Luxury rural apartment in Alpujarras mountains with gardens and pool

Capileira, Alpujarras, Andalucia Property Ref: AP17(1)

1 Bedrooms
Sleeps 2/4
Shared Pool
Property Ref: AP17(1)

Excellent self-contained apartment well away from it all in a high mountain setting. Great style. Sleeps 2 plus 2 children.

Booking information for AP17(1)

Normal check-in time: 4 pm – 10 pm; Normal check-out time: 10 am.
From October to April, an extra charge of 10 euros per day applies if central heating is required. This sum is payable locally in cash.
Firewood is available on request at an additional cost of 8€ per load, payable locally in cash.
The swimming pool is open from the beginning of June to the beginning of October, weather permitting, but not heated.

Changeover day for AP17(1)

The changeover day is normally Saturday during the main summer season and flexible at other times.

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Summary

Excellent self-contained apartment well away from it all in a high mountain setting. Great style. Sleeps 2 plus 2 children.

Facilities

1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
Sleeps 2/4

Enjoyment
WiFi Internet; Satellite TV (limited channels only); Patio furniture; Sunbeds; Shared gardens; Sunshades; Shared circular pool (10 m in diameter; 2.5 m deep).

Self-catering
4-ring gas hob & oven; Microwave; Toaster; Coffee machine; Fridge-freezer.

Practicalities
Radiators; Open fireplace (firewood not included); Shared use of washing machine, iron & board in laundry room; Hairdryer (on request); Cot & highchair (on request); All bedding and towels provided, including pool towels; Parking on premises.

Notes on Facilities
The swimming pool does not have a shallow end.
From October to April, an extra charge of 10 euros per day applies if central heating is required. This sum is payable locally in cash.

Extras
Firewood is available on request at an additional cost of 8€ per load, payable locally in cash.

Layout

AP17(1) sleeps 2 (or 2 + 2 children) (50 m²)
All on ground floor
Living / dining area with open fireplace and double sofa-bed for up to 2 accompanying children; Kitchen; Bedroom 1: Double bed with en suite bathroom/WC (shower over full bathtub).

Exterior
Private, furnished patio; Extensive shared gardens; Shared swimming pool; Parking.

Notes on Layout on all the other apartments on the estate:

AP17(2) sleeps 2 (or 2 + 2 children) (75 m²)
On two levels
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)
All on first floor
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)
All on ground floor
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)
All on ground floor
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.

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Overview

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 on clear days.

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.

Each apartment is designed to enjoy a measure of privacy with its own patio, terrace, 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 in local architecture preservation.

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(1) is an excellent, ground floor apartment of 50 m², although one of its outstanding features is in fact outside: a private, furnished patio, planted with climbing roses and passion flowers.

Entrance to the apartment is via this patio. The accommodation is very comfortable. An open-plan living-dining room with open fireplace, where a double sofa-bed can sleep 2 children, continues via an attractive archway to a small yet well-equipped and prettily tiled kitchen.

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 are 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.

Despite being shared, the pool area remains intimate and inviting. At the back of the pool, a short track connects to the famed European GR-7 footpath which traverses Las Alpujarras, before continuing all the way to Greece.

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.

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.

Trips to Granada and 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.

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You can reach Capileira via a forestry track

Location

Setting

Mountain estate in Natural Park pine forest. Las Alpujarras region (southern slopes of Sierra Nevada).

Location

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 3 km (2 km track+1 km road)

Supermarket, restaurants, pharmacy

Capileira 4 km (track+2 km road)

Similar facilities to Pitres

Hamlets of La Taha 10 min

Pretty walks, country bar-restaurants

Sierra Nevada National Park 20 min

High altitude walks

Orgiva 35 min

Low Alpujarra, most facilities

Granada 1 hr 30 mins

And Alhambra Palace

Costa Tropical 1 hr 30 mins

Beaches

Nearest Airports

Granada (GRX) 1 hr 40 mins

Malaga (AGP) 2 hrs 15 mins

Almeria (LEI) 2 hrs 40 mins

Prices

Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.

