Casa Cerretillo, "A slice of paradise" Rural White House with Modern Luxuries

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The view of Mount Tinosa and Algarinejo in the valley

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6240 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Algarinejo, Granada

Ermita del Santo Cristo
‪5 min drive‬
Church of Santa Maria
‪6 min drive‬
Plaza de Espana
‪6 min drive‬
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Amatista bedroom

2 Single Beds

Azul Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Naranja Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Amatista en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Azul en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Downstairs toilet with shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Naranja en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Casa Cerretillo is a beautifully maintained, spacious, detached rustic house, with hints of the region’s Moorish past. It is nestled on El Cerretillo with uninterrupted and stunning views of the rolling olive hills, Mount Tinosa and the village of Algarinejo. Being situated along a short track just above the road means this quiet position is easily accessible. Enter from the rear 'car park with a view' into the large sun patio with private 10x5 metre pool and outdoor kitchen area with rustic pizza oven. Enjoy the secluded patio along the front of the house nick named by guests at the 'mama mia' patio. This is also a wonderful place to feel closer to nature whilst still enjoying all the creature comforts. Enjoy the local flora and fauna - walking, cycling, riding, birdwatching (& almond blossom appreciating!). With the historical city of Granada only 1 hour and Iznajar lake and beach 30mins away and many historic villages locally - you get the best of both worlds. This 3 bed house with separate kitchen, dining room and lounge is perfect for a romantic get-away or family holiday.

Property manager

Ursula

Languages

English, Spanish

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Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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View of the pool and lake from the master balcony.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

We have a selection of oil, vinegar and spices to save you buying everything. We ask that if you finish something then you replace with a new one.

If you break an item, please inform our representative. We do not ask for a security deposit so we request that you replace/pay for the item

Please put down the parasols and tie with the rope at the end of each day. This protects them from the wind which can sometime arrive at night.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number VTAR/GR/000612

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Algarinejo

Located in Algarinejo, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ermita del Santo Cristo and Church of the Incarnation are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Valdearenas Beach and Tiñosa Peak. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

Algarinejo, Granada

What's nearby

Ermita del Santo Cristo - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Church of Santa Maria - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Plaza de Espana - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Priego de Cordoba Castle - 32 min drive - 26.2 km
Priego de Cordoba Tourist Office - 37 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

Loja-San Francisco Station - 53 min drive
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chicago - ‬16 min drive
‪Casa Santiago - ‬22 min drive
‪Doquio - ‬16 min drive
‪La Huella Gastrobar - ‬22 min drive
‪Dany Taberna - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Cerretillo, "A slice of paradise" Rural White House with Modern Luxuries have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Cerretillo, "A slice of paradise" Rural White House with Modern Luxuries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Cerretillo, "A slice of paradise" Rural White House with Modern Luxuries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Cerretillo, "A slice of paradise" Rural White House with Modern Luxuries?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Cerretillo, "A slice of paradise" Rural White House with Modern Luxuries located?

This family-friendly Algarinejo holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ermita del Santo Cristo, Church of Santa Maria and Plaza de Espana. Church of the Incarnation is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Torben Betts

18 August 2018

Heaven on earth

The house is perfect. As is the location.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Torben Betts

20 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fourth time

We love it. Great property. Lovely pool and views. New outside dining area a great addition. Cooler room for watching TV. Have visited four times since 2015.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oskari H.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will return

Amazing everything Everything one needs for a week I am not surprised if we return to this some day

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday in rural Andalucia

All the family loved the villa. It had everything we needed. My son especially enjoyed the pool. There are plenty of shady spots to avoid the hotter temperatures of the day. The location is stunning too, just a few miles away from Algarinejo up in the hills. We made trips to Seville, Granada and Cordoba which were accessable as day trips. I would recommend 100%

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than before

This was our second visit to Ursula’s lovely house, the last being nine months previous. There have been some huge changes which made our stay even more enjoyable. There’s a new outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, gas hob, sink and fridge. It’s well lit, sheltered and provides excellent shade. There are new steps leading up to the pool which has also helped and there’s a new area for the sun loungers. A fabulous addition to what was already a great holiday rental. It’s a comfortable, extremely clean, well managed house with amazing views and a fabulous pool. Highly recommended for a peaceful break in the Andalucian hills.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina g.

5 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repos

Très calme

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriela U.

9 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschön

Unsere Erwartungen wurden vollends erfüllt.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris F.

