Caserio El Olivo

Our high standard holiday accommodation Caserio El Olivo is a very spacious penthouse apartment over the entire top floor of a large Andalusian country house set in absolute natural tranquility. It is located in a lush and beautiful estate surrounded by nature in an authentic Mediterranean setting. The whole establishment is 3.000 sqm and is organic-certificated ground. The garden contains various orange, avocado and centenarian olive trees and many other Mediterranean fruit trees. The property is only 1km away from town (10-15 minutes walking distance) but it still provides with all the quietness and tranquility of pure nature to make your holiday as pleasant and relaxing as possible. The accommodation is Caserio El Olivo is also characterised by its large and bright interiors, especially the wide and open living room and the bright spacious bedrooms – which have one bathroom attached to each. Both bedrooms and the living room have direct access to a huge and beautiful sunny terrace with great views over the garden, the valley and the mountains.

EQUIPMENT
Everything is tastefully decorated, fully and well-furnished and very well equipped. The house contains all you need (for example, sharp kitchen knives, large red wine glasses, high quality mattresses, bed linens and towels, dishwasher, 50mb wifi, air-con, heating, etc.). The shared saline-swimming pool produces a natural alternative to chlorine; it is 9 x 4m and incorporates a shallow toddler section. The pool is situated within a lawned garden and is surrounded by a child-safety wooden fence. These precautions will certainly guarantee a restful, fun and relaxing holiday for the whole family.
Maria and me live in the lower ground floor and I will take into account the peace and privacy of our guests. I will also be totally available to help out with any queries, suggestions, ideas and touristic information when necessary. In the lower part there is a small studio as well, which is also for rent. This gives the option to rent the studio and the penthouse all together for more than 4 travelers. The property also houses another small holiday home, on the other end of the land, which is also for rent.
The pool area and the playground area are shared by all the three holiday accommodations on the land. And all do have their own terrace, garden and barbecue.

MEASURES COVID-19: We attach great importance to the cleaning and disinfection of our holiday homes and also provide disinfectant gel and an authorized disinfectant cleaner for personal use.
The lawns around the pool are so spacious that each accommodation has its own area, its own parasol and each guest has their own sun lounger for exclusive use.
The guests that we have had during the pandemic have shared with us that the care we take is very noticeable and that they have felt very calm and safe.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE AREA
The establishment is located in the heart of the Alpujarra, in the green and exuberant slopes of the southern Sierra Nevada, with its impressive landscapes and temperate and sunny microclimate throughout the year. It will be the perfect opportunity to experience and enjoy the authentic and genuine Alpujarra, away from the crowded tourist places. From the accommodation, you can enjoy wonderful walks through the valley or up to the hills. By car, excursions can be made to the picturesque villages of Barranco del Poqueira or to the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada. The mountain range reaches an altitude of 3,484 m and has hundreds of endemic botanical species and wildlife, beautiful rivers and lagoons with crystal clear waters. The accommodation is just 25 minutes by car from the coast, 40 minutes from Granada and just over an hour to the Sierra Nevada ski resorts.

Blessed with a spectacular climate throughout the year (including winter time), this region has many activities and events: you can ski from late November to April; the olive harvest for our own organic olive oil begins in December; in January the almond trees begin to bloom; in March, Órgiva celebrates its patronal feast; during Easter time there are processions and the Craft Fair; April is the month of orange blossom, filling the valley with its tempting aromas; May is an excellent month for hiking; the Granada fair is in June; July and August vibrate with the happy and lively town festivals; in September you can enjoy the warm waters of the Mediterranean beaches; the Órgiva Fair (harvest festival) occurs in early October and November.

SERVICES
Our reception, concierge and maintenance service is available 24 hours a day.
There we process requests for luggage custody, bookings of activities, restaurants and services, information on business hours, medical appointments, printing tickets and boarding passes, and we will not only answer any questions about the establishment, but we will also give you advice on excursions, walks, restaurants, transport services, parties and events, as well as all the offers and activities in the area, the mountains, the coast and Granada.
We are also available during the day as a janitor and maintenance service to solve minor problems and carry out eventual repair work. We always do this immediately or at the latest within 24 hours by us or by professional staff.

With our experience of more than 20 years living here fascinated by the area, we can offer a lot of information about activities, excursions, beaches and restaurants.

For all kinds of outdoor activities, in water, sea and land, we collaborate with the company Natural-Experience dot es.

We are also happy to arrange car rental from Malaga airport with our partner Cargest, a very efficient company (small, no queues, fast and personal service, no advance petrol flat rate, etc.).

The Alhambra is the largest and best preserved Moorish palace in Europe (Arab-medieval) and one of the most visited monuments in Europe, so it is recommended to book tickets several months in advance.

QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
Our establishment is a family and legal tourist business that is registered and supervised by the competent Tourism Authority, which guarantees the highest standards of safety, hygiene and quality. We also have the official Andalusian seal of AGROCOLOR as an organic farm.

INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
For accommodation, our indicated rates refer to the use of all the spaces of the tourist establishment (tourist accommodation, garden, swimming pool and parking) for 4 adults.
Any additional bed is charged € 10 per person / night, children under 12 are free.
The rate includes all the usual services of a tourist / hotel accommodation such as Wi-Fi, gas, electricity and firewood, all prepared, with sheets and duvet covers, with brand new cloths, sponges and kitchen towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper , disinfectant gel and spray, candles and matches, dishwasher, detergent, as well as a pantry with the essentials. The accommodation will be cleaned with a minimum weekly frequency, likewise the bed linen and towels (facial, bath, pool) will be changed with a minimum weekly frequency.

Our welcome service includes the following:
Disinfection and extra cleaning of all dishes and kitchen utensils.
Upon request, a personal reception at the accommodation or at a meeting point in town as well as a presentation of the accommodation.
A bottle of organic wine and a bowl of fruit.

You can order a grocery shopping service for a fee of € 20 so that it will be ready in the house when you arrive.

We provide high chairs and cots free of charge.
The price already includes 10% VAT and house insurance and civil liability.
The entrance is from 2:00 p.m. and departure before 11:00, hours except special agreements.
The changeover day is Saturday during the summer season (early July to late August). The rest of the year we can be flexible.

We admit pets on request and without additional charges, with the only condition of being careful with things and furniture and that they do not get on the bed and sofa. They can be loose in the tourist establishment at their own pace as long as they are well educated, because they will have to live with other dogs and other people. We charge € 15 extra cleaning and we reserve the possibility of requesting a deposit of € 150 upon entry, in cash, which we will refund upon departure. In no case can we admit dogs of breeds considered dangerous.