Reviews of Property: Farmhouse, with private child friendly pool set in a walkers paradise
Description
Farmhouse,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities
mountain, village,
pool,
garden,
terrace,
pets considered
Rates
per property
(GBP)
£470 -
£550/week
Adrienne Wootton
+34 (0)630-492766
Speaks: English
10 Reviews of Property 85956 in Orgiva, Spain
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Cortijo Las Naranjas in Autumn
Review Submitted: October 23, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2009
We, two adults and one 15 year old, stayed for a week at the Cortijo in mid October. The weather was perfect and our time in Orgiva was great so my review may be a bit on the sunny side too.
The Cortijo is quiet and secluded yet only a 5-10 minute walk from the town centre bakery for your morning bread. On arrival, we got Adrienne to meet us, more on this later. The place was clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped, we cooked / bbq-ed most days despite the multitude of cafe's and restaurants in the town. The furniture inside and outside is more than adequate, the pool was drained for maintenance so we can't comment on that however it looked a pretty good size with decking for the four sun loungers. If you want it there is a DVD and TV as well as a small CD player.
I cannot imagine how you could find the Cortijo without Adrienne meeting you. The drive takes in what looks like a private yard, an odd little cut through under a bridge, a narrow lane and finally a section of track which eventually crosses a dry river bed. All is perfectly manageable unless you are driving some low slung sports car however I would struggle to give usable directions.
As well as the bakers and restaurants Orgiva has a couple of adequate mini markets where you can get everything you need in the way of food and other provisions. There is a market on Thursday morning which as well as the "new age" element has a number of fantastic fruit and veg stalls.
Orgiva is about 20 minutes drive on winding but good roads from the A44 Autovia either South for the Med, we used the beaches at the West side of Almunecar which were good, or North through Lanjeron for access to Granada and the Alhambra (make sure you book online before you go) both of which take about 50 minutes from the Cortijo. It is also a great place for exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains.
In summary if you want the full Costa Del Sol experience then this place probably isn't for you however if you want something a little more authentically Spanish, want to mix the mountains and the sea but also want it quiet and comfortable then give this place a try.
The Cortijo is quiet and secluded yet only a 5-10 minute walk from the town centre bakery for your morning bread. On arrival, we got Adrienne to meet us, more on this later. The place was clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped, we cooked / bbq-ed most days despite the multitude of cafe's and restaurants in the town. The furniture inside and outside is more than adequate, the pool was drained for maintenance so we can't comment on that however it looked a pretty good size with decking for the four sun loungers. If you want it there is a DVD and TV as well as a small CD player.
I cannot imagine how you could find the Cortijo without Adrienne meeting you. The drive takes in what looks like a private yard, an odd little cut through under a bridge, a narrow lane and finally a section of track which eventually crosses a dry river bed. All is perfectly manageable unless you are driving some low slung sports car however I would struggle to give usable directions.
As well as the bakers and restaurants Orgiva has a couple of adequate mini markets where you can get everything you need in the way of food and other provisions. There is a market on Thursday morning which as well as the "new age" element has a number of fantastic fruit and veg stalls.
Orgiva is about 20 minutes drive on winding but good roads from the A44 Autovia either South for the Med, we used the beaches at the West side of Almunecar which were good, or North through Lanjeron for access to Granada and the Alhambra (make sure you book online before you go) both of which take about 50 minutes from the Cortijo. It is also a great place for exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains.
In summary if you want the full Costa Del Sol experience then this place probably isn't for you however if you want something a little more authentically Spanish, want to mix the mountains and the sea but also want it quiet and comfortable then give this place a try.
Lovely Cortijo in Orgiva
Review Submitted: September 13, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
We had a lovely time at "Las Naranjas". The property has been renovated to a high standard, is equipped with everything you need and is the perfect escape from normal working life. There are lots of superb views of the Siera Nevada and some great restaurants near by.
A car is needed for mountain roads and alot easier if you have small children! Some of the tracks can be a bit tough on the pushchair!!
A car is needed for mountain roads and alot easier if you have small children! Some of the tracks can be a bit tough on the pushchair!!