15 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhe und Lebensfreude pur

Das Haus war einfach nur wunderbar. Es hat unsere Erwartungen sogar noch übertroffen. Insbesondere die Aussenküche hat uns sehr beeindruckt, diese dürfte man im Inserat unbedingt erwähnen, auch mit Bildern. Im Dorf gibt es einen kleinen Mercado, wo man alles bekommt. Es hat sogar ein Top Restraurant im Dorf, leider hatten sie Ferienpause. Priego und Iznajar sollte man nebst Granada und Gordoba unbedingt besuchen. Die beiden kleinen Orte sind Andalusien pur!

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

29 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

We absolutely loved our time in Ursulas cottage. The view is really special, we were treated to deer running across the opposite hill and eagles flying overhead! There are plenty of very comfortable seating areas outside and a good amount of shade. The pool was spotless and a perfect size. The house was immaculate and the kitchen is very well equipped. Sheets and towels were changed mid way through our two week stay. Sue was so friendly and really helpful when it came to local advice. The local town of Algarinejo is friendly and relaxing with a handful of bars and restaurants and a small supermarket that has everything you need including a small daily fishmongers and butchers. Such a peaceful house in a beautiful place. We can’t recommend it enough.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

17 August 2022

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Maison très agréable avec une jolie vue

Cette maison située dans un coin reculé (sur les hauteurs du village) dispose d'une vue magnifique sur les montagnes environnantes. Confortable, bien équipée, joliment décorée et spacieuse (avec un petit salon au frais, plusieurs douches, une grande cuisine...), cette maison offre un cadre très agréable pour les vacances. La terrasse extérieure est calme, ombragée et parfaitement adaptée aux repas en extérieur. La piscine est grande, très bien exposée au soleil, sans vis-à-vis et propre. Une place de parking permet de garer sa voiture dans de bonnes conditions. Au final, il s'agit d'une excellente maison de location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

13 August 2022

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Fabulous stay

We had a wonderful stay at Ursula’s beautiful house. Ursula, Sue and Mark were very helpful. This was a long awaited booking from 2020 and it was worth the wait. Beautiful views from the fabulous pool, we loved that the pool was the same depth throughout so was beautifully and warm. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the stunning view. The property is in a wonderful peaceful location , I will miss drinking my morning coffee watching the birds and family of deer just below the house . Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

19 June 2022

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Long awaited holiday

We’d booked this holiday back in 2019 and like many others had to keep postponing due to the pandemic. Owners were great throughout and it was well worth the wait. Highly recommended.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moi B.

25 October 2021

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Surrounded by Olive Groves

Stunning location surrounded by Olive Groves and rolling hills. The house is nicely renovated and the outside area and pool South facing so breakfast, lunch and dinners outdoor in October still possible. Highly recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M., Northern Ireland

4 October 2021

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Tranquility

Fantastic, peaceful, private property with all the amenities you could ask for.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

dany R.

1 September 2021

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Un endroit merveilleux

Cette maison est vraiment très agréable et nous avons une très belle semaine de vacances. Il ne nous manquait rien, le paysage est magnifique, la piscine au top et les chambres très confortables. Nous avons adoré la ville de Montefrio et apprécié les tapas ! Je recommande la casa Cerretillo !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

françois c.

1 September 2021

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Top en famille

Très reposant. Cadre ideal pour se ressourser.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juergen D.

10 August 2021

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Great house with fabulous view.

I stayed in the house with my family and we loved it. A large pool and nice and tidy rooms. We especially loved the quietness, the view and the sunsets. Sue was always very helpful and friendly. We stayed there in summer so hiking was a bit difficult in the heat but for spring and autumn it is a great place to start walks. The next towns are all 30-45 mins away but Algerinejo, a village, is just a 10 minute drive and has shops, restaurants and bars. They even have a Michelin star restaurant (Piolas) which is really outstanding. Very good food for reasonable pricing (considering the Michelin star). Only negative with Piola is, that the prices of the bill in the end was much higher than on the menu. They stated, that the menu was wrong which obviously is a rip off. So if going there it is best let them confirm the prices for the 8 and 12 course menu explicetly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

pascale F., Coubron

1 August 2021

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Le calme absolu

De la piscine, toujours ensoleillée vous aurez une vue magnifique. La maison est fraîche et très bien entretenue. Le lits sont confortables et chacune des chambres sa propre salle de bain, c'est très appréciable ! Attention aux escaliers : non adaptés aux jeunes enfants ou personnes âgées. Nous avons passé un séjour formidable. Grenade est à un peu plus d'une heure, parfait pour y passer la journée. Très belle expérience à renouveler sans hésitation !!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Torben Betts

24 April 2021

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Lovely as always

Our fourth time staying at this property which speaks for itself. A perfect place to stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Eva H.

