La Veranda (pool & hot tub)
Orce in the Alti Plano Granada, Andalucia, SE Spain
Guests: 20
Wifi: available
Pets? Pets welcome (more than 3 contact us upon booking), fee applies
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about the property
The most amazing Spanish party villa in Andalusia. Sleeping 20 (or more) the world’s largest cavehouse is perfect for your big family holiday – with pool and Moorish hot tub and even its own bar!
As seen on Channel 5 'Our Dream Hotel' - TV show - see inside in this short video.
Guardian Newspaper 'Top 40 Places to Stay in Europe' says
'this vast cavehouse is like the den of a rather discerning hobbit. It has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, several reception rooms and a kitchen - and all are stuffed with antiques and art. Modern additions include an 'endless pool' (you swim against a current) and a large hot tub with views over the plateau. There are geothermal pools, wine and tapas 10 minutes' drive away.'
Luxury cavehouse featured on Channel 5's 'Our Dream Hotel' (note La Veranda is a self-catering house, not hotel - it's just as large as a small hotel!)
La Veranda is a wonderful place for a group gathering in the sun - an unforgettable house in a beautful location. It sits in a beautiful mountain landscape that enjoys c320 days of sunshine a year, in Granda province, Andalucia. It's an area known for its traditional culture and geothermal pools, but if you want to stay home you have an 'endless spa pool' (with pumps so you swim against the current) and a large hot tub with mountain views. You can sleep up to 20 but the internal configuration still makes it suitable, and comfortable for smaller groups of 4>8 people as there are a choice of receptions of different sizes. Note we also have the adjacent rental Cueva de la Merotte if you want more space.
This video of local activities should gwhet your appetite. Kids will love the sense of freedom (they can roam freely from the house, exploring the caves etc), the pools and the forest adventure park, or (if they wish) feeding the goats and horses with our housekeeper, Monique.
Inside you'll find an remarkable and beautiful interior in what is probably the largest cavehouse in Spain (or the world?). This ancient home, cut from the local stone has three large reception rooms, seven bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. You won't be short of space inside or out.
Days out will include geothermal pools (the nearest under 10 minutes drive is 18C and free, open all year round), Moorish castles (nearest under 10 mins), archaeological museums and excavations (walk the mammoth excavation in the village) or to the many lakes. There's no need to go to the coast but you can reach beautiful beaches (or a waterpark for kids) in around 90 minutes. You can walk freely from the door, across an open unfenced landscape. Walk to the ancient Moorish watch tower on the horizon, through forestry, or take the track to nearby Orce (6km) for a meal.
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We had an amazing time and we are so relaxed.Monique was so kind and we enjoyed the whole experience.Regards Elaine
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- arrival at
- 16:00
- depart by
- 10:00
- guests
- 20
- 7 nights from
- £649 (based on 2 staying)
- 7 nights up to
- £1299 (based on 2 staying)
- pets
- pets welcome (more than 3 contact us upon booking)
- bed layout
- Master Double (ground floor), Double (ground floor), Double (ground floor), Double (ground floor), Double (ground floor), Single (ground floor), Twin (ground floor), Twin (ground floor)
facilities at La Veranda (pool & hot tub)
map - location
travel info
People have arrived by public transport (taking overnight rains via Paris and Barcelona, and there are regular buses to the local town of Orce (6km), Galera, Huescar and Cullar. However you'll probably find you'll want a car during your stay. Luckily this area has a good choice of airports with low cost carriers. Many guests fly to Alicante/ Murcia/ Malaga/ Almeria and have a night or two on the beach first.
Airports:
- Granada - 150 km, 1hr 35mins (BA flies to London City, Easyjet flies to Gatwick)
- Murcia - 175km, 2 hr
- Almeria - 175 km, 2 hr (many inc. Jet2 who fly to Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, East Midlands & Newcastle)
- Alicante - 210 km, 2hr 15 mins (note it is a little further but often has the lowest priced flights)
- Malaga - 260km, 2hr 40 mins (Ryanair + many others)
- Albacete - 230km, 2hr 40mins (Iberia flights only)
We can recommend a local (English-speaking, friendly) taxi guy who does airport runs to collect and return guests - arrange direct with Tony
Skyscanner is a good place to start looking for flights as there are a huge number of providers in this area, beyond the usual Ryanair etc. Each airport website will have a destination map so you can see who flies to your area. The roads from all airports are good, being almost all dual-carriageway, and rarely busy. Driving is much less stressful here than in the UK!
