Casa Cleopa
Casa Cleopa
A quiet retreat in Andalucia
Calle Gracia 17, Brácana, Granada, Spain 18381
Location:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bracana&state=Granada&country=SPAIN
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=calle+gracia+bracana+spain&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=37.224314,-3.94362&spn=0.011072,0.028839&sll=54.667775,-6.802165&sspn=2.042717,7.382813&hnear=Calle+Gracia,+18381+Br%C3%A1cana,+Granada,+Spain&t=m&z=16
Enjoy al fresco dining on the rooftop terrace with stunning views
of olive groves and the Sierra Nevada
Drive 30 minutes to Granada
http://granadainfo.com/english.htm
Casa Cleopa Bracana is an ideal base to radiate from when exploring
The Washington Irvin Route
http://www.rutawashingtonirving.com/index.html
3 bedroom accommodation
sleeps up to 6, ideal for 4 people
Ground floor Bedroom 1 :
2 bunks
office desk & chair
Wifi (2M)
Bedroom 2 : first floor
1 single, 1 single trundle bed, shower, wash basin and ceiling fan
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Toddler friendly: Two level cot, high chair and child rail are available
Bathroom: ground floor
Shower over full bath
Hair dryer, towels and linen provided
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Bike ride to Tocon for a coffee & wifi at 'Plaza cafe'
Lounge room: ground floor
Dining for 6
Spanish and British satellite TV, DVD, CD
Freshly renovated with modern furnishings
Exposed original beams retaining its Andalucian charm
Books, jigzaws, dvd and games for a relaxing day at home
Kitchen: fully equipped, electric stove
iron & ironing board
washing machine & airing rack.
Master bedroom: first floor
Double bed
Invertor: air-con / heating
Tallboy, wardrobe, ceiling fan, cd player / ipod charger.
Visit Granada markets on Sunday morning
Stroll through the village practicing your Spanish with the locals.
Picnic in the beautiful canyon at Alhama de Granada, a 30-minute drive away
Hike, snow board or ski in the Sierra Nevada (40 minute drive)
TRANSPORT
Local bus to Granada via Tocon, Alomartes, Illora and Pinos Puente.
Line 325 http://www.ctagr.com/consorciotransportes/operadorestransporte/horarios/LINEA_325.pdf
30 minute drive to historic Granada
Visit the Alhambra Palace, the top tourist attraction in Spain.
http://www.alhambradegranada.org/en/
AIRPORTS
Granada airport 20 mins drive
Malaga airport 1.15 hour drive
Car hire recommended
Bracana is a ten minute drive to Illora, on the edge of the Sierra Parapanda, which has a historic church and Moorish castle. Bracana is well located for exploring Granda as well as the neighbouring provinces of Cordoba and Seville.
During winter, Bracana is within easy reach of skiing resort at higher elevations. Golfers have a choice of clubs within easy reach. The Medina Elvira Club de Golfe at Atarfe is 22 km away and Granada Golf Club is 32 km away. Just over an hours drive will take you to the beaches of the Costa Tropical. The best way to explore the magnificent scenery is by cycling, hiking, or on horseback. The nearby valleys and mountains offer trails and opportunities for enjoying the wild flowers in spring.
The city of Granada is just 40 minutes drive and has a cathedral, Parque de Ciencias and the Alhambra Palace which sits on a cliff and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montefrio is an olive-producing town with a historic church just 30 minutes scenic drive away.
Information Andalucia http://www.andalucia.com
Tourism Granada www.turgranada.es
Check the weather at http://www.weather.com
3 golf courses nearby www.golfinspain.com/golf
Visit Montefrio http://www.montefriointhesun.com/
Sierra Pelada horse riding school http://www.sierrapelada.com/
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English and Spanish speaking owner
RATES
Oct - May 45 Euros per night (1 week 180 Euros)
Easter week, June - Sept 60 Euros per night (1 week 240 Euros)
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BOOKING TERMS
100 euro refundable bond to be paid on arrival, returned in full if no breakages
50% bank transfer to secure booking, balance in cash on arrival
Towels, linen and electricity included in rates.
No refund on cancellation