Secluded cottage with views, large private pool, edge of town

Casa Rosada boasts the perfect village location: serene rural setting, yet less than 10 min walk to the centre of Orgiva, a bustling market town. This charming, fully equipped and air-conditioned 2-bedroom traditional stone cottage is totally hidden from people's eyes - hidden behind its charming, walled-in garden. It has a 9m x 4m private pool (1.6m to 2.2m deep) exclusively for guests, 2 bathrooms, satellite TV, Internet and WiFi, table tennis and barbecue. The pool is fenced off for children's safety.

You can laze by the pool in perfect privacy in the pretty garden, invisible to the world, with only nature to look at, listening to bird song. Nestling in a valley at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Casa Rosada is ideally located to explore the best of the Alpujarra region - the authentic Spain, the cradle of flamenco. The vibrant city of Granada with its must-see Alhambra Palace is just 1 hr away. The beach, golf and the many picturesque ancient Moorish mountain villages offering spectacular walks and numerous fiestas all within ½ hr drive.

The house is suitable for children as the garden is fully enclosed, all the doors, windows and the patio are protected by metal grills and it is not near a busy road. and the pool is fenced off as a safety measure. The house is a bungalow, so accessible to those with mobility issues, although there are a few steps to the swimming pool. Babies or toddlers can sleep on the sofa bed in the huge master bedroom . An older child can sleep in the second bedroom which is 3 m away from the parents' bedroom via a safe private porch (with two steps), protected by a metal grill and not accessible from the outside. This is a double bed, so two children could share. There is also a sofa bed in the master bedroom and another one in the living room.

This is a self-catering villa. All bed linen, bath towels and poolside towels are included. We provide a thorough cleaning before and after your stay (included in the price) and toilet paper and hand wash liquid on arrival. There are many supermarkets in Orgiva, with the largest - Consum - open Mon - Sat inclusive, 9 am to 9.30 pm.

Orgiva is a small but bustling little town, capital of the Eastern Alpujarra region, and boasts a variety of excellent restaurants and bars, as well as all the facilities such as banks, Medical Centre, a variety of shops and supermarkets, as well as vibrant Saturday market with a crafts market.

Activities: river bathing, walking, riding, bicycle hire, yoga courses, massage (Thai, shiatsu, etc), many alternative therapies. The nearest beach is only a picturesque 30 min drive. Visit Granada with its famous Alhambra Palace for a day trip, and many beautiful mountain villages with breath-taking views only a few km away for a morning or afternoon visit. In Orgiva recreation centre you can play tennis, squash, football and badminton. Full information on the villa itself, Orgiva's amenities and the local area will be provided on arrival.