Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This traditional Andalucian Cortijo has been renovated to the highest standard and has views to Alora´s ancient Moorish castle. Only 2 mins walk to local shops, bars and restaurants. 5-10 mins walk to Alora train station with direct line to Malaga and on to the Costa Del Sol beaches plus links north to Seville , Madrid and Barcelona. The property has been stunningly converted to offer quality holiday accommodation to today´s expectant traveller. Inside, there are 5 very large bedrooms, one of which has luxury en suite facilities including spa / body turbo shower system, a very spacious living room with 42 inch Plasma TV and Nintendo Wii plus dvd and video players along with satellite TV. 3 receptions. massive dining hall, fully fitted kitchen and a total of three bathrooms. The property has an abundance of charming traditional andalucian features, such as exposed brickwork, original exposed beam ceilings and rustic furniture. Outside there is an extremely spacious terrace with 9 x 5 pool 3m x 3m covered pergola, 8 sunloungers, outside dining table with shed for 8 people and a very large garden area with its own lemon grove. Wireless Internet is in the property. The lounge has a 42" plasma TV plus satellite, dvd and video player. New for 2009 - Nintendo Wii now included in the property.
Cortijo El Puente
Pool with Stunning Views
Dining Hall
Bedroom
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The Costa del Sol/Malaga region
Explore the stunning Andalucian countryside or visit some of the other nearby whitewashed villages and hill towns offering a wealth of excellent restaurants, bars and shops. Maybe a day out at the Casabermeja Spa offering therapeutic treatments and spa facilities is your pleasure ? El Chorro Gorge and El Torcal National Park can be reached in 15 mins by car. Why not take a trip to nearby Marbella and the world famous cosmopolitan capital of chic - Puerto Banus. There are also numerous beaches in this area including a nudist beach at Cabopino........if you dare ! There is also the opportunity to take part in various watersports such as watersking, paragliding, wakeboarding, windsurfing, deep sea fishing and speed boating.
Get out and about as you are within easy reach of the mountains and sea, this fabulous property is only five minutes by foot or 2 mins by car to the local rail station that offers an air conditioned service direct to either Malaga or El Chorro. Train journeys are short and take only 10 minutes to El Chorro or 25 minutes to Malaga and its abundance of shops and beaches. From Malaga, you can get connections to Fuengirola in the Costa Del Sol or further afield to most major cities in Spain. If you fancy a lovely, chilled day in the heart of stunning surroundings, you couldnt do much better than a trip to El Chorro National Park. Its a beautiful location consisting of an amazing and surreal gorge cut through limestone peaks by the River Gaudalhorce with some spectacular lakes and dams. The National Park has plenty of unspoilt and amazing natural scenery, a fantastic contrast to the hustle of Malaga city or the regions coastal resortsIf this seems like too much hassle to you, then why not relax on the terrace or sip a drink by the pool and gaze over the andalucian countryside.
Alora area
Alora was once an ancient Moorish stronghold and today the original Moors castle is still standing and open to visitors. There is also a huge church in the lower square of the village that holds the annual Semana Santa festival.
In the town itself, there are numerous bars, restaurants, spanish ventas, tapa bars, wine bars, and a few night clubs to satisfy most tastes and requirements. Should you require any shopping, again you will find a variety of shops to take care of things from clothing to diy and supermarkets to art and crafts.
If activity is your thing, there is rock climbing, mountain walks, horse riding, tennis or golf nearby.
Tour the white washed hill towns. There are several facinating car tours you can quite easily take to the whitewashed hillside towns like Ronda and Antequera, but still be home by tea-time. Granada and spain´s most visited attraction - the world famous Alhambra is only an hour or so away. This can be combined with a visit to Nerja and a visit to the truly stunning Nerja Caves ( Cuevas de Nerja). Alternatively why not drive to Gibraltar for the day and see the famous apes. This piece of paradise is well served with low cost regular flights to Malaga Airport and from the villa you will be ideally placed to explore the true beauty of traditional Spain as well as mingle with other sun seekers on the coast if you wish to take a day out at the beach. Alora itself boasts numerous traditional Spanish bars, restaurants, tapas bars, cafes and even a good old Chinese Restaurant. Visit the true Spain and find Villages where time seems to have stood still.
