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Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Castril, AL
  • Sierra de Castril Natural Park
    29 min drive
  • Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park
    72 min drive
  • Cerveceria Zafra
    10 min drive
  • Los Propios y Cazorla Station
    90 min drive

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About the area

Castril

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Granada Geopark and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Sierra de Castril Natural Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a fireplace. .Home features a patio, a sofa bed and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Castril holiday home include Santa Maria Teaching Church and Plaza Mayor de Huescar.

What's nearby

  • Sierra de Castril Natural Park - 29 min drive
  • Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park - 72 min drive
  • Plaza de la Constitucion - 98 min drive
  • Plaza Santa Maria - 99 min drive
  • Yedra Castle - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖCafe - Bar Emilio - ā€¬10 min drive
  • ā€ŖBar JuliĆ”n - ā€¬10 min drive
  • ā€ŖCafe - ā€¬12 min drive
  • ā€ŖLa Fuente - ā€¬13 min drive
  • ā€ŖHostal Restaurante las Tres Hermanas - ā€¬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park

Set within the Sierra de Castril Natural Park this traditional Spanish 'cortijo' enjoys a spectacular location with views over Lake Portillo and the surrounding mountains. Sympathetically restored recently, the property combines traditional features with modern comforts. A 5 minute walk takes you to a secluded lakeside bathing spot in crystal clear waters and there are numerous walks that begin at your front door. The charming town of Castril with its traditional whitewashed cottages and narrow cobbled streets is a 10 minute drive or lovely 30 minute walk through the olive groves.

Casa Turquesa itself is a spacious three bedroom cottage with a large kitchen/diner and cosy living room with traditional fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped with an oven/hob; large fridge; and microwave. A large dining table and corner sofa enjoy views of the lake from a full height window. The lounge has a lovely wood burning stove for the cooler winter evenings and comfortable armchairs and sofa. There are books, games and jigsaws to while away the time. Upstairs there are two good sized bedrooms - one twin and one with a King size double - both enjoying views over the lake. A family bathroom comes with a new shower. The third bedroom is located on the ground floor in which a daybed can be used as either a double or two singles.

Outside there is a superb three tier terrace equipped with dining table and loungers from which you can enjoy magnificent views over the lake and the surrounding landscape - an ideal space in which to dine, stargaze or simply laze the afternoon away.

This is rural Spain at its best in which the pace of life is slow. English is rarely spoken but you will find a friendly welcome everywhere. Walking opportunities abound in the Natural Park and can range from a pleasant stroll through the olive groves to a tough day in the high mountains. The Park is famous for wildlife, especially birds and you will enjoy great close-up views of eagles and vultures. Summer days are hot and the cool, clear waters of the lake will prove irresistible. For the more active, canoeing, kayaking and horse riding are available in the local area.

Castril the local town is friendly and full of character. Don't miss the spectacular gorge walk, lovely swimming pool and climb to the viewpoint of Pena del Sagarado Corazon. Relax with drink and some traditional tapas in one of the many bars afterwards.

If you wish to venture further afield the city of Granada with the stunning Alhambra Palace is an easy 1.5 hours drive away and the winter ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada a similar distance. There are geothermal springs close to Lake Negratin and prehistoric sites at Orce and Galera. The stunning Renaissance city of Ubeda is another essential day trip.

The house is perfect if you fancy a relaxing holiday off the beaten track and want to experience the real Spain but there are a couple of things you should know. There is no Wi-Fi and the phone signal at the house can be hit and miss (although a short walk up-the hill usually secures a signal). There is also no T.V ā€“ its very much an ā€œoff the grid experienceā€.

The nearest airport is Granada ā€“ a 1.5 hour drive but it is also an easy drive from Alicante. Murcia, Malaga and Almeria all of which are served by the usual budget airlines.

NEW FOR SPRING 2019 - FREE WI-FI

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: By prior arrangemnt/subject to an additional fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Very young children may need supervision on terrac

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stunning Lakeside House Sierra Castril Natural Park
Stunning Lakeside House Sierra Natural Park
Stunning Lakeside Sierra Castril Natural Park
Stunning Lakeside Sierra Natural Park
Stunning si Sierra Natural Pa
House

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park?

The closest beach to Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park is Playa De Freila (30.7 km).

Does Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park?

No, Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Stunning Lakeside House in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monica v.

