Four cottages set in breath-taking mountain scenery — Property 2678

Four cottages set in breath-taking mountain scenery

These farm cottages are are over 140 years old and form part of a working farm, set between two protected National Parks and about 300 metres from the small village of El Chorro. Just over an hour’s drive from the Costa del Sol and Malaga airport will take you into another world where you can enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside. This is where almond trees blossom in January and orange blossom scents the air in springtime. A traditional Sunday destination for Spaniards from Malaga with several good restaurants that cater for them. Prime rock climbing location and also ideal for walking, bird-watching or just relaxing by the pool. You can enjoy water sports like canoeing or swimming and some places on the lakes are a fisherman's dream. If this seems too tame for you then you had better try either paragliding or rock climbing, for which courses are available, so you can enjoy the wild side of Andalucia to the full.

Details for Casa Anita/Isabel in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

A backdrop of mountains and surrounded by olive groves set the scene for these two charming cottages. Isabel's and Anita's cottages still have many of their original features. They are back to back, Isabel's, with a double bed, is at the front and Anita's, with two twins, is at the back. They both have a kitchen, en suite shower room, sitting/dining room and private gardens, ideal for breakfast while you enjoy the views or a barbecue in the evening. Morning sun is at the front and afternoon sun at the back. The pool is shared by the 4 cottages and gets the sun all day, even in winter it is the ideal place to sit and read.

Location El Chorro Alora < Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol) < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

El Chorro Alora < Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol) < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

 marks the location of this property in Alora

Availability for Casa Anita/Isabel in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

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Rental rates for Casa Anita/Isabel in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

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Notes to the rental rates

• We usually ask for 25% deposit and the balance 6 weeks before the date of arrival. You can pay by UK bank cheque made payable to Susan Mitchell and send it to me at: P.O. Box 161, Alora, 29500 Málaga, Spain. 7% VAT is also applicable to holiday accommodation in Spain.
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Accommodation and Facilities for Casa Anita/Isabel in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

The accommodation

La Almona Chica is part of a working farm. The crops are olives, almonds, carobs, clementines and lemons. Most of the crops are harvested in winter. All the cottages housed either the farm labourers or the railway workers and the Spanish couple who live in the end cottage both work on the farm. La Casita Blanca has 2 twin bedded rooms and a single loft bedroom over the cosy snug, a kitchen and shower room, front and back gardens with views across the olive groves to the National Park and you can often see eagles and vultures overhead. We live on site to provide any information you may require. The swimming pool is shared by the 4 cottages.

Discover Andalucía from El Chorro

La Almona Chica is a good base for discovering Andalucía. It is within easy reach of Málaga, Antequera and Ronda. El Torcal, where science fiction films have been made because of its unique rockf formations and Fuente de Piedra, where flamingoes nest, are even nearer.You can drive in a day to Granada, Córdoba or Seville we can help you with information, directions and where to park. If you prefer to stay overnight, we can make hotel reservations for you. Let us know your intentions and we can help you get the most out of your holiday. Or just relax in the quiet of the countryside, enjoy the nature parks and lakes.

From bird-watching to para-ascending

There is a railway station about 300 metres from the cottages and in fact they were originally built to house the railway workers. Wheat was grown all around here and from the station it was taken north to feed the large cities like Madrid. There is one train to El Chorro leaving Málaga RENFE at 18.50 every day or you can take a train to Álora (about one an hour) and either take the bus (12.30) or a taxi (around £11). El Chorro is the prime climbing region in Spain and also attracts nature lovers in general (hiking, bird watching, mountain biking,...). You can rent mountain bikes in the village at a specialised shop that also organises 'taylor made' excursions into the mountains. Nearby you can practise para-ascending and the Sierra Nevada ski resort is only an hour and a half's drive from here. Or just relax round the pool!