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A 1 Bed Penthouse with Panoramic views of the Countryside

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Outdoor dining
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A 1 Bed Penthouse with Panoramic views of the Countryside

A one bedroom penthouse located in a cul de sac with ample parking right outside the building but also has a basement garage. It is still only 5 minutes walk away to the Alora town centre where you can find all the shops, restaurants, tapas bars and supermarket. The penthouse has a modern kitchen, WIFI, Sky TV and air con/heater. Alora is a traditional Andalucian whitewashed village sitting on top of the hills of El Hacho, which is 400 metres above sea level. A traditional Spanish working village, with its narrow, winding, cobbled streets and local shops, you will find a wide variety of restaurants and tapas bars. Alora is very popular with golfers, walkers and climbers as it is only 20 minutes from the beautiful Andalucian Lake District of El Chorro, famous for its gorge and rock climbing and a visit to the Caminito del Rey.

Property manager

Helen Matthews

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number ESFCTU0000290010006237820000000000000000VFT/MA/043225, VUT/MA/04320

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

A 1 Bed Penthouse With Panoramic Views of the Countryside Alora

About the neighborhood

Map
Alora, AL

What's nearby

  • Castillo Árabe - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Malaga - 40 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 41 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Malagueta Beach - 41 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Carihuela Beach - 43 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 18 min walk
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taberna de Álora - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante los Caballos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Don Joaquin Asador - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Kañas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tapas 50 y Uno - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A 1 Bed Penthouse with Panoramic views of the Countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is A 1 Bed Penthouse with Panoramic views of the Countryside located?

Situated in Álora, this apartment building is within 25 mi (40 km) of Lauro Golf, Andalucia Technology Park, and El Torcal National Park. University of Malaga and Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium are also within 25 mi (40 km). Álora Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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A 1 Bed Penthouse with Panoramic views of the Countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10

We stayed in this this lovely, bright apartment for one week in March. We had everything we needed, and the hamper of goodies left by Helen & Steve was much appreciated as we arrived on a Sunday when all the shops were closed. For a one bed apartment it is very spacious, with plenty of storage space. There is a file full of information on places to visit and local cafes/ bars etc. which are all within easy walking distance and a large, well stocked supermarket just a couple of minutes drive away. It is spotlessly clean and the views from the bedroom balcony are breathtaking. There is a lift for access and we always found room to park outside. Although you can easily reach Alora by train from Malaga, we decided to hire a car so we could explore the area. We're glad we did as we ended up clocking up 800 kilometres! We walked the Caminito Del Rey in the El Chorro gorge, a must for anyone adventurous and had been on our wish list since it opened. All in all, a brilliant choice of accommodation - we loved the apartment and loved Alora. Thanks Helen & Steve.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A lovely, well equipped and tastefully decorated, comfortable apartment. Alora is a welcoming village with an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and a variety of shops catering for everything we required for a two week holiday. The owners, Steve and Helen made us feel very welcome and we now regard them as friends. They arranged transport from the airport, met us at the apartment, provided the best and most comprehensive welcome pack EVER, drove us round the village the following day and pointed us in the direction of tapas bars and restaurants and supermarkets, printed boarding passes, drove us to the train station and did everything they could to make us feel very welcome. We cannot recommend this apartment and the owners enough and we will be back there next year with a view to buying our own property.Helen and Steve introduced us to local estate agents and gave valuable advice regarding property purchase in the area. The property itself has quality kitchen equipment which is important when the tapas bars have been exhausted and the views from the balcony are beautiful. Already looking at flights for a return visit!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We really enjoyed our climbing holiday in this beautiful apartment. The apartment is very well equipped and has everything what is needed for a comfortable stay. It is also very well situated in Alora - easy to walk to the bars, supermarket and not far from amazing climbing area in El Chorro. Helen and Steve waited at the apartment to greet us, were very helpful and provided us with the welcome pack (so we didn´t have to go shopping immediately). We can only recommend this place and we are really considering to come back another time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