Casa Turquesa
House could really do with a good cleaning. Beds very comfortable, bathroom and shower ok, but water pressure upstairs is low. Location fantastic for us, the views are amazing. It's 15 mins by car to Castril. It's not a detached house (this wasn't very clear in the advert). We enjoyed it, it's a bit expensive for 2 people but there's room for 5 which makes it very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
July visit
Such a beautiful place. Loved the stay. The lake was lovely swimming, walk to Castril nice. House has everything needed and with care we coped with the heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery.
The directions couldā€™ve been slightly clearer further away from the property. Get supplies in before arrival nowhere open on a Sunday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus J.

Wow, a stunning find, if you like a sense of remoteness then this is the place for you!
Andrew was very efficient & offered good instructions & all worked well. The property is newly converted with all the facilities you would expect in a UK property. Its in excellent condition. The Casa is on the end of an old farmstead complex on the edge of a cliff ( the photos don't really show that properly) so don't go if you have issues with heights & I would NOT recommend it for infants for this reason, otherwise its a little bit of Spanish perfection! The track down to the property is 'entertaining' for the last 100 metres but you cant have isolation & expect to have perfect tarmacked tracks to boot,that's part of the charm of Casa Turquoisa. I watched Vultures & other raptors soaring overhead most days & with the Castril & Cazorla y Segura national parks so close this is a paradise for nature lovers. Go there.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Absolutely stunning.
This home was the highlight of our trip. The spacious terrace over looking a picturesque serene, clear mountain lake was stunning. It take some effort to get there from Madrid with hours of winding mountain roads but it was well worth it (and part of the allure if you appreciate a good drive). The house was very recently and tastefully decorated with all the amenities you would expect from a lovely vacation home. The house was very very clean and bright and offered the feeling of perfect seclusion. Overall it was a phenomenal experience and we hope very much to one day return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Lars S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unsagbar schlecht, 2h NACH geplanter Anreise storniert
Vermieter meldet sich nicht, storniert Anreisetag um 18 Uhr die Unterkunft fĆ¼r 4-kƶpfige Familie, BegrĆ¼ndung: Probleme mit Wasser.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nuria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente casa y zona
Casa excepcional, amplia, cĆ³moda y en una ubicaciĆ³n privilegiada. Decorada con mucho gusto y con todo lo necesario. No hay demasiada cobertura telefĆ³nica pero el wifi funciona bien. La zona es espectacular, remota y con muy poca gente, ideal para ver fauna y hacer excursiones. La casa estĆ” aislada pero el pueblo no estĆ” demasiado lejos, a nosotros nos ha parecido perfecta.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Eneko A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Zona preciosa, alojamiento precario
Es un alojamiento muy caro para lo que ofrece. La zona es preciosa, los vecinos adorables pero el acceso es muy problematico y la casa tiene un wi-fi precario. La ducha no tiene apenas presiĆ³n de agua y el calor reinante obliga a instalar aire acondicionado (la casa no lo tiene). Falta de limpieza y problema de hormigas dentro de la casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sitio espectacular
Repetiremos muy pronto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente ubicaciĆ³n
UbicaciĆ³n increĆ­ble, sĆ³lo se puede mejorar el acceso, seƱalizacion o aparcamiento
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

MarĆ­a JesĆŗs G.

Paz y tranquilidad asegurada
Lugar muy bonito y agradable, paz y tranquilidad asegurada! Vistas inmejorables. El Ćŗnico fallo que hemos observado escasa presiĆ³n de agua y nevera algo pequeƱa. Por lo demĆ”s todo fantĆ”stico, muy recomendable.

10/10 Excellent

MARIA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un paraĆ­so para los sentidos
Si buscas tranquilidad y quieres desconectar y admirar la belleza de la naturaleza, Ā”este es el sitio! Una casa impecable, equipada y cĆ³moda, situada en un entorno incomparable con unas vistas privilegiadas al embalse del Portillo, sin contaminaciĆ³n lumĆ­nica para disfrutar del cielo de las noches de verano y a sĆ³lo 10 minutos de Castril, un pueblo serrano muy acogedor y con una gastronomĆ­a exquisita. Hemos estado en pleno verano y las excursiones a Cazorla y a los nacimientos de los rĆ­os Castril y su afluente, Magdalena, han sido inolvidables para toda la familia. Un placer la estancia y la atenciĆ³n de Andrew, en todo momento atento a nuestras necesidades y sugerencias. Ā”Muy recomendable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

victor f.

Lugar perfecto para desconectar
Falta un poco de limpieza

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Juan Manuel S.

