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| A restored white washed Andalucian village house |
| Uleila del Campo, Costa de Almeria |
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the house
We have now finished the extensive renovation and modernisation and this house now offers a very comfortable home to rent in this spectacular part of Andalucia.
The result is an original town house in the middle of a pretty Andalucian village with all the modern comforts of a new build. There are two bathrooms, three double bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room and two terraces which look out over the village rooftops and to the mountains beyond.
The road network to the village from Almeria and the autovil del meditarraneo is excellent and makes visiting other areas and attractions very easy, especially as the roads are mostly deserted; a busy day is a moped and a donkey.
The village is approximately 40 minutes from Almeria airport and 40 minutes from the costal resort of Mojacar. It’s an ideal location if you want to travel into the hills, spend a day on the beach or take in the cultural delights of Granada, knowing that at the end of the day peace and tranquillity will be waiting for you back at the house.
the renovations
When we bought this house in 2003 we were looking for a rural retreat away from the crowds of the costa but not so remote it took three days by donkey to reach. We knew we didn’t want new and so eventually fell in love with a wreck of a village house in Ueila del Campo, the older parts of the house date back well over 200 years.
We have now finished the extensive renovation and modernisation and the house now offers a very comfortable home in this spectacular part of Andalucia.
Occupying a corner position and with a large terrace on the first floor and another smaller terrace on the second floor, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and sip your coffee as the sun comes up and slurp your wine as it goes down. The village caters for all your basic needs with three bars which also serve food, a bakery, small supermarket and a couple of banks, all nestled around the village square.
the village
Nestling in the Sierra Filabres mountain range the village is a typical rural Andalucian agricultural village where the villagers earn their keep from the surrounding land which includes olive and almond groves together with citrus fruits.
Friday is market day when stalls set up in the square selling everything from fruit and vegetables to espadrilles and ceramics. It's more of a social event than anything else.
There is a swimming pool in the village, which is a five minute walk from the house and is usually open during July and August.
There are three bars of which two sell very good tapas and one has outdoor tables and chairs. There is also a bakery, pharmacy, post office, small supermarket, hardware store and a bank (Cajamar). At the top of the street you'll also find a very good pharmacy.
A spectacular church which is well worth a visit sits on the hill at the top of the village opposite the town hall.
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Property Details |
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Sleeps 6 |
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3 Bedrooms |
2 Bathrooms |
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No Pool |
Over 1km to Beach |
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From £250 |
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Further Information |
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Local Information |
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Golf Course/s nearby: |
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Distance to beach: |
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Over 1km to Beach |
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the village
Nestling in the Sierra Filabres mountain range the village is a typical rural Andalucian agricultural village where the villagers earn their keep from the surrounding land which includes olive and almond groves together with citrus fruits.
Friday is market day when stalls set up in the square selling everything from fruit and vegetables to espadrilles and ceramics. It's more of a social event than anything else.
There is a swimming pool in the village, which is a five minute walk from the house and is usually open during July and August.
There are three bars of which two sell very good tapas and one has outdoor tables and chairs. There is also a bakery, pharmacy, post office, small supermarket, hardware store and a bank (Cajamar). At the top of the street you'll also find a very good pharmacy.
A spectacular church which is well worth a visit sits on the hill at the top of the village opposite the town hall.
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Places of Interest include Cuevas de Almanzora for its cave houses and Tabernas for its magnificent Desert National Park. At Tabernas is a Westen Theme park on the site of the Clint Eastwood Movies! The Gabo de Gata National Park is about an hour away : a desert, ending abruptly at the sea, with most beautiful, volcanic formations, beaches with difficult access and white villages. The landward side of the Natural Park is inhabited with a diverse species of birds and the sea is rich in marine life.
The ancient Andalusian city of Almeria lies sheltered at the base of a bay, proudly dominated by the amazing Alcazaba, a huge Moorish citadel with three walled enclosures dating from 995. From the citadel visitors have a good view of the city’s most impressive and important Christian monument, the Cathedral, dating from 1524, designed more like a fortress than a church because of the need to defend it from pirate attacks. The Cathedral contains numerous art treasures, including a tabernacle dating from the 18th century, designed by Ventura Rodriguez. With its interesting medieval architecture, Almeria’s old town is a delight to stroll through with its tranquil squares, archways and colonnades. The city also has a fascinating archaeological museum and unique cave dwellings in the hillside above the old gypsy quarter. |
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Travel Information |
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Nearest airport/s: |
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Almeria |
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Car recommended: |
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Travel notes: |
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None |
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Rental Rates |
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01 Mar 2007 |
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31 Mar 2007 |
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£225 per week |
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01 Apr 2007 |
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30 Apr 2007 |
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£250 per week |
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01 May 2007 |
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30 Jun 2007 |
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£295 per week |
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01 Jul 2007 |
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31 Aug 2007 |
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£325 per week |
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01 Sep 2007 |
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30 Sep 2007 |
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£295 per week |
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Booking/Payment details: |
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instant booking on-line available - credit cards accepted |
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