Situated in the tiny hamlet of Capilerilla, high in the ancient Moorish district
of La Taha, this house offers a peaceful retreat in a traditional
environment. Walls and original chestnut-beamed ceilings have been painted in
the vivid earth colours of the area in contrast to the blue and green handmade
tiles in the kitchen.
This is an authentic old, Alpujarran dwelling. Furnishings
are quite basic but it's attractive in its rustic way. From the south-facing terrace, covered in an old vine and
dripping with plants, there are views over the rural pastures in the
valley below and of the mountains beyond.
All on one floor, the house comprises a large living room which opens out to
the terrace at one end, with the kitchen area separated off at the other.
The master, double bedroom leads through to an adjoining
children's room with a cot. The second bedroom, which is also
a double, has its own direct access from the living room. The bedrooms don't,
unfortunately, enjoy the views: natural light is provided by skylights. Please note that, when the house is rented for just two people, (see prices below), the second bedroom will be closed off.
A few minutes walk away is
the little Alpujarran 'pueblo' of Pitres with a few bars, a supermarket and a good little market on Friday mornings. Not least of the attractions in Pitres is a splendid
swimming pool, open to the public in July and August (for a small fee), set in
an idyllic rural setting with fabulous panoramic views of the mountains in the
distance. There are worse places to while away a summer's afternoon or two!
A quiet and authentically rustic Alpujarran home, all around are the magnificent southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. From here its easy to escape into beautiful nature, following the many paths linking the seven villages of La Tahá to each other through the gorgeous rural countryside.
