Casa Flossie - Beautiful house in mountains with sea views
House with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
A traditional, beautifully renovated Alpujarran house offering a high standard of accommodation on 2 levels. Set at the top of Enix village, at the end of a quite street, there are exceptional 360 degree views of the village, the surrounding Gador mountains and beyond to the Med - just 30 minutes away.
In this beautiful village, this property offers a true Spanish Alpujarran experience, with superb walks from the front door; a mountain trail starts immediately behind the house! The village has 3 cafe/bar/restaurants, a shop/bakery, hairdressers and pharmacy. The beaches and shopping arcades of Aguadulce and Roquetas de Mar are 25 minutes away, with Envia Golf course and clay-pigeon shooting 15 minutes away. Almeria airport is 25 minutes away, and Granada with its amazing Alhambra is two and a half hours away. Sit on the roof terrace overlooking the valley and the Med beyond on a balmy evening with a good glass of wine, and watch your cares just fade away... because you deserve it!
The entire house was restored in 2004 and has retained many original features. The kitchen has beamed ceilings, and is fully fitted for self catering with cooker, hob, fridge/freezer and hot water heater. From the kitchen there is a useful glazed side door which leads outside to a the ground floor patio area, ideal for alfresco dining. From here you can relax while looking over the roof tops of the village and beyond to the coast below. The Lounge on the first floor has polished wooden floors and a glazed door facing the sea views; leads to the solarium. There is satellite TV (Sky) and a CD/DVD player.
The kitchen leads to a large, homely, dining room with a wood burning chimenea with bread oven. A central staircase leads to the house bathroom with very high quality fittings and tiling, basin, wc, bidet and glazed shower. There is a further, compact bathroom on this floor which has a bath, shower attachment, wc, wash basin, heater and mirrored wall cabinet.
The Master double bedroom has polished wooden floors, a radiator, large standing wardrobe, and rear window with shutters to the mountains behind. A single bedroom has polished wooden floors, glazed rear door, radiator, fitted wardrobe. A second double bedroom with a large sofa bed is on the ground floor and has a radiator, built-in wardrobe and standing floor lamp.
The 50m2 solarium/roof terrace is a perfect private outside area for sunbathing, eating or relaxing with fantastic views to the coast. From June to September, the temperatures make for long, balmy evenings. The terrace has child safe railings.
The property has been thoughtfully restored with traditional materials, yet provides modern conveniences such as oil central heating and lots of outside spaces for dining or relaxation. It is one of the best village houses for rental in this area and comes with parking immediately in front of the house.
Facilities for this holiday house in Roquetas De Mar, Almeria
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Almeria - 20 kms
Nearest Port:
Almeria - 20 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Cafe Almeria and Cafe Avelina - 0.00 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Cafe Almeria and Cafe Avelina - 0.00 kms
Nearest Beach:
Roquetas De Mar - 11 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
La Envia Golf - 5 miles
Nearest Ski Resort:
Sierra Nevada - 150 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom. Oil fired radiators in every bedroom room - for use in Winter and off-season lets.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower, 2 Separate WC's. Both bathrooms are very well appointed and each has a wc.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen has traditional beamed ceilings, and is fully fitted for self catering. There are ample shelves, cupboards and presses with a small occasional table and two chairs.
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Oil-fired central heating system available for winter lets. Perfect for when you return from an exhilirating days skiing in the Sierra Nevada, about two and a half hours away. Linen changed weekly.
Dining:
Seating for 6. The dining room has a wood burning chimenea with bread oven, a large dining table with cushioned chairs and ample seating, a large standing wall dresser with sets of crockery and cutlery. Radiator.
Terrace, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. As well as a ground floor terrace area which is ideal for alfresco dining, there is a stunning 50m2 roof terrace with views over the village the mountains and the sea. Car parking in front of house.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Not suitable for persons in a wheelchair.
Local activities in and around Roquetas De Mar, Almeria
In this beautiful mountain village, this property offers a true Spanish Alpujarran experience, with superb walks from the front door. The village has 3 cafe/bar/restaurants and a shop/bakery. Try the superb cuisine in Cafe Almeria or in Cafe Avelina's - both a 2 minute stroll from the front door.
The beaches and shopping arcades of Aguadulce and Roquetas de Mar are 25 minutes away, with Envia Golf course and clay-pigeon shooting 15 minutes away. Almeria airport is 30 minutes away, and Granada's Alhambra just 2.5 hours away by train from nearby Almeria City.
As well as Granada, the beautiful cities of Cordoba, Seville and Cadiz are also a relatively short and comfortable train ride (2-3 hours), from nearby Almeria City.
Casa Flossie is also the perfect base for bird watching - either in the mountains, or around the salt marshes at nearby Roquetas De Mar, or at nearby Almerimar, or slightly further afield in the semi-desert habitat around Tabernas, Campo de Nijar, Sierra de Filabres and Sierra Alhamilla. Recent 'twitcher' reports available on request after booking deposit received.
Just an hour away are the lush beaches of the Cabo de Gata coastal natural park.
You may choose to take a boat trip, departing from the marinas of Aguadulce, Roquetas de Mar, Almerimar or Adra. In fact you can hire a boat or take a day trip from most of the larger marinas on the coast.
