Nice & bright villa, eco garden & saltwater pool.

Experience an unforgettable holiday in our high-quality and sustainable country house, built according to Andalusian-Arabian tradition, in the middle of refreshing nature in the evergreen "Las Alpujarras", the fertile southern slopes between the Sierra Nevada (Spain's largest national park) and the coast. This unique mountain landscape is blessed with ubiquitous bubbling water in springs, mountain lakes, wild streams, rivers and medieval Moorish irrigation canals all over. The space Cortijo el Potro is built according to the typical architecture of the Alpujarra, although with all the modern amenities. It is fully insulated and soundproofed and all rooms have air conditioning. The rooms are spacious and bright, with functional and comfortable furniture. The master bedroom has a double bed, its own full bathroom and a terrace overlooking the mountain. The second bedroom has two single beds and a full bathroom. If you like to cook, the large kitchen has everything you need to enjoy food and take advantage of Orgiva's wide range of fresh products. The living room connects to the garden through large windows and has air conditioning and a fireplace with unlimited firewood. There is also fast WiFi (300 Mbps), Smart TV. It is located on a 3000m2 ecological estate with a huge garden, in which there are two other rural tourism homes (a small studio and another 2-bedroom house that is only active in summer). Among centuries-old olive trees is the salt pool, surrounded by a wooden fence to protect children. El Cortijo El Potro has its own private garden area, barbecue and porch, as well as sun loungers and parasols. A stone's throw from the estate is the wilderness: pine forests, gorges and trails leading to magnificent views of the mountains. The village, Órgiva, is only 1 km away. You can walk there in 10 minutes or drive there in a few minutes. The coast is 25 minutes away, Granada 40 minutes away and Sierra Nevada an hour away. We carefully clean and disinfect each space, so that you can find a safe and welcoming refuge here. Guest access The large organic community pool is 9x4m, has shallow steps across the entire width of the pool that can also be used as a bench and a 4x2m paddling pool. It is only used by the guests of our three holiday homes and is naturally chlorinated with salt without chemicals. The lawns around the pool are so extensive that each accommodation has its own area, its own large parasol and each guest has their own Lafuma relax sun lounger for exclusive use. The entire pool area and sunbathing areas are protected so that small children cannot go to the water unsupervised. In the extensive gardens there is a tower slide, a giant tire swing and a playground with a badminton net. During the winter we like to cheer our guests on in our Finnish sauna and also operate the pool all year round. Maria and I live about 50m away, hidden from view by the rich vegetation, in the large main house of the property, in which there are two other holiday apartments. THE ENVIRONMENT The holiday villa is settled into the real heart of the Alpujarra, in the middle of the fertile southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada and its impressive flora and fauna. This green Garden of Eden stands out above all for its strong contrasts between Arabic, terraced and irrigated cultural landscapes and its wild alpine landscapes as well as for its year-round mild and sunny microclimate. You can go on hikes through the valley or to the surrounding hills and mountains directly from the holiday home. Excursions to the picturesque mountain villages or to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada can be made by car. The spectacular mountain range reaches a height of 3,484 m and is home to the most diverse flora in its five climatic zones between the subtropical coastal region and its glacier as of the clearest starry sky in Europe . Órgiva offers numerous street cafes and restaurants, small shops, a colorful weekly market and a market hall which offers al kind of fresh groceries on fish, meat, vegetable and herb stalls, as well as a sound infrastructure of small grocery stores, organic shops, ATMs, a post office and a small emergency hospital. We like to describe Orgiva as a "normal", i.e. naturally grown village with a touch of New Age, but not as touristy. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE AREA Blessed with plenty of sun and mild weather all year round, this region offers an endless variety of possibilities, activities and holiday arrangements. The Mediterranean environment - part fertile cultural landscape, part wild nature - between the sunny coast and high mountains has its own character and culture. It is consistently green in winter and also in midsummer and an ideal spot to explore the real Andalusia, away from the tourist hustle and bustle. There are inexhaustible possibilities for the nature lover. Countless hiking routes lead through olive and orange groves, past picturesque mountain villages, vineyards and wineries, through forests, wide valleys and narrow gorges, to crystal-clear mountain streams, spring lagoons and snow-capped peaks. The nearby coast offers in addition to lively coastal towns many small and hidden bays. Some have only a small fish restaurant and others have only sand or rocks. Some can only be reached on foot. This region offers all year round - even in the winter season - the possibility of relaxation and all kind of different activities as well as its varied gastronomic offer. Because in every season the region lives to the fullest and sights, cafes, restaurants and fish restaurants on the beaches are open all year round. The picturesque student city of Granada is only 50km away and is an inexhaustible source of beauty and culture. In addition to the countless sights of its Moorish history and its UNESCO World Cultural Heritages, it has everything that a vital historical metropolis can offer. The Alhambra is the largest and best preserved Moorish palace and fortress in Europe. Other things to note PRICE INFORMATION The prices shown refer to the use of the entire holiday facility (accommodation, garden, swimming pool and parking space) for 4 adults and are "all inclusive", i.e. they include all additional costs and the service of a holiday accommodation such as internet, firewood, gas, electricity , beds made up, bedside rugs, all towels, kitchen towels, sponge, washing-up liquid, washing powder, soap, shampoo and toilet paper as well as a small 'basic pantry' with our homemade organic olive oil, vinegar, salt, spices, coffee, tea and sugar . The accommodation is cleaned weekly on request, and bed linen and towels are also provided weekly. Each extra bed is charged at €10 per person/night, children under 2 are free. Our welcome service includes the following: Disinfection and extra cleaning of dishes and all kitchen utensils. On request, a personal reception at the accommodation or at a meeting point as well as a presentation of the accommodation. 24 hour pre-air conditioning/heating of the house. A bottle of organic wine, a bottle of water, milk and a fruit bowl. You can order a grocery shopping service for a fee of 30€, so that it will be ready in the house when you arrive. We provide high chairs and cots free of charge. Our prices include 10% VAT, household contents insurance and liability. Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out before 11 a.m., unless otherwise agreed. The changeover day is Saturday from the beginning of July to the end of August. We are flexible the rest of the year. ABOUT OUR CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of re-letting, we will refund payments to the guest. PETS Well-behaved pets are generally welcome, but must know that under no circumstances may they jump on chairs, sofas or beds, disturb other people or soil the property. If you arrive with pets, we can ask for a deposit of 150€, which will be returned on the day of departure. We only charge an additional fee of 25€ for an extra deep cleaning. Unfortunately, we cannot accept dog breeds classified as dangerous. QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Our holiday accommodation is a sustainable, registered, family tourism business that is registered and monitored by the responsible tourism authority, which guarantees the highest safety, hygiene and quality standards. ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Our holiday accommodation is a sustainable, registered, family tourism business that is registered and monitored by the responsible tourism authority, which guarantees the highest safety, hygiene and quality standards. We have our own photovoltaic installation that supplies all the electricity of the property, in addition to thermal energy measures to heat the water and an electric car charger at the service of our customers. We also produce solar power, have the official Andalusian organic seal AGROCOLOR as an organic farm. Registration Details Spain - National registration number ESFCTU000018011000113286000000000000000VTAR/GR/004585 Andalucia - Regional registration number VTAR/GR/00458