Exactly what we wanted!
Review Submitted: September 7, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
Just back from a week long stay at the cortijo and couldn't have asked for a more hassle free and relaxing holiday.
The cortijo is situated ideally for many things, but you are also off the beaten track and in the heart of rural Spain. We had a hire car for the holiday and drove comfortably from Malaga airport in about 2 hours. The house is exactly as described and we were really taken with the citrus fruits growing in the garden and olives. The pool as clean and well maintained as was the house with quality furnishings throughout.
The first couple of days were spent enjoying the house, the pool and the barbecue with no real need to venture out.
Afterwards we toured the coast, having lunch on the beaches were a great way to spend the day. I would also thoroughly recommend taking the tour of Granada and the Alhambra.
Even with all our touring, it was great to come back and relax by the pool for the sunset enjoying a glass of wine or a beer.
Orgiva itself is a colourful little town and it's facilities are more than ample for a stay. We thoroughly enjoyed dinner twice at El Limonero and is a must for any visitor. The local tapas bars are also something that should be attempted although we didn't explore this as much as we would have hoped.
I would thoroughly recommend this for families or couples looking to get away from it all and having a stress free holiday.
The cortijo is situated ideally for many things, but you are also off the beaten track and in the heart of rural Spain. We had a hire car for the holiday and drove comfortably from Malaga airport in about 2 hours. The house is exactly as described and we were really taken with the citrus fruits growing in the garden and olives. The pool as clean and well maintained as was the house with quality furnishings throughout.
The first couple of days were spent enjoying the house, the pool and the barbecue with no real need to venture out.
Afterwards we toured the coast, having lunch on the beaches were a great way to spend the day. I would also thoroughly recommend taking the tour of Granada and the Alhambra.
Even with all our touring, it was great to come back and relax by the pool for the sunset enjoying a glass of wine or a beer.
Orgiva itself is a colourful little town and it's facilities are more than ample for a stay. We thoroughly enjoyed dinner twice at El Limonero and is a must for any visitor. The local tapas bars are also something that should be attempted although we didn't explore this as much as we would have hoped.
I would thoroughly recommend this for families or couples looking to get away from it all and having a stress free holiday.
Amazing Alpujarras!
Review Submitted: September 1, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
The villa was very good overall. Adrienne, the caretaker, had agreed to meet us at 3pm instead of the usual 5pm, as we had driven a long way on the start day and wanted to settle in asap. We paid her €25 as a 'meet & greet' fee, and she also purchased a few basics like water, bread, butter etc as supermarkets don't open in Spain on Sundays ( & the Saturday we arrived was also a public holiday!)
The villa is fairly spacious, an old property with a reasonable bit of land, which is given over to orange & olive trees. The two bedrooms were a good size and the quality of the furnishings acceptable. The bathroom of the main bedroom has a good free standing shower and the original bread oven - however there was very little space to stand toiletries - a small unit or shelf would be a plus. There was one bedside table and lamp, a tall narrow chest of drawers and 3 hooks on the wall for clothes - this room really NEEDS a wardrobe.
The 2nd bedroom, containing a large double bed and bunks, also had an ensuite bathroom but no mirror, or anywhere to store toiletries. There were no bedside tables or lamps, a bare light bulb and only a small mirror. A full length mirror would be a good addition. No wastebins either.
The kitchen was of traditional style with 2 sinks made from Andalucian ceramics, a good dishwasher and in a small room off the kitchen a washing machine. There was plenty of crockery & cutlery but a very limited amount of serving bowls (eg 1 pyrex casserole & basin), no tray for carrying things to the outside terrace, salad bowl or bread basket.
The outside terrace was lovely to eat on, underneath the vines.
The lounge has 2 comfy sofas, but again, another coffee table and lamp would help, it was difficult to read in the evenings, with just the overhead spotlights. A tv & dvd player were included but with no dvds to play (luckily we had brought some) it would have been superfluous to others,
The swimming pool, on the raised deck was great for cooling off. However with only one broken parasol, wired to the deck (because it had fallen over in the wind) it was impossible to move it when the sun changed direction. A 2nd parasol would be a plus.
