Cortijo El Potro

The high standard accommodation Cortijo El Potro is a spacious two-floor Andalusian villa set in absolute natural tranquility. It is located within very green and beautiful subtropical grounds, surrounded by nature in an authentic Mediterranean setting. The whole property of 3.300sqm is organic-certificated. The garden contains various orange, avocado and centenarian olive trees and many other Mediterranean fruit trees. You can even pick our delicious lemons and oranges and make your own fresh juice, from November to June. The shared saline-swimming pool produces a natural alternative to chlorine; it is 9 x 4m and incorporates a shallow toddler section. The pool is situated within a lawned garden and is surrounded by a child-safety wooden fence.

We attach great importance to cleaning the houses and provide guests with disinfectant gel and an approved disinfectant cleaner for their own use at many points on the property.

Our guests were very satisfied with the care we take in this regard and felt safe and comfortable.

The lawn around the pool and the gardens are such as spacious that each house has its own area and sun loungers for exclusive use.

These precautions will certainly guarantee a restful, fun and relaxing holiday for the whole family.
The lush garden has a playground with a slide tower, tire swing, rocking horse and badminton net.
The property is only 1km away from Orgiva (10-15 minutes walking distance) but it offers all the quietness and tranquility of pure nature to make your holiday as pleasant and restful as possible.

EQUIPMENT
The interiors of Cortijo El Potro are characterised by a large kitchen and dining area, a wide living room with an open fireplace and two bright en-suite bedrooms. The master bedroom has direct access to a large beautiful sunny terrace which overlooks the garden and has fantastic views of the valley and the mountains.
The villa offers free 50 Mb WIFI, heating/air condition, an modern oven, a dishwasher and an open fire place and contains all you need for a comfortable stay, like sharp kitchen knives, large red wine glasses, quality mattresses and bed linens, north European standard duvets, all types of towels, relax-loungers and plenty of firewood.
Everything is tastefully decorated, comfortably furnished and equipped to a high standard.
There is another villa 50m away within the grounds, which is divided into three parts; our home and two self-contained holiday accommodations. Each of the three accommodations has its own garden area, terrace and barbecue as it is peacefully secluded by lush vegetation. Only the green lawned pool area is shared by all of them, giving plenty of space to each party.

MEASURES COVID-19: We attach great importance to the cleaning and disinfection of our holiday homes and also provide disinfectant gel and an authorized disinfectant cleaner for personal use.
The lawns around the pool are so spacious that each accommodation has its own area, its own parasol and each guest has their own sun lounger for exclusive use.
The guests that we have had during the pandemic have shared with us that the care we take is very noticeable and that they have felt very calm and safe.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE AREA
The establishment is located in the heart of the Alpujarra, in the green and exuberant slopes of the southern Sierra Nevada, with its impressive landscapes and temperate and sunny microclimate throughout the year. It will be the perfect opportunity to experience and enjoy the authentic and genuine Alpujarra, away from the crowded tourist places. From the accommodation, you can enjoy wonderful walks through the valley or up to the hills. By car, excursions can be made to the picturesque villages of Barranco del Poqueira or to the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada. The mountain range reaches an altitude of 3,484 m and has hundreds of endemic botanical species and wildlife, beautiful rivers and lagoons with crystal clear waters. The accommodation is just 25 minutes by car from the coast, 40 minutes from Granada and just over an hour to the Sierra Nevada ski resorts.

Blessed with a spectacular climate throughout the year (including winter time), this region has many activities and events: you can ski from late November to April; the olive harvest for our own organic olive oil begins in December; in January the almond trees begin to bloom; in March, Órgiva celebrates its patronal feast; during Easter time there are processions and the Craft Fair; April is the month of orange blossom, filling the valley with its tempting aromas; May is an excellent month for hiking; the Granada fair is in June; July and August vibrate with the happy and lively town festivals; in September you can enjoy the warm waters of the Mediterranean beaches; the Órgiva Fair (harvest festival) occurs in early October and November.

SERVICES
Our reception, concierge and maintenance service is available 24 hours a day.
There we process requests for luggage custody, bookings of activities, restaurants and services, information on business hours, medical appointments, printing tickets and boarding passes, and we will not only answer any questions about the establishment, but we will also give you advice on excursions, walks, restaurants, transport services, parties and events, as well as all the offers and activities in the area, the mountains, the coast and Granada.
We are also available during the day as a janitor and maintenance service to solve minor problems and carry out eventual repair work. We always do this immediately or at the latest within 24 hours by us or by professional staff.

With our experience of more than 20 years living here fascinated by the area, we can offer a lot of information about activities, excursions, beaches and restaurants.

For all kinds of outdoor activities, in water, sea and land, we collaborate with the company Natural-Experience dot es.

We are also happy to arrange car rental from Malaga airport with our partner Cargest, a very efficient company (small, no queues, fast and personal service, no advance petrol flat rate, etc.).

The Alhambra is the largest and best preserved Moorish palace in Europe (Arab-medieval) and one of the most visited monuments in Europe, so it is recommended to book tickets several months in advance.

QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
Our establishment is a family and legal tourist business that is registered and supervised by the competent Tourism Authority, which guarantees the highest standards of safety, hygiene and quality. We also have the official Andalusian seal of AGROCOLOR as an organic farm.

INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
For accommodation, our indicated rates refer to the use of all the spaces of the tourist establishment (tourist accommodation, garden, swimming pool and parking) for 4 adults.
Any additional bed is charged € 10 per person / night, children under 12 are free.
The rate includes all the usual services of a tourist / hotel accommodation such as Wi-Fi, gas, electricity and firewood, all prepared, with sheets and duvet covers, with brand new cloths, sponges and kitchen towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper , disinfectant gel and spray, candles and matches, dishwasher, detergent, as well as a pantry with the essentials. The accommodation will be cleaned with a minimum weekly frequency, likewise the bed linen and towels (facial, bath, pool) will be changed with a minimum weekly frequency.

Our welcome service includes the following:
Disinfection and extra cleaning of all dishes and kitchen utensils.
Upon request, a personal reception at the accommodation or at a meeting point in town as well as a presentation of the accommodation.
A bottle of organic wine and a bowl of fruit.

You can order a grocery shopping service for a fee of € 20 so that it will be ready in the house when you arrive.

We provide high chairs and cots free of charge.
The price already includes 10% VAT and house insurance and civil liability.
The entrance is from 2:00 p.m. and departure before 11:00, hours except special agreements.
The changeover day is Saturday during the summer season (early July to late August). The rest of the year we can be flexible.

We admit pets on request and without additional charges, with the only condition of being careful with things and furniture and that they do not get on the bed and sofa. They can be loose in the tourist establishment at their own pace as long as they are well educated, because they will have to live with other dogs and other people. We charge € 15 extra cleaning and we reserve the possibility of requesting a deposit of € 150 upon entry, in cash, which we will refund upon departure. In no case can we admit dogs of breeds considered dangerous.