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El Chorro holiday cottage "La Almona Chica" in El Chorro, Alora, Malaga

Summary of Casa Anita/Isabel 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3

1 of 8 in El Chorro
El Chorro cottage rental - Overall view of the cottages and pool
 
  • El Chorro cottage rental - Overall view of the cottages
    El Chorro cottage rental - View from above the cottages
    El Chorro cottage rental - La Casilla across pool
    El Chorro cottage rental - Pool with a backdrop of mountains
    El Chorro cottage rental - Detail of La Almona Chica
    El Chorro cottage rental - Snug
    El Chorro cottage rental - La Casita Blanca
    El Chorro cottage rental - Casa Isabel
    El Chorro cottage rental
    El Chorro cottage rental - January almond blossom
    El Chorro cottage rental - February sun
    El Chorro cottage rental - Back bedroom Casita Blanca
  • El Chorro cottage rental - Front bedroom Casita Blanca
    El Chorro cottage rental - Detail of garden of La Casa de Isabel
    El Chorro cottage rental - Rock and pines
    El Chorro cottage rental - Engineer's house Guadalhorce lake
    El Chorro cottage rental - The gorge - Caminito del Rey
    El Chorro cottage rental - Flamingos
    El Chorro cottage rental - Overall view of the cottages and pool
 
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps3
  • 1 Bathroom
Rates (Euro)
per property, Set rates in Euro
  • per night €43
  • per week €301
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
  • per night £36
  • per week £252
Description Cottage, 40 m²

Susan

Telephone: +34 (0)699 062146 (Spanish and English)

Speaks: English, Spanish

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Photos and Description of this El Chorro holiday cottage
Self-catering units with private gardens and shared pool sleeping a total of 16

These converted farm cottages are over 140 years old and form part of a working farm, set between two protected National Parks and about 300 metres from the small village of El Chorro, so we are rural but not isolated. All 4 cottages sleep a total of 16. Just over an hour’s drive from the Costa del Sol and Malaga airport will take you into another world where you can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. This is where almond trees blossom in January and orange blossom scents the air in springtime. A traditional Sunday destination for Spaniards from Malaga with several good restaurants that cater for them.

Prime rock climbing location and also ideal for walking, bird-watching or just relaxing by the pool.

You can enjoy water sports like canoeing or swimming and some places on the lakes are a fisherman's dream. If this seems too tame for you then you had better try either paragliding or rock climbing,courses are available, to help you enjoy the wild side of Andalusia to the full.

Details for Casa Anita/Isabel 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom

A backdrop of mountains and surrounded by olive groves and almond trees set the scene for these two charming cottages. Isabel's and Anita's cottages still have many of their original features. They are back to back, Isabel's, with a double bed, is at the front and Anita's, with twin-beds, is at the back. They both have a kitchen, en suite shower room, sitting/dining room and private gardens, ideal for breakfast while you enjoy the views or eating al fresco in the evening. Morning sun is at the front and afternoon sun at the back. The pool is shared by the 4 cottages and gets the sun all day, even in winter it is the ideal place to sit and read. We provide sheets and towels, electricity and gas included in price.
El Chorro cottage rental - Overall view of the cottages

Overall view of the cottages
El Chorro cottage rental - View from above the cottages

View from above the cottages
El Chorro cottage rental - La Casilla across pool

La Casilla across pool
El Chorro cottage rental - Pool with a backdrop of mountains

Pool with a backdrop of mountains
El Chorro cottage rental - Detail of La Almona Chica

Detail of La Almona Chica
El Chorro cottage rental - Snug

Snug
El Chorro cottage rental - La Casita Blanca

La Casita Blanca
El Chorro cottage rental - Casa Isabel

Casa Isabel
El Chorro cottage rental
El Chorro cottage rental - January almond blossom

January almond blossom
El Chorro cottage rental - February sun

February sun
El Chorro cottage rental - Back bedroom Casita Blanca

Back bedroom Casita Blanca
El Chorro cottage rental - Front bedroom Casita Blanca

Front bedroom Casita Blanca
El Chorro cottage rental - Detail of garden of La Casa de Isabel

