Unique experience in the countryside

DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMMODATION

Fully renovated and equipped rural villa with the comforts of the twenty-first century.

GROUND FLOOR: Living room with fireplace, kitchen, one bedroom **, porch, separate shower room and toilet, garden, pool and parking, all with access for the disabled. There is also an utilities room and an interior courtyard. There are stairs, inside and outside, for access to the first floor.

UPSTAIRS: Four bedrooms **, panoramic terrace (partly shaded) and barbecue.

EQUIPMENT: Central heating, fireplace, barbecue, swimming pool (9m x 5m), oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, iron, hairdryer, TV, WiFi, games, toys, books… Security: alarm system, safe, smoke detector, fire extinguishers. Family friendly.

TOURIST INFORMATION: We have brochures on what to do and see nearby and further afield. Do not hesitate to ask about any requirements.

Notes

* Once the reservation is made we will send you detailed information on how to get to and access the farmhouse.

** All bedrooms have their own bathroom, have external windows, are for 2 people and can have a double bed or 2 single beds as required when booking or up to 48 hours before arrival. Cot and highchair available on request.

Details Inside the Cerro del Almendral

Living room
Living room
With a wood burning fireplace to enjoy unforgettable evenings
Entertainment
Entertainment
TV, WiFi, table games, toys, books…
Kitchen
Kitchen
It is fully equipped, with dishwasher, microwave, oven, kettle and everything you might need to prepare a memorable meal
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
With spectacular views of the surrounding landscape
Bathroom
Bathroom
Each room with private bath
Rooms
Rooms
Each one designed to suit your needs
Yard
Yard
You can enjoy a pleasant read

Exterior details the Cerro del Almendral

The Cerro del Almendral
The Cerro del Almendral
It is surrounded by peace, tranquility, wildlife and flora...
Panoramic terrace
Panoramic terrace
Lie down in a hammock and enjoy the wonderful breeze
Entrance
Entrance
We offer quality accommodation in the countryside of Western Granada
Unforgettable moments
Unforgettable moments
Spaces in which to relax and spend time with family and friends
Natural surroundings
Natural surroundings
Will allow you to enjoy its scenic and cultural wealth, a pleasant walkings
Barbecue
Barbecue
We have a wonderful barbecue where you can grill your food enjoying the sunset
The ideal place
The ideal place
A warm and friendly welcome for nature lovers
A luxury at your fingertips
A luxury at your fingertips
Spend your holidays or celebrate your birthday in a nice house with pool
Fountain
Fountain
A house in which the details have been carefully prepared for you to have a charming and romantic stay

A BIT OF HISTORY

During the Stone Age, these hills were already peopled – stone axes and tools are scattered in the forests now converted to olive groves. It was a place of abundant water and caves for shelter and defence. The Cerro was a vantage point for primitive tribes...for Romans, Visigoths and Almohads; remains of tools, buildings and burials have been found here. The brow of the hill was probably the sentry point to view down to the confluence of the rivers Genil and Pesquera, now the start of Iznajar’s dam.

Travellers from Malaga to Madrid via Loja, Algarinejo and Priego walked past this point, rested their mules and took on provisions at Puerto Blanquillo (White Hill Pass), probably at El Cerro which was once an inn.

In the 1800s the farm was owned by the Excelentísimo Señor Conde del Castillo del Tajo, it consisted of monte (Mediterranean forest), tierra de calma (arable land), a house with roof tiles, a circular threshing field and some olives. He sold it to Miguel´s great uncle on 6 July 1859 (valued at 10,000 pesetas, 60 euros!). Miguel´s grandfather received the farm as a legacy from his uncle in 1910. Ask Miguel the story behind the gift, it´s a story of kindness and generosity...

Familia

For many years an uncle of Miguel, Emilio, lived here with his family and farmed the land until he retired in 1982 and went to live in Loja town.

This view was taken around that time and shows the building as it was: notice that in front and behind there are no olives, just wheat fields. The olives around the house were planted later.

Entorno casa

The house was now empty and sadly it gradually started crumbling... but as we appreciated the beauty of its position and surroundings we decided to refurbish and modernise it. The work was completed in May 2003 and El Cerro became the place you are staying in today and that we hope you enjoy.

We would love you and your children to share a memory of your stay – a sketch, a photo, a story, an anecdote. Post us your memories and we will keep and enjoy them.

We also welcome your suggestions and constructive criticisms.

Our main suggestion is for you to come back and see us another day – in spring taste the fresh asparagus, broad beans and artichokes, follow the twisting paths in the hills and see the beautiful flowers in the forests and olive groves; in winter ski at altitude, watch the olive harvest and oil making; in the late autumn watch the sausage and ham making; in summer watch the cereal harvest and eat the fresh tomatoes, peppers and aubergines, relax by the pool, eat al fresco on the terrace, watch the stars at night...

We hope you love it as we do and we look forward to seeing you again.