The local bus service is good, though you may find a hirecar useful. For buses this site is useful (bus to Orce, Cullar or Huescar - we may be able to arrange a pick-up if arranged in advance). Or it makes a remarkable drive from the UK. Why not ferry to Santander and then trickle down through Spain?. We've had guests stay with us in Barcelona and then take the amazing roadtrip down through Spain to stay here.
in detail
WIFI is available and included, as is fuel for the woodburners (typically only required in January and February). There are also storage and electric radiators if required. The beauty of cavehouses is they maintain a constant temperature (around 15>18C) all year round, even before heating. So no airconditioning is required. Bedding and towels are provided - just bring food and drink! There is an iron and an ironing board.
Babies - we have one cot and new mattress and one high chair in the house. Bring own bedding for cot.
Receptions:
- Entrance
- The Blue Room - decorated in a lavish, almost Baroque style. Woodburner.
- Kitchen - two ovens, dishwasher, washingmachine, two large fridge freezers, toaster, kettle, local granite worksurfaces and artisan sinks
- Dining Room - with dining table to comfortably seat 14, woodburner and original bread oven. Direct access to patio.
- Salon - an 18m (60') long socialising space with its own bar. Two double new, comfortable sofabeds.
- The Snug - a reception room near the bedrooms with a Moorish bench, and collection of religious icons
Bedrooms:
- Bedroom 1 - Master - double with own direct access to terrace and large en-suite shower room - off Snug
- Bedroom 2 - twin with own direct access to terrace and large en-suite shower room - off Snug
- Bedroom 3 - single - off Snug
- Bedroom 4 - double - off Blue Room
- Bedroom 5 - Family Room - very large room with one double and two singles, and woodburner - off Blue Room
- Bedroom 6 - Double - off Kitchen
- Bedroom 7 - Double - directly en-suite - off Dining
- Salon/ Bedroom 8 - 2 x double sofabeds in the (immense) Salon - a 60' long room - off Dining
- Bathrooms - There are a generous 6 bathrooms to the 7 bedrooms. Nobody is far from a bathroom. All the bathrooms are of a generous size and contain toilet, bidet, washbasin and shower.
Outside:
- Endless spa pool - The pool is a top-of-the-range spa pool with spa jets and pumps so you can swim against the current (if desired). Has lighting. Children must be supervised. It is possible to use as a standard pool, without the jets and pumps (recommended for children). Note the pool is not heated so is typically only suitable for use April until November. Note there is a free geothermal pool (18C year round) under 10 minute drive away and there are large outdoor municipal pools in every local town (many are free).
- Various outdoor eating areas including one large table and outdoor cooking grill for al-fresco dining.
- Spa Hot Tub - a large 6 seater (one lounger) hot tub spa with 60 jets. Good quality, imported from USA. Great mountain views.
- Garden terraces including several outdoor eating areas with seating and tables, sun-loungers, and a large grill for outdoor cooking.
- Parking for 7 cars.
local area
- Altiplano Granada - the local area you are in (the 'high plain of Granada')
- Fuente Nueva (your village) - walk to see the archaeological excavations of the mammoth & sabre-tooth tiger (open in summer).
- Orce (10 mins drive, 6km - nice walk) - fantastic freshwater bathing pool open year round, archaeological digs, castle, restaurants, shops, butchers, fishmongers. weekly market (Tuesday). Apart from the road there is a nice track down the valley to Orce, and it makes a lovely walk.
- Galera (20 mins, 16km) town has four places to eat, half a dozen bars, shops, bakers, butchers, bank with ATM, a municipal pool (open in Spanish school hols.) and a good museum. Market on the square every Wednesday, and a Bodega where you can buy the wine made on the premises! There are also many good walks in beautiful mountain countryside from the door - starting at the end of the street.
- Maria - 20 mins (Sunday market) - Botanic gardens (free), mountain walks - nice swimming pool at the 'Camping' - great food too.
- Short video of local activities - skydiving, mountain-biking, swimming, wine-tasting, festivals...
- Huescar (25 mins) - nearby larger, lively town with good restaurants, monuments, lake and another huge geothermal swimming pool.
- Choice of three azure-blue local lakes for bathing locally - though we prefer the geothermal pool at Orce.
- Castril historic town (museum, lake crafts) and local walking including famous 'gorge precipice walk', National Park. 45 mins.
- Geothermal pools open year-round for outdoor bathing - 45 mins.
- Go-karting at Baza (historic town) - 45 mins. Market on Wednesdays, large supermarkets including Lidl, Mercadona, Consum, Dia.
- Aquapark at Vera on the coast - 80 minutes - also beach, and naturist beach
- Lorca (1 hour) - castle, monuments, lovely town, archaeological museum
- Granada (1hr 45) -The Alhambra, and much more!
- Aguilas - beach (90 mins) - nice sandy beach, not busy, not overdeveloped
- Sierra Nevada National Park - (1hr 45 mins to ski-lifts, less to the Park) - skiiing, nature, walking
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