Detail of garden of La Casa de Isabel
El Chorro cottage rental - Rock and pines

Rock and pines
El Chorro cottage rental - Engineer's house Guadalhorce lake

Engineer's house Guadalhorce lake
El Chorro cottage rental - The gorge - Caminito del Rey

The gorge - Caminito del Rey
El Chorro cottage rental - Flamingos

Flamingos

El Chorro cottage rental - Overall view of the cottages and pool

Overall view of the cottages and pool
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Location: El Chorro in Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)

Nearest Airport : Málaga at 48 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Malaga at 62 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Torremolinos at 52 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : El Chorro village at 0.5 Kilometres
Nearest Ski : Sierra Nevada at 112 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Antequera Golf at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : El Chorro village at 0.3 Kilometres
Car: recommended

The cottages are situated in El Chorro in the Guadalhorce Valley district, 60 kilometres inland from the city of Malaga, 12 kilometres from Alora, about 40 from Antequera and 45 from Ronda.You can fly into Malaga, which is about an hour's drive, or into Granada which is about an hour and a half. If you fly into Malaga the plane will start its descent over the lakes where we are. You can also come up by train, there is only one train right to El Chorro a day (none on Sundays and bank holidays) but there is a regular service to Alora, from where you can take a taxi or we will pick you up. This is a prime rock climbing area, the cottages are encircled by mountains that protect them from the cold north winds in winter. From the cottages a 5 minute walk takes you down to the village where there is a hotel, restaurant, station, bar, 2 small shops, climbing and sports shop, camp site and bar. Sandwiched between two National Parks the cottages are south facing, rural but not isolated.

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Availability for this holiday cottage rental in El Chorro, Spain

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Feb 9, 2012
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Rental rates for this holiday cottage in El Chorro, Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)

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All year 1 Feb 2012 1 Jan 2013 €301 - - €43 €43 - - 3 Nights

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Additional information about rental rates

  • 8% VAT included in price. We usually ask for 25% deposit and the balance 6 weeks before the date of arrival. You can pay by internet transfer in either euors or pounds or I can send you a paying-in slip for you to pay over the counter into my NatWest account. 8% VAT is also applicable to holiday accommodation in Spain and this is included in the price. If you prefer to mke a bank transfer ask me for bank details. This price includes sheets, towels, gas, electricity and tax.
    Discount for a two week or longer stay.
  • With regard to Casa Anita and Casa Isabel, the chart is only marked 'booked or not available' when both cottages are booked for that date.
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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in El Chorro in Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)

Property Type:
  • cottage
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 40 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • activity
General:
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • stove top burners
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • fridge
  • hob
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 3 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 3 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
  • Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
  • Casa Isabel has a double bed and Casa Anita has 2 twin beds. An extra bed can be made up in the sitting room so both cottages sleep 2/3. Sheeets and towels included.
Entertainment:
  • books
Internet Access:
  • internet access
Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • bird watching
Notes: We live in one of the cottages and so we can provide any information you may need while you are here. The pool is shared by all 4 cottages and is open all year round. An excellent place to sit and read or watch the stars at night. WIFI available at the cottages and good mobile phone reception.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in El Chorro, Spain

The accommodation: La Almona Chica is part of a working farm right in El Chorro just 300 metres from the village. The crops are olives, almonds, carobs, clementines and lemons. Most of the crops are harvested in winter. All the cottages housed either the farm labourers or the railway workers. From the gardens, with views across the olive groves to the National Park, you can often see eagles and vultures overhead. We live on site to provide any information you may require. The swimming pool is shared by the 4 cottages and is open all year, it is a good place to sunbathe, read or watch the stars at night.

Discover Andalucía from El Chorro: La Almona Chica is a good base for discovering Andalusia. It is within easy reach of Málaga, Antequera and Ronda, El Torcal, where science fiction films have been made because of its unique rock formations and Fuente de Piedra, where flamingos nest, are even nearer.You can drive to Granada, Córdoba or Seville, we can help you with information, directions and where to park. If you prefer to stay overnight, we can make hotel reservations for you. Let us know your intentions and we can help you get the most out of your holiday.

