Villa Description
The little hamlet of Tijola is an excellent holiday location with its mountain landscapes all around and its proximity to the coast, to Sierra Nevada's ski slopes and to the city of Granada, home of the Alhambra and many other cultural treasures.
It is here that this farmhouse, set in 2,500 m2 of gardens and grounds, has been completely renovated by its enterprising British owners who, after years of endeavour have proudly created their very own Moorish mini-palace.
The attention to detail and design is fantastic. They visited Fez, Meknes and Chefchouen in Morocco as well as many trips to the Alhambra Palace as they became increasingly inspired by Spain's Moorish past.
Their perfectionism has paid off: echoes of Granada's Moroccan style are subtly present almost everywhere you look.
The ornamental window grilles were inspired by antique metalwork they found in Granada's old Arab quarter; an archway in Meknes was the influence behind the elegant arches of the villa's terrace.
They drove 1,000 miles just to get the green slate tiles for the entrance courtyard!
Inside, mirrors of carved and gilded camel bone reflect Moroccan lamps and rugs glowing in jewel shades. Painted cedar shelves and inlaid tables are set off by walls of dark ochre or deep blue.
In the tiled courtyard, a gently bubbling marble fountain makes a central feature. And a gently curving plaster wall pierced with arched peepholes has been given a colour wash of soft faded rose, a canvas for the real roses growing on it.
The garden, with the inviting swimming pool as a central feature, has been designed to make the most of its established fruit trees and centuries-old olive trees which are now carpeted by a thriving lawn. Rose and oleander hedges provide privacy.
From the terrace you can see lemon, orange and peach trees as well as the startling scarlet blossoms of pomegranate, Granada's historic emblem. There's even a small herb garden for guests to use when they are cooking.
Part of the property is the owners own home. They have their own entrance and live there discretely and out of the way of paying guests.
The guest property comprises a self contained two bedroomed villa on the ground floor and a three bedroomed apartment on the first floor of the property.
These combine perfectly for six or more guests who have private use of the pool and gardens.
The Guest Villa
Entering from the courtyard, the living room with its blue walls and contrasting fabric colours is comfortably furnished. It is well equipped with a ceiling fan, satellite TV, video/DVD recorder, (the owners have a library of videos and DVDs available), wood burning stove and radiator.
There are two bedrooms, one double and one twin bedded. Both with ceiling fans, air-conditioning, central heating, large fitted wardrobes and luxury bed linen. There are fabulous views from every window.
The kitchen which overlooks the Moorish courtyard is modern and very well equipped. Indoor space is completed with the beautifully tiled bathroom.
There are various outside dining and relaxing areas to choose from, including a Moroccan arched veranda and an open aspect room.
The 10 metre x 5 metre pool reflects the style of the villa and is set among the orange, lemon, olive, palm and jacaranda trees. Relaxing by the pool amongst the olive groves with the superb mountain vistas, you will occasionally hear the sound of goats bells in the distance and see horses trotting past.
The Apartment
This has been designed to offer flexibility of accommodation, the focus of which is a large balcony area with splendid views over the small pueblo of Los Tablones and the Contraviesa mountain range.
From here, french windows open to a comfortably furnished sitting room equipped with TV, video/DVD player, ceiling fans, air-conditioning and central heating.
There are three double bedrooms, all with large fitted wardrobes, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, central heating and luxury bed linen. There are two bathrooms. The partly open-plan kitchen is fully fitted and very well equipped.
Nestling among the olive groves of Tijola, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the villa is a quiet and peaceful retreat located three kilometres from the market town of Orgiva with its bars, restaurants, supermarkets and thriving weekly market.
Granada, less than an hour away, is an amazing city of unique shops, an Arab quarter, cafes and restaurants and, of course, the famous Alhambra Palace, with its fantastic architecture and ancient, beautiful gardens dating back to the 11th century.
The Sierra Nevada ski slopes near Granada are about an hour and twenty minutes away. Among Europe's highest resorts it has a long season, normally from the end of November to the end of April or even into May.
Beaches to the south at Salobreña are about a 35 minute drive from here. Or you can travel a little further on to Almuñecar and La Herradura on the Costa Tropical, or to Nerja on the Costa del Sol.
If you prefer something a little more active, there is no better place anywhere to walk, climb, cycle or horse ride than in the magnificent mountain scenery of Las Alpujarras. Enjoy, too, the eight centuries of Moorish heritage in the traditional, white-washed, high mountain villages.
Maybe you will prefer to stay right here, in this villa designed with the 16th century Alhambra Palace in mind, but with all the luxuries and comforts of the 21st century thrown in too!
Villa Details
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (it has a thermal blanket which will keep it warm if the weather stays warm). The normal swimming season is from April to October
Please, no smoking indoors
For six guests, prices are for the villa and one bedroom in the apartment (with one apartment bathroom)
For eight guests prices are for the villa and two bedrooms in the apartment (with two apartment bathrooms)
For ten guests prices are for the villa and all three bedrooms in the apartment (with two apartment bathrooms)
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday but other start and finish days may be possible
Villa Prices
2018 Season Dates | Sleeping 6 per week |
Sleeping 8 per week |
Sleeping 10 per week |
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6th January to 9th February | 1,250 € | 1,420 € | 1,520 € |
10th February to 16th February | 1,350 € | 1,540 € | 1,650 € |
17th February to 23rd March | 1,250 € | 1,420 € | 1,520 € |
24th March to 6th April | 1,350 € | 1,540 € | 1,650 € |
7th April to 27th April | 1,250 € | 1,420 € | 1,520 € |
28th April to 6th July | 1,350 € | 1,540 € | 1,650 € |
7th July to 7th September | 2,020 € | 2,300 € | 2,470 € |
8th September to 28th September | 1,350 € | 1,540 € | 1,650 € |
29th September to 19th October | 1,250 € | 1,420 € | 1,520 € |
20th October to 26th October | 1,350 € | 1,540 € | 1,650 € |
27th October to 21st December | 1,250 € | 1,420 € | 1,520 € |
22nd December to 4th January 2019 | 2,020 € | 2,300 € | 2,470 € |
2019 Season Dates | Sleeping 6 per week |
Sleeping 8 per week |
Sleeping 10 per week |
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Prices Pending | --- | --- | --- |
For six guests, prices are for the villa and one bedroom in the apartment (with one apartment bathroom)
For eight guests prices are for the villa and two bedrooms and one bathroom in the apartment (please add 25 € per week for use of both apartment bathrooms)
For ten guests prices are for the villa and all three bedrooms in the apartment (with two apartment bathrooms)
A 300 Euro security deposit is required on each booking. This is held against your credit or debit card and will be cancelled one week after your holiday, subject to any reductions for breakages or damage. See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Villa Availability
Villa Location
In open countryside, 10 mins from Órgiva (most facilities) in Las Alpujarras region (Province of Granada).
Granada (all facilites) 50 mins.
Salobreña (Mediterranean beaches) 35 mins; Almuñecar 50 mins; Nerja 1 hr.
Bubión (high mountain walking and horse riding etc) 25 mins; Capileira 30 mins
Sierra Nevada Ski Resort 1¼ hrs
Granada 50 mins; Málaga 1½ hrs; Sevilla 3½ hrs.
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