Costa del Sol Villas

Type:

Farmhouse

Sleeps up to:

6 (4 double beds, 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed)

Bedrooms:

0

Rates:

£645.00 to £987.00 per week

Preferred changeover day:

Saturday

Description:

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!

Bathrooms:

2

Seats:

17 (2 sofas, 8 dining seats, 6 lounge seats)

Property website:

www.cachiporra.com

Interior facilities:

• Cooker
• Iron
• Toaster
• Highchair
• Dishwasher
• Television
• DVD Player
• Washing machine

Interior facility notes:

Sleeps 6: plus baby and 1 additional child. 3 double bedrooms each with double bed.

Additional: Platform Bed / Folding Bed / Cot upon request.

Private swimming pool: 10 x 5m; 1-2.4m deep; serviced twice weekly; pool lighting; pool shower; pool and terrace furniture.

Amenities: Washing machine; dishwasher; ceiling fans; wood-burning fireplaces; portable radiators; wall safe; built-in outdoor barbecue/kitchen; cool box.

Children: Children's library of books and films; Selection of board games; Cot and/or highchair on request.

Services: Weekly linen change; towels provided; welcome pack and house book with local information provided on arrival; Optional weekly cleaning service can be provided upon request.

Plus: TV & Video; DVD; stereo; large collection of CDs; library of hundreds of books and films to suit all tastes and ages.

Exterior facilities:

• Balcony/terrace
• Solarium/roof access
• Private garden
• Parking space
• BBQ
• Private swimming pool

Exterior facility notes:

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.

Types of holiday:

• Walking holiday
• Rural/countryside retreats
• Cycling holiday
• A winter sun break

Availability notes:

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.

Rental conditions:

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.
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). 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. There are masses of children's books, board games, children' films and inflatable toys at the house, and ample space to keep even the most active children (and adults!) busy.

Special conditions:

• Pets not allowed

Guestbook comments:

“What more can you want from a holiday? Stunning views, an amazingly large pool, grapes hanging overhead ready to eat on just one of the gorgeous terraces, and all the books and DVDs you need to see you through the next 5 years!Highlights included watching baby swallows taking their first flight. It was amazing to see them soaring around us and drinking from the pool.”
BW (UK).
"I've tried to capture some of the "La Amapola spirit" with my camera, although nothing beats the real thing. We hesitate between telling everyone we know about how wonderful your house is and keeping the secret to ourselves - also, the child friendliness and safeness of the place! We are counting the days till we can come back next year."
AM (Denmark).
"What a lovely place La Amapola is, exceeding all our expectations. We were in real need of relaxation and peace and we certainly got it here in your little bit of paradise. Thankyou, I feel sure we'll be back." SB (UK).

Region:

Malaga

Description of local area:

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.

Local activities and sights:

A wonderful local masseur can be booked in advance for your visit. Ask for our recommendations for the best local tapas bars and restaurants, local walks to suit all ages and levels of fitness, horseriding and water sports.
Recommended local attractions include Granada's arabic quarter and the Alhambra Palace, Malaga's Picasso museum and wonderful tapas bars in the centro historico, Cordoba's fabulous Moorish architecture, the beautiful Chorro Gorge, Alhama de Granada's hot springs and the lake at Beremejales. Andalucia is famous for its lively nightlife and colourful fiestas; carnival in February, Semana Santa in March/April and in Periana the annual peach festival, the olive oil fiesta and the fiesta of San Isidro during the summer months. Nearby Alcaucin holds a small but prestigious flamenco festival in August. There are a good selection of excellent local restaurants and pretty hilltop bars nearby, as well as some fabulous seafood restaurants on the coast. The nearest bar and restaurant is about half a mile away at the Villa Turistica, where horseriding and tennis are also available. A selection of delicious tapas and 'raciones' are available at the local bars - ask for our recommendations. For children there is the Aqualand water park in Velez-Malaga, Selwo Adventure park, water sports and pedalo hire on the coast.

Nearest beach:

Torre del Mar (25.0 km)

Nearby activities:

• There is a golf course within 30 mins drive
• There are tennis courts nearby
• Cycling routes nearby
• Watersports nearby
• Water park nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Fishing nearby

Malaga airport is an hour's drive and Granada about an hour and a quarter's drive. Budget airlines include Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch, BMIbaby. Car hire is essential (there are numerous car hire companies available to pre-book from both airports) and we can advise if required.

Nearest airport:

Malaga (55.0 km)

Nearest ferry port:

Malaga (55.0 km)

Nearest railway station:

Malaga (55.0 km)

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