Or just relax in the quiet of the countryside, enjoy the nature parks and lakes.

Ask us for addresses for cheap car hire from Málaga airport.

A paradise for outdoor activities: There is a railway station about 300 metres from the cottages and in fact they were originally built to house the railway workers. Wheat was grown all around here and from the station it was taken north to feed the large cities like Madrid.

There is one train to El Chorro leaving Málaga RENFE at 18.43 every day or you can take a train to Álora (about one an hour) and either take the bus (12.30 Mondays and Fridays) or a taxi (around 20 euros). El Chorro is a prime climbing region in Spain and also attracts nature lovers in general (hiking, bird watching, mountain biking, rock climbing, para-ascending ...). A specialised shop in the village also organises 'taylor made' excursions into the mountains. Nearby you can practise para-ascending and the Sierra Nevada ski resort is only an hour and a half's drive from here. Of course you can just relax round the pool!

There is a recreation area of lakes just 6km away where you can hire canoes or pedaloes, bird watch, hike or enjoy a meal in one of the family restaurants there.

Other Activities:

Rock Climbing

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Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in El Chorro, Spain

Casa Anita/Isabel
average rating of 4.6666665 based on 3 reviews
business
Casa Anita/Isabel
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p2678
+34 (0)699-062146
El Chorro Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)
Home again
Cheshire
4

Casa Rural - but not isolated

Review Submitted: July 30, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
The cottages are on the edge of a small village, but one well known for its gorge (by which the village of El Chorro takes its name), for its interest to climbers, and for the Caminito del Rey, a spectacular but now dangerous walkway 100 metres up the ravine wall. The cottages were described on one website as "basic" but that just means they're old farm cottages where the structure is largely original and the furnishings simple. We stayed in Casa Isabel - the door to the kitchen isn't for the tall, but it's got separate kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. It had all we required, plus on most days (in late July) a bit of a breeze to make the provided fan unnecessary. Parking right outside the gate with a small area to sit out in sun or shade, and with a nice pool on site.

There's a decent restaurant 5 minutes stroll away (at the Garganta hotel) - we ate there most nights looking out over the embalsa (a reservoir serving the hydro-electric system) and watching for griffon vultures high in the sky.

You could manage without a car (train from Malaga airport into Malaga then another to Alora then a taxi - or there's one train a day from Malaga direct to El Chorro in the evening) but you'd need to like doing nothing much on holiday, or like walking.

The owners live on site and are available with local advice and other help as needed.
Rating
4 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 16/17
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Casa Anita/Isabel
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p2678
+34 (0)699-062146
El Chorro Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)
Gary Symington
Belfast, N.Ireland
5

Great Spot

Review Submitted: April 12, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
Myself and 3 friends just spent 5 days in Casa Anita, rock climbing in El Chorro. Great rustic authentic Spanish cottage, clean, everything you need, and a very friendly landlady. If youre considering a rock climbing holiday in El Chorro, then this is the spot for your base. Great views, minutes away from the climbs, and access to a pool, reasonably priced and great value for money. Thanks Again!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car
Rating
5 out of 5
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Casa Anita/Isabel
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p2678
+34 (0)699-062146
El Chorro Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)
Kris
Spain
5

Casa Isabel

Review Submitted: September 16, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
A quiet relaxing break with breathtaking views, a lovely cosey cottage in a picturesque village. Basic accommodation, clean and presentable. Well kept and maintained pool area. The cottage comfortably slept x2 adults and x2 children. Parking was right at the front of the cottage, and it also had it's own private garden.

A car is definitely needed to visit the main town Alora, together with a 10 minute drive to the magnificant lakes where you can enjoy a range of water activities.


Everyone was really friendly and the owners made us feel very welcome.

It's also good that these cottages are available for a few nights without having to commit to a whole week. Many people who live in Spain just want to go away for a weekend, so the owners have definitely catered for a wider market.

Whilst the accommodation is basic, it is priced well.

I would definitely go back and would certainly recommend to my friends and family.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
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