May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Your accommodation is in a brand new but traditional Andalusian cortijo (farm house) named EL CAZADOR (The Hunter), set high upon a promontory within the eleven acres of Finca Los Tigres, a stone’s throw away from Hípica Aguamarga’s riding stables. It is a stunning, spacious and luxurious villa, with an enticing mix of the modern and the traditional. It has a pool of 13x3.5 m and terraces on 3 sides of the house. El Cazador (The Hunter), a 4-bedroom, 2- bathroom whitewashed cortijo, can comfortably accommodate 6 people in its 144m2 . It features traditional terra cotta tiles on the floors, slate terraces and underfloor solar/gas heating. Every effort has been made to render the house ecologically friendly, using double glazing and double walls with insulation to keep out the heat in summer and lock it in during the winter. We even placed the windows in accordance with the angle of the sun rays to allow more light in in winter and less in summer.
The master bedroom has a large double bed whereas the other double rooms have a wrought iron double bed and twin beds which can be easily converted into a king size bed. The small fourth bedroom contains a bunk bed /sofa combination which, in an emergency, can sleep three people or remain set up as a sofa and a single bunk. All rooms have built in wardrobes. We provide sheets, pillows, pillowcases, duvets, duvet covers as well as cotton blankets for the hot summer nights.
Two fully equipped bathrooms, one with a bath and shower and the other with a shower, make life comfortable even when El Cazador is home to a large family. Towels of various sizes, plus shower curtains and bath mats are all provided.
(N.B. We would ask that you bring your own beach towels although you are free to make use of all sports and beach equipment you find in the property).
The kitchen is large, spacious and open-planned, and connects to the main living/dining area. It is modern and equipped to a high standard with all the facilities you may need including a gas hob, electric stove, large ‘walk-in’-style fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker hood and other various electrical appliances such as a kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Of course the kitchen also comes complete with tea towels, tablecloths, pots and pans as well as complete sets of both crockery and cutlery.
The main living/dining area is large with a family-sized dining table at one end (conveniently next to the kitchen), seating six people. A sofa and four armchairs can be found at the opposite end, along with a wood-burning Franklin stove to guard you against the occasional desert night chill during the winter months. There is also a television in the living area, complete with satellite TV, DVD player and a large collection of films, comedies and other DVDs for you to watch.
We provide a satellite internet connection but please bring your own laptop and/or printer.
El Cazador is not overlooked by any other property and, in fact, the view from the kitchen and main living area (at the front of the building) is a completely uninterrupted desert landscape with stunning hills all around and a glimpse of the sea to the left.
Surrounding the farmhouse are terraces made of traditional natural stone, leading at the front down to a large, solar heated, swimming pool measuring 13m x 3.5m (approximately 42 x 11.5 feet). The pool itself is located on an ancient Moorish terrace created hundreds of years ago for viticulture, and is made of honey-coloured stone, in keeping with the ecological requirements of the Nature Reserve, and invisible from the countryside surrounding it. There are terraced areas by the pool. The view from the pool is an unobstructed 240-degree landscape for all to enjoy.
At the rear of the property is a gravel driveway leading up to a large space behind the farmhouse. There are no fences surrounding El Cazador, allowing uninterrupted views all around the property. The stables are only a stones’ throw from the front door, with an immense fenced area for riders to enjoy, a short way down the hill directly in front of the accommodation.
A baby cot and high chair can be provided upon request .
The farmhouse is fitted with smoke detectors and has a fire extinguisher.
The supply of water, gas and electricity is all included in the cost of your holiday. Please note that all water at the farmhouse comes from a 140 metre deep well and is suitable for all bathing, washing and other such purposes but is not certified ‘potable’. Large containers of mineral water are widely available and inexpensive.
Finca Los Tigres
Kitchen and Ding Area
Christmas at the Finca
Swimming Pool 13x3.50m, totally private
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The Costa de Almeria region
Encompassing part of the 38,000 hectare Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve, the region is unique within Andalusia and even within Europe. The landscape is more closely reminiscent of Arizona than of any other part of the continent, let alone the Iberian peninsula. Such is its dry, desert-like landscape that numerous westerns have been filmed in the area, as well as parts of Lawrence of Arabia, Dr Zhivago and, more recently, the British film Sexy Beast, with Ben Kingsley.
