Casa Tog

Description from the owner

Located in Cuesta Vinas, a small hamlet famous for it's naturally carbonated mineral water,this end Villa with pool and spacious terraces is just a 30 minute walk from the village of Valor.

This extremely well-equipped villa with pool, spacious terraces and fabulous views has been newly refurbished in a rustic style and offers the ideal location for a relaxing holiday for both couples and families. Located in Cuesta Vinas, a stunningly beautiful small hamlet famous for it's naturally carbonated mineral water, it is just a 30 minute walk from the village of Valor..The area offers a myriad of opportunities for walking, cycling and bird w...atching, exploring local villages with their Moorish architecture and plentiful tapas bars or simply lazing away your days next to the pool.

The spacious living/dining room forms a central hub to the house with all other rooms opening off. The comfortable sofas, log-burner, ceiling fan and air-conditioning make this a welcome space in which to retreat from the intense midday heat of summer as well as a cosy retreat for winter evenings. The wall mounted flat screen TV with satellite, DVD player and wii ensure children will be well entertained whilst adults relax indoors or out.

The kitchen is separated by an archway and is fully equipped with electric oven, 4 ring gas hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Plentiful crockery and cutlery plus many extras such as sandwich toaster and chocolate fountain enable you to prepare anything from a quick snack to a lavish dinner.

The master bedroom is comfortably furnished with double bed and has french windows out onto an east facing patio/balcony which overlooks the pool. A small table and 2 chairs allow you to enjoy a morning coffee in this sun trap whilst steps lead directly onto the pool should you fancy an early morning dip. The luxurious, tiled en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath, wc and wash basin is the perfect place to pamper yourself, relaxing into the hot foamy bubbles by candle light.

The second bedroom is light and airy, again with double bed but also having a single truckle bed under, should you require it. The family bathroom has a roomy shower cubicle, wc and washbasin.

Outside is a shady dining area, conveniently located for the kitchen, whilst steps lead down to the pool terrace which is gated to prevent unsupervised child access. Around the pool with its underwater lighting are sun beds with parasols, barbeque and a second outdoor dining spot. Why not spend the afternoon relaxing in the sun whilst taking in the amazing views, pick yourself a lemon from the tree to slice into a sundowner then linger around the barbeque until late into the evening?Read more

Additional Location Information

The Moorish village of Válor is just 5 minutes by car or a 30 minute stroll. It perches on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada gazing out over the valley and the market town of Ugijar. An unspoilt traditional Spanish village popular with Spanish tourists.

With a population of just under 1000, the village has 9 bars all of which serve tapas and a couple of which offer a full menu. There are also 2 small supermarkets, one with its own bakery, which sell all essential shopping items including fresh meat, fruit and veg. The travelling market visits on the 4th and 19th of every month with a few stalls selling clothing, plants, nuts & olives etc. For a wider range of shops and a bustling twice monthly market (5th and 20th), the town of Ugijar is just 10 kilometres away. The open air village pool is open during the months of July and August and there are numerous fiestas throughout the year, the largest of these being Moors and Christians in September when the villagers re-enact the taking of the Alhambra complete with horses and musket fire.

Popular with Spanish tourists but as yet relatively undiscovered by other nationalities, Válor is an extremely friendly pueblo blanco and an ideal place to observe and enjoy the traditional Spanish way of life.

If you feel like venturing a little further, why not try some of the following...

Visit the moorish city of Granada and the most visited tourist attraction in Spain, the Alhambra Palace. With it's inspiring architecture and cool,
relaxing gardens it really is an unmissable day out.

Spend a day on the beach. The beach resorts of the Almerian coast are only an hours drive away, or why not drive a little further to the Cabo de Gata National Park where there are long stretches of golden sand set amonst a striking volcanic back drop. The museum and botanical garden at Rodilquilar give a fascinating insight into the area.

Explore the Sierra Nevada National Park by foot or mountain bike. Valor is situated on the edge of the Natural Park and the a network of muletracks enable you to explore easily. There really is something for everyone, from the high peak of St Juan to the gentle strolls waymarked around the village. A myriad of flowers dot the hillsides spring, making it a truly magical place. The Sierra Nevada is generally used for the Mountain Section of the spanish equivalent of the Tour de France and is a popular destination for cycling clubs. We can arrange bike hire on your behalf and are always willing to provide transport into the Sierra for you to experience a magnificent downhill run back to the village.

Go for a days horse riding. A 45 minute drive will take you to the village of Torvizcon where Emma will take you horse trekking choosing a route suited to your fitness and experience.

Explore the Villages of La Alpujarra, the numerous pretty white pueblo Blancos scattered along the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira offer many shops selling the locally made rugs and pottery, Trevelez, the highest village in Spain, is famous for it's hams, whilst others such as Jubiles, Castaras and Mercina Bombaron remain largely untouched by tourism and are like stepping back in time.

Visit one of the local vineyards. The Alpujarra and Contraviersa boast many award winning vineyards for you to experience. In Ugijar itself is the bodega Domino Buenavista whose Veleta Tempranillo 2006 scooped a gold medal at the international wine contest in Andalucia. Not one that you may be familiar with as the vast majority of their prouction is exported to the USA.

Location Type Away from it all, Mountain, Rural

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Peter & Alison Burns
  Giffnock, Glasgow

  Heavenly Holiday in andalusia

  Left on 09/22/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  We had the most peaceful and relaxing holiday during the first 2 weeks in September, enjoying the warm sunshine in a fantastic location. The property is first class throughout, clean and fresh and Ginny and Terry are excellent hosts. There was ample crockery, cutlery etc, fresh towels and with TV, Wii, DVD etc, there is plenty of things to keep everyone entetrained throughout. We have rented out many properties in different countries over the years, but this is by far the best we have ever come across. Just to add to this, the outside is excellent too with ample area to relax around the pool and the views are stunning.
  
  If you want a holiday that offers peace and tranquility, little to no other tourists and you want to get to know the real Spain, then this is the place for you. We spent time enjoying the various walks in the surrounding areas, exploring the villages and relaxing around the pool. Highly recommended and huge thanks to Ginny and Terry.
  

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  Recommended for: Romantic, Disabilities, Luxury, Families, Rugged

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• Carol L
  Bentham, United Kingdom

  Fantastic villa in stunning surroundings

  Left on 07/31/2012 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  If youre looking for somewhere to "get away from it all", then this is the place for you. A fantastic villa in a stunning location with views around the sierra Nevada.We were met by Ginny & Terry as soon as we arrived & they made us feel welcome immediately.The nearest village is about a mile away with a small store but apparently there are 8 or 9 places to eat /drink. we only sampled one (suizo 2), which was very nice & welcoming .With such stunning surroundings we preferred to eat at the villa outside.The next town on from Valor is Ugijar which has everything you would need & is a nice place to do some shopping & have a morning coffee. The villa itself has everything you could want & is plenty big enough for a family or two couples.Nicely furnished & very clean .The pool was a welcome relief in the scorching july heat. It was hot !.Finally if there is anything that you could say that may be on the negative side, was it really is in quite a remote place (not for us) but then it wouldnt of been as lovely as it is. I will definitely be looking forward to seeing ginny & terry & valor again,in this magical place.

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  Recommended for: Friends, Families w children

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