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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
A beautiful 3 storey house set in its own grounds within a National Park, it rests on a hillside surrounded by ancient olive trees in an acre & a quarter of land. It is child friendly with a 50 square meter fenced pool supplied by spring water from its own source, with BBQ and alfresco dining area. Ideally suited for a large family or 2 families with children. The pool can be heated in cooler weather (at additional cost). Maid service available upon request at small additional cost.
Nearby local towns and villages offer a chance to experience real Spain away from hordes of tourists. There are a wide variety of typical Spanish tapas bars and restaurants. (Rute 1.5 miles).
Casa Ava
Southern double bedroom with en suite
The pool after sunset
The eastern terrace at Casa Ava
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The Inland Andalucia / Cordoba Province region
Casa Ava is situated just inside the southern boundaries of the 'Parque naturel de la Sierra Subbetica'. It lies off a small country road between Iznajar and Rute on the shores of a large man made lake the Embalse de Iznajar.
Iznajar is a beautiful hilltop town, overlooking a magnificent lake. The lake is not unlike a Scottish loch, particularly in the early morning mist, although this one is surrounded by hills clad with olive groves. There is a beach where you can swim and sail, and good fishing in the waters.
In the summer temperatures climb to the high 30s (Celcius) but it is rarely uncomfortably humid. Winter months are usually dry with chilly nights, hence log fire, heated pool (at an additional cost) and central heating!
Rute, famous for Anis is just 1.5 miles from Casa Ava. Iznajar lake only 5 minutes away.
Iznajar / La Hoz area
The highlight of the Iznajar calendar is La Feria Real (second week in September) in honour of the patron saint La Virgen de la Piedad. It involves a candlelight procession through the town.
In Rute, mid July marks the festival of the Virgen del Carmen (patron saint of sailors). Every Saturday in July and August from midnight until 5 am is the Musica Aurora celebrating by singing in the streets beginning by the Church up from the high street.
The ancient town of Cordoba is one of the many jewels of Andalucia. It comes to life at night with nightclubs, Flamenco, tapas, many restaurants and bars and is a must during one of the many Spanish festivals. This city remains unspoilt and is a popular destination for the Spanish. All this and only one hour from Casa Ava.
How to get there
The house is equidistant from both Malaga and Granada airports - taking around 50 minutes to drive on very good roads. Malaga is a much larger airport so has more frequent flights but flights into Granada tend to be cheaper.
For flights to Malaga try Easyjet.co.uk from Birmingham, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted and Nottingham airport : For flights to Malaga try flymonarch.com from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Blackpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Newquay For flights to Malaga try ba.com from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester. London Gatwick and London Heathrow. For flights to Malaga try ryanair.com from Stansted, Birmingham, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool.
From Malaga Airport take the N340 (A7) towards Malaga Follow sign for Antequera Take the N331(A45) (Granada, Cordoba, Sevilla) Take the A359 (right-hand fork) towards Granada After 24 Km. Leave the A359 at Exit 1 and take the A333 through Salinas following signs for Villanueva de Tapia, and Iznajar. And then: Remain on the A333, passing Villanueva de Tapia to your right, and continue following signs towards Iznajar. Your first views of Iznajar and the lake will take your breath away. Go across the spectacular bridge over the lake and on past Iznajar for a few minutes along the northern shore towards Rute. Look out for the hamlet of La Hoz which is on your right about a mile before Rute. Turn right onto the old Rute road, signed La Hoz, continue a few hundred meters over a small rise and the house ahead is Casa Ava.
For flights to Granada try ryanair.com for flights to Granada from London Stansted and Liverpool. From Granada and Sevilla follow the A92 motorway and leave at the Junction for the A333 (Villanueva de Tapia, and Iznajar). And then: Remain on the A333, passing Villanueva de Tapia to your right, and continue following signs towards Iznajar. Your first views of Iznajar and the lake will take your breath away. Go across the spectacular bridge over the lake and on past Iznajar for a few minutes along the northern shore towards Rute. Look out for the hamlet of La Hoz which is on your right about a mile before Rute. Turn right onto the old Rute road, signed La Hoz, continue about 50 meters Casa Ava is the first house you come to on the right before the small bridge.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malaga or Granada: 95 km
Railway:
Loja: 55 km
Ferry:
Malaga: 95 km
Activities near Iznajar
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (4), En suite (3), Shower rooms (4), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The house is centrally heated with an open log fire and the three en suite bedrooms have been fitting with air conditioning for the summer months. There is an entertainment system featuring Stereo, CD, TV, DVD and VCR in the living room on the ground floor and also the spacious top floor bedroom.
The upper floors have five bedrooms, three have en suite bathrooms, making four bathrooms in total. The three en suite bedrooms have now all been fitted with air conditioning. The ground floor has a separate WC. There is also poolside shower.
The hallway leads to a fully fitted modern kitchen next to a spacious dining room, with patio doors out to the pool area. There is a big comfortable sitting room with two large squashy sofas, tv and sound system, and a glorious open fireplace for those winter evenings. Of course there is also the central heating should you need it. Mobile phone signal excellent.
Further details outdoors: The patio offers sunbeds and dining areas with large picnic benches under grape vines, parasols or in the sun for the sunworshippers.
Within the fenced pool area shade is provided by a large bamboo covered pergola.
The pool is directly visible from the kitchen.
Private garden.
The pool can be heated in cooler months providing year round enjoyment for an additional cost.
Further details
Rental rates are inclusive of all bed linen, towels (except beach towels) electricity, water and after cleaning services. 25 percent down payment secures the booking and is due at the time of booking. The deposit is nonrefundable. A holding deposit of 300 euros will also be taken locally to cover breakages and or damage during the holiday. The holding deposit is returned should cancellation occur/and no breakages/damage occur during the holiday. The balance payment is due 12 weeks prior to holiday commencement. Should cancellation occur after final payment then the total amount payable (less deposit) will be based as follows 84-29 days before holiday commencement 50% refunded, 28-15 days before holiday commencement 25% refunded. 14-1 days before holiday commencement 10% refunded. Payments by cheque can be made in sterling or Euros.
All bookings should be made through our agent Bonnie Pavlo.
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