Casa del Cuevas
About the home
Tucked away in a tiny village at the foot of the Sierra Carche is our self contained apartment. It has its own private garden and a large swimming pool for the exclusive use of our guests The garden has a large gazebo with table and chairs ideal for an evening barbeque by the pool with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down behind the mountains There is a large paved terrace all round the pool with sun beds and parasols . If you come in August or September you could pick your own almonds from our trees or enjoy some of our Victoria plums straight from the tree,here is peace and quiet.
The apartment is well equipped and comfortably furnished it has English television and radio if there is something that you feel you must not miss . The baker calls every day with fresh bread and pasties and for every day shopping the town of Pinoso with bars and restaurants is just 10 minutes drive down through the almond trees and grape vines
There is also an English restaurant about 6 minutes drive away which serves freshly cooked meals all day and does an excellent Sunday roast It often has entertainment in the evening Prices are very reasonable and evening entertainment often includes food It has a small childrens playground
Raspay has its own fiesta in June for 3 days lots of music and dancing until the early hours Pinoso has a large fiesta the first week in August something on every night for a week, lovely to visit and we are far enough away not to have to hear the music which often goes on until the morning, Pinoso is very quiet the second wek in August when the locals catch up on the sleep they missed A fiesta not to be missed is in Jumilla also in August
but bigger than Pinoso.
The apartment is ideal for walking holidays, wine buffs, bird watching or if you are searching for a property in the area or just looking for rest and recuperation from the stresses of a busy life
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | San Juan, 50km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The apartment is very quiet and has two bedrooms, each with twin beds, a large bathroom with a walk in shower kitchen /diner and a well furnished lounge with English television and radio, ideal for people looking for somewhere to relax and unwind, It is not really suitable for young children as there are no facilities in the immediate area for them. If you are looking to experience the real Spain you will find it here in the village.
We are resident on the site there is always someone here to help if you need information about the area or have a problem
Further details outdoors:
The swimming pool is set in a private garden with almonds,olives,grapes and fruit trees.There is a large sun terrace all round the pool with sun loungers and umbrellas also a table and chairs in a large gazebo should you wish to eat outside There is also a gas barbecue for guests use
Further details
You may swim in the pool all year round but really only warm enough from May to October
A car is necessary.
Welcome Pack can be in the apartment for your arrival
We do not recommend this holiday with small children as there are no facilities in the immediate area for them
Conditions
A deposit of 25% is payable to secure a booking, balance payable two weeks before arrival
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The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region


Raspay is a small friendly village (everyone will acknowledge you) at the foot of the Sierra Carche range, some 8kms from the town of Pinoso.
We are in the middle of a wine growing area, so there are lots of Bodegas to visit and if you are a wine buff many opportunities to sample the various wines Most of the small towns around here have their own wine and there are lots of full bodied reds to sample as well as crisp fresh whites. If you visit in August you can take part in the Jumilla fiesta where the wine flows very freely
We are right on the edge of a regional park and at the foot of the Sierra Carche with its beautiful scenery ideal for walkers and for bird watchers
Come in February ,March when there is a sea of pink and white almond blossom or April ,May when all the wild flowers are starting to bloom or in June when the village has its own local fiesta for three days.Come in August when Pinoso has its own fiesta this goes on for a whole week and there are plenty of opportunities to sample the local activities Come in September and you can pick your own almonds ready for Christmas
This is real Spain, peaceful quiet and still with a lot of the old traditions and still unspoilt by tourism.
