More About Cortijo Las Naranjas:
Cortijo Las Naranjas has 2 big bedrooms both have the benefit of air conditioning units, with 2 ensuite shower rooms; There is a hair dryer kept in the master bedroom, all rooms have plenty of storage space. The farm house has a flat screen television, D.V.D/MP3 port, Board Games, books and binoculars in the living room and a seperate C.D./MP3 port in the dining room. There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The living room is extremely comfortable with a wood burning fire with small oven built in to it for colder months. There is also a utility room where you will find a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, an iron & ironing board and a clothes airer. The owner has also provided ample cutlery, crockery, glassware, and cooking utensils & also 2 portable electric heaters for the cooler months. There is also a children's night light and 2 torches. It is in a peaceful location and benefits from a BBQ and outdoor lighting. Pool area has a decking area for sunbathing
Garden and 8 m x 4 m Swimming Pool Area:
Shaded by a mature vine the terrace has table, chairs, traditional stone bench, and a barbecue. The 8 m x 4 m pool is on a raised terrace surrounded by a decking area with spectacular views of the mountain ranges, Sierra Nevada and Lugar. It has also been designed to be child friendly as there is a safety gate between the garden and the pool area. The swimming pool is available from mid May to end of October. For bookings before May, with prior notice, and subject to the owners agreement the pool may be made available. The garden is an orange orchard and has a patio/shade area plus additional vine covered porch/alfresco dining area. Why not bring the Driving Over Lemons trilogy written by Chris Stewart, who actually lives just outside the next village, whilst sitting under the trees in the garden of Cortijo Las Naranjas to experience the actual feel of the area you are reading about.
What To Expect in the Local Area:
Close to the farm house you will find walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shops. Of course the nearest beach is only 30 minutes drive away too.
Less then 45 minutes drive away within easy reach of the farm house you will find beaches, climbing, skiing/snowboarding, historic sites. Cortijo Las Naranjas is perfectly situated in a tranquil location so you can get away from it all but only a five minutes walk is the centre of Orgiva, a lovely bustling market town. Therefore you can have the best of both worlds, an idylic hideaway but benefiting from having all amenities within walking distance for bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, banks, internet cafes, medical centre etc and the property is totally child friendly. Orgiva is the capital of the Alpujarras but there are many other local villages to visit, Lanjaron, a spa town, being only one.
This property is a must for walkers and climbers
This property if highly r