Reviews of Property: El Tinao - a townhouse with soaring views towards the Mediterranean.
Description
House, 105 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities
mountain, village,
jacuzzi,
terrace,
balcony,
pets considered
Robin Smith
+34 (0)958-068046
+34 (0)618-465675
+34 (0)618-465675
Speaks: English, French, German, Spanish
6 Reviews of Property 81943 in Canar, Spain
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Comments from Owner Guestbook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007
Date of Stay: December 2007
'Great house in an excellent location. A peaceful and quite unique experience.' Paul and Debbie Smith, Bishops Wood, Staffs, UK
'A glorious two weeks enjoying the fantastic countryside. Accommodation 1st class!' Steve and Agnes Simpson.
'A majestic palette of sun, stars and scenery from which to paint a masterpiece of a holiday! Thank you. PS Loved the hot tub!' Alan and Alison Taylor.
'A glorious two weeks enjoying the fantastic countryside. Accommodation 1st class!' Steve and Agnes Simpson.
'A majestic palette of sun, stars and scenery from which to paint a masterpiece of a holiday! Thank you. PS Loved the hot tub!' Alan and Alison Taylor.
4th stay in Canar
Review Submitted: July 1, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We have just returned from our 4th stay in Canar
.Previously we have stayed in La Estrella another of Robin's properties. El Tinao is perfect for 2 couples, having 2 en-suite bedrooms. It is full of local character and is excellently equiped and comfortably furnished .There are 2 roof terraces - 1 quite small with hot tub ,the other larger with sunbeds,BBQ and dining facilities.Good to catch sun or shade at different times of the day.
We enjoy Canar so much because it is a world away from the coast; a place to totally unwind , relax and experience local life.
We found everyone very friendly towards us.
There are 2 bars - Bar Pique serves good tapas and raciones. It was only open from Thurs -Sun but very lively.
Vertudes- village shop- has a good selection of most items. She is no more expensive than Orgiva and it certainly is an interesting experience, but does help if you know a little Spanish if you want to join in the conversation.!
There is good walking from the village and if you feel brave there are great tracks up into the mountains beyond Canar.It is about 40 mins drive to the Poqueira Gorge and villages of La Taha where there are some very scenic walks.
If you want to just relax the views from the sunbeds and hot tub on the roof terrace are superb
Robin is very helpful and easily contactable but not intrusive. He has several holiday properties in the area and seems to work very hard to make his business sucessful.
We have already introduced Canar to several friends who have equally enjoyed the experience .We look forward to returning again
.Previously we have stayed in La Estrella another of Robin's properties. El Tinao is perfect for 2 couples, having 2 en-suite bedrooms. It is full of local character and is excellently equiped and comfortably furnished .There are 2 roof terraces - 1 quite small with hot tub ,the other larger with sunbeds,BBQ and dining facilities.Good to catch sun or shade at different times of the day.
We enjoy Canar so much because it is a world away from the coast; a place to totally unwind , relax and experience local life.
We found everyone very friendly towards us.
There are 2 bars - Bar Pique serves good tapas and raciones. It was only open from Thurs -Sun but very lively.
Vertudes- village shop- has a good selection of most items. She is no more expensive than Orgiva and it certainly is an interesting experience, but does help if you know a little Spanish if you want to join in the conversation.!
There is good walking from the village and if you feel brave there are great tracks up into the mountains beyond Canar.It is about 40 mins drive to the Poqueira Gorge and villages of La Taha where there are some very scenic walks.
If you want to just relax the views from the sunbeds and hot tub on the roof terrace are superb
Robin is very helpful and easily contactable but not intrusive. He has several holiday properties in the area and seems to work very hard to make his business sucessful.
We have already introduced Canar to several friends who have equally enjoyed the experience .We look forward to returning again
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Romantic Getaway
Great find
Review Submitted: March 9, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
Just returned from a relaxing week in El Tinao. The house was accurately described and very clean and tidy. Fantastic views from the terraces. The hot tub was a real treat after a days walking - even on the colder nights. The owner was very helpful and kept us cosy at night by discretely delivering a supply of logs for the fire.
Canar is a very typical Spanish village with very few tourists in sight - a real positive.
