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Country house on the southern slopes of Spanish Sierra Nevada (Alpujarras). Stunning views, swimming pool, floor heating, Jacuzzi, own spring water, about 1 acre of land with fruit trees and meadows. A jewel of a property, set between ski resort (11/2 hours) and beach (1 hour). Nearest town Granada (1 hour), nearest village Pitres 5 minutes. |
Contact: vandunne@ziggo.nl or brunoplien@gmail.com
Availability calender: see Owner's Direct
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Welcome to the web site of Cortijo la Suerte, a charming holiday home in the
Alpujarras region of Andalucia in southern Spain. You can relax in the
tranquillity of the house and its surroundings, enjoy the pretty local village
of Pitres (click
on this link to find Pitres on the map of Spain), visit the six neighbouring
villages, wander through the rustic farmland and trek the rugged hillsides.
We have made this web site to tell you about Cortijo la Suerte – what to expect, what to do, and how to arrange a stay in this superb and unspoiled environment. Please contact us if you have any questions, to tell us what you think of this site, and to arrange your holiday in Las Alpujarras. Cortijo la Suerte provides comfort, simplicity and privacy, and gives our guests an authentic experience of Spanish rural life. A “cortijo” is a small farm, or farmhouse. “Suerte” means luck, chance, fate or good fortune. It was our good fortune (or perhaps fate) to acquire this rustic farmhouse, and we hope that you will be fortunate enough to visit Cortijo la Suerte. The Cortíjo has been built fifteen years ago and recently an extra floor and an annex have been added. With two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom and three bathrooms with toilet it is ideally suited for six people. The large swimming pool is exclusively for your own use. The neighbours are farmers on the surrounding fields. It is situated on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of approximately 1200 metres. It is a typical house in 'the campo' where nature lovers can enjoy the quiet country atmosphere. The Jacuzzi, central heating in the living room and floor heating in the main bedrooms are luxuries that add to the rural living style. So don't expect a luxurious holiday mansion but enjoy the beauty and quietness of the mountain countryside, where you can be completely on your own. The walk to the village of Pitres is about fifteen minutes (five minutes by car) and in twenty minutes you can walk to the village Mecina.
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A Cortíjo is literally a farmhouse, and that is where Cortíjo La Suerte originates from. It lies in a Natural Park where it is not allowed to build new houses outside the villages. There is a large area of land and a garden that can be enjoyed by everyone. Living in “el campo” without mains electricity, gas or water can be harsh, so we have installed solar cells, a silenced generator and a central gas system. Water comes from our own spring and is excellent. We have to ask you to check that the place is suitable for your children. The pool is partly unfenced and the terrain is steep in places, so children should be swimmers and old enough to play around in safety, or else be under constant supervision. |
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The upper floor has one large double bedroom with a washstand and a smaller twin bedroom. There is a bathroom with a bath, toilet and washstand. There is floor heating for cold times. Two double doors of the main bedroom open into large terraces of which one has an open fire for barbecue. Both terraces have stunning views over the mountains. The bedrooms have sufficient wardrobes.
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Stairs lead down to the living room and the main bathroom with a shower, wash stand and a toilet. It is "a room with a view": while showering you can admire the view over the valley and the mountains.
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The swimming pool is L-shaped and measures 7.20 meters by 3.90 meters plus 4.00 meters by 1.80 meters. The total water capacity is 65 cubic meters. The pool is deep: between 1.50 and 2.20 meters and not fenced. Children should be able to swim and parental guidance is a necessity at all times.
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The main floor has a large living room with an wood fire stove, central heating and an open kitchen with hot and cold water, a fridge /freezer, and a kitchen cooker. The dining area has a table for eight persons, and the inventory is sufficient for such a group. The terrace covered and is the perfect place to stay on a hot summers day. It has a beautiful view over the valley and the mountains. A small and cozy Jacuzzi room lies next to the living room and opens to the terrace.
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The annex is next to the swimming pool and is a little separate apartment with a nice terrace hidden between the fruit trees with beautiful views over the valley. It has a double bedroom with a small bathroom with shower and wash stand and a romantic toilet outside. Next to this little apartment is the tool shed. The roof of the shed is the terrace for the swimming pool. The main pool terrace is at pool level.
