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Apartment French - Granada Rental
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Apartment in Granada, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Pradollano, Spain
Spain - 2 Bedrooms - Sleeps 6
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ID 1174
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Our apartment is nestled amoungst the mountains of the typical Spanish village of Monachil. You are unlikely to find another English family here! Skiing is just 35 minutes drive to the ski lift at Pradollano, and the centre of Granada is just 5 miles away on the bus route (bus stop is 2 minutes walk).
Weather you want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Granada, visit the many historic monuments, sample the many tapas bars and fiestas, or ski during the day, and then retire to something a little more tranquil, our apartment is perfectly located.
There is a fantastic supermarket 15/20 minutes walk, selling a wealth of fresh bread, pastries, fish, meat and a huge selection of wines. There is also banks, restuarants and various shops all within 10 minutes walk.
However, there are more tapas bars and restaurants than you can imagine just a short taxi drive or bus ride away in the centre of Granada. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle, Monachil is a very scenic village for walking in the evening.
Our apartment is a very typical Spanish apartment. It has traditional terrocota tiles, high ceilings, and a rear communal courtyard. It is very tastefully furnished, sleeping 6 persons and includes all linen, towels, and even the hair dryer!
Parking is on the road outside or one of the neighbouring streets. There is no allocated parking, but we have never had any problems finding a space.
ABOUT SIERRA NEVADA SKIING
Pradollano (the name of the ski village) is a superb resort with facilities for all of the family. There are limited runs for the advanced skier, but plenty for beginners, children and intermediates. There is even a moving carpet, especially good for small children. There is a host of good value restaurants.
There are numerous shops where you can hire ski gear, as well as book pirvate lessons, as well as join ski school. There is also a children's creche where you can place children 6 months to 5 years.
Most people drive to the resort, where there is two large car parks. The first is underground the mountains, so you take the lift up to the middle of the resort from here. This is approx 15 euros per day.
There is a further large car park, which is about 10 minutes walk from the resort and is approx 5 euros to park all day.
There is a bus that goes to the resort from the main bus station in Granada.
Highest ski stations is 3300m
87km of ski runs
24 ski lifts (including 2 gondolas and 16 chair lifts
Over 400 snow cannons
Ice Rink
Our clients come from all over the world, and particuarly it has been popular with Amercian families.
CLIENTS TESTOMONIALS..
Family of 6 - From the US - August 2008
Dear Linda,
We had a wonderful time in the Granada area and truly enjoyed the use of the apartment. We viewed sites and otherwise experienced the city on two of our days there. One day we went up to the Alpujarra region, on another we visited the coast and swam in the Mediterranean, and on our last day we climbed Pico Valeta. After those more distant excursions it was especially nice to return to the comfort of the apartment and prepare a meal there.
I hope conditions were found to be satisfactory in the apartment after we left. I trust you will let us know if it is believed we caused a problem. The only little thing we found not working there was the latch on the bathroom door, which was stuck. It was a bit hot there at times, and a small fan would have been helpful. Other than that, my family found the place quite charming and admired the layout, construction, and the clever use of space. We loved looking out from the top of the stairs at night. We thought the fresh produce and the breads that we could buy in the community were of great quality.
So the Monachil apartment definitely played a role in a trip that has been a privilege and a fine experience for our family. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Hammond
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Family of 6 - From France April 2007
Hello, We came back from Granada, everybody enjoyed the trip. The apartment was very nice, Maria is a wonderful person. Thank you again... Pierre-Yves Lozachmeur
April 2007
Dear Linda, I don't know where to begin! We had such an amazing time in Spain - and your apartment was at the the heart of it. It was perfect for our family. Your directions were perfect. Due to weather and flight cancellations we finally arrived in Monachil at 1 a.m. the first day! Driving from Malaga in the night - more than a little exhausted- we did not get lost at all. The pictures - especially of the new construction - really helped. The town of Monachil was delightful and a wonderful way to get off the beaten tourist track and actually interact with locals in a more natural way. The town was a perfect size for exploring on foot and the proximity of the shops made grocery shopping a snap. The bakery was awesome - we made several trips there. Getting in and out of Granada was effortless. The 181 bus was a easy and cabs were inexpensive and plentiful. We did have a rental car that required some creativity for parking - but we only used for trips to Sevilla and Malaga and getting to and from the airport. The apartment is a perfect base for exploring southern Spain. We took an overnight trip to Sevilla and then went on a day trip via ferry to Morocco. It was a lot to do in less than 48 hours. When we returned that night to the apartment, my husband sat down on the sofa and said "It's good to be home." That is exactly how it felt. The codes for the main door and the safe worked well. We never took the keys out with us - just left them in the box so we did not need to worry about losing them. We never did meet Maria. We hope the apartment was left in an agreeable condition. We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Granada. We will keep you in mind for future trips. Regards, Arlene Perkkio - US
Hi Linda and Frenchs all, (September 2005 from US)
Randy and I arrived home Sunday evening and I mailed your keys yesterday (Monday).
