Reviews of Property: Restored Farmhouse with large pool set in quiet olive groves. FABULOUS REVIEWS.
Description
Farmhouse, 240 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities
mountain, village,
pool,
garden,
terrace,
balcony
Rates
per property
(GBP)
£800 -
£1,100/week
Fiona
+34 958-785839
+34 699-597219
+34 699-597219
Speaks: English, Spanish
16 Reviews of Property 89280 in Orgiva, Spain
Shame I can't give it more than 5!
Review Submitted: July 18, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
Over the years, we have stayed in many villas/houses in many different locations - fair to say this is the loveliest.
Spotlessly clean and clearly well loved and maintained by Fiona & Graham the cortijo is well appointed and comfortable. It sits at the foot of a breathtaking mountain range close to a small market town with several excellent restaurants and bars, small shops and a decent supermarket - you really don't need to go far for everything you need.
Outside the pool and garden are idyllic. Plenty of sun loungers, a large pool and any number of olive, orange and fig trees in the lovely garden and terraces.
The transaction was easy and efficient at all stages, good communication and plenty of local information was provided and Fiona & Graham are very welcoming and helpful without imposing themselves.
Granada (with the awesome Alhambra and Generalife as well as much more to see) is about 50 minutes away, the coast about the same. There is plenty of walking and the views and surroundings just superb.
It really is difficult to find fault with the property and the service and friendliness shown by its owners. We would return tomorrow and are very happy to recommend this as a great holiday destination.
Spotlessly clean and clearly well loved and maintained by Fiona & Graham the cortijo is well appointed and comfortable. It sits at the foot of a breathtaking mountain range close to a small market town with several excellent restaurants and bars, small shops and a decent supermarket - you really don't need to go far for everything you need.
Outside the pool and garden are idyllic. Plenty of sun loungers, a large pool and any number of olive, orange and fig trees in the lovely garden and terraces.
The transaction was easy and efficient at all stages, good communication and plenty of local information was provided and Fiona & Graham are very welcoming and helpful without imposing themselves.
Granada (with the awesome Alhambra and Generalife as well as much more to see) is about 50 minutes away, the coast about the same. There is plenty of walking and the views and surroundings just superb.
It really is difficult to find fault with the property and the service and friendliness shown by its owners. We would return tomorrow and are very happy to recommend this as a great holiday destination.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Steve and Anne
It was an absolute pleasure having you stay at the Farmhouse and thank you so much for the very helpful feedback. It really helps us along when we here that our efforts are appreciated. Also thank you for leaving the Farmhouse pretty spotless and the end of your stay. S o glad you enjoyed the holiday, hopefully we will see you or your friends and family again at sometime.
All the best F&G
It was an absolute pleasure having you stay at the Farmhouse and thank you so much for the very helpful feedback. It really helps us along when we here that our efforts are appreciated. Also thank you for leaving the Farmhouse pretty spotless and the end of your stay. S o glad you enjoyed the holiday, hopefully we will see you or your friends and family again at sometime.
All the best F&G
What a wonderful place to stay!!
Review Submitted: October 15, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. Everything was as we had hoped and wished for. The house was very clean, with plenty of space - the grounds were lovely - our children enjoyed hunting for geckos every night and grasshoppers in the day, and the garden contained fig trees, grape vines, pomegranate trees, almond trees and orange trees...all covered in fruit! The swimming pool was excellent, clean and refreshing and just the right size! The house was very secure and peaceful though close to the road leading into the town. There was also a very accessible track leading up into Orgiva, and the town itself we really enjoyed too. Plenty of bars and restaurants - friendly people and everything we needed. The house was a great place for children - easy to keep them inside when we weren't all around the pool. Graham and Fiona were very welcoming and gave us all the information we needed. Thank-you both for a wonderful stay. Our only two recommendations would be a CD of Spanish flamenco music and a nut cracker for the almonds! Our only hesitation in recommending it is that it may be too booked out for us to return!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi Sophie and Dan,
Many thanks for the lovely review, so glad that all the family enjoyed the Farmhouse. I think we can run to a new set of nut crackers and some Flamenco, thanks for the feedback.
Best wishes and would love to see you all again next year.
Fiona and Graham
Many thanks for the lovely review, so glad that all the family enjoyed the Farmhouse. I think we can run to a new set of nut crackers and some Flamenco, thanks for the feedback.
Best wishes and would love to see you all again next year.
Fiona and Graham
Granja de Olivos
Review Submitted: September 26, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
We stayed at the property for 2 weeks with our 2 kids aged 1 and 2, plus 2 sets of grandparents staying for a week each with an overlap, and there was plenty of space for all of us. Everything was clean and comfortable, with spacious reception areas and kitchen. It was great to have such a large and private garden and pool, and a bonus to be able to pick grapes, figs and almonds. Graham and Fiona were very helpful and friendly, and always available for advice or to help rescue our 2 year old son who had locked himself in the bathroom!
