Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Two adjoining town houses now connected as one huge house provide extremely spacious accommodation suitable for large groups and smaller numbers. Fully equipped with widescreen SKY TVs etc and a SLATE BED POOL TABLE.. Situated in the centre of Cuevas de San Marcos you can walk to local bars shops and restaurants.Nearby Antequera (20 mins) has excellent golf and shops.There are ample shops in the village and local produce and gifts can be bought at the Saturday market.The nearby lake at Iznajar has a large sandy beach suitable for swimming and sailing.The locals take their BBQs and spend the whole day on the beach. Visit the nearby cities of Cordoba Seville Granada and Ronda.Cuevas is an ideal base for exploring the real Spain where Fiestas and Flamenco can be found
view from top lounge
one of the lounge areas
2nd dining area
the lake at Iznajar
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The Inland Andalucia / Cordoba Province region
The village is located on the edge of Malaga province on the border of Cordoba province The city of Malaga is full of history and is only 1 hours drive away.Cuevas is 420 metres above sea level and has a population of about 4000.The village church is worth a visit It was built in the 17th century in the late baroque and neoclassical style of the period. The caves of Belda and swimming pool nearby are worth a visit. Cuevas provides an ideal base from which to explore the cities of Malaga, Granada Seville and Cordoba as they are each about one hours drive from the village by motorway.There are many attractions in these cities providing an insight into traditional Spain and its colourful history.
Iznajar / Cuevas de San Marcos area
The main Feria in Cuevas takes place in August with several days and nights of music and dancing in the streets (dont expect much sleep!) Another important festival is Las Candelas taking place on the 7th of December in which choral groups sing around bonfires and candles which are lit in the streets.This festival is celebrated at the same time in other towns and villages in the Axarquira region as is the festival of the Vigen del Carmen on 16th July .This festival is in two parts on thursdays before and after the carnival.The Domingo de Pinta (games Sunday) is held on the sunday after the Carnival. Holy week is an important festival time too.The Villages festival in honour of its patron saint San Marcos takes place on April 25th. Eating out: There is great variety in the local cuisine in Cuevas.One of the traditional dishes is the relleno de carnaval, which is a sausage made of ham meat egg bread and parsley. Porra and gazpacho (cold soups) are very popular. The breads and pastries produced in the village are well known for their excellence .There are several tapas bars and restaurants to choose from such as : Bar Los Faroles tapas Bar-Cafe Desire meats and tapas Bar Morana kidney and roast lamb Bar El Estecho kidney and hot tapas Meson Mangos traditional home cooking Bar La Barbacoa specialising in seafood and roast meats.Pantano de Iznajar History The Caves of Belda and Medina de Belda Archaelogical siteThe Belda Cave provides proof that the first human settlements in this area occured during the Prehistoric period and since then the area has been populated by different civilisations that have left their mark. The menhir (standing stone) known as El Nino de Piedra (The Stone Child) iberian ceramics relics axes and tools from the bronze age confirm mans presence over the centuries.Coins from the Roman Empire have also been found.The caves have one of the most important bat populations in Europe.In the Medina one can see the structure of the houses the streets and the ancient tower as well as the well preserved dungeon
How to get there
Budget airlines; Ryanair , Bmibaby, Easyjet Jet2 Monarch and several other airlines to Malaga and Ryanair to Granada both airports just over 1 hour away
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Granada: 90 km
Activities near Iznajar
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (7), Bathrooms (3), Ensuite (2), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:
Single beds (6), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: The accommodation comprises : top floor lounge extending whole length of the building with top floor private terrace and SLATE BED POOL TABLE, 2 separate dining rooms 2 further lounges 2 more terraces and patio 2 brand new fully equipped kitchens 3 full sized bathrooms 2 en suite shower rooms and bedrooms as follows: bedroom 1 one single bed bedroom 2 one king size bed bedroom 3 twin single beds bedroom 4 one single bed this room opens onto terrace bedroom 5 one double bed this room opens onto balcony bedroom 6 one kingsize bed this room opens onto balcony, bedroom 7 twin single beds
Further details outdoors: Outside there are 3 large terraces tiled patio and a brick built BBQ. The property benefits from wonderful views of mountains and olive groves .There are sun loungers garden furniture together with hardwood dining tables and chairs for 12 persons.
Further details
The property is particularly suitable for large groups (walkers artists photographers bird watchers cyclists golfers pot holers etc) although small parties and families are welcome.We will provide logs for the 3 log burners in cooler months Cleaning is included in the rental as are towels and linen so no hidden extras Our English speaking key holders live in the village and will be able to offer advice and local info if required.
Conditions
A deposit of 25% of the total rental will secure the booking.The balance is payable 10 weeks before booking commences.A damage deposit of £200 is payable and returnable on departure .
Rental rates
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29 Mar 08
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700£ 700
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27 Jul 08
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1250£ 1,250
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. There are no additional costs. Discounts offered for longer stays
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Contact details for home 35551
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Helen Ormerod
Tel:
+44 (0)1253 828380
Fax:
+44 (0)1253 893171
Mobile:
+44 (0)7836 377655
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Advertiser joined: 21 Aug 2007 This property added: 19 Nov 2007
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