Canar is a very typical Spanish village with very few tourists in sight - a real positive.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
El Tinao
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
We had a wonderful Xmas holiday at El Tinao. The house is cosy and well heated with a wood burning stove (and radiators). It is a fantastic luxury having a jacuzzi on the roof, which we used every night after energetic days walking and sight-seeing. The village is picturesque, very quiet and friendly; the shop stocks more or less anything you need. You can walk in either direction along the GR7 directly from the house or drive a bit further for other beautiful walks in the mountains.
In short, we loved it and didn't miss the freezing British Xmas at all - so much nicer eating breakfast outside in the sunshine - we all came back feeling refreshed and healthy. Last thing - the owner lives nearby and is very helpful and friendly but not intrusive.
In short, we loved it and didn't miss the freezing British Xmas at all - so much nicer eating breakfast outside in the sunshine - we all came back feeling refreshed and healthy. Last thing - the owner lives nearby and is very helpful and friendly but not intrusive.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
A PIECE OF THE REAL SPAIN.
Review Submitted: October 7, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
We had a fantastic stay at El Tinao. The house was exactly as described on the web-site, it was very clean and well maintained. The village was so peaceful and the villagers really freindly,they had a well stocked shop in the village and the owner was very helpful. We came here to do a lot of walking and we were not disappointed, the views were fantastic especially on the GR7 path,a photographers paradise.We will have no hesitation in returning some day.
Granada is well worth a visit and is easy to get to. Lanjaron
is a must, not so sure about Orgiva though. Robin was most helpful in giving us lots of advice on the area.
Granada is well worth a visit and is easy to get to. Lanjaron
is a must, not so sure about Orgiva though. Robin was most helpful in giving us lots of advice on the area.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
A wonderful relaxing stay at El Tinao
Review Submitted: August 21, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
We have just returned from a perfect break staying in Canar, a lovely, friendly village high up in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
We stayed in El Tinao, a fabulous, spacious, clean, well maintained townhouse, with the best views of the mountains. The two terraces were put to great use from dawn until dusk! One for lounging around in the cosy sunloungers, eating breakfast or having a bbq and the second for relaxing in the hot tub. This is definitely a great experience! The weather was wonderful and we were able to sit outside until the early hours of the morning looking at the stars in the clear sky.
Canar is perfectly placed for visiting other interesting Alpujarra villages, going on hikes (ranging from half hour to a day), or visiting Granada, and it's very close to the coast as well. It's a quiet village with a couple of bars serving tasty tapas/raciones and a very convenient small supermarket that has everything you would need.
Robin was very hospitable from the initial enquiry, to giving us detailed directions from the airport to meeting us on arrival despite us being an hour late and arriving past midnight. He gave us lots of recommendations for activities and restaurants. One restaurant being El Corral in Capiliera which was simply divine. We also suffered some car troubles and Robin went out of his way to help us. That was very much appreciated.
We certainly would recommend this property as a base for anyone who is simply looking for a relaxing stay and equally for those who are interested in countryside walks.
We certainly would like to return.
We stayed in El Tinao, a fabulous, spacious, clean, well maintained townhouse, with the best views of the mountains. The two terraces were put to great use from dawn until dusk! One for lounging around in the cosy sunloungers, eating breakfast or having a bbq and the second for relaxing in the hot tub. This is definitely a great experience! The weather was wonderful and we were able to sit outside until the early hours of the morning looking at the stars in the clear sky.
Canar is perfectly placed for visiting other interesting Alpujarra villages, going on hikes (ranging from half hour to a day), or visiting Granada, and it's very close to the coast as well. It's a quiet village with a couple of bars serving tasty tapas/raciones and a very convenient small supermarket that has everything you would need.
Robin was very hospitable from the initial enquiry, to giving us detailed directions from the airport to meeting us on arrival despite us being an hour late and arriving past midnight. He gave us lots of recommendations for activities and restaurants. One restaurant being El Corral in Capiliera which was simply divine. We also suffered some car troubles and Robin went out of his way to help us. That was very much appreciated.
We certainly would recommend this property as a base for anyone who is simply looking for a relaxing stay and equally for those who are interested in countryside walks.
We certainly would like to return.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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