Vacation Rental Description
This modern villa, set in an attractive rural area, nestles on a hill side and enjoys the most splendid views of the Guadalquivir valley and the picturesque castle of Almodóvar. On a clear day, the views stretch as far as 70 km, and it feels like a haven of peace and relaxation and yet is a mere 20 minutes’ drive from the lively historic city of Córdoba. The villa has been tastefully furnished and decorated throughout and it offers guests a high level of comfort and homeliness. There are ceiling fans in all the rooms to refresh the ambiance during the warmer months and a wood-burning stove for the cooler winter months. The good sized bedrooms feel attractive and welcoming, whilst the spacious open-plan living/dining room, bathed in that glorious Andalucian light, offers very comfortable seating in a pleasant and cheerful décor. The pretty kitchen, rustic but well appointed, is a joy to cook in and has a door to the terrace and gardens. Apart from the shaded terrace, from where you can watch the spectacular sunset over the valley, there is a pleasant dining out area by the brick laid barbecue and two benches by the swimming pool; this is available all year round, moreover, the villa has air conditioning and central heating, which make it an ideal location for a holiday at any time of year.
Location: Approx. 4km to Villarrubia (with all services); approx. 15km from Córdoba (15-20 minutes), a World Heritage Site with good bars and restaurants and amenities of a big city; Aprox. 8Km from Almodóvar del Río with guided tours round the medieval castle; 9km from the Embalse de la Breña (reservoir) where you can do watersports. Approx. 8km from the archeological ruins of Mediad Azahara. 130km to Seville (just an hour), 165km to Granada and 200km to Malaga.
In Córdoba you can visit the old Jewish quarter and the famous and emblematic Mequita - Cathedral/Mosque and the Arab baths.
Facilities
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
Covered porch-terrace. Terrace. Garden furniture. Built-in barbecue. Deck chairs. Private swimming pool (8m x 4m; 1.5m - 2m deep). Three of bedrooms have ceiling fans.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Cordoba, formerly the capital of the Muslim Spain, is the most important city of a territory located in the Herat of Andalucia geography. The Guadalquivir , which becomes stagnant in the middle of its course, comes across this province from the east to the west, fertilizing the plains where cereals, grapevines and olive trees are cultivated.
To the North, the countryside becomes frizzy, reaching the furthest tops of Sierra Morena, with an overcrowded wood and an intensive hunting activity.
To the South, the countryside goes up to the mountains of the Subbetica range. The olive groves and the elegant white villages with a well-preserved Baroque architecture extend all over these calcareous fields.
The mountainous landscape gives shelter to a varied fauna.
The province of Cordoba houses the traces of its Iberian, Roman and Muslim past. Indeed, it possesses an impressive monumental heritage and a tradition as rich as its gastronomy.