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Description of holiday farmhouse in Alcaucin, Andalucia

La Amapola is a beautifully restored Andalucian country villa, with a huge kitchen diner and 3 luxurious bedrooms. The house is styled with a Mediterranean feel – big mirrors, polished original tiled floors, wide beds and fresh flowers. An old family library and hand-picked artworks and ceramics all add to the charm. The large swimming pool is stunningly situated and totally private, with breathtaking views of Lake Vinuela and the Mediterranean, and features underwater lighting - should you fancy a moonlight dip! Guests can explore the 3 acres of grounds, with huge old olive and oak trees and extensive gardens and terraces. There are grapevines with grapes hanging overhead, peaches and apricots on the trees in season, a herb garden, and an outdoor barbecue area for dining al fresco. Jasmine, hibiscus and bougainvillea, wildflowers, butterflies and birdlife, no traffic, yet close to local shops and bars, 30 mins from beaches and an hour from Malaga/Granada – your own private paradise!

Huge 10 x 5 metre private pool, surrounded by a terracotta tiled terrace, pool shower, sunloungers, viewing terrace and cane shaded canopy. Dining Room leads to a terrace with outdoor kitchen area - built in barbecue and tiled work top with sink, patio chairs and tables. Further dining table and built in seating under covered shady area. Extensive landscaped gardens, herb garden, fruit trees, grapevines, almond and olive trees. For children (and adults!), the grounds are a treasure trove of natural splendour, with birds, butterflies and even, on one occasion, a wild tortoise! There is unlimited space for children to run about and virtually no traffic passing by, apart from the occasional horse-rider or herd of mountain goats.

Notes on accommodation
A welcome pack with a bottle of wine and some tapas, a selection of local maps and information leaflets and all basic staples such as tea and coffee are provided for your arrival. Local olive oil from our own olives, and specially bottled 'La Amapola' Rioja wine are available upon request.
For families with children, there are masses of children’s books, board games, children’s films and inflatable toys at the house, and ample space to keep even the most active children (and adults!) busy. There is a spacious, gated and fully enclosed outdoor terrace where children can play safely within sight of the kitchen and lounge.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Smoking Allowed, No Pets
General:	Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 2 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Double/s, 1 Put up bed/s, 1 Sofabed/s, 1 Cot/s Sleeps 6: plus baby and 1 additional child. 3 double bedrooms each with double bed. Additional: Platform Bed / Folding Bed / Cot upon request.
Bathrooms:	2 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 8 people TV, Video, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Tape player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music There is an extensive paperback library with hundreds of books catering for all tastes and ages. There are also TV, DVD and video, a large collection of films and a stereo with jazz, folk, soul and classical CDs, not to mention Spanish guitar and flamenco!
Dining Area:	Seating for 8 people , High chair
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron Fabulous kitchen-diner (55m2) complete with range style oven, huge chrome fridge, dishwasher and, for the keen cook, masses of cookbooks and specialist cookware.
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Balcony, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade, Outside shower
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking Car hire is essential and there are numerous car hire companies, including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Hellehollis and malagacarhire.com.
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided Services: Weekly linen change; towels provided; welcome pack and house book with local information provided on arrival; Optional weekly cleaning service available. The caretakers visit the house to water the plants twice a week and clean the pool, and are on hand to welcome you to La Amapola, and to offer help and advice if required (the caretaker's cottage is on site, is completely self contained, has its own gardens and terraces and a separate and private entrance, driveway and parking place).
Facilities in each room:	Internet access, Hairdryer Free WiFi available for all guests.

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
March / April	€799.00	7 Days
May / June	€899.00	7 Days
Summer Holidays	€1,199.00	7 Days
September	€899.00	7 Days
October	€799.00	7 Days
Easter Holidays	€899.00	7 Days
May Half Term Holiday	€899.00	7 Days
Christmas Week	€1,199.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: Prices are per week in Euros and include bed linen, towels, water, gas and electricity and first wood basket for lighting the stove in winter (euros 5 per basket thereafter).
If you are interested in Winter lets these are available at the Cottage from November to March. Please ask for us for further details.
To make a reservation please call or email to check availability and request a booking form, or see our website where you can read our terms and conditions and print out our booking form. A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking.

Location of holiday rental in Alcaucin, Andalucia

Holiday Type:	Rural, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Skiing/Snowboarding, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park

Location description

Nestling on the hillside between two tiny mountain hamlets, La Amapola is secluded yet within easy reach of several inviting bars and restaurants and all local amenities. The bustling market village of Periana is a ten-minute drive and the beach half an hour away. The white hilltop villages of the Axarquia, Granada and the Alhambra and the picturesque beaches of Nerja are just some of the nearby attractions.
With its subtropical climate and gorgeous unspoilt scenery, the local area is ideal for outdoor pursuits including hillwalking, birdwatching and swimming. Horseriding, tennis and mountain bike hire are all available at the nearby Villa Turistica de la Axarquia, 10 minutes away on foot. There are numerous golf courses within half an hours drive on the coast, and skiing in winter at the Sierra Nevada.
The nearest beach is Torre del Mar at 25kms - about half an hour's drive. This is a typical Spanish beach resort with sandy beach and beachside promenade with numerous ice-cream parlours, cafes and some wonderful seafood restaurants. Nerja, a further 15kms, is a very pretty and pleasant resort with cliffside beaches and little sandy coves and beachside walks, plus interesting shops and some inviting bars and restaurants.

Other activities

Recommended day trips include Granada’s Arabic quarter and the Alhambra Palace, Malaga’s Picasso museum and the wonderful tapas bars in the centro historico, the fabulous Moorish architecture of Seville and Cordoba, the beautiful scenery at El Chorro Gorge and the hot springs, lakes and dramatic ravine at Alhama de Granada.

Local events

Andalucia is famous for its lively nightlife and colourful fiestas; carnival in February, Semana Santa in March/April and in Periana the annual peach fiesta, the olive oil fiesta and the feria of San Isidro during the summer months. Neighbouring Alcaucin holds a small but prestigious flamenco festival in August.

Tourist attractions

There are numerous local golf courses within half an hours drive on the coast. The Breviera golf course is an 18 hole course only 25 mins drive from the house.

Nearest Airport:	Malaga Granada	55km 75km
Nearest Railway Station:	Malaga	55km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Malaga	55km
Nearest Bus Station:	Torre del Mar	25km
Nearest Beach:	Torre del Mar	25km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Villa Turistica	500m

Directions

La Amapola is located 25kms inland between Malaga and Granada, only an hour’s drive from both. The nearest village is Periana and the nearest town Velez-Malaga. Seville, Ronda, Cordoba and Nerja are all accessible for a pleasant day trip or a relaxing night away.
Both Malaga and Granada airports are easily accessible from Amapola. (Malaga 55kms and Granada 65kms).
Budget airlines serving these airports include Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch and BMIbaby. Iberia and British Airways also offer regular and frequent daily flights.
Car hire is essential and there are numerous car hire companies, including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Hellehollis and malagacarhire.com.
We recommend shopping around for the best deal as prices often vary quite dramatically.

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