22 July 2020

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Peace and relax

We spent a lovely week. After 4 months at home due to Covid restrictions, we wanted a relax week without stress, enjoying the pool and the nature. And we have it. An special mention to Sue and Mark that help us with everything we need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., wARWICKSHIRE

3 October 2019

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Lovely holiday

This is our fourth visit to this region and hopefully it wont be our last. Nothing changes which is wonderful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

17 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Our third visit has been as wonderful as previous trips. Very relaxing and peaceful in the comfortable villa with a stunning pool and views.

10/10 Excellent

Rene d.

27 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

El Cerretillo

We stayed 2 weeks at El Ceretillo. 1 1/2 hours away from Malaga, near Algarinejo. The house has a beautiful setting facing the hills and a very private lovely pool. We were welcomed by Mark and Jenny, the caretakers of the property. The house is clean, has everything you need , plenty of shady areas and as stated a really nice pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our children the first week and with a friend of ours the second week. Day trips we made to Montefrio, Prieto de Córdoba and Iznajar. All within easy drive of the house. Iznajar is lovely. Algarinejo, 10 minutes drive from the house , has a supermarket and 3 restaurants. The pizzeria on the square is nice but the pizza’s aren’t great! Instead go for the fresh grilled shrimps and croquettes with ham and chicken! Wonderful. Piolas is a Michelin star restaurant and we were actually a bit disappointed. It wasn’t bad but we thought it was not Michelin star food. The best restaurant is la Huella, which is a bit more towards the edge of the village. We can honestly say that the food is wonderful and reasonably prices. An absolute must for an evening out! So we had a great stay, loved the house, the weather and the restaurants. The only thing we would have loved to see in the kitchen is a microwave. We can highly recommend this beautiful house to future visitors!

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

16 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in good location with fantastic views.

Our first stay here. We were a group of two couples. The house was excellent and very well equipped with everything we needed for the week. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all top quality. The pool and outside areas were great with stunning views across the valley. The local village was a nice 20 minute walk or five minute drive away with a good supermarket and good selection of bars. The Casa Piolas restaurant in the square is outstanding, with some of best food we have had in Spain. Overall a great experience and a top quality house in a very private setting but with good access to local amenities. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

7 July 2019

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A Great Week

Fantastic views from the terrace. Great location. Great set-up (including good-sized pool). Lovely to see Mark & Jenny again, who welcomed us to the villa (this was our third visit). Facilities fine, though no cable or satellite TV.

About the host

Hosted by Ursula

We are Ursula and Mike living in a lovely corner of Essex, England. Between us we have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. We spend as much time in the area as we can in the Algarinejo area because we love the weather and the way of life.

We love to welcome guests - many people have returned to us over many years and it's wonderful that they too have created many memories.

Why they chose this property

The house is actually owned by Ursula's Dad who bought the house after coming to the area and seeing the view from our old ramshackle Cortijo about 10KM away. We refurbished it, built the pool and in 2022 added an outdoor kitchen & dining area with rustic outdoor pizza oven and a large patio with bar area.

It's a peaceful place and at 850m high it feels like you're on top of the world. Great for gaining new perspectives and deep relaxation.
We love this 'slice of paradise' so much that Mike and I (Ursula) got married there in September 2024 surrounded by family and friends and a beautiful sunset.

We fell in love with the area because of the simplicity of life, the countryside is so beautiful with incredible views and is still largely undiscovered by tourists in general.

What makes this property unique

Our guests tell us that its an instantly relaxing place and that it feels very homely - helping you to feel like you instantly belong there! You can enjoy the lovely patios and private swimming pool in the hotter months.

The house is cosy in the winter and the cooler months - with a heating system (something that most houses don't have in southern Spain) as well as a wood burning stove where you can cosy up with a good book or watch Netflix or Prime on TV. Its also a great base for walking - just head straight out from the house and walk up to the top of Cerretillo (and get a glimpse of the Sierra Nevada which usually has snow December - May) take a short trip into the village for some delicious food, head to historical Priego de Cordoba or or to the Sierra Subbetica we've seen some fantastic wildlife and birds of prey there.

We're proud of our eco credentials - we were the first house in the area to get solar panels and all the hot water is providing from the panels on the roof of the house.

We love to pick the almonds, figs, grapes and olives if we're there and enjoy the almond blossom in February/March. Please feel free to pick the fruit and nuts if you're there during late summer/early autumn.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Amatista bedroom

Azul Bedroom

Naranja Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Amatista en-suite

Azul en-suite

Downstairs toilet with shower

Naranja en-suite

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