Unique experience in the countryside

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Equipment

Underfloor heating and cooling system

REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washing machine

Toys

Books

Table games

Cradle

High Chair

Kettle

Wifi

TV

Safe-deposit box

Fire alarm

Barbecue

Iron

Sheets

Hair dryer

Bath and pool towels

Swimming pool

Deckchairs

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 bathroom
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, pleasant walks
Barbecue
Barbecue
We have a wonderful barbecue where you can grill your food enjoying the sunset
The ideal place
The ideal place
Warm and friendly welcome for nature lovers
Luxury at your fingertips
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 the uncle of Miguel grandfather 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...

This view was taken in the 90s 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 passing of time and particularly a few years empty led to the gradual deterioration of the building … but due to our appreciation of its history, the beauty of its position and surroundings we decided to refurbish and modernise it. The works were completed in 2003.

Since then, hundreds of people from many countries have stayed at El Cerro.

All these goups of families or friends have voiced the enjoyment of their holidays, the house, its surroundings and their visits further afield.