Villa la Rama, a charming holiday villa on the edge of olive groves
La Rama is quite new, but it has all the character and charm of the ancient buildings recreated by the architect owner on this estate. The casita's name means "the bough".
With air-conditioning, satellite TV, and its own private pool in a walled garden, it is a beautiful and luxurious addition to the vacation homes that have been created amongst the olive groves in this beautiful valley. There are wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Lujar.
The villa has its own wireless broadband internet connection for use with your own laptop (you will need a built in wireless network card - or an ethernet port for wired connection). There is also a shared facility for visitors which has a computer with free high-speed internet access in a separate room on-site. This has instant access for Skype users (free telephone system). This rental apartment is near to the beautiful farmhouse of the Cortijo de Los Piedaos, where incoming telephone calls and faxes can be received.
This vacation home is wheelchair friendly, and access from a car is simple, as vehicles can pull up right outside the front door and be parked nearby.
From the entrance hall, a short ramp leads up to a large living / dining / kitchen area, incorporating the old stone wall of an earlier building. A high, sloping ceiling and terracotta floors add to the charm of this unusual space. There is satellite TV, DVD, a CD player, fast, free internet access point (bring your own laptop) and lots of books.
The kitchen has a double sink, fridge, microwave, gas hob and electric oven, and a built-in dining area.
Sliding French doors lead onto a shaded terrace with barbecue, a sheltered walled garden, and its own private pool.
The pretty little private pool has an ecological purification system that avoids the use of chlorine.
The pool has a 20cm
shallow area suitable for
small children, sloping
down to 120cm for
swimming.
The main double bedroom.
The ensuite bathroom has a washing machine recessed into the wall.
The entrance hall from the main bedroom.
The second, twin bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom.
The villa is well insulated and has good through natural ventilation, plus air conditioning and central air heating using an ecological heat pump. The bathrooms have heated towel rails and infrared heaters. Hot water comes from a solar panel with butane or electric backup systems.
The architect's plan explains the layout. The floor area is about 75 sq. meters (~800 sq. feet).