El Nido. Peaceful holiday cottage with private pool, close to Orgiva. 20% discount until end of Feb. 2010.

EL NIDO  means  "The Nest". It is a perfect place to curl up and forget about the world and its cares. A few minutes walk from ORGIVA, with its shops, bars and restaurants, El Nido lies in the beautiful and peaceful valley of the Rio Chico.

The pool is fenced off from the garden for safety. Pets are welcome. Direct flights to Granada and Malaga. Less than an hour from Granada airport to El Nido. Full internet access installed at no extra charge with laptop in the cottage. Air conditioning throughout the cottage. Saturday changeover day in high season, flexible changeover days in the low season.

El Nido is situated amidst stone walled orchards of oranges and olives. Starting from the ruins of an ancient stone farm a local architect and interior designer created this delightful holiday home in a traditional style, with modern comforts.

ACCOMMODATION: El Nido is comfortable for 2 to 5 people with its own private pool and private entrance leading into the garden. If more accommodation is needed we do have our sister cottage El Nidito   available also all year round which has the same type of accommodataion as El Nido, perfect for larger groups staying for holidays and retreat weeks. El Nidito also has its own private pool. The two cottages are either side of our house so still giving privacy and space to each other but are within an easy walking distance to each others gardens.

El Nido´s first floor bedroom has a double bed and its own bathroom (with bath/shower, basin, bidet, WC. heated towel rail and heater). Air conditioning.

The kitchen is well equipped and has a double sink, 4 burner gas hob, electric oven, fridge & breakfast table, ironing facilities. See inventory for more details. The dining room/sitting room has dining table and four chairs, settee, CD player with MP3 player socket, TV/DVD with 5 Spanish channels and UK digital satellite (BBC radio 1,2,3,4,5 and BBC 1,2,3, channel 4,5 etc.), large book collection. The sunken sitting room has settee/divan beds, Z bed, (or double bed) and its own WC & shower room.

Water is heated by a solar powered water heater with immersion backup. The building has well insulated walls & roofs & through ventilation, mains electricity & good piped water, tiled floors with rugs, internet connection installed.

Linen & towels, including beach towels, are provided and an information file about the area, restaurants and walks. Outside an irrigation stream gurgles past the entrance gate. Amongst olive, orange and lemon trees is a sheltered patio with a BBQ, sun loungers & for the colder evenings an outside patio heater so you can watch the stars while having your evening meal.

When not exploring this wonderful region, you can swim in the enchanting pool, approx.10m x 5m with a gentle slope so excellent for non-swimmers and children. The water is purified by the "Aquatronic" system so no chlorine is needed.

Clare and Ainsley look after El Nido and will be pleased to provide assistance if you need anything. Ainsley is a professional chef & to order, will deliver delicious meals to your table. Clare is a qualified reflexologist and Indian Head Masseuse and is happy to give treatments to you to help you relax.

PRICES FOR 2010 1st January to April 3rd 2010 £425 per week. April 3rd 2010 to October 2nd 2010 £575 per week. October 2nd 2010 to end of 2010 £425 per week. Please book early to avoid disappointment. BOOKINGS Make a reservation by calling Clare Sasada by phone: +34 958 784315 or Rev. Ben Sasada on 01379 642174 and by email: reservations@elnido.co.uk Skype user name: clareandainsley Please email for availability.

Then post booking confirmation with sterling cheque for non-returnable deposit of £100 per week to The Grange, Walcot Green, Diss, Norfolk. IP22 5SS. Cheque to be made out to Clare Sasada. Balance (non returnable within a month of your visit) to be paid by cheque no later than one calendar month before arrival. When we confirm your reservation on receipt of deposit, we will send you details of 'how to find us'. On arrival, the information pack provides details of the locality, touring and walks. Also wine, beer & basic supplies are provided. ARRIVAL Saturday after 15.00 hrs local time (3p.m) departure to be by 10.00 hrs local time on last Saturday of your stay.

TRAVEL El Nido is close to Orgiva, only a short walk to the shops, bars, restaurants, bus station etc. Non car users will find its location very amenable, also Clare and Ainsley are available for transport if needed to and from the airport and for day trips. To enjoy the region by car, preferably air-conditioned in the summer, we recommend pre-booking for easy pick up at Malaga or Granada airport. We suggest to book through www.carjet.co.uk. It is also possible to fly to Granada via Madrid or Barcelona & now direct from Stansted & Liverpool with Ryanair.com. This is less than an hour away. From Malaga airport it is 140 km along coast road or 185 km by way of dual carriageway via Granada. Roughly 2 hrs either way. You can drive from a channel port with a one-night stopover near border. There are also car ferries to Bilbao & Santander - a 24hr-boat trip & long days drive via Madrid & Granada.

WHAT ELSE Orgiva is at the heart of LAS ALPUJARRAS, the beautiful valleys and foothills between the Sierra Nevada and the coastal range. Of great interest to walkers, birdwatchers, botanists, writers & painters or just for a great holiday away from it all.

There are many activities in the area including horse riding, hang gliding, golf and skiing. The last outposts of the Moors after the fall of Granada in the 16th century, their Berber villages dot the mountainsides. The nearest beach is 35 minutes away and the ski slopes 95 minutes.