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Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven!

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Outdoor dining
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41292 sq ft

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven!


An authentic 500 year old stone and beamed house situated in Ferreirola , La Taha in the High Alpujarra Mountains; with roof terrace and balcony providing spectacular views all around. Comfortable and always spotlessly clean, the house is a real home with a newly reformed kitchen ( photo coming soon)!wood stove, books and board games and even TV and dvd but we guarantee you will spend your time on the large balcony or roof terrace watching the light change on the mountains and the birds flying past.

This whitewashed hamlet is tucked away from the world, near Pitres in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park and ideal for walkers and those looking for a peaceful and beautiful environment. There are bars and restaurants within walking distance and a larger village (Pitres, bank, market etc))4km away. It is about 2.5 hours from Malaga airport and around 1. 25 hour to Granada.
Property licensed by Junta de Andalucia Consejeria de Turismo y Deporte.
Licence No. VTAR/01163

Note on prices:
There is one very large bedroom which has two areas, one with a double bed and the other with two singles. Rates are for two guests but there is room for two more paying an extra 13 pounds per night each. Maximum capacity four.

Property manager

Barbara Lynch

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only on the roof terrace and balcony, please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: no

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: two open staircases,

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
La Taha, Granada

What's nearby

  • Asociacion Jardin de la Alpujarra - 6 min drive
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows - 8 min drive
  • Poqueira Gorge - 26 min drive
  • O Sel Ling - 35 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Ski Resort - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruta del Mulhacen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mesón del Jamón - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪El Atroje - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Pizzería - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Teide - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Poqueira Gorge and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from O Sel Ling. The Water Museum and Castle Lanjaron are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Alpujarras. 500 Year Old Stone House In Whitewashed Hamlet. A Walkers’ Heaven! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Taha
Great away from it all location in charming white village. Bar and Restauarnts easy 1km walk in next village. Superb walking from from door.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house. In a quiet village . Excellent location for walking/exploring. Spectacular views.
All good. Great host. House as described. Fantastic area. Interesting history.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barbara is fantastic. She has a lovely old moors house in a fantastic part of the world. If you are after peace and quiet this is the place. If you enjoy bush walks then there are plenty in the area. The views are fabulous from the roof top terrace. I would highly recommend a stay here. Thanks Barbara.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthea D.

Comfortable well equipped house in wonderful location
There really is nothing missing in this lovely house. It's a wonderful spot from which to explore the Alpujarras with a walk across the valley starting just outside the front door, and so many other beautiful villages within walking distance. We were so pleased to be free from the more intensive tourism in the bigger towns and couldn't have wanted anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Great little house in a wonderful remote village
This is a lovely place to enjoy the Alpujaras and all the time have to offer. The traditional house with its superb views of the mountain opposite is a great space. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

hans s.

Perfect place for relaxing and walking
Ferreirola is a small village surrounded by mountains - the village is very quiet and the only thing we heard were the cats and bells from the sheeps. The apartment is good - the kitchen contains everything needed - there is a lot of inspirations for walking tours which can start in Ferreirola. We can recommend this place if you are searching for relaxing and walking/trekking - most of the walking tours have a height difference of 200 to 450 meters
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Octavia C.

Beautiful home in a very peaceful village.
Firstly some tips: Make sure you stock up before you get to the house since you need to drive to the nearest shop. You also cannot drive directly to the house so will need to leave your car in the plaza or just outside the village. The village was really pretty and there are some amazing walks. The house was perfect. It had a beautiful terrace and it stayed cool during some hot nights. Lots of lovely features. Not an area for people wanting to party but it's a really friendly, pretty village and probably the nicest in the area. Barbara has left a tonne of information about all the walks and the best places to collect delicious drinking water. She also told me about a lovely natural swimming spot. There are so many markets to visit and interesting things going on in this very special part of Spain.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Christina R.

An amazing local area
We will never forget this holiday. A totally new experience which we loved.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Noel S.

A traditional village house
We loved it. Homely and spacious (well for the two of us anyway) with it's own roof terrace adjoining the owner's (but separated by a high wall) , and a lovely covered terrace adjoining the living room, cooler in the day. The house is in the lovely 'white' village of Fereirolla, with great views from both terraces over the surrounding countryside which has wonderful walks, one beginning quite literally from right outside the front door. It was so peaceful, more than we would have expected in a village location. We were able to walk to an excellent French vegetarian restaurant, and a more cheap and cheerful pizzeria ( both around 15 minutes) for dinner in the evenings, and it's a short car ride to Pitres which has a very good supermarket and bakery. Barbara is a very nice host and couldn't have been more helpful. What can I say...we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Birgit L., Frankfurt, Germany

