May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
If you would like to sample real Spain then look no further than Casa en la Colina. The views cannot be described other than stunning. The 2 bedroomed cottage is nestled in the rolling hillsides of southern Spain and surrounded by olive groves. Relax by the private pool or take a short stroll to Fuente del Conde village to the bar-restaurant, supermarket and bakery. A short drive will take you to the beautiful lake Iznajar where there is a bar Restaurant. The location allows for exploration of Andalucia and treasures such as the Alhambra Palace, Seville, Costa del Sol, Costa tropical and Ronda regions with typical pubelo blancos.
Situated at the end of an accessible track in beautiful countryside the location is ideal for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, with all the luxuries of present day needs. The cottage is very private and not overlooked. The pool has the added advantage of being located directly behind the cottage offering complete peace and tranquility. At the front of the property is a very large terrace that overlooks the olive groves. A very well cared for and comfortable holiday home.
Casa en la Colina
Cosy Lounge
Pool
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The Inland Andalucia / Cordoba Province region
The cottage is idealy located for sightseeing around Andalucia. The drive to Saville is around 2 hours and well worth it. This city is packed full of culture and very pretty. On the road to Saville are other fantastic towns and citys to visit. We recommend Antequera, Ronda, Cadiz, Jerez del la Frontera. Of course there are many pubelo blancos in between these areas that are well worth a visit. A trip to Granada is a must, as is the famous Alhambra palace, you can book on line for your ticket in advance (saves queing!) Cordoba is also 2 hours away and the famous Mezquita is said to be a fantastic day out (we have not been there....yet!) Of course after all this inland sight seeing you may wish to take off to the coast. Malaga is around 50mins away and the following beaches can be accessed (depending on which way you are driving...Torremolinos Benalmadena and Fuengirola. Take a trip up to Mijas whilst there for fantastic views of the coast. Do try the fish bars that line the sea front - delicious!
Iznajar / Fuente del Conde area
Fuente del conde is a small village located 10 mins drive from Iznajar. It has a bar/resturaunt that serves 'the best local tapas and San Miguel in frosted glasses, on a terrace with views to die for. The supermarket is well stocked along with the local bakery. The villagers are friendly and helpful and take a very keen interest in visitors!
Iznajar has its own beach at the side of the lake, this has a range of watersports in season. There are two bar/resturaunts that serve rather large portions of food. A salad will easily be enough for two people for lunch...Try a barbeque on the beach once you have watched how the Spanish do it!
Iznajar is a typical unspoilt Spanish town with winding streets leading to the castle and church. Banks, supermarkets, pharmacists. All other types of shopping can be found whilst meandering throhg the streets. Numerous bars and resturaunts can be found with excellent food. There are magnificent views over the lake from this point.. Rute is another town further dowm the main road and has other facillities. A museum for the local "fire water' Anis is held at the town square which can be located at the upper side of the town. It also has sweet factories that hold tourist visits on the way out towards Lucina. Cholcolate seems to be the delicacy, which they hold a festval for, near to Christmas.
Skiing: Skiing can be sought on the Sierra Nevada some 1 hour's drive away. This resort has a season that runs from November 'til April.
Special interest holidays: Trekking on horseback in the Sabbatica National Park 30 mins away. Walking in the national park. Local towns of interest Iznajar 15 mins, Antequera 30 mins, Rute 20 mins, Granada and Malaga are all within a 1 hour drive. Sevilla and Ronda within 2 hours.
How to get there
Fly to Granada and Casa en la Colina is just 40 mins away or fly into Malaga and arrive in just under 1 hour.
Both Ryanair and Easyjet are the low cost airlines most used.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Granada: 60 km
Railway:
Selinas: 10 km
Activities near Iznajar
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The cottage was renovated in 2005. Great care was taken in renovation to retain the rustic Andalucian charm with present day comforts. You will find all rooms downstairs have the old traditional beams with nooks and cranny's highlighted to give the old world charm.
Bedroom 1 is a romantic double room with a large en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 is another large room with twin beds. Along the same landing is a large shower room. Both bedrooms are at opposite sides of the stairwell to offer complete privacy.
Traditional Andalucian kitchen style with built in oven and hob. Fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, toaster, kettle etc and full range of cookware. Shelving in the kitchen provides all the stock components for cooking and self catering becomes as easy as working at home. A very cozy lounge, comfortably furnished with 2 and 3 seater settees and coffee table etc, satellite TV, DVD, games and books etc. However, in summer most of the time will be spent outside on the fantastic terrace.
Winter provides a wood burning stove for use making the house very cozy and comfortable. The dining room will seat 4 people with the advantage of linking into the kitchen area for easy serving.
Further details outdoors: The front of the cottage has a very large terrace. This has the advantage of two large built in seating areas over looking the olive groves and beyond. The views are stunning, if you want to look at real Spain you wont be disappointed. The terrace also has a table and four chairs along with barbeque for those summer evenings. The cottage has an 8 x 4 meter private swimming pool directly behind the house. Enclosed walled surround provide extra privacy and lighting of the pool area for those hot summer evenings. Hygienic sun loungers are provided and all the usual outdoor furniture supplied along with pool toys and outdoor entertainments. There is also a pump house at the back of the pool holding the gas heater for the hot water to the main house. Also, there is a separate WC and WHB.
further down the garden(away from the pool and house area) is the housing for the generator. This is enclosed in its own brick building and supply's the house with all electricity. The switches for the generator are ideally located at the front of the house for arrival and an internal switch is ideally located in the dining room.
Further details
Air conditioning units (a welcome relief in the heat) can be switched from cool to heat for the winter months. However, the house is very old and traditional and built the Spanish way ensuring coolness in the summer (netted screens cover the windows) and warmth in the winter. The cozy wood burning stove will heat the house in winter making the lounge homely and comfortable.
The property is managed by ourselves and linen changes are per week. Please note towels are provided for bathroom use only. You will be required to bring your own beach towels.
Conditions
We ask for travel details from all out clients. Where possible we can waiver arrival and departure times but as a rule we would need clients to arrive after 3pm and leave before 11 am to allow for cleaning.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
All other times outside the dates please ask. Long term rates, we are very reasonable and flexable. These prices are for 2 adults and 2 children.
Guestbook
Dear Yvonne and William - We want to thank you for the pleasent week we were allowed to spend in your house. It is very complete and everything has been thought of - Saskia and family April / May 2008 J Barbar and guests - A beautiful traditional cottage- Thank you for the stay - May 2008 J Addinall - Fantastic place - great holiday - we will be back! May 2008 P Winfield - Thank you for looking after us so well- we really enjoyed our time at the cottage June 2008 C Sutton - Had a brilliant week - cottage and pool wonderful ! June/ July 2008 N Day - Lovely place- fantastic holiday- 2 weeks went so quickly July/August 2008 M De Clerk - Wonderful holiday - had a great time thanks for having us August 2008
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Advertiser joined: 27 Jun 2006 This property added: 27 Jun 2006
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