Self catering apartment with WiFi and pool in Granada mountains

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One of five high class, self catering apartments hidden amidst pine forests in an impressive mountain estate. It’s private, tranquil and the views reach to the Mediterranean.

These are some of the most elegant holiday apartments in La Alpujarra. Amongst the first accommodation to be built locally for quality lets, they have a certain grandeur and offer a taste of the very best in Alpujarra architecture in a spectacular setting.

The estate is situated at an altitude of 1,500 metres and easily accessed from a maintained forestry track between the villages of Pitres and Capileira. Built entirely of local stone and incorporating a significant element of carpentry in chestnut work by the master craftsman owner, the individual apartments are distributed over an extensive area and look out onto mature gardens planted with flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.

Beyond and all around the estate spread pine forests in designated Natural Parkland. The relaxing sound of spring water around the farmhouse underlines the tranquillity of this high mountain spot.


Each apartment is designed to enjoy a measure of privacy with its own patio or courtyard, and despite being part of a complex, each serves as a romantic retreat thanks to the way the property is laid out. In fact, the word “complex” hardly does justice to these superb country farmhouse apartments. They were designed by an expert on Moorish architecture and built by pioneers in quality restorations in La Alpujarra: you can expect the very best.

All apartments have the same proud, distinctive and refined style. Although varying a little in size, capacity and facilities, they are all very attractively presented and well finished.

AP17(2) is the largest of the one-bedroomed apartments, offering a generous 75 m². It is accessed up steps from the gardens and has an open-plan arrangement on two levels.

On the upper level are a kitchen and dining area with open fireplace, plus an armchair and a sofa which can open to a double bed for two children (see notes); on the lower level is the bedroom. The bed is partly hidden behind an elegant wooden screen and next to it is a well-furnished sitting area.

A door leads out to a private, furnished terrace with sun-beds for summer sunbathing.

The swimming pool area is situated on one side of the farmhouse, where it cannot disturb any of the guests. It is a large circular affair sitting neatly within a rugged landscape. Although there are solar panels that begin to warm the water from early spring, in our opinion swims can be bracing in April and May, but after then it is a real treat. The sun is strong this high up and, especially in the hotter months, swims are very refreshing. Pool towels are provided, so that's less packing (and weight if you're coming by plane). A hairdryer is also available on request.

There are sunloungers set around the pool and despite being shared, the pool area remains intimate and inviting. At the back of the pool, a short track connects to the famed European GR7 footpath which crosses the Alpujarras before continuing all the way to Greece.

A long walk or short drive along the forestry track brings you to Capileira, the most attractive of all the villages in the high Alpujarra in terms of location, facilities, atmosphere and architecture. The same road that leads down to the village goes up to Sierra Nevada National Park. There is excellent hiking along tracks and mule paths, with the summit of Mulhacén (3,481 m) very reachable outside winter months, when the snows are usually too deep.


As one of your holiday documents, we’ll send you detailed local information including Rustical Recommendations for restaurants, tapas bars and activities, including horseriding, pottery courses and a visit to a high altitude Buddist centre founded by the Dalai Lama.

Car access is easiest from the other end of the forestry track, which joins the high Alpujarra road just short of Pitres: head of La Taha district and your most convenient shopping point. We'll send you a map with detailed directions for all these places.

Trips to Granada with the Alhambra palaces or the beaches of the Costa Tropical make for great days out if you want a change of scene, some cultural excitement, or a day by the Mediterranean.

Facilities
4-ring gas hob & oven; microwave; toaster; coffee machine; kettle; fridge; satellite TV (news channels); DVD; WiFi internet; radiators; open fireplace; summer sunbeds; terrace furniture; shared circular pool (10 m in diameter; 2.5 m deep); sunshades; shared use of washing machine, iron & board in laundry room; parking on premises; all linen provided, including pool towels. On request: hairdryer, cot & highchair. 

Distribution
On two levels
Upper level
Kitchen / dining area with double sofa-bed.
Lower level
Studio bedroom; shower room / WC; private, furnished terrace.
Exterior
Parking; extensive shared gardens; shared swimming pool.

Notes
-The sofa bed for 1 or 2 children can be made up at an additional cost of 80 euros per week.
-The swimming pool will be open from 21 April - 05 October 2012, weather permitting.
-Please note that the swimming pool does not have a shallow end.

All the apartments on the estate:

AP17(1) sleeps 2 (or 2 + 2 children*) (50 m²)
Living / dining area with open fireplace and double sofa-bed*; kitchen; double-bedded room with en suite bathroom/WC (shower over full bathtub); private, furnished patio; extensive shared gardens; shared swimming pool; parking.

AP17(2) sleeps 2 (or 2 + 2 children*)  (75 m²)
Kitchen / dining area with double sofa-bed; studio bedroom; shower room/WC; private, furnished terrace; extensive shared gardens; shared swimming pool; parking.

AP17(3) sleeps 2 (45 m²)
Studio double bedroom with comfortable sitting area; kitchen/dining room; bathroom/WC (shower over full bathtub); large, private, furnished and partly shaded terrace; extensive shared gardens; shared swimming pool; parking.
 
AP17(4) sleeps 2 (50m²)
Open-plan design with lounge, dining area & kitchen; twin-bedded room; bathroom (shower over full bathtub, WC & bidet); private, furnished porch; private lawned area with sunbeds; extensive shared gardens; shared swimming pool; parking.
 
AP17(5) sleeps 4 (100 m²)
Very spacious (40 m²) main living and dining room with open fireplace; kitchen; breakfast/dining room; twin-bedded room with en suite bathroom/WC (shower over full bathtub); double bedded-room with en suite shower room/WC; private, furnished porch; extensive shared gardens; shared swimming pool; parking.<

Location & Distances
Located at an altitude of 1,500 metres, in open countryside, surrounded by Mediterranean pine forests. It is accessed via a 2 km forestry track in good condition.

Pitres (supermarket, bank, tapas bars, restaurants, pharmacy)	3 km (2 km track, 1 km road)
Capileira (similar facilities to Pitres, but more of them)	4 km (2 km track, 2 km road)
Hamlets of La Taha (pretty walks)	10 mins
Sierra Nevada National Park (high altitude walks & treks)	20 mins
Orgiva (Low Alpujarra, most facilities)	35 mins
Granada and Alhambra	1 hr 30 mins
Costa Tropical (beaches)	1 hr 30 mins
Granada Airport	1 hr 40 mins
Malaga Airport	2 hrs 30 mins
Almeria Airport	2 hrs 45 mins

Booking information for this property
Changeover day: normally Saturday in summer High Season.
Prices shown are for 2 people. The sofa bed can be made up for up to 2 accompanying children at an extra cost of 80 euros per week.

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