Cueva Alfano, typical andalucian cave house.

Property number 38924
2 bedroom cottage listed by Alisoncontact owner
Sleeps 5 · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Cave house with large terrace area. Sleeps 5. Fantastic views of Jabalcon mountain and surrounding countryside. Close to Lake Negratin and 4 Natural Parks. PLEASE CONTACT OWNER BEFORE BOOKING!

Experienced owner
Owner has been accepting bookings since 2008
Children and infants welcome
Pets welcome
If you wish to bring pets please get in touch with us before booking.
Cottage overview

Cueva Alfano is a beautiful Andalucían cave home situated in the countryside 2kms outside of Freila, a typical village in the Granada province of Southern Spain. Surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, the cave and area are ideal for lovers of the great outdoors and those looking for a peaceful, comfortable retreat from modern life. You will be able to relax outside the cave looking at the mountain of Jabalcon and enjoying the peace of this lovely location. Cueva Alfano is close to four natural parks and is only 5 minutes away from the beautiful Lake Negratin. Spend your days walking, star-gazing, cycling, exploring by car or enjoying the tranquility of the lakeside with good restaurants, swimming, pedaloes and fishing.

Due to the rural location car hire is essential to appreciate the area fully.
The cave comprises of a large farmhouse style family kitchen with a wood burning stove, a large table and seating for up to 6 people. A snug living room with seating, TV and DVD player. Bathroom with large shower, twin basins, wc and bidet and washing machine.

Bedroom 1 with double bed, wardrobe and small chest of drawers.
Bedroon 2 with twin beds.
Small sitting room / bed room area with single bed and bed side table.

Outside is a large covered terrace area with seating for up to 6 people and barbeque area.

Bathroom towels and bed linen provided. Property cleaned and linen changed once a week on stays of more than a week. Please bring your own beach towels.

The Area
In a traditional cave house like Cueva Alfano, holiday accommodation anywhere else simply couldn't give you the same kind of experience as you'll be guaranteed of when you choose this authentic and unique style of holiday rental in Spain - cave houses in Freila being found with all the peaceful seclusion you would expect half-way up a rugged hillside surrounded.by.olive grows. In the village of Freila there are two small supermarkets, a butchers, bakers, fishmongers, post office, bank and pharmacy and various tapas bars/restaurants in the village.

We are also close to the market town of Baza where there are plenty of shops and large supermarkets. Cueva Alfano would therefore suit anyone with a love of the great outdoors as this village is located in an area positively bursting with outstanding natural beauty, much of which is protected within the boundaries of no less than four national parks, including Sierra de Baza - also putting you within easy reach of the beautiful Lake Negratin and the thermal baths at Zujar.

With such a diversity of natural environments this north-eastern corner of the Province of Granada is surrounded by the verdant valleys, limestone gorges, pine forests and tranquil lakes that make this such an attractive region to anyone looking for a complete contrast to the busy beach resorts of neighbouring Costa Almeria - Cueva Alfano being just as unique as the countryside in which it is found, where you'd be more likely to find a traditional cave house in the Freila area than the more usual option of a villa rental. In Granada, holiday cave houses are something of a novelty to many visitors but are in fact a cultural and historical icon, if not a regional speciality to the Freila area - cave house rentals being found in rural locations like Zujar, Bacor and Cortes de Baza, as well as many other ancient towns and villages that are scattered throughout this scenically breathtaking part of Granada. Cueva Alfano not only makes the ideal base for exploring the spectacular landscapes of this part of the region on foot, by mountain-bike or on horse-back, but if you have a passion for the fascinating cultural heritage of Andalucia, Cueva Alfano couldn't be more appropriate for an authentic experience of this typically rustic style of holiday home accommodation in Granada.

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Rooms and beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Other beds
1 double sofa bed in small sitting room/bedroom
Facilities
1 bathroom
WiFi
Balcony / terrace
Private garden
TV
Open fire
Parking
Barbecue
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5 out of 5 people recommended staying here
andrew
Couple from Deal, United Kingdom · February 2017
The cave house was just outside the village but in a great place with views.The area has plenty to see & do.We went out everyday for walks, most were from the book the owners had in the cave house for things to do & places to visit.We had lovely weather for feb & had a b.b.q everynight while sat outside.The bed was the best ive slept in...
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stephen
From Eastbourne, United Kingdom · February 2010
I very much enjoyed my stay at Cuevas Alfano. Jo and John were delightful hosts with 2 very sweet children. Living in a cave house is an interesting experience and an enjoyable one. My stay was in Feb/Mar and the area had the worst winter for decades. Despite this it was much better weather than the UK. John kept me well supplied with logs for the...
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Frances
Frances
From Chesterfield
We stayed for 2 weeks and didnt want to leave. The kids adored Ali, the cave, the lake and all of the magical wildlife. We saw lots of lizards, rabbits, deer, wild goats and thrillingly, the hind quarters of a lynx as it shot off to hide. We also had an incredible close encounter with 20 Griffon Vultures! The cave itself is situated so that its...
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Location
Car hire
Essential - Shops, bars and restaurants are not within walking distance
Nearby places
Nearest supermarket 5km
Nearest bar 2km
Nearest Restaurant 2km
Granada 100km
Málaga 212km
Alicante 244km
Lake Negratin 2km
Sierra de Baza natural park 10km
Granada city centre and Alhambra 90km
Freila - typical Andalucian village 5km
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Access
Check in: 14:00
Check out: 00:00
Suitability
Infants welcome
Children welcome
No smoking
Pets allowed
Cancellation terms
You will incur charges depending on when you cancel a booking.
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Listed by Alison
Private owner from Spain · Joined in 2008
Average rating from 5 reviews
Alison
Past bookings: 18 bookings
Number of properties: 1
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