Vacation Rental Description
Newly restored cave houses situated in the village of Castillejar offer a unique holiday experience in friendly rural surroundings. Both houses have been refurbished to a high standard, but still retain a rustic style with many unique features.
The amazing natural insulation of cave houses means that they stay cool in summer and warm in winter a pleasant twenty degrees.
The larger house has two bathrooms, and both properties have open fireplaces for cosy winter nights. Set in a peaceful location at the edge of the village, the houses have beautiful views across the valley which can be enjoyed from the terrace.
If you are looking for a holiday away from crowds love exploring the great outdoors and want to experience real Spanish life– then this is the place for you
Castillejar is situated between the fertile valleys of the rivers Barbatas and Guardal. Some of the most beautiful natural parks in the country are only minutes away– Sierra de Baza to the south, the Sierras of Huescar, Castril, Segura and Cazorla to the north. These mountains offer stunning contrast– pine forests, vertical rock faces, trout rivers, lakes and hot springs.
Cueva Uno – This is the smaller of the two properties. The accommodation is all on one floor with level access, parking for two cars and a large sun terrace. Inside the property you will find a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room, lounge with leather sofas and satellite TV. There are two bedrooms, one twin, one double and a bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC.
Cueva Dos – The larger property also is on one floor with level access, parking for two cars and a large sun terrace. Inside you will find a large dining kitchen fully equipped to cater for 6 people, adjacent to this is a lounge area with leather sofas satellite TV and DVD, off the lounge is a snug with further seating coffee table and well stocked wine rack. There are three bedrooms, two twins and one double, serviced by two bathrooms both with shower wash basin and WC.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
Cueva Uno – This is the smaller of the two properties. The accommodation is all on one floor with level access, parking for two cars and a large sun terrace. Inside the property you will find a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room, lounge with leather sofas and satellite TV. There are two bedrooms, one twin, one double and a bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC.
Cueva Dos – The larger property also is on one floor with level access, parking for two cars and a large sun terrace. Inside you will find a large dining kitchen fully equipped to cater for 6 people, adjacent to this is a lounge area with leather sofas satellite TV and DVD, off the lounge is a snug with further seating coffee table and well stocked wine rack. There are three bedrooms, two twins and one double, serviced by two bathrooms both with shower wash basin and WC.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Biking
Playground
Fishing
Gym
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Water Sports
Swimming pools, Lakes, Springs and Spas– There is a large swimming pool with bar restaurant and amphitheatre for concerts. This is situated on the outskirts of the village and is open during the summer months. There is also a large outdoor pool at nearby Cullar, and natural spring water pools in Orce and Huescar. The intense blue waters of lake Embalse de Negratin are in striking contrast to the landscape, and an ideal place for water sports, here you can relax in the thermal springs which are open every day except for Christmas day!
Hiking, Cycling and Horse Riding– All of these activities can easily be undertaken virtually straight from the doorstep– there are many way marked routes, from simple strolls and walks between villages to more demanding challenges in the surrounding mountains. Bike hire and horse riding are available locally.