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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa Grande is a large villa built into the mountain side of the Sierra de las Estancias above the village of Urracal in the Almanzora Valley.
The villa is totally private and not overlooked. To the sides and front are large terraces, a 10m x 5m swimming pool, BBQ area, sitting and dining areas.
The bedroom accommodation is upstairs where their are two further terraces. Adjacent to the pool is an external shower, an indoor shower room/wc, and a utility room with clothes dryer and large fridge freezer for all those drinks and ice creams.
Casa Grande
Main Terrace
Summer Kitchen BBQ Terrace
Casa Grande 10m x 5m Pool
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The Costa de Almeria region
Almería is the driest region in Europe as well as one of the warmest with an average annual temperature of 19C and has some 330 days of sun per year on average. Due to its arid landscape, numerous spaghetti westerns were filmed in Almería close to the town of Tabernas which is also home to one of Spain's finest Olive Oils "Castillo de Tabernas".
When visiting the coast do not miss the Cabo de Gata Natural Park which runs through the municipal areas of Níjar, Almería and Carboneras. Its villages, previously dedicated to fishing, have become tourism spots for those interested in nature. One of the greatest draws of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park is its beaches.
During the winter the weather is comfortable and fairly dry and daily temperatures are usually between 15-20°C. During the summer it rarely drops below 30°C. Temperatures during the heat of the day can exceed 35°C.
Purchena / Urracal area
The village of Urracal is some 750 metres above sea level which provides a very comfortable year round climate. In summer warm summer days are contrasted with comfortable evenings when the temperature drops. This is one of the reasons that the neighbouring village of Lucar produces the award winning Este wines.
Urracal is a white moorish village of some 300 people. The main source of income is from agriculture and in particular Olive and Almond trees abound. Further up the valley towards Baza is the town of Seron, famous for its Serano hams.
Baza is only a 40 minute drive over the boarder into Granada where you can swim in the beautiful Lake Negratin or why not continue and spend a day in the beautiful city of Granada and visit the Alambra.
If you like to party Spanish style visit Urracal between 7th and 9th August 09 for the Fiesta of San Blas.
Beat the Credit Crunch! Restaurant & Bar prices are a fraction of those on the Costas and the quality is fantastic!
How to get there
Urracal is easily reached from Almeria Airport (1hr 10min), Granada Airport 1hr 50mins, Murcia Airport 2hrs.Alicante Airport 2Hrs 10min - check out Ryanair, FlyBe, Easyjet, Monarch.
Why not come by car - Brittany Ferries have introduced a new Portsmouth or Plymouth/Santander service with only 1 night on board - Santander to Urracal 598 miles aprox 9 hours - good motorway route. Call us before booking Brittany Ferries for possible discounts!
For car hire try www.carjet.co.uk or www.centauro.net. A good road network connects all these airports.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Almeria: 90 km
Railway:
Almeria: 95 km
Ferry:
Bilbao/Santander: 980 km
Activities near Purchena
Sports: Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis, Satellite TV
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (2), En suite (1), Shower rooms (2), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The quality of fixtures and fitting is very high and include Satellite TV, DVD, Internet access, Bose iPod Player, Air Conditioning providing Heating and Cooling etc.
The open plan ground floor living and dining areas have large patio windows opening onto the main terrace and garden bringing the outside inside.
The kitchen is equipped to a very high standard with Bosch Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge Freezer and Washing Machine, Kitchen Aid Coffee Maker etc.
Further details outdoors: The ground floor terracing wraps itself around the villa, from the BBQ and outdoor kitchen one side with its lemon and orange trees, circular marble table, to the main terrace with large outdoor dining table, settee area and then beyond the pool terrace with Shower Room, Utility Room and outdoor shower. All terraces overlook the garden and mountains beyond. Numerous sun loungers.
There are two further terraces on the 1st floor, one leads from the Master Bedroom and Landing and the 2nd from bedrooms 2 and 3. These terraces have fantastic views and are great places to find sanctuary or enjoy a quiet glass of Cava.
Further details
Maid service / weekly clean available and will be charged locally.
Stair Gate, Cot and High Chair hire is available and will be charged for locally.
Babysitting service available and will be charged locally.
Please note young children should be supervised at all times around the swimming pool.
Conditions
Non refundable 25% deposit when booking, balance due 8 weeks before arrival together with a refundable security deposit of £300.00 against breakages etc.
This is a No Smoking Villa please only smoke outside.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 8
Period
From
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Weekly
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Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
1 Nov 09
9 Jan 10
650£650
9898
110110
3 Nights
Winter
9 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
710£710
110110
125125
3 Nights
Spring
1 Apr 10
22 May 10
830£830
130130
140140
3 Nights
Summer
22 May 10
5 Oct 10
935£935
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1 Week
Autumn
5 Oct 10
16 Nov 10
830£830
130130
140140
3 Nights
Winter
16 Nov 10
11 Jan 11
750£750
115115
125125
3 Nights
53
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
1 Nov 09
9 Jan 10
420£420
7070
8080
3 Nights
Winter
9 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
470£470
7373
8383
3 Nights
Spring
1 Apr 10
22 May 10
550£550
8787
9393
3 Nights
Summer
22 May 10
5 Oct 10
935£935
0-
0-
1 Week
Autumn
5 Oct 10
16 Nov 10
555£555
8787
9393
3 Nights
Winter
16 Nov 10
11 Jan 11
500£500
7777
8383
3 Nights
53
Prices for group size 2
Period
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To
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
1 Nov 09
9 Jan 10
275£275
5555
6565
3 Nights
Winter
9 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
315£315
5555
6565
3 Nights
Spring
1 Apr 10
22 May 10
370£370
6666
7878
3 Nights
Summer
22 May 10
5 Oct 10
935£935
0-
0-
1 Week
Autumn
5 Oct 10
16 Nov 10
370£370
6666
7878
3 Nights
Winter
16 Nov 10
11 Jan 11
335£335
6262
7575
3 Nights
53
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Non refundable 25% deposit when booking, balance due 8 weeks before arrival together with a security deposit of £300.00 against breakages etc. - this will be refunded in full within 14 days of your departure on the proviso that the villa is left clean, tidy and undamaged with all contents present and intact at the end of your stay.
Weekly clean / maid service available payable locally.
Welcome pack available - payable locally on arrival.
Logs for Fire / BBQ available payable locally.
Why not travel by car - Brittany Ferries new fast service from Portsmouth or Plymouth arrives Santander the following day - ask us about possible discounts before booking!
Guestbook for Casa Grande
"We spent a wonderful fortnight at Urracal. It is a lovely villa, very comfortable and well-equipped with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. It was great relaxing by the pool and enjoying the peace and quiet. A very enjoyable holiday!" Sarah C, Derry Hill, Wiltshire
"A superb villa nestled on the hillside above the village of Urracal. Beautiful views from the terrace and bedrooms, very well equipped with washing machine, dish washer, and kitchen equipment including a bottle opener for the welcome bottle of wine. We lazed on the terrace and swam in the pool and in the evening watched the sun go down while we cooked our BBQ. A complete relaxing holiday!" Pat & Michael H, Taunton, Somerset
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Name:
Nicholas Hayward
Tel:
+44 (0)208 133 3256
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