About Us
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Casa Azul was 2 traditional village houses that we purchased in 2003 to enable us to retire from a hectic self employed working life and offer relaxed bed and breakfast holidays instead. We converted them into a small B&B in the lovely working village of Albunuelas in the Lecrin Valley so that we still had a reason for getting up in the morning and to continue meeting interesting people without the daily 10 hour grind of our past life, rush hour on the M1 and cold wet winters in England.
To ensure that we keep in touch with home we installed a T/V in the lounge which receives all English free to air programs such as BBC and ITV and all our favorite radio stations. BBC1,2, 3, 4, Five live and Mary Anns favourite Classic FM. To look after all creature comforts we have had the 2 houses professionally converted into 1 without loosing any of the original character.
Our dreams finally started to come to fruition when we upped sticks and moved complete with Sally, our people
loving dog and Smokey our cat in Jan 2004
There are now 2 en-suite rooms that are reserved for our b&b guests. The Blue room has twin beds and the Orange family room has a double and single bed and both have showers, radiators, fans and tea and coffee making facilities. We also have a childs bed and a cot that can be used in either room
On the second floor we have a self contained twin bedded apartment for 2 people. This consists of 3 rooms,
the bedroom with views over the Sierra Nevada mountains, the kitchen/living room with sink, cooker, microwave, fridge and
comfy seating and a shower room with wc. This apartment has direct access to the roof terrace which is shared with your
resident hosts Mary Ann and Ken Silverlock and any other guests.
On the roof terrace there are plenty of chairs, a table, sun umbrella, a splash pool, BBQ and many flowering plants. This is a wonderful place to breakfast under a cloudless sky with birds every where including eagles soaring overhead on many days throughout the year.
From here you can also gaze on the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains for over 6 months of the year and which are proud to host the most southerly ski resort in Europe which is open from mid November to mid April. Just imagine , sking in the morning and sun bathing on your own roof terrace in the afternoon followed by a 2 minute stroll to the nearest bar in the evening for a glass of wine and tapas.
Can you think of a better way to while away the hours
On the ground floor we have the guests lounge with T/V and music centre, plus a selection of books and board games. Off the lounge is the dining room and outside there is a shady, enclosed courtyard with many plants and seating which is the perfect place to relax in the heat of the afternoon.
Mary Ann is happy to serve dinner for any guests that require it either in the dining room or the courtyard and if you wish to go out in the evening then Mary Ann is more than happy to baby sit for you
Contact us by Phone 0034 958776366. By email ken@fishinginspain.co.uk. Freephone by Skype User name kensilverlock
Andalucia is simply one of the most beautiful corners of Europe. Its a land where the excesses of the 20th century seem not to have taken root and where travellers are genuinely welcomed as honoured guests, rather than as tourists.
This is the land immortalised by the writings of Ernest Hemingway and beloved by
Orson Welles. Its the real Spain of Carmen, Figaro and Flamenco. Rich with the legacies of the Moors and the
Romans, its charm and sheer delight will captivate you.
The Valley de Lecrin (Arabic translation “The valley of happiness”) is at the heart of your holiday home. The village of Albunuelas is just a short drive to the picturesque banks of Lake Beznar and its unbelieveable head of wild carp. The area is surrounded by orange and lemon groves, vineyards and almond orchards.
The magnificent views are framed by the imposing Sierra Nevada mountains which give the area its wonderful climate by sheltering it from the cold northern European winds.
Activities in the valley include Angling, (we have all the tackle that you require), Mountain Biking, Painting, Walking, Bird Watching, Touring, Horse Riding or just chilling out watching the wonderful flora and fauna.
Close by are some challenging Golf Courses, the beaches of The Costa Tropical, the mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the marvellous city of Granada. The Alpujarras are only a 30 minute drive with their natural spring baths that offer therapeutic treatment for muscular pain, allergies, stress and lethargy. Alternativley just relax in the wonderful waters and let time pass away.
We think that to get the best from the area you need a hire car but for those of you who do not want the bother we can offer an airport pickup service. From Granada Airport the cost is 30 euro's each way and from either Malaga or Almeria the charge is 60 euro's
There is a local bus service from Albunuelas to Durcal and Granada.
To book, or for further information, send us an e-mail. ken@fishinginspain.co.uk
Contact us by Phone 0034 958776366, mobile 0034 630844751. By email ken@fishinginspain.co.uk. Free by Skype User name kensilverlock
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