Property Description

Cortijo la Mata is a traditional whitewashed Andalusian farmhouse constructed in the year 1911 which has been converted into two holiday cottages Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range yet only fifteen minutes by car from the Alhambra Palace and the city of Granada the house is located just outside the old moorish village of Monachil in an area of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by olive almond and cherry trees For those who are looking for a complete escape to the Andalusian countryside yet want to take advantage of all that the city of Granada has to offer plus take in the ski slopes of Spains highest mountain range the location is perfect Both properties are well equipped and include all bedlinen duvets towels TV DVD a small selection of books in both English and Spanish crockery tableware fridgefreezer electric or gas cooker washing machine dishwasher in cottage II only dryingironing facilities plus full central heating and a large fireplace for use during the Winter How to get there By car Click on car hire for a selection of companies offering rentals at very competitive prices Take the Granada ringroad direction Motril salida exit 132 Ronda Sur Sierra Nevada direction Sierra Nevada exit 2 or 3 Monachil see map and follow signs for Monachil casco antiguo Further details will be sent at time of booking By air Direct flights to Granada airport and Malaga airport have a large choice of operators There are two cottages big and small The big house is for seven people and the small house is for four people p For more information please visit wwwcortijolamatacom

Local Area Information

Outside facilities include a well maintained swimming pool barbecues fully furnished patios and roof sun terrace with spectacular views across the Monachil valley gardens and private parking The property also contains its own private mountainside with paths leading up to the higher reaches of the surrounding hills Please note that the swimming pool is only open during the summer months of June through until September Cortijo la Mata is registered with the Andalusian Tourist Board VTARGR00194 Local activities From mountain biking rock climbing and handgliding to flamenco lessons goats cheese demos and cookery courses we can organize almost anything Apart from the local Monachil area itself the main attraction is without doubt Granada the city of the Alhambra Albayzin and the gypsy caves of Sacromonte Trips to the Alhambra should be reserved in advance particularly in the months of summer Sierra Nevada ski station is only 25 minutes from the house with the added advantage that there is a separate road from the village to the resort hence avoiding much of the Granada city traffic Further afield b pApart from the obvious atractions of the city of Granada Monachil and the Sierra Nevada ski station there are many other activities a bit further afield a Granada is well know in Spain for the possibility of skiing in the morning and sunbathing in the afternoon Beach resorts such as Salobrea and Almuecar can be reached in 45 minutes by car from the village a Plenty of tourist information is available at the property For photos and more information please visit wwwcortijolamatacom

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a Ski Resort
* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity, Luxury
Accommodation	Changeover Day Sat, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Geared towards the older generation, Wheelchair accessible, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, No Pets
Outside	Outside Tap, Garage, Garden, Shared Swimming Pool, Terrace, Balcony, Parking, Patio, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	Distance to Airport 50-100km, Distance to local restaraunts 1km, Distance to convenience store 1km, Distance to beach 3-5km, By the sea, In the mountains
Local Area	The local town is Sleepy, Distance to Local Town Centre 500m, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Lively Bars and Pubs, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Water Sports, Snorkelling, Water Park, Diving, Mountaineering, Roller Skating, Clubbing, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surfing, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Cycling
Living Room	Fireplace, Gas Fire, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Armchairs 1, Sofas 3, Seating for >10 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Airing Cupboard, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided, Nearby Laundrette, Laundry Service Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
Entertainment	DVD Player, TV
Dining	Dining room, Seating for >10 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Storage Heaters, Electric Heaters, Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 1, Pull-out Beds 1, Twins 1, Singles 3, Doubles 3
Bathroom	Shower Rooms 1, Toilets 1, Bathrooms 2

Contact Information

Name:	Scott Macdonald
Telephone:	+34-627-039986
Alt Telephone:	+34-667-398074
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