Farmhouse Holiday Apartment | Las Alpujarras

Property Description

Situated high above the Moorish village of Capileira at 1,600 metres above sea level, on the edge of the Sierra Nevada National Park, this 500 year old farmhouse enjoys truly stunning views both north and south.

Carefully restored over the years, the cortijo (farmhouse) is set in 5,000 square metres of land and provides an excellent location for a mountain holiday.

From your door you can wander to the deserted village of Cebidilla or set off to conquer Mulhacen, the highest peak in mainland Spain. Whether you want to explore La Alpujarra - by foot, bicycle or on horseback - or simply unwind nd relax, this is a great place to be.

The holiday apartment is independent from the rest of the farmhouse, self-contained, with its own entrance and small private terrace. When rented on its own, the rest of the farmhouse will be closed, guaranteeing guests complete privacy.

The views are magnificent, down the gorgeous Poqueira Valley, to the Sierra de Lújar and the Mediterranean Sea beyond. On a clear day it's possible to see Morocco, far away across the sea. Looking north, the peaks of Mulhacen and Veleta, snow-capped for much of the year, dominate the rugged mountain scene.

There is one double and one twin bedroom. Doors lead from the comfortable lounge to a private terrace (with outdoor furniture and a barbecue). The kitchen leads through to a small dining room. Winter comfort is ensured by central heating throughout which augments the cosy woodburner in the lounge.

It's a good sized pool, 10 x 4½ metres, solar heated, and enjoys the best of the wonderful mountain views which are all around. Birdsong and the distant clinking of goat bells will keep you company, the scents of lavender and rosemary pervading the crystal-clear mountain air. At night a million stars shine like diamonds from a pollution free, pure sky.

Within the extensive wild gardens you will find an abundance of fruit trees and, depending on the season, you can help yourselves to pears, cherries, mulberries, walnuts and apples.

Pretty Capileira is the nearest village, four kilometres away by road, a picturesque 25 minutes walk down the mountain paths.

The Mediterranean coast is just over an hour away and Órgiva, the main market town of La Alpujarra, is half an hour away. Granada is a little more than a one hour drive.