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Description of holiday house in Sedella, Andalucia

- Casa de Castillo -

Are you looking for a unique place in southern Spain to spend...

* ... A relaxed holiday with your family?
* ... An active holiday with a lot of friends?
* ... Or perhaps a business seminar for your company or your management team?

The house is equipped with all modern amenities, such as:

* Remote controlled air-conditioning.
* Dishwasher, washing machine, wireless phones.
* Computer in livingroom and Internet on all floors.
* Floor heating in all rooms.

If you choose to rent the house you will have easy access to:

* An undisturbed courtyard built into the mountain. Flowers and spices are coming out of the rocks. An old olive tree provides shade most of the day, and an orange tree is cornering the courtyard
* A shared front porch perfect for dining outside both in the shade and in the sun and an easily movable table for this purpose
* A shared pool with steps into the water instead of a ladder for a smoother transition

The house has 4 bedrooms and can easily accommodate 8 persons. The 3 bedrooms on 1st floor has:

* 2 beds (double beds can be split into two separate beds)
* A closet
* Floor heating and AirCon (remote controlled)
* Either a French balcony or terrace access

One of the bedrooms has internet connection.

The bedroom on the 2nd floor is the master bedroom. It has:

* A huge double bed, a closet, floor heating and remote controlled AirCon
* A private terrace facing west and south
* French balconies facing north and south
* Internet connection

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Considered
General:	Air conditioning, Central heating, Telephone, Internet Access, Computer Floor heating in all rooms
Bedrooms:	4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 1 Double/s with ensuite, 3 Twin/s Description of the bedrooms included in the house description.
Bathrooms:	3 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 3 Shower/s, 3 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 10 people Books/Magazines, Selection of Films
Dining Area:	Seating for 16 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, Balcony, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade, Outside shower
Access:	Car essential Closest parking approximately 30 metres from the house, best parking approximately 120 metres
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning extra
Facilities in each room:	Internet access

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Weekend per night	Midweek per night	Minimum Stay
22/03/2009 - 03/04/2009	€900.00	€155.00	€155.00	1 Days
14/04/2009 - 06/05/2009	€900.00	€155.00	€155.00	1 Days
12/05/2009 - 30/05/2009	€900.00	€155.00	€155.00	1 Days
30/05/2009 - 14/06/2009	€1,170.00	€201.00	€201.00	1 Days
14/06/2009 - 11/07/2009	€1,170.00	-	-	7 Days
22/08/2009 - 25/09/2009	€1,170.00	-	-	7 Days
25/09/2009 - 10/10/2009	€900.00	€155.00	€155.00	1 Days
10/10/2009 - 17/10/2009	€1,170.00	-	-	7 Days
17/10/2009 - 31/10/2009	€900.00	€155.00	€155.00	1 Days
31/10/2009 - 19/12/2009	€630.00	€108.00	€108.00	1 Days
19/12/2009 - 02/01/2010	€900.00	€155.00	€155.00	1 Days
02/01/2010 - 13/03/2010	€630.00	€108.00	€108.00	1 Days

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Deposit/Booking Notes: If you rent for a longer period, the following discounts are given:
2-3 weeks: 5%
4-5 weeks: 10%
Longer rentals: 15%

Stays shorter than a week will be charged at 1/7 of the weekly rate a day + 20%.

Payment by bank transfers such as PayPal or other internet banking services preferred.

Location of holiday rental in Sedella, Andalucia

Holiday Type:	Rural, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing
Local Activities:	Skiing/Snowboarding, Walking, Local Market

Location description

The whitewashed village of Sedella and the surrounding area is full of old Spanish charm and character. The village architecture shows a clear Moorish influence and the parish church of San Andes is built on the foundations of an old mosque.

Sedella lies 62 kilometres from Malaga. It is located within the area of Axarquia, on the scenic Mudejar Architecture Route, and has a population of app. 600, who are mainly Spanish. There are a few foreign residents, mainly English.

The village is situated at 689 metres altitude in the foothills of the Sierra Tejada and Sierra Almijara mountain ranges. It has winding, narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses, many of which have Arab style courtyards and gardens.

There are several local sights including The Church of San Andres, Rubite and Casa Terreon.

Other activities

The crisp clear air of the mountains and the ever changing vistas forms the dramatic backcloth of La Maroma with rolling hills down to the sea. There are many interesting walks around the village varying from easy to very difficult to suit your preference.

The National Park is a walkers paradise. Wild Goats, Cattle, Ibex, Eagles and Wild Boar are indigenous to the area. Fishing and sailing are available at Vinuela on the lake and two golf courses are being constructed there.

In the winter, skiing is just 2 hours drive away.

Local events

Twelfth night 5th.-6th of January - Procession with three holy kings riding on horseback through the village, giving candy away to children and accompanied by music.

Fiesta of San Anton 19t - 20th of January - The most popular festival in Sedella. San Anton is the patron saint of the animals. It begins with mass, and following the blessing of the horses, the procession begins.

Easter March/April - Holy Week is a festival that draws crowds to Sedella from far and near.

Corpus Christi May/June - An important day in Sedella as in all of Andalucia.

Fiesta of Senora de la Esperanza August - The Day of Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza takes place during the first fortnight in August. It includes theatre & procession.

Read more about fiestas in Sedella and the nearby villages here: http://www.absoluteaxarquia.com/fiestas1.html#s3

Tourist attractions

The closest tourist attractions are:

Granada - Famous for the Alhambra and its nightlife.
Ronda - Famous for its beautiful architecture, bridges and bullfighting arena.
Nerja - Known for its caves and wonderful beaches and coves.
Malaga - A good town for shopping but also a town with a lot of culture, including the Picasso museum.
Gibraltar - A famous English overseas territory with an exciting wildlife in its nature reserve.

Nearest Airport:	Aeropuerto de Málaga	75km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Restaurante-Bar El Chiringuito	100m

Directions

The trip from Malaga airport to Sedella takes around 75 minutes and is shown on this map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Avenida+Garcia+Morato,+49,+29004+malaga,+Spain+(Car+Hire+Malaga+Airport)&daddr=sedella&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.176833,81.914062&ie=UTF8&z=11

There is a lot of different car rental services in Malaga Airport and even more in the surrounding region. This site can help you find the best offer. Malaga Airport Guide Car Rental: http://www.malaga-airport-guide.com/

If you are looking for plane tickets, you might be able to find some cheap ones here: http://www.cheaptickets.com/

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