We all had a great, relaxing time, and would recommend the property to any family
We all had a great, relaxing time, and would recommend the property to any family
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Many thanks K&E for the review, so glad you enjoyed yourselves. It was really nice to meet all the family and we hope to see you again.
Best wishes
G&F
Best wishes
G&F
Calme et reposant
Review Submitted: September 8, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
Une maison spacieuse avec tout le confort et un jardin magnifique parfaitement entretenue. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine à Orgiva.
Merci aussi à Fiona et Graham pour leur excellente communication et leurs informations pertinentes.
Merci aussi à Fiona et Graham pour leur excellente communication et leurs informations pertinentes.
Recommended for:
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Translated: "A spacious house with all comforts and a beautiful garden perfectly maintained. We had a great week to Orgiva.
And thank you to Fiona and Graham for their excellent communication and relevant information."
It was lovely to meet two such friendly and charming French families who seemed to thoroughly enjoy their stay at the Farmhouse. We would to see them again.
And thank you to Fiona and Graham for their excellent communication and relevant information."
It was lovely to meet two such friendly and charming French families who seemed to thoroughly enjoy their stay at the Farmhouse. We would to see them again.
Sun, Swimming pool and Sangria
Review Submitted: August 15, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
An 'easy' property to live in, comfortable, lots of space for the five of us (2 adults and 3 teenagers), all the essentials and tastefully decorated.
Our stay at the farmhouse started with a warm, friendly welcome, and within minutes we realized our expectations had been exceeded - the photos do not do the property justice. The views of the mountains from the garden and terraces are truly spectacular and we would have ventured up these but sitting and relaxing by the large pool was just too tempting in the July heat. Being able to pick oranges warmed by the sun, straight from the trees was an added bonus. For those not wishing to worship the sun god, shade was provided by the lovely old olive trees.
Overall we thoroughly recommend this property - many thanks to Fiona and Graham.
Our stay at the farmhouse started with a warm, friendly welcome, and within minutes we realized our expectations had been exceeded - the photos do not do the property justice. The views of the mountains from the garden and terraces are truly spectacular and we would have ventured up these but sitting and relaxing by the large pool was just too tempting in the July heat. Being able to pick oranges warmed by the sun, straight from the trees was an added bonus. For those not wishing to worship the sun god, shade was provided by the lovely old olive trees.
Overall we thoroughly recommend this property - many thanks to Fiona and Graham.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi Barbara and Alex
It was a pleasure having you stay at the Farmhouse and we are so glad you enjoyed your holiday. all the very best for the future, and we hope to see you all again.
Best wishes
G&F
It was a pleasure having you stay at the Farmhouse and we are so glad you enjoyed your holiday. all the very best for the future, and we hope to see you all again.
Best wishes
G&F
enfamile lancaster
Review Submitted: August 4, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
We arrived late on saturday night to a warm welcome which set the tone for the rest of the holiday. The welcome pack was excellent and got us off to a great start particularly as flight delays prevented us doing any shopping.
The farmhouse was booked for a family holiday with our children and grandchildren and proved to be a superb setting although we did not travel very far from base prefering to spend time around the property. This might have been different if we had stayed for a second week. . The spacious accomodation, extensive grounds and wonderful swimming pool provided us with all we wanted. The fact we had a pool to ourselves with small children was very important. It is also important to note the water was warm although it may not be so earlier in the year,
The farmhouse was as well equipped (if not better) than any we have stayed in before and we have stayed in quite a few over the years. Also the rooms were large and did not overheat due to the stone structure of the building
We found Graham and Fiona very welcoming hosts and were avaiable as and when required without being obtrusive , It is quite pleasent to have english speaking owners.
We, a s a family, would certainly want to return for more of the same
The farmhouse was booked for a family holiday with our children and grandchildren and proved to be a superb setting although we did not travel very far from base prefering to spend time around the property. This might have been different if we had stayed for a second week. . The spacious accomodation, extensive grounds and wonderful swimming pool provided us with all we wanted. The fact we had a pool to ourselves with small children was very important. It is also important to note the water was warm although it may not be so earlier in the year,
The farmhouse was as well equipped (if not better) than any we have stayed in before and we have stayed in quite a few over the years. Also the rooms were large and did not overheat due to the stone structure of the building
We found Graham and Fiona very welcoming hosts and were avaiable as and when required without being obtrusive , It is quite pleasent to have english speaking owners.
We, a s a family, would certainly want to return for more of the same
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Dear David and Family
Many thanks for your review. It was really great to see all the family enjoying themselves together, particularly the young ones around the pool. It's nice to hear that the farmhouse met your expectations.Lets hope you manage to come back and stay with us again in the future (injuries permitting of course!).
All the very best.
