These cottages (casitas) were creatively renovated by their architect owner from ancient Andaluz farm buildings, making them both spacious and practical. Away from the main house, each of the casitas is quiet and private, but also close enough to be perfect for groups and large family holidays. Rent any one or in any combination of the three cottages (see separate entries for La Concha and El Azahar).

Set amidst olive, orange and lemon groves, they each have their own individual character. You can walk from your door through the surrounding trees and beyond to the river Guadalfeo.

With private, sheltered patios and acres of olive terraces, the casitas provide a safe environment for children. There is no traffic except for visitor’s cars. Cars are parked under a shade roof. 

The cottage has a living/dining room with log stove, terracotta floors, rugs. TV, DVD, CD player, and lots of books. There is a charming double-bedded bedroom with en-suite bathroom, plus fitted wardrobe and antique furniture. The second bedroom has twin beds. The kitchen is well-equipped with adjacent dining table, double sink, fridge, microwave, gas cooker. 

There is easy access to large roof terrace which overlooks the olive and lemon groves, and beyond to the mountains. Another garden level patio has a barbecue for eating outside on summer evenings. The pretty swimming pool is set against the hillside amongst scented white oleanders. Share it on summer evenings with skimming swallows, or in May, gaze up at a snowy peak whilst you swim. You can picnic in the shade of an olive tree, or just lie in the sun and read a book from the well-stocked bookshelves.  

Las Palomas, is one of three cottages which can be rented independently or in any combination. Each is completely quiet and private, but they are close enough to make them perfect for large families or groups (sleeping up to ten people). For details of the other two cottages, see separate entries for La Concha and El Azahar.

The cottage comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 cots, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The cottage has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use.

The cottage has television. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio.

There is room for 8 in the living room and 10 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking cottage

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The cottage is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, a south facing balcony, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The cottage is right beside swimming, walking, cycling.

Close to the cottage you will find climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, a sports center, historic sites, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant.

Within easy reach of the cottage you will find a beach, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, skiing/snowboarding, golf, tennis, scuba diving, a museum, a themepark, a food shop.

Paragliding, hang-gliding, birdwatching

Alhambra Palace (Granada), Arab baths, whitewashed mountain villages

The cottage is....

120 min from Malaga airport.
60 min from Granada.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

5 days.

3 PM

10 AM

Wycliffe says: "Loved Las Palomas. The girls so enjoyed Max and Bonnie and the cats, Skye and ? Very memorable evenings spent on the roof terrace. The whole set up felt very carefully and thoughtffully arranged. Enjoyed the walks and very grateful for the wine and bread that welcomed us. Message for David. San Jose a good destination prior to Almeria airport. Half and hour drive. Hotel Don Pakyta great outlook but souless hotel. But then it was a Sunday out of season. Would like to come again soon. "

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