This is a well-equipped clean apartment located on the edge of town with good transport connections further inland and to Malaga. The train connections from the airport to Alora worked out smoothly. We didn't meet Helen and Steve until the day we left because they were with relatives in Granada when we arrived. So we didn't get any first hand advice about places to eat or visit nor transport options. Alora is built on steep slopes with a warren of narrow streets and and we quickly found acceptable good value places to eat but none of them would be on my top 10 list. Over the course of our week's stay sightseeing in Alora occupied about a day total. We climbed El Hacho by a long circuitous track but apart from the extensive views it was rather boring. We took the train and bus to El Chorro several times and explored good trails in the area and the famous Caminito del Rey. But to explore further afield you need a car. We visited Malaga on a torrentially wet day but were able to enjoy the main sights either side of the downpour. Two issues that disappointed about the apartment were that the circular floorplate by the WC leaked and the cacophony of barking dogs at night. The latter made for an interrupted sleep and we had to close the double patio doors for sound proofing which cut down ventilation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My Wife, Tracy and I had a wonderful two weeks vacation in Alora. Helen and Steve provided the perfect place to stay, the apartment was exactly as we envisaged prior to arriving. Helen and Steve were at the apartment to greet us and were very helpful with the where, what and how of the town and the surrounding area, as in shops, the all important tapas bars and restaurants and interesting places to visit. They also provided us with a Welcome Pack of necessities which was very considerate and takes away the immediate pressure to go shopping. The apartment was everything as described and provided the perfect base for our holiday. It is very much a home from home and is equipped to a very high standard. One unforgettable element is the incredible view from the balcony, I never tired of just gazing out on the beautiful landscape of Andalucia, a perfect place to sit and relax, drinking in the view. It was very obvious to us both that Helen and Steve work very hard to ensure that their guests have a comfortable and enjoyable holiday, their helpful presence when needed was an added bonus. All in all, a wonderful holiday in a very special place - of course, we will be returning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

A comfortable well-equipped apartment ideally situated for our needs. Helen and Steve made us most welcome on arrival. We were very pleased with our individually-tailored welcome-pack! We made the most of our time there. We climbed or walked every day, and enjoyed our stay in Alora
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Helen and Steve's apartment was a fantastic base for our climbing holiday. We were met at the apartment by Helen and Steve who made us feel very welcome and gave lots of useful advice about the town of Alora such as where all the supermarkets were and places to eat out etc. They really went out their way to make sure we were happy. The apartment itself was ideale with all the facilities you need for a stay including a good selection of DVDs and books. The welcome hamper was a fantastic touch meaning we didn't need to worry about shopping for the start of our stay. If ever i was to go back to Alora i'd definitely be checking to see if this apartment was available!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Even before arriving to this little but amazing penthouse, we had a great contact with the very friendly owners Helen and Steve. They sent us a description how to find their place and welcomed us personally, showing us around. The apartment is perfectly equiped, quiet, close to the towns main plaza, not too far from Malaga or el Chorro, wich is a marvellous climbing area. We wanted to thank Helen and Steve once more for the fresh oranges, the welcome pack, the cava and making us feel so at home in Alora! Definitely worth staying at their place!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Our holiday was made special by the standard of this property it was clean and well laidout.The owners Steve and Helen were very helpful and their welcome hamper was exellent.The property was well situated for us to discover this part of Spain.The town of Alora has a good selection of restaurants at very reasonable prices, DeKnas being the pick for us.We would highly recommend this property and Alora for a special holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have stayed at this Penthouse a few times now and absolutely love it.... to be able to walk into town to experience true Spain, without the usual tourists is exactly what we wanted. Helen and Steve are the perfect hosts: from the minute they collect you from the airport to dropping off, a wonderful couple. They are one of the reasons we come again and again. Alora is a place you never get fed up visiting and we will be back again!