This review may sound negative but it's constructive advice to the owners. We had a brilliant time, loved the fact that we didnt have to use the car to go into town, but wander 5 -10 mins up the track and found the area stunning. This villa is very good value despite my minor criticisms. We will go back!
The villa is fairly spacious, an old property with a reasonable bit of land, which is given over to orange & olive trees. The two bedrooms were a good size and the quality of the furnishings acceptable. The bathroom of the main bedroom has a good free standing shower and the original bread oven - however there was very little space to stand toiletries - a small unit or shelf would be a plus. There was one bedside table and lamp, a tall narrow chest of drawers and 3 hooks on the wall for clothes - this room really NEEDS a wardrobe.
The 2nd bedroom, containing a large double bed and bunks, also had an ensuite bathroom but no mirror, or anywhere to store toiletries. There were no bedside tables or lamps, a bare light bulb and only a small mirror. A full length mirror would be a good addition. No wastebins either.
The kitchen was of traditional style with 2 sinks made from Andalucian ceramics, a good dishwasher and in a small room off the kitchen a washing machine. There was plenty of crockery & cutlery but a very limited amount of serving bowls (eg 1 pyrex casserole & basin), no tray for carrying things to the outside terrace, salad bowl or bread basket.
The outside terrace was lovely to eat on, underneath the vines.
The lounge has 2 comfy sofas, but again, another coffee table and lamp would help, it was difficult to read in the evenings, with just the overhead spotlights. A tv & dvd player were included but with no dvds to play (luckily we had brought some) it would have been superfluous to others,
The swimming pool, on the raised deck was great for cooling off. However with only one broken parasol, wired to the deck (because it had fallen over in the wind) it was impossible to move it when the sun changed direction. A 2nd parasol would be a plus.
This review may sound negative but it's constructive advice to the owners. We had a brilliant time, loved the fact that we didnt have to use the car to go into town, but wander 5 -10 mins up the track and found the area stunning. This villa is very good value despite my minor criticisms. We will go back!
Owner's Response: The owners welcome feedback and if the reccommendations made are both appropriate and reasonable suggestions will be heeded and actioned upon wherever possible as they wish to provide a quality service for your precious holiday time.
Family Fun
Review Submitted: August 18, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
We spent the first week of our holiday at the Cortijo. The house is extremely spacious and the photos on the site do not do it justice. It is big, very well equipped, clean and well maintained. The plot is huge with bags of space for children to run around the garden.
We did have a power cut whilst there - due to use of too many 'appliances'! However, Adrienne was with us within half an hour of me raising the issue with her and reassured me it would be fixed by the time we returned from our day out - which it was - thanks to her and Dusty.
The approach to the Cortijo is a bit tricky - lots of huge boulders to navigate on the track and quite a tricky turning into the Cortijo - so be prepared for that - especially if you have a car load of people and luggage!
We were concerned about the decked area around the pool as the gaps between the decking are very big and with 2 young children (youngest just 2), we had to ensure they stayed away from the sides as they would have easily slipped through (this meant a restricted play area for them and not quite so relaxing for us!) However, I understand that Adrienne has now raised this with the owners and this will be fixed in September.
The Cortijo is well placed for visiting the other villages in the area as well as the coast and Granada.
Orgiva was quieter than we had expected. There are lots of good restaurants in the town - read the visitor book for tips on good restaurants.
Be prepared for lots of flies! But if you have read Chris Stewart's Driving Over Lemons - you'll know that flies are part and parcel of this area!!
We had a good week, kids enjoyed it and we think the house is great.
Adrienne and Dusty are both very helpful and friendly.
We did have a power cut whilst there - due to use of too many 'appliances'! However, Adrienne was with us within half an hour of me raising the issue with her and reassured me it would be fixed by the time we returned from our day out - which it was - thanks to her and Dusty.
The approach to the Cortijo is a bit tricky - lots of huge boulders to navigate on the track and quite a tricky turning into the Cortijo - so be prepared for that - especially if you have a car load of people and luggage!