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Pitres in the Alpujarra Pitres is situated between Pampaneira and Trevelez. It is just as pretty but less touristy. In the valley below there are five hamlets - Mecina, Mecinilla, Fondales, Ferreirola and Atalbeitar, all grouped with Pitres in the municipality called la Taha. It is fascinating to explore the surroundings on an altitude of over 1200 meters, with ancient paths though beautiful woodlands and the tinkling sound of running water. Pitres has appoximately 800 inhabitants. From several places there are views over the sea, on top of in general stunning views. Pitres has a supermarket, a pharmacy, two pubs with terraces in the central market place. |
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The environment The environment is a wonderful hiking area and it is possible to wander for hours in beautiful nature with only the sounds of nature. The village is situated in a ‘park natural’, that is bordered on the ‘National Park the Sierra Nevada’. There are old paths leading to other villages or old places like Roman churches. The Mediterranean mountains (with many almond- and olive trees) are full of variation. The mountain rivers and the sea offer to bath and swim on many places. The Costa del Sol gives of course opportunities like sailing and canoeing. This Costa is a one hour drive. In the mountains there are many opportunities for horseback riding. And of course there is the swimming pool of the house itself. |
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 The Orchard |
 Mules in the meadow |
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Excursions
In the National Parks you can make hikes from cabin to cabin. Special guides are available. It is a one and a half hour drive to the ski resort of the Sierra Nevada, where one can ski until April. Maps are available of the hiking and ski areas. |
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Nearby cities
Nerja (1,5 hour) www.andalucia.com/nerja/home.htm Malaga (2,5 hour) www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga/home.htm Almeria (2,5 hour) www.andalucia.com/cities/almeria.htm Motril (1 hour). Most roads are recently upgraded and in a good shape. More useful links: http://www.lasalpujarras.co.uk/ Las Alpujarras Online Guide. Tourist information, Latest news, Classified ad's, Property for sale, Holiday rentals www.VacationsFRBO.com/ |
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Availability calender: see
Rent on weekly basis (2012):
| High season | 16 June - 25 August | € 850.- (2 persons € 800 main building only) |
| Middle season |
31
March -
16 June 25 August - 13 October |
€ 650.- (2 persons € 600 main building only) |
| X-mas | 24 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | € 500.- (2 persons € 450 main building only) |
| Low season |
15 October - 17 December 2011 7 January - 31 March |
€ 350.- (2 persons € 300 main building only) |
A reduction for bookings of more than one week applies for the middle and low season.
For small parties the property can be rented without the annex at a reduced rent, as indicated above. The annex will not be rented to others during your stay
| water/light: | inclusive |
| gas: | inclusive |
| fuel for the generator | inclusive |
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Central heating and floor heating in bedrooms in main building |
| Bed linen and towels | inclusive |
| Costs cleaning + washing bed linen and towels | inclusive |
| Washing machine | available, laundry service by caretaker (exclusive) |
Conditions:
By confirming the booking the renter agrees to the following conditions:
1. *Rent* The rent is inclusive of bed linen, towels and service costs (electricity, gas, water, and final cleaning). Wood for the stoves is not included in the rent.
2. *Security Deposit* A security deposit of Euro 150 is required to cover for possible damage. The security deposit, minus the costs of any damage, will be refunded within two weeks of departure. The renter agrees to pay the additional cost of any damages exceeding Euro 150.
3. * Payment * A down payment of 50% of the rent is payable within eight days of making a booking. The balance of the rent plus the security deposit must be paid not later than four weeks before arrival. On receipt of the down payment, we will email a receipt to the renter. We will include detailed information on how to get to Pitres and where to collect the keys. We will also send an electronic copy of our House Book, which has a detailed description of the Cortíjo and the do's and a few don't's you need to know for a pleasant stay.
4. * Arrival & departure times.* Guests usually arrive on Saturday between 16.00 and 20.00 hours and depart the following Saturday morning before 10.00. If this is not convenient, please inform us well in advance, and we will try to make suitable arrangements.
5. * Maximum number of guests* The Cortíjo, including the annex, will generally accommodate a maximum of six guests. The number of guests in each group is agreed at the time of booking. Additional guests are only permitted by arrangement with the owner or the caretaker.
6. * Cancellation by the renter* If a booking is cancelled, and the owner is notified not later than two weeks before planned arrival date, 50% of the rent is charged (i.e. the down payment will be forfeited). We will confirm the cancellation and refund any additional payments made. If a booking is cancelled within two weeks of the planned arrival date, 100% of the rent is charged, and any security deposit paid will be refunded. Of course we will try to rent the Cortijo to others, and when succesful we will only charge 25% and refund the remainder.
7. * Cancellation by the Owner* If the renter does not observe these rental conditions, the owner is entitled to cancel the rental agreement without any refund or costs payable. If, for reasons beyond the owner’s control (eg fire, flood, natural disaster, etc), the property cannot be rented as agreed, the owner can cancel the rental agreement, and will refund all payments to the renter, but will not be liable for any additional costs.
8. * Liability* During the stay in the Cortíjo, the renter is completely liable for the house, the furnishing and other belongings, and for personal injury or damages to him/her self and other guests. The owner may charge the renter for any damage caused by the renter and/or other guests. The owner is not liable for any accident or personal injury in and around the Cortíjo.
9. * Pets* Pets are allowed, but their owners should ensure that they are not interfering with local wildlife and animals of our neighbours.
10. * Service* The caretaker can and will help you with all problems you may have. However this is meant for incidents, so do not expect the continuous service you have on a bungalow park.