Renowned for its unspoilt and uncrowded beaches, the Nature Reserve has become one of Spain’s most prized possessions.
The Almería province is the sunniest in Spain, and one of the warmest. The sun shines for 320 days a year, the annual average temperature is 19ºC (66ºF) and just 100mm (3.9 inches) of rain falls per year, making this the driest region in Europe.
Almería has the honour of being one of the most under-developed and sparsely populated areas of the south and south east of Spain. This makes for an atmosphere of finding yourself in a region yet to be discovered by the masses – an unspoilt oasis. This despite the fact that the province experienced an economic boom in the second half of the 20th century, thanks largely – but not entirely - to tourism.
The seemingly endless sun – and, more to the point, the lack of rainfall - in this area has created a multi-million Euro industry in gardening. Enormous gardens stretch for mile upon mile, protected from the sun’s heat underneath a greenhouse created of plastic sheets.
Agua Amarga may be relatively remote, however ,it has excellent links to the road infrastructure of this part of Spain, and is within easy reach of the closest city, Almería itself. It is Agua Amarga’s remoteness that has ensured that it has kept its traditional charm, where other coastal locations have given theirs up in the quest for the holy grail of tourism.
Cabo de Gata / Agua Amarga area
Agua Amarga is a small, unspoilt, fishing village of just 200 permanent inhabitants, located in the province of Almería in Andalusia, in the south eastern corner of Spain.
With its traditional white buildings and 800 metres of beach, the village is to be found between two cliffs that hide it from view from all but the most determined or fortunate visitor. Overlooked on one side by the Faro (lighthouse) de la Mesa de Roldán, Agua Amarga is as picturesque a setting as you’ll find in Spain for a relaxing and memorable holiday.
How to get there
EasyJet, Ryanair, from LGW, Luton and STD to Almeria Airport (LEI) (45 mins from property) Monarch from Birmingham, to Almeria Airport Air Berlin from Dusseldorf to Almeria Airport Into Murcia ( 2 hrs from property, alternative airport:) Excel, Easyjet, Ryanair , FlyBe
Car Rental: in Website, click on our preferred budget rental car company Easyautos,(using Auriga, a local rental agency).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Almeria (LEI): 52 km
Railway:
Almeria: 55 km
Ferry:
Almeria (Ferries to Morocco): 56 km
Activities near Cabo de Gata
Sports: Watersports 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:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Towels provided, please check with the advertiser regarding linen. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: This 4-bedroom, 2- bathroom whitewashed cortijo can comfortably accommodate 6 people in its 144m2 . It is an enticing mix of the traditional and the modern, with terra cotta tiles on the floors, slate terraces all around and underfloor solar/gas heating. Every effort has been made to render the house ecologically friendly, using double glazing and double walls with insulation to keep out the heat in summer and lock it in during the winter. We even placed the windows in accordance with the angle of the sun rays to allow more light in in winter and less in summer.
The master bedroom has a large double bed whereas the other double rooms have a wrought iron double bed and twin beds which can be easily converted into a king size bed. The small 4th bedroom contains a bunk bed /sofa combination which can sleep three people or remain set up as a sofa and a single bunk. All rooms have built in wardrobes, We provide sheets, pillows, pillowcases, duvets, duvet covers as well as cotton blankets for the hot summer nights.
Two fully equipped bathrooms, one with a bath and shower and the other with a shower, make life comfortable even when El Cazador is home to a large family. Towels of various sizes, plus shower curtains and bath mats are all provided.
(N.B. We would ask that you bring your own beach towels although you are of course free to make use of all other sports and beach equipment you may find in the property).
The kitchen is large, spacious and open-planned, and connects to the main living/dining area. It is modern and equipped to a high standard with all the facilities you may need including a gas hob, electric stove, large ‘walk-in’-style fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker hood and other various electrical appliances such as a kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Of course the kitchen also comes complete with tea towels, tablecloths, pots and pans as well as complete sets of both crockery and cutlery.
