internet access its possible to be on holiday and still keep in touch with family and friends.

Further details outdoors:
The pool has comfortable loungers and sun shade, and is shared with occasional b and b guests and owners. It is walled and gated for privacy and child safety. There is a large private garden to the rear of the house with great views across to El Chorro and El Torcal.

There are loungers on the terrace and a teak dining table and chairs. Access to the property is from the road, and there are no long tracks to negotiate. Depending on the season guests can use fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden.

Further details

Casa Los Olivos is to the rear of the old farm house. The pool is shared with the occasional b and b guest, but the garden to the rear is solely for the use of guests in Casa Los Olivos.

Conditions

We provide a sofa bed for a fifth person, but charge a £10 per night supplement.

Deposit of 50% to be paid on booking - within one week, and the balance 8 weeks before arrival.

Cancellation policy - full refund 8 weeks before arrival, 25% refund 6 weeks before, 50% 4 weeks before, no refund for cancellations 2 weeks before arrival.

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Casa Los Olivos and pool

 

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Master Bedroom with en suite bathroom

 

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Sitting room

 

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Kitchen and dining area

The Andalucia / Malaga Province region

Álora is 40 km inland from the Costa del Sol near the famous climbing area of El Chorro at the head of the Guadalhorce Valley famous for citrus fruit growing. Famous for the warm sunny climate, the Arabic architecture and food, the moorish influences of the old towns, and the gentleness and welcoming nature of the Andalucian people, this is a wonderful place to visit and has something for everyone.

Transport via road or rail is excellent, and access to cities, sporting activities and wonderful beaches is really good. Malaga is underrated and the old town is well worth a visit - not only to see the Picasso Museum. The shopping is good too! Recommendations for day trips - Cordoba by train, Gibraltar by car, Nerja/Maro by car (just over an hour)

The Alora area

Álora is a traditional white hill town with winding streets, and lots of small shops, restaurants and bars. Just 12 km from the town is El Chorro with world class climbing attracting the best climbers. The Ardales Lakes are just a short drive through the national park - wonderful for swimming, hiking, cycling, and gentle walks. This is a beautiful area year round.

Andalucia is renowned for its Ferias, its festivals and holidays. Here we have a feria in July when everyone enjoys the holiday atmosphere, enjoys the dancing and singing with flamenco of course being the star performer. The nearby areas and villages all have their own ferias too, so there is plenty of enjoyment to be had. However, all year round there are excellent restaurants, many having large covered terraces for shady summer eating. In winter we celebrate the day of the kings on the 6th January, and we have holidays for 'Andalucia Day' and various saints days throughout the year. Any excuse really to get together with friends, relax and eat together and generally have fun.

How to get there

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Casa Los Olivos is just 40 km (about 40 minutes drive) from Malaga Airport
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There is a regular train service from Alora to Malaga and the Airport. There are lots of taxis available in Alora and we provide a pick up service from the airport or train station and once weekly free taxi service to a local restaurant

Activities near Alora

Reviews

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16 Oct 2011

“Wonderful week” We enjoyed a super week in Casa Los Olivos and didn't want to leave. The house is very clean, comfortable and very well equipped with a private garden and a lovely pool. It is such a relaxing place and Helen and Alan are superb hosts - very friendly and helpful but never intrusive. It is a lovely area of Spain with splendid lakes and mountains and thankfully very Spanish and not touristy. Alora is a nice town with everything you could need including an excellent train service into Malaga which proved to be an interesting city to explore. We very much hope that we can make a return holiday in 2012.

09 Oct 2011

“A lovely week in Spain” My husband and I stayed at Casa Los Olivos back in June. We had such a lovely stay. The hosts were very friendly and gave us some great recommendations for nearby places to visit. The self catering accommodation was very comfortable and spacious but we spent most of the time lying around by the pool and having table tennis championships. Perfect!

