Casa Turquesa
Lake Portillo, Castril, Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Guests: 6
Wifi: available
Pets? Pets welcome (max. 1 dog), fee applies
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Great value Andalucian lakefront holiday cottage villa in Parque Natural de Castril, Granada. Sleeps 6
Set within the Sierra de Castril Natural Park, Casa Turquesa is a traditional Andalucian 'cortijo' (rural cottage) that enjoys a spectacular location with views over Lake Portillo and the surrounding mountains.
Recently restored, the property sympathetically combines traditional features with modern comforts. A 5 minute walk takes you to a secluded lakeside bathing spot with crystal clear waters that have an amazing green/azure glow from the limestone rocks. It will provide you with the best bathing of your life: it is really a special location.
The charming town of Castril with its traditional whitewashed cottages and narrow cobbled streets is a 10 minute drive or lovely 30 minute walk through the olive groves.
Casa Turquesa itself is a spacious three bedroom cottage with a large kitchen/diner and cosy living room with traditional fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped with an oven/hob; large fridge; and microwave. A large dining table and corner sofa enjoy views of the lake from a full height window. The lounge has a lovely wood burning stove for the cooler winter evenings and comfortable armchairs and sofa. There are books, games and jigsaws to while away the time. Upstairs there are two good sized bedrooms - one twin and one with a King size double - both enjoying views over the lake. A family bathroom comes with a new shower. The third bedroom is located on the ground floor in which a daybed can be used as either a double or two singles.
Outside there is a superb three tier terrace equipped with dining table and loungers from which you can enjoy magnificent views over the lake and the surrounding landscape - an ideal space in which to dine, stargaze or simply laze the afternoon away.
The house is perfect if you fancy a relaxing holiday off the beaten track and want to experience the real Spain.
You can book the next door property also to allow for large get-togethers, please see Casa Azul for more details.
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We found Casa Turquesa to be a wonderfully relaxing and quiet retreat, with fabulous views of the lake and surrounding mountains. It is clean and very tastefully decorated. We enjoyed great walks...
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- arrival at
- 16:00
- depart by
- 11:00
- guests
- 6
- 7 nights from
- £404 (based on 2 staying)
- 7 nights up to
- £727 (based on 2 staying)
- pets
- pets welcome (max. 1 dog)
- bed layout
- Master Double (ground floor), Twin (ground floor), Sofabed (double) (ground floor)
facilities at Casa Turquesa
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travel info
Airports:
- Granada - 1hr 45mins (BA flies from London City, Easyjet flies from Gatwick and Manchester)
- Almeria - 2 hr (many, including Jet2 from Manchester, Leeds, Stansted, Edinburgh, East Midlands & Newcastle)
- Murcia - 2 hr, 25mins (mainly Ryanair, Easyjet)
- Alicante - 2hr 35mins (Ryanair, Easyjet + others)
- Malaga - 2hr 45mins (Ryanair, Easyjet + others)
Skyscanner is a good place to start looking for flights as there are plenty of providers beyond the usual Ryanair etc. 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!
Or it makes a remarkable drive from the UK. Why not ferry to Santander and then trickle down through Spain?
in detail
Heating via wood burner and portable electric heaters, WiFi available
Ground Floor:
- Lounge - Large sofa, 2 armchairs and woodburner
- Kitchen/Diner - Electric Oven/ Gas Hob. Large Fridge. Microwave. Toaster. Kettle. Dining table for 6. Sofa. Direct access to the terrace.
- Bedroom - daybed (sleeps 2). Views of lake and mountains.
Upstairs:
- Master bedroom with king size double and large wardrobe. Views of lake and mountains.
- Second bedroom with two single beds. Views of lake and mountains.
- Family bathroom with shower
- Iron, ironing board plus a hairdryer available
Outside:
- Fantastic three-tier terrace with spectacular lake and mountain views.
- Dining table and sun loungers. Parking space to the front of the property.
- There are giant fruit inflatables for the lake - a watermelon and a pineapple!
local area
This is rural Spain at its best in which the pace of life is slow. English is rarely spoken but you will find a friendly welcome everywhere.
Walking opportunities abound in the Natural Park and can range from a pleasant stroll through the olive groves to a tough day in the high mountains. The Park is famous for wildlife, especially birds and you will enjoy great close-up views of eagles and vultures.
Summer days are hot and the cool, clear waters of the lake will prove irresistible. For the more active, canoeing, kayaking and horse riding are available in the local area.
Castril the local town is friendly and full of character. Don't miss the spectacular gorge walk, lovely swimming pool and climb to the viewpoint of Pena del Sagarado Corazon. Relax with drink and some traditional tapas in one of the many bars afterwards.
If you wish to venture further afield the city of Granada with the stunning Alhambra Palace is an easy 1.5 hours drive away and the winter ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada a similar distance.
There are geothermal springs close to Lake Negratin and prehistoric sites at Orce and Galera.
The stunning Renaissance city of Ubeda is another essential day trip.
- Lake Portillo - 5 minute walk down track (10 mins return!)
- Parque Natural Sierra de Castril - you are in it!
- Castril historic town (museum, restaurants, crafts, outdoor pool) and local walking - 10 mins
- Castril 'suspended' Gorge Walk - fantastic river walk - 12 mins
- San Clemente lake - 20 mins.
- Galera town - interesting cave houses and a good museum - 35 mins
- Huescar - nearby larger, lively town with good restaurants, monuments, lake etc - 25 mins
- Orce - fantastic freshwater bathing pool open year round, archaeological digs, castle, restaurants - 40 mins
- Choice of three azure-blue local lakes within 25 mins.
- Geothermal pools open year-round for outdoor bathing - 50 mins.
- Go-karting at Baza (historic town) - 45 mins
- Lorca (1 hour) - castle, monuments, lovely town, archaeological museum
- Granada (1 hr 45 mins) -The Alhambra, and much more!
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