From	to	Price per week
04 Jan 202304/01/2023	31 Mar 202331/03/2023	€520£447$560AU$835CA$749 €610£524$657AU$979CA$878
01 Apr 202301/04/2023	14 Apr 202314/04/2023	€580£498$625AU$931CA$835 €670£575$722AU$1,076CA$965
15 Apr 202315/04/2023	16 Jun 202316/06/2023	€520£447$560AU$835CA$749 €610£524$657AU$979CA$878
17 Jun 202317/06/2023	15 Sep 202315/09/2023	€580£498$625AU$931CA$835 €670£575$722AU$1,076CA$965
16 Sep 202316/09/2023	17 Dec 202317/12/2023	€520£447$560AU$835CA$749 €610£524$657AU$979CA$878
18 Dec 202318/12/2023	03 Jan 202403/01/2024	€580£498$625AU$931CA$835 €670£575$722AU$1,076CA$965

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Booking information for AP17(1)

Normal check-in time: 4 pm – 10 pm; Normal check-out time: 10 am.
From October to April, an extra charge of 10 euros per day applies if central heating is required. This sum is payable locally in cash.
Firewood is available on request at an additional cost of 8€ per load, payable locally in cash.
The swimming pool is open from the beginning of June to the beginning of October, weather permitting, but not heated.

Changeover day for AP17(1)

The changeover day is normally Saturday during the main summer season and flexible at other times.

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YOUR REVIEWS

Jane | September | 2019

We really enjoyed having access to wonderful walking trails. The famous GR7 passes right behind the property. The local villages are stunning as is the landscape. If you want to get off the beaten track and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Alpujrarra mountains this is the place. It feels timeless. The apartment was well equipped, the host helpful and friendly but not intrusive. Although there are several apartments here it was very private. The nearest shop for supplies is only 15/20 minutes away (by car) so it was easy to stock up, sit back and enjoy the lovely garden and spectacular views."

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Paul | July | 2019

Great location,accommodation has excellent WI-FI,good shower,was easy to book,and a very charming and helpful onsite representative."

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Kim | August | 2018

Amazing place. Apartment was roomy, towels and linen came regular as clockwork. The walks around were fantastic and we had a relaxing time even with two small kids as there was space outside for them to play. We loved the swimming pool and watching the eagles circling in the updrafts. Would thoroughly recommend it."

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Irene | September | 2016

We recently booked our 2 week holiday in Andalusia through Rustical Travel. The staff there were very helpful,especially Javier, who answered so many of our email questions.Their holiday documents, which contained information about the area,shops,restaurants,culture and walks were very informative and helpful. The apartment was in a complex of other apartments and although close by there was a high degree of privacy.Our apartment was relaxing,clean and very well equipped.The grounds were stunning,well cared for and with fabulous views. The forest road access to the properties was well maintained.The owner was the perfect host,helpful but not intrusive.He also gave us local information and his knowledge of local walks was fantastic. For us it was the perfect location.There were lovely walks from the complex and in the area.We had some delicious meals at local restaurants and enjoyed sitting in the lovely gardens reading our books or enjoying the views. We have been to Andalusia before so we decided to visit new areas to us,these included Jaen, Baeza and Ubida which were a joy to visit. We would use this apartment again and we would recommend Rustical Travel."

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Adam | August | 2015

We had a lovely time. It is entirely wonderful. As one of a few very lovely places, this has to be one of the loveliest - fabulous for relaxation and recreation. This outstripped our expectations, even with the great description. All facilities are kept very clean and fresh. The cortijo is very peaceful and the setting and elegant buildings have been lovingly and tastefully designed affording almost total privacy and unenforced encounters with other guests (very limited numbers) so that you feel that you have free run of the pool, gardens. there is also easy mountain walking with fabulous views. We all enjoyed it as an adult family of four and without being disturbed by younger families or other, single guests. It is easily reached, nestling in its own valley and water sources and providing an excellent base to visit villages nearby, cultural sites as well as beaches. Every effort is made by the owner to provide a warm and generous welcome. It would be hard to recommend this place more highly. Really wonderful. And thanks for your efficient and cooperative handling of our booking. We hope we'll find more. Very best wishes and thanks.

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