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Andalucian Farmhouse with Private Pool overlooking city of Granada and mountains

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A two-story building with a swimming pool in the courtyard.
A terrace with white lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A coastal town with white buildings, a prominent church with a dome, and a tower on a hill.
A rustic room with a sloped ceiling, two beds with white linens, a wooden bench, and a small table with a lamp.
A snow-covered mountain village with traditional buildings and a ski lift in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Illora
  • Place, Science Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Granada Cathedral
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Calle Gran Via de Colon
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Andalucian Farmhouse with Private Pool overlooking city of Granada and mountains

Cortijo Fuente La Zarza is a 200 year old Farmhouse which has been recently renovated whilst still retaining a traditional Spanish feel. Situated 10 mins. drive from Illora and 15 mins. drive from Montefrio on Parapanda Mountain, it has unrivalled panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada and surrounding countryside. It sits in 5000 square metres of land filled with Olive groves and is perfect for a family holiday. Located within the Province of Granada, "Fuente La Zarza" is a 30 min drive from the City of Granada and the fabulous Alhambra Palace. It's an ideal location from which to discover Andalucia.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VTAR/GR/03088
Property # 8017050
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Illora

Located in Illora, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pozas de Santa Fé and Caja Granada Cultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Granada Kinepolis and Calle Gran Via de Colon. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Illora

What's nearby

  • Science Park - 57 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Granada Cathedral - 58 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Calle Gran Via de Colon - 58 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Granada Exhibition and Conference Centre - 59 min drive - 50.3 km
  • University of Granada - 59 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Loja-San Francisco Station - 43 min drive
  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pregonero - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Bar Casablanca - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mesón Parapanda - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sefri - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Meson Curro Lucena - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Andalucian Farmhouse with Private Pool overlooking city of Granada and mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Andalucian Farmhouse with Private Pool overlooking city of Granada and mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Andalucian Farmhouse with Private Pool overlooking city of Granada and mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Andalucian Farmhouse with Private Pool overlooking city of Granada and mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Moclin Castle and within 25 miles (40 km) of Pozas de Santa Fé and Fortaleza de la Mota. House Museum of Niceto Alcala and San Juan de Dios Church are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bien

La casa muy linda, con lo necesario, pero algo sucia y con las toallas y ropa de cama muy viejitas; camas cómodas, eso sí. La piscina se llena con agua de la montaña y está congelada, a mí me gusta, pero es algo a tener en cuenta, por ejemplo mi familia no se bañó por eso. La distribución de las habitaciones de arriba algo rara, pero a nosotros no nos afectó. La casa es fresquita en verano, da gusto estar, y por la noche hasta tapados. El agua de la casa no es potable, por lo que hay que comprar. La señora que nos atendió muy amable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente experiencia

Ha sido una experiencia magnifica alojarnos en este cortijo con tanto encanto, en una zona tranquila y con unas preciosas vistas. Es un alojamiento para repetir.Muy buen trato.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your very kind review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed it. We look forward to having you again Sue and Bruce Muchas gracias por su amable crítica. Nos alegra mucho que lo haya disfrutado. Esperamos tenerlos de nuevo Sue y Bruce
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trato excelente

En general bien,la carretera es muy mala y sin asfaltar,la tv solo canales en ingles y por supuesto trato excelente
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Relaxing Holiday!

July / August 2018 We had an amazing holiday and stay at the farm house. Lovely views, fab swimming pool. The farm house had everything we needed, a great kitchen, large gas barbeque, lounge, two bathrooms and very comfy beds! Plenty of linen and towels too. We can't wait to go back again! Sun rises, sunsets out of this world, the night sky superb. Great places to visit too, Sierra Nevada, Alhambra Palace to name a few. Highly highly recommend this lovely rustic 200 year old house as well as the surrounding area. Jane and Peter Ashington
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful views and cool evenings

This villa is up a windy mountain road not for the faint hearted but resulting in a fantastic view over the Granada valley. It is over 1200m meaning that the air is slightly cooler and less humid than lower down. The sunrise over the mountains is a must see and the sun sets behind the mountain at 7.30 so plenty of time to cool down before it gets dark. The pool is perfect size for families to play games and is plenty deep enough. The interior is quite rustic, fully equipped, but no internet or WiFi and mobile connection is inconsistent. The bedrooms are warm but lovely. There is no air conditioning. There are two showers, the upstairs bathroom has a shower bath which is great. Loads of towels are provided which saves packing.the kitchen could do with an update, food left out on the work surface attracts ants almost immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Riley

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We live in Merseyside, England with our three children, two dogs and a snake! We love getting away from it all as often as possible to our little oasis in the sun.


Why they chose this property

We chose to buy a holiday home firstly because we'd had so many holidays where we'd come home more tired than before we'd left due to noisy neighbours/ surrounding bars etc. Hassles with getting sunbeds, disappointment with accommodation, stresses of laundry etc further added to our dreams of owning our own home.
We have always loved Spain and it's proximity to England and spent two years researching the area. We chose Granada as it is such a beautiful, historic city and a fantastic base to explore Andalusia. Further to this we could take the children skiing in the winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains - so we could use the house all year round.
The house was derelict when we bought it and have since lovingly restored it and added a pool.

What makes this property unique

Our house is in such a lovely spot. The views of the Sierra Mountains and surrounding countryside are second to none. At night there's nothing more relaxing than enjoying a glass of wine whilst watching the lights twinkling below in Granada. Sometimes we lie on the sunbeds and turn out all the lights and watch for shooting stars! It's a home from home with all the mod-cons to make staying there as hassle free as possible. The kids love the pool and are safe to run and play in the surrounding countryside. Our neighbours (200 yards away approx) are all Spanish and have welcomed us into their families and we've had some great nights dancing Flamenco and learning to cook Paella. It's a great experience for the children too - they've made some very close friends.

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