Lugar excelente
Casa muy bonita y llena de detalles,el entorno precioso

8/10 Good

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness
geraĆ¼miges haus in schƶnster lage
Wir haben uns im Haus und in der Landschaft sehr wohl gefĆ¼hlt (waren im Oktober dort. ) Eine abenteuerliche Anreise (die Zufahrtswege sind mit normalem Auto eine Herausfordrung) wird mit Naturelebnis, Stille und einem atemberaubenden Sternenhimmel belohnt. Das Haus ist alles in allem gut ausgestattet, (ein paar KleiderschrƤnke mehr wƤren gut) , die Betten sind bequem. Einige TĆ¼ren und Fenster sind verzogen und lassen sich schlecht schlieƟen, Nebenan gibt es eine 2. Unterkunft, was ok ist wenn die Bewohner nett und ruhig sind. Es gibt viele Katzen, die gern aufdringlich sind. Wanderwege in toller Natur starten direkt vom Haus aus und der Blick von der Terrasse Ć¼ber den See (in dem man super schwimmen kann) ist groƟartig. Castrill ist ein nettes Ɩrtchen mit LebenmittellƤden. Wer es gern etwas abgelegen und still mag ist hier richtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, nature-rich location, off the beaten track
An amazing place to visit with rural but vibrant towns nearby and beautiful hills and mountains at your doorstep. Easy, friendly communication with the hosts, who were very kind to accommodate our wishes. Weā€™ve loved the tranquility, the landscape, hiking trails, and the chance to experience Spanish life without the tourists.

8/10 Good

Gissell Adriana J., San Fulgencio

Casa estupenda pero no preparada para el invierno
La casa es una pasada, estuvimos 6 personas en la casa, hay espacio suficiente, aunque cabe mencionar que el acceso a la casa es algo complicado, hay muchos baches y algunos tramos apenas cabe el coche, con lo que es muy recomendable llevar un 4x4. En cuanto a la casa, estĆ” muy bien cuidada pero estĆ” pensada mĆ”s para el verano. A nosotros, la chimenea nos fallĆ³ con lo que pasamos los 3 dĆ­as en pleno invierno con una sola estufa elĆ©ctrica la cual tenĆ­amos que desconectar si se querĆ­a encender el horno. Es verdad que el trato con Andrew muy cordial e incluso nos intento solucionar el problema con la chimenea pero finalmente no se pudo. En definitiva la casa es recomendable para el verano.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Carlos C.

Casa no preparada para el frĆ­o
La casa es muy chula y muy cuidada, pero estƔ muy pensada para cuando no hace tanto frƭo. El lugar es precioso, una lƔstima que el vecino tenga la zona un poco sucia. La cocina no tiene extractor de humo, por lo que te obliga a abrir la puerta, eso conlleva a que la zona se vuelva a enfriar.. Aconsejable un coche offroad para llegar
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

JUAN JESUS F.

Casa muy limpia, agradable y amplia. Excepcionales vistas al lago Portillo y entorno muy tranquilo.
El carril de acceso no estĆ” en buen estado en alguna zona. Al pueblo de Castril se llega en unos 15 minutos en coche, andando me parece lejano.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

BenoƮt P.

Calme, luxe et voluptƩ
Situation exceptionnelle, maison de village trĆØs agrĆ©able, nombreuses randonnĆ©es et vue imprenable sur le lac.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

La casa es tal cual se muestra en las fotos
Tiene unas vistas impresionantes, un verdadero paraƭso para desconectar y vivir en la naturaleza, claramente repetirƩ,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER O.

Magnifica casa Turquesa
Ha sido un placer para nosotros ser los primeros huespedes de esta magnifica casa Turquesa. Hemos pasado dos noches en este entorno incomparable, disfrutando muchisimo de todos los detalles de la casa y de la tranquilidad y la paz de las noches de luna llena sobre el embalse. La casa es sencillamente magnifica, estĆ” muy bien equipada y decorada con todo lujo de detalles. Las camas muy cĆ³modas, y la terraza exclusiva es la guinda del pastel. Ademas dentro de la casa se estĆ” fresco, especialmente en el salon de abajo (que hacĆ­a incluso un poco de frio) aĆŗn en horas de mĆ”ximo calor. No lejos de la casa hay una pequeƱa zona de baƱo en el embalse muy tranquila, y Castril estĆ” a unos 10 min en coche. Es la segunda vez que estamos por esta zona y nos encanta No conocimos a los dueƱos, Andrew y Chris, pero nos dejaron detalles de bienvenida en la casa, como un par de cervezas bien frias Gracias por todo, volveremos!! Javier y Caridad