Cortijo:
Cortijo Cairo is a spacious, peaceful retreat. it has been lovingly restored retaining its charm and original features.attention to detail is evident everywhere. the master bedroom features a grand four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom and opens onto a spectacular terrace. The accommodation is on 2 levels, all the rooms are large and spacious, with well equiped kitchen, open plan dining and TV room and a relaxing lounge area with stonework fireplace. Every bedroom can boast spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. There is even a telescope on site for visitors to take advantage of the clear nights for a bit of stargazing. The farmhouse is set in 5 acres of terraced land planted with almond trees, with the barranco Cairo flowing through it.
Locality:
There are lots of options for activities in the area, horseriding, painting courses, walking (the famous GR7 path runs through the village). In July, Alcutar and Berchules celebrate their Fiestas, in early August, Berchules is famous for its celebration of the New Year, a weekend not to be missed!
Trevelez is only a 25 mins drive and is well known for its cured ham, as well as being a great place to eat, with several good resturants to choose from.
Cadiar has everythingyou might need, food stores, butchers, pharmacy, bars and banks, as well as a weekly market to buy local produce. If you enjoy cooking you will find the kitchen in the house very well equipped, it has everything you might need to cook up a perfect meal after your shopping trip. If cooking is not your thing, then there are severalgood resturants within walking distance in Berchules, one has a large swimming pool for customer's use.
The farmhouse is a great family home to share a restful, private holiday together.
Out and about:
The city of Granada is well worth the trip, with its amazing Alhambra palace, old arab district with tea rooms and arabian baths, and cathederal and other historic buildings. Above Granada (2 hours drive from the house) is the Ski resort, open from Dec to March. Also there is a cross-country ski centre at Puerta de la Ragua, which is 1 hours drive from the house, this is also a good place for toboganning, ( 2 sledges are provided at the house).