Will you please let me know when you receive them?
The apartment was lovely, a wonderful place from which to enjoy Granada and its
environs! We also enjoyed wandering around Monachil. We started a sangria pot
and just kept it going the whole week. This made cooking in your very well equipped
kitchen even more enjoyable. And, of course, added more romance to the beautiful
sunsets over Granada.
The following are our comments, in hopes that they will be useful to you.
Inside the Apartment:
* Very clean upon arrival
* Loved the Ikea furnishings. Did you take the photos?
* The master bed is about as cozy and comfy as a bed can get.
* Instructions for appliances in oven drawer were VERY useful!!! You may want to
place them in an even more prominent place - especially for folks from USA, who are not at all used to the way European appliances work.
CLIENT TESTOMONIAL 2...
Your apartment was perfect accommodation for a family of 5 people who very much enjoyed their skiing holiday. The fittings and furnishings are very tasteful and we were very impressed by your attention to detail and high level of personal service. Everything was truly outstanding. The DVD player provided us with great entertainment and we were very comfortable.
Regards/Andrew
PS Hope to make a reservation for next year as we enjoyed ourselves so much
Andrew Robertss [arcc1@btinternet.com]
Skiing..
The best way to get to the resort is to drive. The roads are very good. There is one large underground car park which costs 15 euros per day to park (underneath the slopes), the other car park, is a short walk and is 2.50 euros a day to park (prices as of Dec 05). We drove here on 8 Dec 2005, and it took us 30 minutes door-to-door on the way up, and 34 minutes on the back. Obviously in peak times and period, there will be more traffic and it may take longer.
The beautiful beaches of the "Costa Tropical" are just 40 minutes away.
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The property is a Apartment located at Granada, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Pradollano, Spain sleeping up to 6 persons in 2 bedrooms. There are
2 single bed(s) and
1 double bed(s)
together with a Bunk beds
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the property has 1 bathroom(s) and 1 toilet(s).
There is a None swimming pool.
Smoking - Not allowed.
Pets - Not allowed.
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Baby high chair,
Baby cot,
1 Bath(s),
1 Bidet(s),
Coffee maker,
DVD,
Combined fridge/freezer,
Games for children,
Hairdryer,
Heating,
Cooking hob,
Iron,
Ironing board,
Kettle,
Oven,
1 Shower(s),
Toaster,
Tumble Dryer,
Local TV,
Washing Machine,
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Climbing,
Cycling,
Down hill skiing,
Swimming,
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Bank 400 m / 440 yds,
Bus station 200 m / 220 yds,
Bus stop 200 m / 220 yds,
Cinema 10 km / 6.2 miles,
Historical site 10 km / 6.2 miles,
Museum 10 km / 6.2 miles,
Pharmacy 900 m / 990 yds,
Restaurant 400 m / 440 yds,
Sea 50+ km / 31+ miles,
Shops 1.6 km / 1 mile,
Skating rink 50 km / 31 miles,
Ski lift 30 km / 18.6 miles,
Ski slopes 30 km / 18.6 miles,
Supermarket 2 km / 1.25 miles,
Theatre 10 km / 6.2 miles,
Town centre 1.6 km / 1 mile,
Train station 10 km / 6.2 miles,
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1 December |
31 April |
425 | week |
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1 May | 30 June | 400 |
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1 July |
31 August |
425 |
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1 September
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31 October
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400
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1 November
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30 November
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350
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Rental Notes
Price includes cleaning, and linen and towels
Booking deposit - 30%
Balance to be paid - 3 months prior
Refundable security deposit - £150
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Contact details for owner of property ID 1174
- Linda French
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Telephone - +44 (0) 1487 740973
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