There are regular bullfights in Roquetas de Mar.
Movie fans can visit 'Mini Hollywood' at Tabernas, where many of the Clint Eastwood's 'spaghetti westerns' were filmed.
Skiers can visit the pistes of the Sierra Nevada, about two and a half hours away.
Other activities include caving, climbing, cycling, golf, fishing, flamenco, go-karting, horseriding, painting, photography, sailing, waterparks.
When your booking is confirmed, we will send you our free booklet - 'Things To See And Do In Andalusia and In the Province of Almeria'. There is a section all about Enix village.
Local Enix Vineyard
Visits must be arranged in advance DIRECTLY with the vineyard. Don't just turn up!
Roquetas De Mar is just 20 minutes away from Enix and it hosts an 18 hole golf course, situated in Playa Serena. However, a short walk away from Playa Serena brings you to a specially designated naturist beach, behind which are the Las Marinas salt marshes visited by Flamingos, ducks and other fowl, usually between the months of July and November.
The Natural and Reserve Area Punta Entinas-Sabinar is located a few miles south of Roquetas, next to the Las Marinas salt marshes. It is an ecosystem formed by dunes, beaches and lagoons, which is the nesting area chosen by many birds. Around two hundred species of birds are known to be present in the area, including flamingoes, egrets and avocets.
Mario's Waterpark
Spanish website of Mario's waterpark in Roquetas, with a map.
Go scuba diving at the Isub Dive Centre school. Offers courses that are PADI certified (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Based in San Jose. PADI diving manual, equipment and insurance during the course are included in the total price. Details of courses, prices, dive-sites. Wreck-dives available.
Equestrian centre located together in peaceful Spanish countryside, surrounded by stunning uninterrupted views of the National Park - and only 1km from the nearby village of Tabernas which is a pretty little Spanish village with many traditional bars, cafes and shops. Desert Riders have over 25 years experience in owning and running equestrian schools and trekking centres and welcome horse riders of all levels of experience. You can chose to ride with quality English, German, Western or Spanish tack and they have well-mannered, quality horses to cater for everyone. Half hour private lessons from €30; one to two hour treks from €40-€50. Riding hat hire €5 per day.
From Almeria Airport take the N-344 towards Malaga. Then through Almeria City; the port is on your left. From Almeria pick up and stay on the E-15 until exit 429 then follow signs for Enix/Felix.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Nov - 16 Dec 2008
£185.00
€222.00
$299.70
17 Dec - 6 Jan 2009
£285.00
€342.00
$461.70
7 Jan - 28 Feb 2009
£185.00
€222.00
$299.70
1 Mar - 31 Mar 2009
£285.00
€342.00
$461.70
1 Apr - 30 Apr 2009
£275.00
€330.00
$445.50
1 May - 15 Jun 2009
£285.00
€342.00
$461.70
16 Jun - 15 Sep 2009
£300.00
€360.00
$486.00
16 Sep - 31 Oct 2009
£285.00
€342.00
$461.70
Rental Notes: Booking Deposit: 25% non- refundable on confirmation of booking. Balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Breakages/Inventory Deposit: £100 Refundable. Payable 6 weeks prior to arrival. Refundable within 7 days after you vacate the property - which our management company will check against Inventory.
Meet & Greet/Key Collection: €35 during Office Hours 1000-1800 Monday to Friday. €50 outside Office Hours and Saturday and Sunday. A representative from our management company will meet you at the property, show you around the property and show you how everything works.
Pick-Up from Airport: Meet & Greet/Key Collection service above includes pick-up from Airport. Unfortunately if you do not require pick-up we must still charge the above Meet & Greet/Key Collection charges as our rep will still have to await your arrival at the house. Transport back to the airport from the property - the charges are as per the above Meet & Greet Charges.
Minimum rental charge: 1 week.
Guestbook
"Wonderful house, village, scenery. Close enough to the beach and Roquetas de Mar - but not too close! A real Spanish experience. Cafe Almeria and Cafe Avelina for authentic Spanish cuisine. We have wonderful memories and we will be back. " - The Morris Family. (Guest Book).
"We all had a super time in Spain. Enix is a super village. It had three pubs with VERY cheap beer and super food. We went to Granada one day by train and the three guys played golf on 3 different courses.
" - G Scanlan & Party (Email)
"We had a lovely stay at Casa Flossie. The views from the roof terrace were fantastic and people in the village were very friendly. Thank you again for your help with the rental, especially making sure we had some food when we arrived.
" - Mr D James & Family (Email)
"A lovely house with all the Spanish trappings. Excellent views of the invernadores and the Med. Antonio is very friendly and it is a joy to buy bread from the shop each morning. Much cooing and advice over Pablo by lots of people in the village.
" - David and Vrinda and little Pablito. (Guest Book).
"An authentic Spanish experience. Views that could inspire an artist. Friendly locals always at hand to help, especially the friendly locals at Cafe Almeria. A truly relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan life. Will return." - "El Hombre" (Guest Book).
"Living Spain the way it should be. Live Life...Live Spain. Viva la Casa Flossie!" - Ron Pickering, Dorset, July '07. (Guest Book).
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Owner joined site on:
11 September 2006
Property listed since:
12 September 2006
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