Fiona and Graham
Many thanks for your review. It was really great to see all the family enjoying themselves together, particularly the young ones around the pool. It's nice to hear that the farmhouse met your expectations.Lets hope you manage to come back and stay with us again in the future (injuries permitting of course!).
All the very best.
Fiona and Graham
Three generations stay near Orgiva
Review Submitted: July 13, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Best things about this property:
Lovely pool and grounds
Big kitchen
Close to town - shops, restaurants, market
Owners very friendly and obliging
Not so good things:
Staircase was alarming for toddlers and elderly
Beds were hard and short (we are a tall family though)
No cover/mattress on hard plastic sunbeds
We had a very peaceful holiday there. We were all ages except teens. It was too hot in July to sightsee much. The mountain villages were beautiful, several delightful restaurants up there and in Lanceron (especially the one by the spring water taps).
Lovely pool and grounds
Big kitchen
Close to town - shops, restaurants, market
Owners very friendly and obliging
Not so good things:
Staircase was alarming for toddlers and elderly
Beds were hard and short (we are a tall family though)
No cover/mattress on hard plastic sunbeds
We had a very peaceful holiday there. We were all ages except teens. It was too hot in July to sightsee much. The mountain villages were beautiful, several delightful restaurants up there and in Lanceron (especially the one by the spring water taps).
Can't recommend this place enough!
Review Submitted: June 30, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We enjoyed our stay here so much, it was like having our own private boutique hotel in the Andalusian countryside! It's an easy drive from Granada and as a group of ten, we had plenty of room and privacy, and made the most of the wonderful BBQ and outdoor dining area. The decor is gorgeous, with real attention to detail and if you are looking for somewhere special for a group holiday choose this property!
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway
Owner's Response: So glad you all had a great time. We do work hard to make sure that the Farmhouse provides for all your needs on 'Your Holiday'. We would love to see you all or your friends again.
Fabulous family holiday.
Review Submitted: August 25, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
We found the farmhouse very spacious for 2 families and the pool was perfect for 4 boys (14, 13, 12 and 8) and 4 adults in need of sun and relaxation. The owners were very accomodating and showed us the amazing irrigation system which operates throughout the region. The 3 mountain villages (Pampaneira is the first) are only a 20 minute drive away and are pretty and a cool escape from the summer heat. We also enjoyed walking into Orgiva for evening meals, drinks and tapas. We can recommend Lanjaron for some typical Spanish evening paseos. The house functions really well in the heat and has been beautifully restored. A perfect family holiday.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: Many thanks, really glad that you enjoyed your holiday and the Farmhouse met your needs. Hope to see you again in the future.
Fantastic holiday accomodation
Review Submitted: August 20, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
We rented the farmhouse with another family at the end of July & had a wonderful holiday. The children, aged 11, 10, 9 & 7, made full use of the pool, but also enjoyed the well stocked video library when they needed a break from the sun. The adults enjoyed the peace & tranquility of the farmhouse & the fantastic view of the mountains.
The villa is very clean & spacious & one of the best equipped places we have stayed in. Thank you, Graham & Fiona, for the wonderful welcome pack. It really did make us feel welcome & it was great not to have to rush out to the supermarket. We enjoyed being able to do a bit of cooking & barbequeing, but being able to walk into Orgiva for dinner was great too. We particularly enjoyed the restaurant near the bridge which had a garden area to sit in (no idea what the name was!)
The farmhouse is extremely well placed for visiting all sorts of places & we had several trips to the coast, we went to the caves at Nerja, Frigliana, into the mountains & to Granada. The adults particularly enjoyed the visit to the Alhambra Palace but the favourite for the kids was swimming in the mountain pool (ask Graham for directions!). There is plenty of information in the villa for planning trips & the information pack that Graham & Fiona send out beforehand is pretty comprehensive & very useful. We had such a good holiday & would love to return, so would highly recommend the farmhouse.
The villa is very clean & spacious & one of the best equipped places we have stayed in. Thank you, Graham & Fiona, for the wonderful welcome pack. It really did make us feel welcome & it was great not to have to rush out to the supermarket. We enjoyed being able to do a bit of cooking & barbequeing, but being able to walk into Orgiva for dinner was great too. We particularly enjoyed the restaurant near the bridge which had a garden area to sit in (no idea what the name was!)
The farmhouse is extremely well placed for visiting all sorts of places & we had several trips to the coast, we went to the caves at Nerja, Frigliana, into the mountains & to Granada. The adults particularly enjoyed the visit to the Alhambra Palace but the favourite for the kids was swimming in the mountain pool (ask Graham for directions!). There is plenty of information in the villa for planning trips & the information pack that Graham & Fiona send out beforehand is pretty comprehensive & very useful. We had such a good holiday & would love to return, so would highly recommend the farmhouse.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Many thanks everyone, so glad you enjoyed your holiday and would love to see you all again. We believe that the Farmhouse offers exceptional space and amenities set in a wonderful location. Early bookings recommended for the peak season next year.
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