The house was even better than the photos and everything was provided; plenty linen, towels, toilet rolls, local home-made marmalade, chutney and preserves and everything in the kitchen you could need. Beautiful house full of treasures and gorgeous textiles with comfy sofas, internet and tv (who would want it?) and music player (and cds!). The garden is beautiful and there was a seat for every time of day with different views but my favourite was the hammock undere the willow tree with the sound of the acequia beside me. The owners were there to advise and assist if you needed and they recommended a trek to the top of Mulhacen (highest mountain in Spain) which we did the day of the mountain blessing along with many other Spanish families and about 30 horses and the Virgen from the church in Trevelez who is carried to the top on a mule! It was a fantastic walk, an amazing experience and our hosts were there on their horses too. They were able to recommend plenty of concerts (flamenco one evening, guitar music, cello concert in another village not to mention the exploding fox! (you have to be there). We had a fabulous meal in Estacion 4 a five minute walk into the village (longer and uphill coming back but after a few glasses of wine its fine). We bought hand woven blanket (Taller del Telar Nade Favreau Bubion) hand woven rugs (hilacar, bubion,http://www.jarapahilacar.com/index.php/en/) ceramics (altabeiter). This is an amazing place if you like hand made things, lovely walks, trees, flowers, mountains, good food.....all that is good in life! The local swimming pool is not finished yet but it will be a real bonus if you have children going in the summer holidays. We had a fantastic holiday here and recommend it to any who need a soothing, relaxing, romantic break.