The main living/dining area is large with a family-sized dining table at one end (conveniently next to the kitchen), seating six people. A sofa and three armchairs can be found at the opposite end, along with a wood-burning Franklin stove to guard you against the occasional desert night chill during the winter months. There is also a television in the living area, complete with satellite TV, DVD player and a large collection of films, comedies and other DVDs for you to watch.
El Cazador is not overlooked by any other property and, in fact, the view from the kitchen and main living area (at the front of the building) is a completely uninterrupted desert landscape with stunning hills all around and a glimpse of the sea to the left.
Surrounding the farmhouse are terraces made of traditional natural stone, leading at the front down to a large, solar heated, swimming pool measuring 12.75m x 3.5m (approximately 42 x 11.5 feet). The pool itself is located on an ancient Moorish terrace created hundreds of years ago for viticulture, and is made of honey-coloured stone, in keeping with the ecological requirements of the Nature Reserve, and invisible from the countryside surrounding it. There are terraced areas made of wood and stone all around the pool. The view from the pool is an unobstructed 240-degree landscape for all to enjoy.
At the rear of the property is a gravel driveway leading up to a large space behind the farmhouse. There are no fences surrounding El Cazador, allowing uninterrupted views all around the property.
There is no telephone line available in El Cazador. However, mobile phone coverage is very good. We provide satellite internet access but please bring your own laptop and/or printer. The Internet cafes in Carboneras (10 mins) also provide printing facilities.
A baby cot and high chair can be provided upon request. .
The farmhouse is fitted with smoke detectors and has a fire extinguisher.
The supply of water, gas and electricity is all included in the cost of your holiday. Please note that all water at the farmhouse comes from a 140 metre deep well and is suitable for all bathing, washing and other such purposes but is not certified ‘potable’. Large containers of mineral water are widely available and inexpensive.
Please note that we are able to offer alternative accommodation to you when our own farmhouse is unavailable, at Chalet Mar Santa, a four bedroom villa halfway between Finca Los Tigres and Agua Amarga. FINCA LOS TIGRES
Further details outdoors: There are four fantastic beaches within easy reach of Finca Los Tigres: Agua Amarga, Cala Enmedio, Cala de Plomo and Los Muertos, each with their own individual characteristics.
The Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve extends some 3km (1.9 miles) out into the Mediterranean Sea and diving, both for fun and for scientific research, is a major pursuit along this stretch of coastline. There is a diving school in Agua Amarga itself, El Centro de Buceo, that caters for individuals of all abilities, from novices to expert divers. A few minutes north in Carboneras is another diving school, El Club de Buceo Carboneras.
Sailing opportunities abound for visitors of all experience, whether just for fun or if you are looking for something more ‘intense’. It is possible to hire out motor boats, catamarans and small pedal boats in Agua Amarga. Yacht Club San Andres is under construction at Carboneras and the Club de Mar Almería yacht club is extremely welcoming to experts and novices alike, with excellent facilities for visiting yachts. The club offers superb dining facilities with views of the harbour and the comings and goings of the ferries linking the city with Morocco. Further afield to the west of Almería lies the Almerimar Yacht Club, a vast complex ready to receive, service and repair any size of visiting vessel.
Further details
Please note the Finca is built amidst the original scrub land of the Cabo de Gata desert and does not feature a manicured garden area. People with walking difficulties may find the area hard to negotiate. The pool has solar heating which helps to gain a few extra degrees. It is not heated to a constant high temperature.
Conditions
10% deposit due immediately to secure booking 200 Euro Damage Deposit payable upon arrival, refundable upon check-out Pets only after consultation with owner. Pets cannot be fenced in. There is a dog house on the premises
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Guestbook for Finca Los Tigres
"The serenity and peacefulness of the Finca cannot be expressed in words!" J and B C "It's so quiet here! You can hear yourself think!" NT "We loved the pool. You can really swim in it" H and L L "The horses nearby are so lovely to watch and the herd of goats with tinkling bells greet you every morning" GC The G Family: "We loved it last year and we love it even better now!" Mr K G:"The word is...magical" C W: We want to come back for our honeymoon!"
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