The Pinoso / Raspay area
Our nearest town is Pinoso just 10 mins drive down through the almonds and olives, it has a good selection of bars and restaurants,
Not 6 minutes drive from here is a restaurant run by an English couple where if you dont want to cook you can have a full English breakfast for about 5 euros They also serve mealsat lunchtime and in the evenings all freshly cooked and on Sundays if you have a hankering for Sunday Roast you can get one here. In Pinoso there are a number of restaurants which serve menu of the day, a choice of first course and main course and a dessert tea or coffee a bottle of wine between two for around 8.50 euros They have 2 for the price of 1 meal on one evening in the week and there is also entertainment available . Children are always made welcome and The Manor House has a small children's playground Not far to drive back to your apartment after an evening out
There is a Sports Centre in Pinoso should you be feeling energetic and we can arrange bike hire should you require it. There is horse riding about 20 minutes away The nearest golf course at present is about 35 mins drive away
Pinoso has 2 main fiestas one in February and the other in August when the town goes wild and the residents in town get very little sleep.it ends with a firework display.We luckily are far enough away that you cannot hear the music which tends to go on sometimes until the morning. Really worth a visit to see how thelocals enjoy themselves
Fancy a flying lesson or a pleasure flight we have a small airfield near here that you may use They have CAA approved inst ructors and it is an ideal opportunity to see the area from the air. Please let us know if you are interested at the time of booking
Within half an hours drive are many other small towns some have places of interest to visit and most have their own markets.
Fancy horse riding, no problem, stables some 20 minutes from here will take you trekking in the countryside or will arrange riding for your children
There are two Spa towns within a short drive both offer therapeutic hot springs and offer various treatments.
Have a day out in Callesparra where the best paella rice in Spain comes from,see the rice fields and visit the sanctuary the scenery is stunning
The nearest golf course is half an hours drive from here and should you wish to visit the beach the nearest is
San Juan 50 minutes drive down good roads.
Alicante town is about the same distance and offers some beautiful shops a port and beaches there is a bus service from Pinoso. should you not wish to drive
Murcia is another large beautiful town a little further than Alicante but well worth a day out.
Benidorm with Mundamar Aqualandia and Terra Mittica are just over an hour away a good day out if you are here with children
You can also get the train from Villena, park at the station free, and have a day out in Valencia, or should you be feeling a little more adventurous leave early in the morning catch the 7.30am train to Madrid arriving at 10.40am and get the train back in the evening at 19.40 arriving back in Villena at 22.50, a long and tiring day but Madrid is worth it and there is none of the hassle that you get when driving,trains here are comfortable, cheap and
mostly run on time
You can be quiet and relax or as energetic as you like here in Raspay.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Alicante: 50 km |
| Railway: | Villena: 28 km |
| Ferry: | Alicante: 50 km |
Fly to Alicante we are 50 minutes inland along well signposted roads
Cheap flights available with Easyjet from most UK airports also
Monarch, BMI, Iberia Thomson Fly, Ryan Air and Flybe
Jet 2 operate a service from some northern airports
Car Hire is available from desks in arrivals but we recommend using the net and comparing prices also take care, if you need a roof rack or child seat ,some companies charge extra for them, ask at the time of booking
Most hire companies will allow an extra named driver during the hire for no extra cost but again check before you book and be sure that the correct named drivers appear on your documents
Activities near Pinoso
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Guestbook for Casa del Cuevas
Thanks for your hospitality, we've had a super relaxing time
Kind regards ... Mr.Mrs Tatton
Thank you for your help and for allowing us to stay in your lovely finca.We have enjoyed our holiday and experienced a more authentic Spanish holiday
Thanks again Matthew,Ann and Isobel Hardcastle
We all thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay and I would like to book for next May
V.Burgess
Thank you for a lovely holiday just to let you know we have booked flights to stay with you again for next September
Mr.Mrs Bell
Rental prices
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| 1 Apr 12 | 30 Apr 12 | £ 255 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Apr 12 | 28 May 12 | £ 265 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 May 12 | 25 Jun 12 | £ 270 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 Jun 12 | 23 Jul 12 | £ 280 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Jul 12 | 3 Sep 12 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Sep 12 | 2 Oct 12 | £ 270 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Oct 12 | 29 Oct 12 | £ 265 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All prices include laundry and cleaning Linen and towels changed weekly
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Patricia Holden
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