Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa Convento provides an exceptional standard of comfort and style to make your holiday a 5-star event. It has been designed, built and furnished by the owner using the very best 'ingredients'. Casa Convento has the advantage of being part of the delightful 'pueblo blanco' of Canillas de Aceituno, while maintaining its own intimate atmosphere and privacy.
The National Park is immediately at its back with the panorama over the village and hills to the sea below. A perfect hideaway for walking, reading, swimming, relaxing or take a 3 minute stroll down to to the village for a 'fino' and tapas or an authentically regional meal at one of its good-value restaurants, or pack the in-house picnic basket and head up one of the hill paths. But the beaches, international shopping, nightlife and golf courses are only 25 minutes away...
The Moorish swimming pool patio at sunset
First floor bedroom, 21sq.m.
Living room terrace, lunch with a view!
Canillas de Aceituno from road to it
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67499
The Costa del Sol/Malaga region
Only a short drive away from the vibrant lifestyle of the Costa del Sol coast brings you to the peace and spectacular scenery of a more traditional Spain and its more leisurely way of life, where dazzling white-washed villages cling to the hillsides and summits and the sights and scenery will enchant you throughout the year.
At the eastern end of The Costa del Sol, between Malaga and Nerja and up in the hills behind lies the Axarquia region with its sub-tropical temperatures with a reputation for the best climate in Europe. Steeped in history having been ruled by both the Romans and the Moors, it has much to offer for exploration and sense-of-place from the plethora of traditional villages to the magical formations within the Nerja caves. Malaga itself has a beautiful historical centre, with very good shopping, while Antequera and Granada are within exploring range.
Canillas de Aceituno area
Although only 20 minutes beautiful driving from the coast into the foothills of the Sierra Tejeda National Park, Canillas de Aceituno is a world apart from the coastal 'buzz'. It retains all the sights, sounds, scents and spirit of traditional Andalucian life - potted flowers decorate the narrow side-streets, mules and goats pass by studiously ignoring humanity, the fish-delivery man calls out his wares, the village ladies practice their graceful flamenco in the evening cool. From here you can walk, paint, photograph, bird-watch, picnic, listen to the cicadas, drink the local wine, sample the village speciality - the famous fennel-scented 'morcilla' sausage, in whose honour there is a village fiesta in April. Or simply enjoy the tranquility and comfort of Casa Convento. Choose your preferred venue - full-on rooftop sun, lunch-with-a view in the shade of the third-floor terrace, or salute the sunset with a cold glass of 'fino' while the shrilling young house martins put on a spectacular flying display for you.
The main 4-day village festival is in August when the whole population turns out in style; - in fact, there are many other village fiestas during the summer months, and local town/village markets every day of the week year round. Velez-Malaga is well worth exploring, especially its older, higher streets, and nearer the coast there is a Water Park, Go-karting, 2 golf courses, masses of chiringuitos (beach bars often with sun loungers) and a large shopping centre/supermarket, El Ingenio. However, do please try out your Spanish in the village's fascinating little shops and on the streets, where everyone greets each other, friend or stranger.
How to get there
Malaga airport; many budget airlines scheduled at all times of year.
Recommend www.malagacar.com. Car essential. Recommend up to Ford Focus maximum size.
From the airport take the E15-A7 eastwards towards Motril, leaving the motorway at junction Kilometre 272, Velez Malaga/ Torre del Mar exit. From here take the A335 inland for 10 kilometres and then follow signs to Canillas de Aceituno.
Further Details will be sent at booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malaga: 65 km
Activities near Canillas de Aceituno
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Bedrooms approx 23sq.metres/21sq.metres. Double silk/blackout curtains, cotton sheets, down pillows + anti-allergy as required. En suite bathrooms have power showers, baths and double basins. Bath robes. 1 separate shower room with power shower includes washing-machine.
1double sofa bed in living room, (note: no curtains and limited clothes storage) and 1 chaise longue in ground floor bedroom for 'extras'! (Therefore, at the most, the house actually could sleep 7 but please note this would incur a surcharge).
House slippers and bath robes provided. Picnic napsack and in-house binoculars.
Dimmer switches on all lights, to create your own atmsophere.
Cargo lift - no carrying of shopping to the top floor!
A stock of DVDs Games MP3 docking system with CD player and selectin of CDs Log burner fireplace Underfloor heating (small extra pro rata charge ) Top-rate air conditioning (small extra pro rata charge).
A cleaning service and/or catering (one meal per day) is available.
Further details outdoors: Built-in charcoal BBQ on 3rd floor Living room terrace Swimming pool with water-spout is 1.5 metres deep and sits in its own completely private courtyard Rooftop sun-terrace has luxury sun-loungers and its own shower and shade canopy.
An exterior spiral staircase rises from the Living Room balcony to the rooftop sun terrace; the layout means that the house is unsuitable for young children, the infirm and the elderly.
Further details
Welcome pack provided with essentials + a little extra!
N.B. Pool maintenance has to be accessed through the house once a week by English couple who will also provide a cleaning and meal service by separate arrangement.
Conditions
Short term breaks can be arranged at a premium
This is a no-smoking property, including patios and terraces. (Most of the year there is a maximum fire hazard in immediate proximity to the house and great care must be taken not to throw cigarettes away!)
A refundable breakages/damage deposit of £200 25% rental deposit on booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
'Soft' opening special
16 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
580£580
0-
0-
1 Week
Autumn
27 Sep 08
13 Dec 08
460£460
0-
0-
1 Week
Festive
13 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
600£600
0-
0-
1 Week
Winter
3 Jan 09
7 Mar 09
460£460
0-
0-
1 Week
Spring
7 Mar 09
23 May 09
500£500
0-
0-
1 Week
Summer
23 May 09
19 Sep 09
600£600
0-
0-
1 Week
Autumn 09
19 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
480£480
0-
0-
1 Week
61
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
25% Deposit on booking.
Damage Deposit £200 with full payment due 4 weeks prior to holiday date, if possible.
Airconditioning and underfloor heating carry a reasonable surcharge, currently approximately £25 per week on the basis of 4 people in house pro rata from metre counter.
Please discuss your long or short letting terms with the owner.
Extra cleaning/cooking between client and service provider. (Information given by owner)
Guestbook
'What a privilege to be the first 'clients' at Casa Convento!. You have thought of everything to make our stay a five-star treat with great comfort and style. We loved the robes & slippers, power showers, beautiful lighting and contemporary 'edge'. ....I am so looking forward to returning!'. Sarah & Richard
'Thank you for letting us stay at Casa Convento - we thought it was lovely. What a tribute to your skills as a designer! It was a joy to feel the space you have created, yet to be in a village house among the others in the street. Such a lovely village too: The people are delightful.' J.& P. Blake
Availability
See below for next 6 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
Key:
11
12
Booked
11
12
Available
11
12
Unknown
11
12
Arrival/Departure dates
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67499
Print this page
E-mail to friend
Share / Post this
Be aware of time-zones
