Casa Ana - Andalucia - Spain |
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A beautifully renovated detached village house in the Alpujarras with wonderful views to the sea and mountains just six miles to the unspoilt coast of the Costa Tropical Casa Ana is situated on the very edge of Polopos village with uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. It's a beautiful house with 2 terraces and a balcony to make the most of outdoor living. Casa Anna is a traditional village house lovingly restored with an original Andalucian fireplace in the small entrance living room. There are terracotta tiles throughout and traditional wooden windows and doors with shutters. The house comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 doubles and a single. There are also 2 bathrooms, a downstairs shower-room and upstairs bathroom with traditional 1 metre bath. The main bedroom has it's own balcony looking out towards the mountains and sea. The kitchen diner is on the first floor with patio doors opening onto a dining terrace. The Kitchen has been designed in the traditional Andalucian style with beautiful tiled surfaces plus modern appliances. There is a fridge freezer and gas cooker with oven, a washing machine and toaster, plus an array of Spanish pottery, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. In the dining area there is a pine table and chairs for 5 which can also be used on the dining-terrace. Bathrooms: There is a shower - room on the ground floor with sink and toilet, and on the first floor there is a second bathroom with traditional 1 metre bath and shower over and sink and toilet. There is also an outside shower on the terrace for cooling off on hot Summer days. An outside tap is also available and we do ask guests to please water the plants on the terrace while you are staying. Furnishings: The house has beautiful pine chest of drawers and bedside cabinets in the two main bedrooms. The mattresses are new and all orthapedic good quality for maximum comfort. There are duvets for Winter and light bedspreads+blankets for Spring and Summer use.There are comfortable cane settee and chairs in the living areas. The floors are all traditional terracotta tiles with a colourful selection of locally made rugs. Outside Areas: There are 2 terraces, a dining terrace with outdoor table, chairs and sun umbrella and potted plants. There are a variety of sunbeds, a top sun terrace and also a balcony from the master bedroom. The house is detached and right on the edge of this small village with uninterrupted views to mountains and sea. Winter Months: During the Winter months the weather is usually mild and warm with the odd heavy rain pour. In this part of the world the weather can change very quickly and it is best to plan for all temperatures and pack a variety of clothing. The temperature can often rise to 20 degrees plus in Winter but the nights can be cold. Heating: The house has an open fireplace and and a few logs are supplied for a fire and more can be purchased locally if needed. There is also a portable gas heater, a halogen heater in the diner and the upstairs bathroom has an electric wall heater. There are also electric blankets for all the beds. Casa Ana is situated in the Sierra Contraviesa, the last mountain range before the sea, although you have the feel of stepping back in time in this traditional Spanish village, the coast is in fact only 6 miles from the house. The views are breathtaking both towards the sea and the mountains. There are beaches at La Mamola+ Castell de Ferro + many other places along the coast, where you can sit and have a coffee and watch the world go by and the waves ebb and flow. Life just takes on a different pace. Or you can go to our favoured beach at La Rijana, there is nothing there so you need to take a picnic. The waters are so clear you see many fish and sometimes at the quieter times of year you can have the beach all to yourselves. The beaches only get busier on fiesta days and in August. This part of Spain is more where the Spanish have their holidays, so out of season it's pretty quiet. If you want to explore the mountains, there is all of the Sierra Nevada to discover. It is beautifully green...because there is so much water coming down from the high mountain snows...There are villages are high up in the Alpujarras...above Orgiva, villages like Pampaneira. They sell the most beautiful rugs and bedcovers all woven in the region and in a wide variety of lush colours...The feel of the area changes as you climb higher up and the architecture changes subtly...there is a wider use of wood and stone externally which is very attractive… If you want to visit both in the same day go on a Thursday which is market day in Orgiva... Orgiva Just over an hours drive inland and you reach Orgiva...the market is on Thursday and is worth going to for the usual fruit and veg and spice and dried fruits and clothes..e.as well as being the alternative capital of the area...so you get a wide selection of crafts for sale too...There is a shop in the centre which sells very good brown bread of which there is a great choice with seeds and without...also delicious cakes...There is a new craft art shop nearby with artists work from over 20 nationalities exhibiting there. Both sides of Orgiva there are two beautiful hand made tile shops as well as all the usual ceramics of the region... Granada and the Alhambra are well worth a visit and within driving distance for a day out about 90 minutes away. The Alhambra palace is stunning and Granada a good city for flamenco and certainly a great place to buy a guitar! It's another world of peace and tranquility. You are surrounded by beautiful walks in all directions full of wild mountain flowers and herbs. Truly is a bird watchers delight. |
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Casa Ana
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