Also within easy reach are Malaga with its newly opened Picasso exhibition as well as excellent shopping, tapas bars and restaurants. Granada is 90 mins away with its unique Alhambra, Rhonda (60 mins), Cordoba, famous for its Mosque and Seville with its stunning old town (2 hours) are all worth visiting along with El Torcal, prehistoric landscape Antequera (40 mins)
Fancy some Golf ? There are a number of Golf Clubs around the area. Listed below are only a few that are available. Alhaurin Golf, Alhaurin El Grande - 20 minutes Parador Malaga de Golf - 30 minutes Both excellent quality, demanding golf courses. In addition El Candado, Malaga -30 minutes Four noteworthy golf courses in Mijas - 40 Minutes including La Cala de Mijas Lauro Golf in Alhaurin De La Torre 35 Minutes There are nine excellent courses in Marbella -1 hour
Please note, unlike many inland properties, this villa is situated close to a normal road, making driving, finding the property and getting out and about, very easy and convenient. There are no mountainous roads, or dirt tracks to negotiate, which means you are unlikely to suffer some of the damage that occurs to cars when you rent a property "up a mountain" !!
Overview: Facts: 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 10 300m² inside area 200m² terrace area
Suitability: pets not allowed no smoking inside
Local leisure:
small shops, restaurants, pubs, disco, café, internet café, cinema, museum, church, park, market
Inside: cd player, dvd player, video, radio, satellite, tv, internet access, air conditioning, heating, cot, safe, washing machine, iron, ironing board, ceiling fan
Notes NEW FOR 2009 - 42" Plasma TV and Nintendo Wii
Included In The Price
Every rental has a welcome pack included which contains, Bottle of Wine, Tea, Coffee, Bread, Milk, Sugar, Butter, Washing Up Liquid, Washing Powder, Dishwasher Tablets.
General: air-conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, wireless broadband internet access, all linen and towels provided, safe for valuables.
Kitchen: 5 ring range cooker, dish washer, american fridge freezer with water and ice cube dispenser, microwave, washing machine, kettle, toaster.
Entertainment: hi fi with tape player, multi cd and radio. Satellite tv, video player, DVD player.
Bedrooms 3 double bedrooms and two twin bedded rooms
Outside: balcony, barbecue, garden, parking, swimming pool, terrace, garden chairs
Suitability: children welcome, long term renters welcome, pets not allowed. Ideal for families, friends and those looking for a relaxing holiday with a reasonable amount of amenities nearby.
Have you got a baby? If you are bringing a baby with you, we can provide a cot and high chair free of charge. Please book this at the time of making your reservation. Please note however, that you must provide your own matress, bedding and pillows for the cot and your peace of mind.
Guest Comments "Thank you for a letting us stay in such a beautiful home. We did not really know what to expect until we arrived and we were all totally amazed at the property" Mrs Alexander
"A fantastic house in a great location, easy access and the locals in the village were really friendly" Mr J Paterson
"We came to relax in beautiful surroundings and were extremely impressed by the quality of the house and all the finishings. We will be back next year ! " Mrs Cowan
"This was our best family holiday ever. The caretakers were also very, very helpful" The Mackenzie Family
"We had a fantastic time at this gorgeous property and really cant recommend it highly enough. It is the first time we have ever rented a property that has turned out to be much, much better then the pictures show it to be" The Airlie Family
Prices: Period Price pr.week Jan - April 2009 (excl Easter) £795 Easter 2009 £895 May 2009 £895 June 2009 £1095 July - August 2009 £1495 September - October 2009 £1095 November - 21st December 2009 £795 Xmas & New Year 2009 £995 Jan - April 2010 (excl Easter) £795 Easter 2010 £895 Currency converter
Special notes NEW FOR 2009 - 42" Plasma TV and Nnintendo Wii. 35% deposit required to confirm booking. Balance payable 8 weeks before arrival. Methods accepted Bank Transfer, Cheque, Credit Card (via paypal) and Paypal. Please note Paypal will be subject to 3.5% surcharge due to costs incurred.
A security deposit of £300 will be taken with the final balance which is returned if no damage is incurred.