We were concerned about the decked area around the pool as the gaps between the decking are very big and with 2 young children (youngest just 2), we had to ensure they stayed away from the sides as they would have easily slipped through (this meant a restricted play area for them and not quite so relaxing for us!) However, I understand that Adrienne has now raised this with the owners and this will be fixed in September.
The Cortijo is well placed for visiting the other villages in the area as well as the coast and Granada.
Orgiva was quieter than we had expected. There are lots of good restaurants in the town - read the visitor book for tips on good restaurants.
Be prepared for lots of flies! But if you have read Chris Stewart's Driving Over Lemons - you'll know that flies are part and parcel of this area!!
We had a good week, kids enjoyed it and we think the house is great.
Adrienne and Dusty are both very helpful and friendly.
Real Spain
Review Submitted: August 10, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
The description of this property is spot on and it is the best equiped rental we have every stayed in. The house was lovely and clean thanks to Adrienne and the pool was in tip top condition thanks to Dusty, both of whom were really friendly and helpful. The pool is a real bonus especially at this time of year when temperatures are high. Orgiva is well placed for touring the mountains, visiting Grenada or the coast. Sandy beaches are a bit of travel (Nerja) but we found a lovely spot at Salobrena, the main beach is grey grit but if you travel to the right of this you will find a privately run, shady car park for 3 euros per day with direct access onto the shingle - bring swim shoes and it is not a problem, in fact I found it more comfortable than sand and very clean. The water is wonderfully clear, there are pedal boats to hire which have slides (great fun) and there are cafe's and shops nearby. Further along the coast at Almunecar is a water park with good slides and pools, although we did prefer the quieter "low level" town of Salobrena. There are a number of nice places to eat in Orgiva which is only a short walk from the house - take a torch as the path is quite steep coming back in the dark, especially after one or two glasses of vino tinto!
Rural Spain at it's best
Review Submitted: July 7, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We have just returned from a lovely 10 days break at Cortijo Las Naranjas. The description was v accurate and the property was exceptionally clean on arrival. Adrienne who looks after the house for the owner couldn't have been more obliging. Orgiva is a lovely town with some nice bars and restaurants. The location is great for proximity to Grenada, the coast & numerous pretty mountain villages. We especially enjoyed our trips to Granada (the Alhambra is awesome), the nearby mountain villages & Lanjaron (a spa town where we even visited the spa baths for a relaxing morning). The pool is fantastic necessity given the intense heat at this time of year. Thank goodness for air con in both bedrooms also! We flew from Birmingham to Malaga with Ryanair and it took us just under 2 hrs from airport. The house would be difficult to find in the dark for the first time so we did arrange the 'meet and greet' service beforehand. I would recommend this property to anyone looking to escape in to the sierra nevada mountains and experience a bit of proper rural spain at it's best. We had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable time.
Short Break
Review Submitted: March 30, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
I would just like to thank the owners for what was a lovely (too short) break in their Cortijo. We were blessed with sunny weather and it was lovely to listen to the sound of the water in the nearby river, which is apparently normally dry. This is a great time to go as the orange trees are fully laden and we had freshly squeezed orange juice on tap and the house is really well kitted out with juicer eyc. It really is rural Spain so we got to try our basic Spanish quite a bit. We went up to Bubion and had a lovely walk up to the snowline followed by the most relaxing tapas lunch in the sunshine. We also enjoyed exploring the little streets of Orgiva and found lovely bakeries and craft shops.
We would certainly recommend this place but it may not be your ideal holiday if you want lively nightlife etc although there are some lovely restaurants.
We will definitely be back for longer in the near future.
We would certainly recommend this place but it may not be your ideal holiday if you want lively nightlife etc although there are some lovely restaurants.
We will definitely be back for longer in the near future.
Home from Home
Review Submitted: July 31, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
Have just spent a very relaxing two weeks in Cortijo de las Naranjas. Lovely, clean house in a very peaceful location which is ideally placed for walking into town.
The swimming pool and deck are fantastic and very private, in fact you could get lazy and never leave the house.