Einfach wunderschön!
Dies war unser erster Aufenthalt in der Casa Barbara - und ganz sicher nicht der letzte! Ferreirola ist ein wunderschönes kleines maurisches Dörfchen und gehört zu den sieben Dörfern der Großgemeinde "La Taha". Die sieben Dörfer liegen auf rund 950 bis 1.400 m Höhe in den Alpujarras, einer der Sierra Nevada im Süden vorgelagerten Gebirgsregion. In Ferreirola endet die Straße und von nun an geht es nur noch zu Fuß weiter - ein Paradies für Wanderer. Trotz der Abgeschiedenheit des Dorfes gibt es mehrere Bars und Restaurants im 1.5km entfernten Mecina, in Pitres (ca. 10 Minuten Autofahrt/ 30 Minuten zu Fuß bergan) gibt es einen sehr gut bestückten Supermarkt und sogar eine 24 Stunden Ambulanz und eine Apotheke für Notfälle. Die Küste (Salobrena) ist in einer 1 Stunde Autofahrt zu erreichen, Granada in ca. 1.5 Stunden. Die Casa Barbara ist ein 500 Jahre altes maurisches Häuschen, das von seiner Besitzerin Barbara - einer sehr netten englischen Lady - liebevoll restauriert wurde und seinen ursprünglichen Charme dadurch erhalten hat. Alles ist zweckmäßig und gemütlich eingerichtet. Für kalte Tage gibt es einen Gas- und einen Holzofen. Neben einem Balkon, der sowohl vor Hitze als auch vor Kälte schützt, gibt es eine wunderschöne Dachterasse, von der aus man einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die umliegenden Berge hat. Es herrscht eine unglaubliche Ruhe in dem Ferreirola Tal - einziges Geräusch ist der Rio Trevelez in seiner hier sehr tiefen Schlucht.Der Sternenhimmel ist ein Traum! Vor der Casa Barbara kreuzen sich mehrere Wanderwege, die mittelalterliche Ruta Medieval beginnt direkt um die Ecke. Der Einstieg zu den höchsten Gipfeln der Sierra Nevada (Mulhacen und Alcazaba) ist innerhalb von 20 Minuten Autofahrt erreichbar. Wir haben eine wunderschöne Woche in den Alpujarras bei strahlendem Sonnenschein verbracht und wären sehr, sehr gerne noch länger dort gelieben! Thanks for everything, Barbara - we will be back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jason O., Madrid, España

Charming old village house in the Alpujarra
We stayed in Casa Barbara in August 2018 and we really enjoyed our time there. It is a nice old house, well done up with personality and an interesting design. It was our first time in the Alpujarra so that was a fantastic discovery for us too. The walls and ceilings of the house are very thick so that made it quite cool in August. It is quite comfortable for two people and it has a great covered terrace area with a lovely view where we spent most of our time. The roof terrace was also available but it is a tad hot in the summer. Great for star gazing though! The kitchen was fine, adequately equipped for basic cooking and there is a wide variety of books to choose from when you want a break from walking. The wifi signal was sufficiently good to let us access whatever we wanted on the internet but the mobile phone signal was a bit less reliable. The town Ferreirola is very pretty with friendly people , indeed the people are friendly in all the surrounding towns too. We actually coincided with the annual fiestas there which were fun and probably the only time when there is a bit of loud noise! It’s quiet but not always since you’re in a town so you can hear people in the nearby houses sometimes from the terrace. There are great walks nearby with lots of information in the house on routes etc. There are a few good restaurants in the next town 15 mins walk away and I would recommend a head lamp for the way back. The main biggish town in the area, Pitres, is about 10 minutes drive away and it has a good supermarket, bakery and the bookshop sells newspapers too. Of course we took a trip to Granada half way through our stay to visit the Alhambra by day and night. Make sure you do the night visit! I had forgotten what an amazing place it is. All in all, it was a great holiday and we would highly recommend Casa Barbara as a base to experience The magical Alpujarra from. One word of advice> Watch out for the low beams!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

André G.

Ein sehr idyllisches Haus für Individualisten mit Sinn für Details, Atmosphere und Natur!
In dem kleinen, ruhigen Ort Ferreirola wurden wir von der sehr charmanten Vermieterin Mrs. Barbara Lynch empfangen. Das 500 Jahre alte Gebäude ist liebevoll gepflegt und stilvoll ausgestattet. Wer den Kaminofen einem Tv vorzieht und lieber auf einem Gasherd als auf einem Ceranfeld kocht, wird begeistert sein. Es gibt 4 Schlafplätze in 2 Schlafräumen. Für zwei Personen ist das Domizil ideal. Das Bad, ohne Chichi, ließ für uns keine Wünsche offen (gepflegt und einwandfreie Funktion). Die beiden Außenbereiche, ein überdachter Balkon sowie eine große Dachterasse ermöglichen eine beeindruckende Aussicht. Allein dort ließen sich viele Stunden verbringen. Wander Enthusiasten finden je nach Anspruch kombinierbare Routen, direkt von der Haustür ausgehend. In der nahen Umgebung sind weitere Ortschaften (u.a Mecina ist fußläufig erreichbar) mit Bars und z.T. auch kleinen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Auf ein Fahrzeug sollte man allerdings nicht verzichten. Nach Granada dauert die Autofahrt ca. 50 min, das Meer erreicht man in ca. 40 min. Wer sich mit der Region Alpujarra auseinander setzt, findet dort außergewöhnliche Möglichkeiten für Natur, Kultur, Sport und Begegnungen. La Taha ist für uns ein optimaler Ausgangsort gewesen, mit maximalen Wohlfühlfaktor und jetzt schönen Erinnerungen. Barbara, thank you very much for all. We hope to see you again. A+K
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice D.

un havre de paix.
un endroit très agréable, propre , bien équipé, où l'on se sent chez soi, idéal comme point de départ de randonnées dans les Alpujarras, et même pour une excursion à Granada ou à la mer. Barbara, la propriétaire est vraiment charmante et disponible, si besoin, pour fournir tous renseignements concernant la région. nous conseillons fortement.

10/10 Excellent

Rosa S.

Fantástica estancia. La casita tiene un emplazamiento perfecto para disfrutar de la naturaleza
Hemos pasado una semana inolvidable. La casa es cómoda y con mucho encanto, con unas vistas increíbles, además la propietaria es muy amable y te facilita la estancia. El pueblo y el entorno son maravillosos
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017