An impressive landscape... Located in the foothills of the spectacular Sierra de Tejada y Almijara, this charming villa is set in a landscape that is dominated by oaks and cork trees. The well-known village of Alhama de Granada is a 10 minute drive from here and you will find local restaurant at 2,5 kms. There is a large garden to include a private pool and tennis court. Location and outside area The bicentennial oak in the centre of the 5000m2 garden is the eye catcher when you arrive for the first time at Casa Carmen. But there is more: from the garden and pool area there are spectacular views out to the mountains of the Sierra Tejada, a national Park area with typical Mediterranean flora and fauna where you may see deer, wild boar and other wildlife! The garden itself has a great variety of trees flowers and plants and guests are welcome to try the almonds and cherries in season. The private pool (3,75 m x 6,75 m ; 1,16 m - 1,85 m deep) is just a few steps away from the house and comes with sun beds and umbrella. A private, concrete tennis court is available for those who wish to stay in shape during the holidays, please bring your own rackets and balls. Next to the house is a terrace area with patio furniture and a barbecue for dining al fresco. Access to the house is via a flat, unmade track in good conditions, just of the road between Ventas de Zafarraya (11 km) and Alhama de Granada (12 km), the last one being one of the most adorable villages of the Granada province. The town is small, just 6,000 inhabitants, full of charm and character, and beautifully situated on the edge of a gorge. The name is derived from the thermal baths still located here, which are called Al-Hammam in Arabic. At a convenient distance from the town centre nestling in a poplar grove lining down the banks of the river (also known as Merchan) you will find hot springs. The villa can easily be reached from Malaga airport (75 km) or Granada airport (85 km) - both cities are also well worth a trip as of the historic venues, such as the Alhambra palace in Granada. Inside and lay-out The villa evokes a homely feel, with simple yet comfortable furnishing. The living/dining room is on split-level and comes with an open fireplace, sofas, tv, dvd and music-equipment. A variety of CD's, DVD's and books are available to make you feel even more at home. The kitchen is small but smartly furnished with a 4 rings vitro hob, oven, microwave and fridge/freezer. The washing machine is placed in a utility room. There is a double bedroom, bathroom and a separate WC. The second bedroom is semi-independent and has its' own ensuite shower room with wc and wash basin. The villa has central heating. Please note: - The heating has a cost of 10 EUR per day (to pay locally). - The extra bed (1.05 m) for the 5th person has a surcharge of 50 EUR per week. Interior of this holiday home living/dining room with television, DVD player and hifi fireplace in living room (wood) 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms satellite antenna utility room with washing machine Kitchen open kitchen with electric hob, electric oven, microwave, refrigerator-freezer, coffee machine, mixer, toaster and juicer Bedrooms and bathrooms bedroom with double bed bedroom with 2 single beds 2 en-suite bathrooms, each with single washbasin, shower and toilet bathroom with toilet Exterior of this holiday home large and enclosed plot private pool measuring 7m x 4m and 1,85m deep wonderful lawned garden with trees and garden furniture with sunbeds 2 terraces, of which 1 covered barbecue outdoor shower outside sitting area and outside dining area 2 private parking spaces More information nearest town within 12 kilometers of the home nearest riverbank or shore: Mediterráneo (within 50 kilometers of the home) nearest beach: Torre del Mar (within 50 kilometers of the home) nearest park: Alhama de Granada (within 12 kilometers of the home) nearest airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) (within 100 kilometers of the home) second nearest airport: Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén (within 100 kilometers of the home) public transport of the home: bus within 12 kilometers smoking not allowed pets are not allowed The accommodation is very suitable for families with children Facilities and services included in the rental price of this holiday home iron and ironing board bed linen and towels Facilities and services at extra charge central heating Sights and culture in Alhama de Granada, Granada museum (Fabrica De Harinas La Purísima), church (Alhama de Granada), ruin (Baños árabes), architectural building (Palacio de Carlos V) and historic place (Alhama de Granada) (within 25 kilometers from the accommodation from the accommodation) Sports tennis, hiking, mountainbiking and cycling (within 1000 meters of the home) climbing (within 10 kilometers of the home) canoeing, kayaking, fishing, diving, snorkeling, surfing, waterskiing and windsurfing (within 50 kilometers of the home)