03 Oct 2011

“Total Relaxation, Total Comfort, Totally Brilliant” As parents of two young children the words 'family' and 'holiday' haven't exactly gelled in the past - but this was a really lovely, relaxing 'family holiday'. The accommodation is spotless and very well appointed - we didn't have to lug travel cot or car seats with us as they were provided - and having 2 bathrooms in the cottage was great. The location is beautiful with views of the mountains and the church in Allora. A safe pool (well fenced in and locked when not in use) meant we could let the kids run around the garden without worrying. Enjoyed the outdoor table tennis and the many comfy places around the villa to enjoy that sundown G&T. We went into Allora (which feels Spanish rather than touristy) a couple of times to eat and thanks to the hosts recommendations had excellent meals. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful (and were good at only being around when we needed them!) - they even babysat for us one evening giving us the chance for a grown up night out. The kids loved the wolf sanctury and the beach is a short car ride away. Would recommend - we will be back!

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02 Oct 2011

“Highly recommended” Very nice, clean, spacious and well equipped. Excellent pool! Thanks Helen and Kirk (owners) for all your kindness and good care. We had a very relaxing holiday and would absolutely recommend it too others.

29 Sep 2011

“A home from home in beautiful Andalucia” Within a short time of arriving at Casa Los Olivos it felt like home. Everything is there, everything works and the house is comfortable without being showy (a bonus when you have young children racing around!) The owners, Helen and Alan, live in the house next door and are always on hand when needed with local information and recommendations for places to eat and visit. The highlight is the fabulous pool, great fun for the kids and a tranquil place for an evening swim too. If you don't want the hustle and bustle of the coast, this is a wonderful base for a family holiday. I recommend it.

22 May 2011

“A brilliant holiday home” Casa Los Olivos is a beautiful villa just 3km outside the pueblo blanco of Alora. The spacious and well equipped villa has all your needs for a relaxing holiday. It has all the comforts of home... more

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'better than advertised'

'superb house, we will be back'

'wonderful house and wonderful area - great for rest and relaxation'

'we had a lovely two weeks - great house and pool and beautiful area, thanks so much' Jack, Elly, Ed, Jaimi, Giles, Sally and Tony. 2010

'a fantastic return to a place we love so much. All our expectations surpassed. Great accommodation - gracias para una vacacion exceptional' Dieter, Julie, Joan and Janice, 2010

'Great place, we enjoyed our 2 weeks - Very wheelchair friendly and we loved the chocolate cake' Remy and Remy, 2010

'home away from home, see you soon' Phil and Mumbi, February 2011

'lovely place, haven't played table tennis for years, thank you very much' Pauline and Mick, Bob and Elaine, March 2011

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring 2011	9 Jan 11	18 Apr 11	360£ 360	7575	7575	4 Nights
Easter 2011	18 Apr 11	30 Apr 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2011	1 Sep 11	1 Nov 11	400£ 400	8080	8080	4 Nights
Winter 2011	1 Nov 11	19 Dec 11	360£ 360	7575	7575	4 Nights
Christmas/NY 11/12	19 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring 2012	8 Jan 12	7 Apr 12	360£ 360	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter 2012	7 Apr 12	15 Apr 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Early summer 2012	15 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter 2012	1 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	360£ 360	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/NY 12/13	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

All rental rates are for 4 persons, there is a supplement of £10 per person per night for a 5th or 6th person.

A further 4 people can be accommodated in the adjoining house where there is a ground floor twin room and first floor double room with balcony - both have en suite shower rooms. Prices on request for bed and breakfast or accommodation only.

Please note that in winter a week's supply of wood is included, ie sufficient for a good blazing fire every evening .Additional wood can be purchased at cost if you wish to have the fire blazing all day every day.

please contact us for prices for short breaks and discounts for longer stays

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5 years listed You are contacting Helen Kirk Landline n/a Mobile n/a The owner is based in Spain and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This villa has received 6 reviews from previous guests.