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La Casa del Arriero |
Cortes de la Frontera, Andalucia, Spain |
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La Casa del Arriero is a romantic and secluded cottage, set in magnificent walking country. Once the old muleteers house where he and his wife raised their 10 children, the cottage still retains much of its original charm and character. Upstairs is a huge double bedroom which leads onto a sunterrace with 180 degree views of the woods and valley below. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Downstairs is an open plan kitchen/ dining room with a washing machine and a good sized fridge. This leads into a very comfortable sitting room with 2 sofas, lots of books and games and a wood burner for those chilly winter evenings. Beyond the living room there is a downstairs bedroom for children (used to be the mule stable!) and beyond that a bathroom (used to be the pig shed!) with a shower. You can also enjoy secluded " al fresco" dining in the plant-filled back patio.
Upstairs is a huge and beautiful bedroom with a big double bed where you can lie in the mornings with the sun streaming through the French windows and look out over the church spire and terracota rooftops. There is a large en-suite bathroom with a tub, and leading off the bedroom is a fabulous sun terrace with sweeping views up and down the valley. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Cortes de la Frontera is an attractive town set into a powerful range of limestone hills which look out over a gently sloping valley of olive groves, pasture and oak trees. It is a mecca for walkers as it borders onto 2 huge nature reserves - Grazalema and Los Alcornocales. As there is no cultivation in this area the spring flowers are quite outstanding. Historically there are a number of places of interest - the oldest being a Paleolithic ( 25,000 years old) cave dwelling with rudimentary cave paintings. Or a hidden church of rock from the 9th Century where Christians were able to worship their God in secret.There is a charming local train which chugs through the valley and can take you to Ronda for lunch, or as far as Granada if you choose! |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The nearest airports to this villa in Andalucia are Malaga, Seville and Gibraltar (all 2 hours) or Jerez ( 1 1/2 hours) We recommend hiring a car as public transport a bit thin around here! Directions to the cottage to be given on making a reservation. |
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Nearest airports:
| Malaga 150 km |
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Nearest train station:
| Estacion de Cortes 4km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Algeciras |
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Nearest bus stop:
| In village |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Several in town |
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Nearest beach:
| 1 hour Mediterranean, 2 hours Atlantic |
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Nearest shop:
| Several in town |
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Nearest market:
| Daily in town (except Sundays) |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Melanie Templer |
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Contact Phone No. |
00 34 952 153330 / 0034 690822860 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cooking / Cycling / Fishing / Horse Riding / Tennis / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Linen provided / Log Fire / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Ours is not an extravagant property and for that reason we have kept the technology to a minimum. There is internet access in the village, but no TV as we feel part of being on holiday is disconnecting and making time for reading good books.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden Furniture / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The back patio is ideal for the hot summer months as it stays in the shade for most of the day. It also has a nicely tucked away feeling. The sun terrace upstairs has a parasol and sunloungers ( of course) and also a small table with a couple of chairs where you can enjoy breakfast/ sundowners/ card games etc.......
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Further Details |
Because of the age of the villa in Andalucia the staircase is quite steep and narrow so is not suitable for the elderly or those with mobility problems.
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Conditions of
Rental |
In order to secure a week´s booking at this villa in Andalucia we ask clients to post a 50 pound cheque to our address. This is non refundable but does not get cashed, then balance is paid in cash in Euros on arrival, and the cheque is returned.
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Other Information |
Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about La Casa del Arriero |
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" Ingrid and i do believe that heaven is on earth - it´s a place you search for and work for. Maybe this is one of the gates to it?"
Bernard and Ingrid, Belgium, Jun 2007 
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" There´s a particular at home feeling here. I think it´s in the small things you wouldn´t expect in a rental property - candles, decent kitchen knives, barbeque, a small library, nice loo paper - well the lot! " Jus and Marike
Jus and Marike, Belgium, May 2008
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"The house is even more beautiful that the pictures on the internet promise"
Ellen, Belgium, Jul 2008
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" We have lived on fresh fish and seafood from the local fishmonger. Excellent value and so tasty! He´s a lovely, friendly old man who prepares everything ready for cooking"
Rob and Barbara, Cumbria, Aug 2008
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I fell in love with the master bedroom from the internet, but sleeping in there with the mountains in the background is much, much better than i could have dreamed of "
Harvey and Anne Marie, UK, Sep 2008
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" We have fallen in love with the village of Cortes de la Frontera. It has everything one could need and the people are so friendly and helpful"
Tauifich and Bregje, Netherlands, Mar 2009
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