Please note we accept no liability for travel cancellations, delays, personal injury, theft, loss or conseqential loss of any kind. We advise all guests to take out appropriate insurance. The owner reserves the right to amend prices at their discretion.All bookings subject to standard terms and conditions, available on request. E & OE
June - October - Prices are for a mamimum of 10 guests. All other dates - Prices are for a maximum of 8 guests (add £100 for 10 guests) Including Special Offer Weeks
Owners contact information Name: fincas in alora Phone: 34 675953904 E-mail: Click here to e-mail the owner Language spoken: English Advertised since: 1 January 2005
How to get there
Fly to Malaga airport and then hire a car, get a taxi or take the train to Alora. The property is under ten minutes walk from Alora station.
Cheap flights are available at www.britishairways.co.uk www.easyjet.co.uk www.flymonarch.co.uk www.expedia.co.uk
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malaga: 35 km
Railway:
Alora: 1 km
Activities near Alora
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The interior of the property has been carefully restored in traditional Andalucian style but has the benefit of modern kitchen appliances, air conditioning, double glazing etc. The property oozes charm and style and the fixtures and fittings used are of the highest standard. Wireless Internet available. 42 inch Plasma TV and Nintendo Wii now in property. The house differs from traditional holiday lets in that the quality of the furniture and the fixtures and fittings are first class. All the interior and exterior fittings have been designed for a permanent family home and not just cheap items put in to satisfy a quick rental. If you are looking for some refinement, charm and character, this is the property for you.
Further details outdoors: A fabulous 9 x 5 swimming pool with roman entrance steps is surrounded by a magnificent terrace which has been tiled in traditional terracota style. There is ample room for sunbeds along with three sets of outdoor tables and chairs. The pools has lighting surrounding it and internally to create a beautiful atmosphere in the evenings. The property is fully fenced and has its own private secure entrance gates. The garden area runs naturally leading to your very own lemon grove.
Relax and sip a drink whilst reclining on your sun lounger and looking out at the stunning Andalucian countryside. Not thirsty, then how about lying in the shade under the Moroccan style pergola. Feeling hot ? simply slip into the beautiful cool water of your luxury private pool and relax whilst looking upwards towards that perfectly clear blue sky. This is not a dream, its you, enjoying yourself at Cortijo El Puente. You can choose whatever you want to do, whether its relaxing around the villa, sunbathing next to stunning pool area, wandering round your own lemon grove or venturing deep into the heart of the Andalucian countryside and maybe chatting to the locals. This traditional part of Spain is full of charm and you are wlecomed with a smile from the locals. Its your holiday...make the most of it.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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January - April 2009
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795£795
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Every rental has a welcome pack included which contains, Bottle of Wine, Tea, Coffee, Bread, Milk, Sugar, Butter, Washing Up Liquid, Washing Powder, Dishwasher Tablets.
35% deposit required to confirm booking. Balance payable 8 weeks before arrival. Methods accepted Bank Transfer, Cheque, Credit Card (via paypal) and Paypal. Please note Paypal will be subject to 3.5% surcharge due to costs incurred. A damage deposit of £300 will be taken with the final balance which is returned if no damage is incurred.
New for 2009 - 42" Plasma TV and Nintendo Wii
Please note we accept no liability for travel cancellations, delays, personal injury, theft, loss or conseqential loss of any kind. We advise all guests to take out appropriate insurance.
All bookings subject to standard terms and conditions, available on request. E & OE
June to October - Price is for 10 guests maximum.
All other dates - Price is for 8 guests maximum. ( add £100 for 10 guests). Including Special Offer Weeks.
NEW FOR 2009 - 42 inch Plasma TV and Nintendo Wii.
Guestbook
"Thank you for a letting us stay in such a beautiful home. We did not really know what to expect until we arrived and we were all totally amazed at the property" Mrs Alexander
"A fantastic house in a great location, easy access and the locals in the village were really friendly" Mr J Paterson
"We came to relax in beautiful surroundings and were extremely impressed by the quality of the house and all the finishings. We will be back next year ! " Mrs Cowan
"This was our best family holiday ever and the caretakers were very very helpful" The Mackenzie Family
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Name:
Fincas In Alora
Tel:
+34 675 953904
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