We had a fantastic family holiday in La Ponderosa. The house is small but is comfortable, very clean and well-equipped. There's no air con, but by using windows, curtains and fans we managed to keep the sleeping temperature bearable despite the heatwave conditions.
The big garden and pool are the best features of the house. We spent many happy hours playing, relaxing and eating outside, enjoying the views over the mountains and valleys. The whole garden area is a lovely green oasis which is totally private and secluded.
We considered staying on the coast for this holiday but are glad we decided to stay further inland. The Lecrin Valley is beautiful and peaceful, and Padul is near the amazing city of Granada and the mountains, but still within easy reach of the beaches of the Costa Tropical. There are plenty of amenities in Padul, and a bigger supermarket a short drive away in Niguelas (which is a lovely village to visit in its own right, including for mountain walks).
Last but not least, Hermy, Antonio and family are excellent hosts: they're friendly and attentive but also go out of their way to enable you to enjoy your holiday in peace too. ÂĄGracias por todo!
Un estancia tranquila, tienes todo lo q necesitas para cocinar.
El cortijo muy bonito y la piscina y el cesped fantasticos.
Hemos difrutado mucho.
Gracias a antonio por su amabilidad.
Para repetir.un abrazo.
Exterior esplendido, con muchas plantas y gran piscina. Cenador precioso y buena barbacoa. Interior comodo y funcional. Anfitriones atentos , simpaticos y discretos. Una base estupenda para recorrer la provincia de Granada
Perfecto sitio para descansar y estar con amigos o familiares es un pueblo que hay bares y supermercados .. autobuses y a 15 minutos en coche del centro de Granada...muy grande y cĂłmoda la piscina y Antonio de diez muy amable y servicial ...las prĂłximas vacaciones repetiremos.
Great stay in Casa Ponderosa which had lovely views overlooking the mountain and a fantastic outdoor area. There is secure parking and good internet access, the casa is very clean and well equipped with good size bedrooms which are decorated authentically and with very comfortable beds . A bus stop to Granada is only a 5 minute walk away.
Antonio was very friendly and quick to respond during our stay, nothing was too much trouble! We will not look any further when we return and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.
A lovely retreat which became completely private every time we closed the car port doors.
The gardens are well maintained with exotic fruit trees and vines.
The private pool was essential to lower body temperatures in the daily July sunshine.
Helpful and friendly family contact but never intrusive.
Padul is centrally located for either trips to the coast at Nerja or into Granada.
Nice venue.
Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Sehr schöne Finca. Abgelegen und ruhig. Von da aus ist man sehr schnell in Granada. Und rundherum gibt es auch viel zu erkunden. Es war alles da, was man braucht...
La Ponderosa is owned and looked after by the Mochon family. Antonio a retired carpenter and his wife Agustina bought the land about 40 years ago and built the first Cortijo "La Ponderosa". As well as a summer house the family used the cortijo for keeping animals and growing fruit and veg. When Hermy (their eldest daughter) met Adam (Bristol, UK), they decided to start letting it out for holiday rentals. This proved so successful they then decided to divide the land and build an entirely separate house also with its own pool - Villa Agustina! Both houses and gardens have their own pool and garden as well as private entrances (nothing is shared). Hermy and Adam look after the bookings.