Orgiva has a lot to offer with some really nice restaurants and bars and the market is well worth a visit.
The owners have provided some useful information in a folder which recommend some good activities.
A few trips up to the mountain villages is recommended as is the beach and town of Almunecar. Then it would be a shame to stay here and not go to Granada with perhaps an overnight stay.
Great house, well kitted out and ideally located - Fantastic.
The swimming pool and deck are fantastic and very private, in fact you could get lazy and never leave the house.
Orgiva has a lot to offer with some really nice restaurants and bars and the market is well worth a visit.
The owners have provided some useful information in a folder which recommend some good activities.
A few trips up to the mountain villages is recommended as is the beach and town of Almunecar. Then it would be a shame to stay here and not go to Granada with perhaps an overnight stay.
Great house, well kitted out and ideally located - Fantastic.
OUR RELAXING WEEK AT CORTIJO LAS NARANJAS
Review Submitted: June 25, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
The description of this property is very accurate and we have just spent a very hot and enjoyable week there. The drive from the village to the house is a little unnerving, being a very rough, unmade track running alongside the dry river bed with a few big rocks to negotiate. We did get used to this and it does mean that you feel truly away from it all, with true Spanish neighbours and no Brits in sight! You can walk to Orgiva town up a fairly steep track and it only takes about 5 minutes. The house is clean and well equipped with a good kitchen, including wonderful dishwasher, plenty of crockery and glasses. The sitting room and dining room are both well furnished and of good size - plenty of room to spread out - and they are lovely and cool if you keep the shutters closed. The bedrooms are big with lovely comfortable beds, white linen and fluffy white towels. There are air conditioning units and this made sleeping very easy - we found it difficult to get out of bed! Both bedrooms have an en suite shower room which is useful.
The garden is very dry but full of fruit and olive trees which look beautiful, but beware - some of the fruit is infected with tiny maggots! The raised pool area and surrounding decking is fantastic, giving a good view to the mountains.
Orgiva town has a very 'hippy', relaxed feel and cannot be described as smart, more laid-back. It has a choice of supermarkets, cafes and restaurants so if you do not want to go far you could find anything you want here. We did hire a car and travel around a bit, including Granada and the Alhambra which I would not have missed for the world, although it was incredibly hot. There are some wonderful mountain drives and walks with beautiful views and cold rivers and streams to paddle in to keep cool. We went to the coast once (Salobrena). The beach was grey and gritty and there were no facilities there. It took about 25 minutes to get there which was not really worth it, although we did enjoy a lovely meal at the top of the old town with stunning views. The towns of Almunecar and Nerja have slightly more commercialised beaches, but they are a bit far to drive unless you are keen. A stay at this property is best described as relaxing, uncommercialised, good for walking and visiting the surrounding small mountain hamlets, enjoying the sunshine and some nice places to eat, as well as relaxing around the pool and having an evening barbie. Would recommend it without hesitation.
The garden is very dry but full of fruit and olive trees which look beautiful, but beware - some of the fruit is infected with tiny maggots! The raised pool area and surrounding decking is fantastic, giving a good view to the mountains.
Orgiva town has a very 'hippy', relaxed feel and cannot be described as smart, more laid-back. It has a choice of supermarkets, cafes and restaurants so if you do not want to go far you could find anything you want here. We did hire a car and travel around a bit, including Granada and the Alhambra which I would not have missed for the world, although it was incredibly hot. There are some wonderful mountain drives and walks with beautiful views and cold rivers and streams to paddle in to keep cool. We went to the coast once (Salobrena). The beach was grey and gritty and there were no facilities there. It took about 25 minutes to get there which was not really worth it, although we did enjoy a lovely meal at the top of the old town with stunning views. The towns of Almunecar and Nerja have slightly more commercialised beaches, but they are a bit far to drive unless you are keen. A stay at this property is best described as relaxing, uncommercialised, good for walking and visiting the surrounding small mountain hamlets, enjoying the sunshine and some nice places to eat, as well as relaxing around the pool and having an evening barbie. Would recommend it without hesitation.
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