Merci Jerome pour l'excellent sejour. Nous avons passe deux superbes semaines.
La maison est tres bien localisee, mi-chemin entre Grenade et Cordoba et tout pres de plusieurs villages (Priego de Cordoba etc). Alcala la Real est une petite ville avec tous les services et de bons restos ( Rincon de pepe) et une magnifique forteresse. La maison est charmante et amenagee avec gout. La vue sur la Sierra Nevada et les champs d'oliviers est magnifique. Rien de mieux que de prendre l'aperot depuis la piscine! Jerome est un excellent hote. Merci encore pour le bon sejour. Anouk (Canada)
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing fortnight at Jeromeâs lovely villa. The setting was absolutely stunning and the villa very comfortable and spacious. Beautiful views from every window and terrace. The swimming pool was very much enjoyed by the family, very clean and a good size for swimming. The villa is also well located, within a short drive to amenities and lovely hilltop tows but peaceful and not overlooked. Jerome was a great host, always quick to respond to any questions and generous with his knowledge of the region. We would definitely stay again. Thanks Jerome.
Problematic property and host. We were excited to be staying there for our family holiday. Knowing August would be hot, we took comfort from Listing stating repeatedly that there was air conditioning. We arrived in 40 degree heat to find there was no air conditioning. Host said he meant that we could open the windows! It was impossible to sleep. We made host an offer to refund half the cost of the stay and for us to leave.Eventually he agreed to refund a fraction of the cost. In the end he didnât refund us anything, despite promising to do so. His negotiations with us were entirely dishonorable. This property is a family home, not a holiday rental. Only 2 of the bedrooms are available to you. The hostâs belongings make it feel as if we were âhouse sittersâ. The kitchen has seen better days. Property not clean and not suitable for young children. Wasps were a problem by the pool. The kids stopped wanting to go in being frightened of being stung. The host told us to find their nests and kill them-not how we had envisaged our holiday. There was noone to help when issues arose, like the kitchen gas bottle running out. Host falsely claimed that someone had entered the property as we had left it insecure. We left the keys in the door, just as weâd found them on arrival and host had made no plans for our departure. If youâre looking for a stress free holiday, avoid! In summary, host unavailable and less than trustworthy, and you are paying top dollar for a house sitting experience.
What a brilliant holiday. Jerome made my wife and I most welcome on our arrival and gave a full and comprehensive tour of all the facilities the property had to offer. The photos provided on the Vrba website cannot capture this properties stunning location, set high up on a hill overlooking the surrounding views of the hills and distance Sierra Nevada snow-capped mountains. This property is not overlooked by others so you feel totally isolated which was what we were looking for. The swimming pool is larger than most places we have stayed previously and is well maintained. There are plenty of separate terraces providing differing levels of shaded for sitting out and relaxing. Inside the property is very much as shown in the photos but fails to capture the size and space of each room, which is large. We found this property well-equipped clean and tidy. You do really need the use of a car due to the location and there is plenty of parking room for at least two cars. For my wife and I this property was exactly what we wanted, space, peace and quiet. Jerome was very helpful throughout our stay and we would not hesitate re-booking if we are again visiting this area.
Located well away from the tourist spots, this property is full of character and is well equipped with everything you need for a great holiday. We wanted somewhere that was large and comfortable with lots of outside space - which is where we spend most of time in the summer anyway. We also wanted a place that was quite private and this place was perfect. The views are just incredible - we spent hours gazing at the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance and the nearby hills full of olive trees. The swimming pool is exceptionally large and is kept spotlessly clean by Jerome. We have been holidaying in Spain for many years now and this was probably the most relaxing holiday we've had yet - thanks to this villa and its location. Alcala is close enough to be handy for shopping and Granada is only a 30 minute drive away.
Its a quirky property full of interesting details, unusual architecture and with lovely artwork on the walls. The main bedroom is huge and has a nice ensuite bathroom. the kitchen is small but well equipped and has a big fridge which is handy.
Highly recommend this property to anyone.
The location was wonderful with far reaching views and privacy. Jerome was an excellent host and his olive oil was superb! We enjoyed the pool and shopping was nearby in Alcala. A wonderful and relaxing property.
We stayed here for a week with the 5 children and had a very nice stay. The house is beautifully decorated with the door being my favourite. The views over the olive groves are superb. We haven't met JerĂŽme in person, but the contacts via phone and mail were always very efficient and JerĂŽme seemed very concerned about our wellbeing. Conchi replaced JerĂŽme and gave us a very warm welcome. Thanks, Conchi!
The swimming pool took a central place in our daily routine. It was very well maintained, very clean and with a superb view. Nevertheless, I suggest one point of improvement for the pool. Though it was the beginning of July, water was rather cold. A small solar heating unit would add value to your pool.
Geert V.
10/10 Excellent
jim c.
16 juil. 2017
Our stay at Alcala la Real
This house is just wonderful! The views are fantastic, across the Sierra Nevada. The outside dining area is wonderful - a lovely wooden table and chairs on a porch in shade, with flowers all around and again, views over the mountains. The pool is great. Big enough for a decent swim and clean and cool, again with great views. Loungers around the pool and lovely light breezes and the sound of the wind through the surrounding olive groves. There are lights around the pool so you can sit there at night. The amenities in the house are great. The washing machine, dishwasher, showers, rooms and bedrooms are all to a high specification. There's lots of hot water, dishes, glasses, lovely furniture, towels, bedding. You'd be forgiven for wanting to spend your two week holiday in the house but there are some lovely places to go in the surrounding area. There are two great bars really close to the house that serve nice drinks and great tapas and the staff are really friendly. Alacala la Real town is lovely and about 10 minutes drive away, with a few good supermarkets and a great market on Tuesdays. The fort at Alcala is certainly worth a visit and there are good restaurants and bars. we saw a wonderful religious procession at the Church of San Juan there and a strange "Burning of the Witch" ceremony! Granada is just about 30 minutes drive away so you can visit in the evening to avoid the heat. Great views of the Alhambra lit up. we'd also recommend visits to Montefrio, Moclin and Priego. We are already trying to arrange our next trip to the house. We would also recommend getting the local chef Conchi to cook a typical Andalusian meal at the house. She is lovely and her food is delicious. We would really recommend this house.
A very special place which suited my husband and myself perfectly.
A house lovingly renovated to create open space inside and open it to the outside yet preserving a Moorish feel to it. The vistas on to the hills with their olive groves & Snow capped Sierra Nevada within the warmth of May with birds singing, sheep bleating in their way home in the evening and each piece of furniture carefully chosen was a real delight. We used it as a base to explore the area and discovered the fort at Alacala de la Real where we spent time learning about Spanish history. We also drive to Granada & Cordoba to explore the sights there. Jerome was wonderful : met us on time & explained where to buy groceries & delicious locally made goat cheese. Responded promptly to our wish to have a different type of coffee maker. A place to enjoy the countryside and be away from the hustle & bustle yet close enough to drive to experience the must see sights in Granada & Cordoba.