Carmen de la Duquesa
About the home
New in May 2008 luxury duplex in the beautiful river village of Pinos Genil. It has 3 bedrooms (2 with Kingsize double beds, 1 with 2 Single beds). Two bathrooms, each with full bath and shower. Large lounge with comfy leather sofas, Sky TV, DVD and large dining table with 6 chairs. The lounge and main bedroom both have balconies.
The modern kitchen has ceramic hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and all the necessary kitchen utensils.
There is a large 30sq meter roof terrace with fantastic views of the picturesque village and surrounding hills. This sun terrace has 4 sun loungers, table & 4 chairs and a luxury stainless steal gas barbecue for enjoying the summer evenings.
The apartment has marble floors, is fully furnished to a very high standard and has hot and cold air-conditioning to the lounge, kitchen and all bedrooms.a wood burning stove in the lounge and full gas central heating throughout for winter.
Free snow boarding lessons available by arrangement.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Safe, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details outdoors:
-This sun terrace has 4 sun loungers, table & 4 chairs, parasol and a luxury stainless steal gas barbecue for enjoying the summer evenings.
We have bicycles and helmets available for hire. Please contact us for details.
Further details
- No smoking inside this property, however there are two balconies and a large sun terrace for smokers to use.
- No pets. Keys are available from 5.00 pm on day of arrival and we ask you leave before 10.00 on day of departure.This is for the cleaners benefit and usually negotiable.
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The Andalucia / Granada Province region


Granada is one of the most beautiful cities of southern Spain and is typically Spanish. It is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Alhambra Palace (the most visited tourist attraction in Spain) overlooking the city of Granada, stands out as the most famous example of Moorish architecture in the 14th Century.
Granada is famous for its vibrant night-life and is one of the three best cities for college students with the prestigious University of Granada.
The Sierra Nevada National Park / Pinos Genil area
The apartment is 5 minutes walk to the centre of Pinos Genil, an extremely beautiful village through which the river Genil runs. On either side of the river there are typical Spanish restaurants, where you can eat outside under the shade of the numerous tress, observing the slow pace of village life. In many ways you might think you are in a French village rather than in Spain.
Pinos Genil is 5 minutes drive to the fabulous Aquaola Water Park which is well worth a visit., 5 minutes to the majestic Alhambra Palace (the most visited tourist attraction in Spain) and 10 minutes from the centre of lively Granada. Granada is one of the most beautiful cities of southern Spain and is typically Spanish. You won’t hear many English voices. If you do not wish to go out of Pinos Genil to eat, there are a total of nine restaurants in the village to choose from.
You can walk to Granada (approximately 1hr 30mins) following the river Genil all the way. Hence this walk is very gentle.
In Grenada, there are literally hundreds & hundreds of quaint old bodegas serving free tapas with every drink, or meals if you require them. To wander and explore the narrow cobbled streets is an adventure in itself!
5 minutes from Pinos Genil is Cenes de la Vega with all the amenities of a small town plus a waterpark. We highly recommend the restaurant Los Faroles (The Lanterns), halfway down the main street on the right.
If you are a skier or snow boarder, then a 25 minute drive into the mountains brings you to Sierra Nevada, an extremely attractive ski station with excellent parking. It has slopes suitable for all standards of skier. Everything you need to know about the ski resort can be found at their website. Please enquire for details.
If you are a golfer there are three golf courses within 30 minutes drive. For details see www.golfgranadaspain.com
Note: If you want sausage, egg & chips, Karaoke bars & discos rather than a totally relaxing experience in an idyllic place then do not come to Pinos Genil!
How to get there
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| Airport: | Granada |
-Granada Airport from Stanstead, Liverpool, or East Midlands Airports with Ryan Air.
(25 minutes to Pinos Genil)
-Malaga Airport from numerous airports in the UK, various carriers,
(1 hour 30 minutes to Pinos Genil). If you do not drive or do not wish to hire a car, there is a bus service to Granada which takes 90 minutes and costs 10 euros one-way.
For detailed instructions on how to get to the apartment and for getting about in the village please visit my site by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
Activities near Sierra Nevada National Park
Ski resort location
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 16 Jan 2012 |
We arrived only hours after builders had moved out after installing a woodburning stove. Pepa, the cleaner/manager had done her best to get it ready but it was freezing cold and the kitchen equipment was woefully inadequate (we guess everything had to be moved out for the builders and half of it didn't get put back), there were leaks in the downstairs toilet and shower and the heating was temperamental. It has to be said that the woodburning stove was a life-saver but even so it took at least 2 days to warm the place up. We stocked up on relevant cooking and eating ware and deducted it and the extra gas we needed to help boost the heating (which we had to go out and buy) from the balance of the rent we paid Pepa as we left. Our daughter and son-in-law were the last to leave when the landlord turned up and rounded on them, accusing them of stealing €60 from him. They said they counldn't help as they weren't involved in the booking and he should contact me if there was anything still owing. He chased them into the village hurling insults and shouting abuse and even called the police (who let them leave in the taxi they had booked). After we had got the place organised, it was a lovely Christmas week's holiday but tarnished at the last by a very unpleasant experience with the landlord. |
Guestbook for Carmen de la Duquesa
Paul - thanks for everything had a wonderful holiday got five good days skiing and a trip to the coast in. the house was fantastic, excellent location cant give it enough praise. really enjoyed the food in the village too. will be recommending your place to all my friends thanks again paul.
Chris and Jackie - the apartment and location were perfect. We will definitely be recommending you to our friends and family. The slopes couldn't have been better and with wall to wall sunshine we couldn't have chosen a better ski resort.
Stephen Kerr - "Had an absolutely fabulous time during my stay in Pinos Genil. Loved the apartment and will definitely go again. Many thanks".
Bernie Marchant - 'Me and my family were very impressed with the high standard of the apartment. The location of the apartment was perfect for our needs. The village of Pinos Genil was very Spanish. It was absolutely perfect for us.
Erica - "We had a great time in Spain and did some really good walks in the mountains and Granada. Really comfy apartment with everything we needed. Many thanks, hope to stay again"
Aedine Cooper - 'Just a note to let you know that all went well and we had a great trip. Your apartment was great and ideally located for ski and Granada'.
Kim Allen, Lytham - “Thanks for the use of your house and for arranging the lovely meal on arrival. Had a great time”.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Winter/spring | 3 Jan 12 | 7 May 12 | € 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 7 May 12 | 30 Oct 12 | € 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 30 Oct 12 | 20 Dec 12 | € 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas | 20 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Ski/Snowboard | 3 Jan 12 | 7 May 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 7 May 12 | 30 Oct 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 30 Oct 12 | 20 Dec 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas | 20 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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BICYCLES AND HELMETS FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES.
FREE SNOWBOARDS subject to availability.please ask
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Availability
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Availability notes:
As we have more than one apartment available, the calendar is only updated when both apartments are booked. At other times please contact for details.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting John Whiteside
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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