Las Casillas de Martos holiday home rental, Alcaudette with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa Karanna (house)

Home description

Take a trip back in time and discover the delights of true undiscovered Spain. Fed up with tourists then you will love this village and area. Casa Karanna is situated in a delightful white-washed village snuggling in between olive groves, hills and a beautiful lake.

The property has been completely renovated to provide clean, modern, comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms stylish. Two lounge areas provide you with flexible living conditions, English TV and music/games room. The bedrooms again provide for a variety of sleeping arrangements, 1 twin and 2 double rooms (there is an additional double sofa bed in the second lounge.) The property is of traditional Spanish design and therefore cool in the summer and warm in winter. There is a sunny patio outside for alfresco eating and a spiral staircase to a small upstairs terrace with stunning views over the lake and countryside.

It is ideally located to explore the Subbetica National Park, Granada, Cordoba and Jaen. Excellent shopping at all and historical sights abound. For walkers, cyclists and nature lovers there are many trails nearby and the Via Verde , a long distance trail for bikes and walkers goes right past the villlage. Fishermen can enjoy the international fishing in the lake and you can also swim in the lake although there is not a beach. Skiing is close by in the Sierra Nevada and the coast just a 95 minute drive away.

Stunning view from upper terrace.	Village : Casa Karanna is the highest house
Excellent fishing in the lake

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The Inland Andalucia / Jaen Province region

Inland Andalucia, real Spain without the tourists. Sunny all year with little rain.
Very hot in the summer months around 30 - 40 degrees and warm evenings. March - May and Sept - November around 20 - 30 degrees with pleasant evening temperatures. December - February usually around 10 - 20 degrees. The evenings can be quite chilly but there is an open fire in the kitchen/dining room and heaters in the house.

Very close to the Subbetica National Park. Excellent location for visiting Corboba, Granada, Jaen and Sevilla.
Historical sights such as the fort at Alcala La Real are worth visiting together with the delightful towns of Priego de Cordoba and Iznajar- with its beautiful lake. Skiing in the Sierra Nevada is just over an hour away.

Las Casillas de Martos / Alcaudette area

There are several fiestas in Martos, Las Casillas and Alcaudette. Martos has a Market on Saturday mornings and there is a market in Torredonjimeno on the way to Jaen on a Sunday morning. A large market in Moclin on the way to Granada is on the last Sunday of the month. Martos and Alcaudette have many bars, restaurants and shops and gardens to wander around. Martos has a theatre. Jaen has a large shopping Mall which is open all day (when the Spanish have their Siesta is a good time to visit!). Most local towns have forts, churches and historical sights to visit. It is an excellent area for walking, fishing, cycling, birdwatching and relaxing. It is real undiscovered Spain and not at all touristy. You will need your Spanish phrase book but the locals will love to try to talk to you and help you understand them.

How to get there

Cheap flights with Ryan Air to Granada or Ryan Air, Easy Jet and BMI Baby to Malaga. Las Casillas is a 1 hour drive from Granada and 2 hours from Malaga. There is a bus from Malaga to Martos.
Hele Hollis car hire is recommended and I can pass on owner discounts.

Activities near Las Casillas de Martos

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Every thing in the house is brand new. The kitchen is well equipped and there are washing and drying facilities.
There is a t.v. with sky. Linen and 1 towel per person provided for indoor use. (it is possible to hire beach towels if required) There are portable fans and heaters to provide comfort throughout the seasons and a wood burning stove in the lounge.
There is a table and chairs plus recliners on the downstairs patio for alfresco eating and relaxing and upstairs is a small table with stunning views for you to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine. You can hire a large paddling pool (8x3ft) and a 2 man dingy for use on the lake if required.
A welcome pack of bread, butter, milk, water, tea and coffee is waiting for you when you arrive.
Flexible arrival and departures are allowed wherever possible.

Further details outdoors:
The house is in a charming village with a bank, two bars, a restaurant, two small food shops and a chemist. There is a library with internet access and a school. The beautiful lake has excellent fishing and international competitions. There is a long distance walking trail, La Via Verde, a few km from the village along which you can walk or cycle to Alcaudette or Martos (or further afield). The beautiful city of Granada and the Alhambra and skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountains is around an hour away, Jaen is around 45 mins and Cordoba an hour and 15 mins away. Excellent shopping can be found at all cities and wondeful historical sights.This is an ideal spot to explore inland Andalucia and its flora and fauna and delightful whitewashed villages and tapas bars. There are many bars and restaurants in the surrounding towns and villages offering a wide range of traditional food.

Further details

Welcome pack for guests on arrival. English speaking people close by in the village if you have any problems.
Deposits will be returned once the property has been checked.
This property has many steps and is not suitable for disabled visitors, sorry.

Conditions

Please contact the owner for any questions or unusual requests.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April to September	23 Aug 09	1 Oct 09	300£ 300	0-	150150	2 Nights
October to March	1 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	260£ 260	0-	200200	2 Nights
April to September	1 Apr 10	30 Sep 10	325£ 325	0-	250250	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April to September	23 Aug 09	1 Oct 09	250£ 250	0-	125125	2 Nights
October to March	1 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	220£ 220	0-	150150	2 Nights
April to september	1 Apr 10	30 Sep 10	275£ 275	0-	200200	2 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April to September	23 Aug 09	1 Oct 09	200£ 200	0-	100100	2 Nights
October to March	1 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	180£ 180	0-	100100	2 Nights
April to September	1 Apr 10	30 Sep 10	225£ 225	0-	150150	2 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

No Surcharges, welcome pack on arrival and everything you need in the house to make your stay comfortable.

Please email or write to confirm booking with deposit. A £100 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking.

Please pay by Cheque or Internet Banking in GB pounds or in Euros by internet at exchange rate.

Guestbook for Casa Karanna

Beautiful house, location second to none.
Fabulous village, lovely house, great holiday.
Beautiful, you've done a wonderful job, stunning views.
It is so peaceful here, the house is lovely, like a mini castle!
We wll definitely recommend this to our friends.

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Name:	Jan Bagnall
Tel:	+44 (0)1242 230977
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