In the tiny village of Mairena within Granada’s Sierra Nevada Park in Andalucia, Spain, Las Chimeneas farmstay has a mixture of B&B and self-catering accommodation in a lovingly decorated village house full of antiques and traditional furniture.
THE ACCOMMODATION:
They have a selection of B&B rooms at the main house plus three adjoining self-catering apartments, one of which is two bedrooms, the others both one bedroom.
There is an outdoor swimming pool in the gardens, and throughout the property the views of the surrounding countryside are superb, with the surrounding Sierra de Gador and Sierra Contaviesa mountains and the coast far off in the distance to the south.
The meals here are excellent; the English owners are food enthusiasts and collect much of the ingredients from their own small organic farm.
They serve a great and varied breakfast every morning at the informal on-site restaurant plus evening meals too. Guests can watch their food being cooked if they like and get lessons on how to make some traditional Alpujarran (the local region) recipes come to life.
THE FARM:
The small farm is just outside the village, has a stream running through it, and contains various fruits and vegetables; olives, almonds, cherries, oranges, and apricots, as well as some wild grape vines.
Guests are of course welcome to explore the farm, to visit and relax, or, if they like, to give a hand with collecting some of the produce.
You can also learn a little about making local cheeses, soups, soaps, and olive oil during informal demonstrations, plus yoga classes and ‘foraging mornings’, where a local guide can show you the best spots around the village for sourcing wild thyme, fennel, asparagus and mushrooms that you can bring back to cook with later.
THE LOCATION:
The tiny, isolated, village of Mairena is a wonderful find for anyone looking to experience typically slow-paced Andalucian village life. You’ll find it absolutely a world away from the tourist zones of the coast.
As mentioned above it’s also within the Sierra Nevada, so you’ll also find some world-class hiking and mountain biking as well as bird watching, and the owners are always on hand with good advice and recommendations about what to do and see in the surrounding area.
WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY:
“A quiet, calm, beautiful paradise. The atmosphere, beautiful views, opportunities for walking, helpful and friendly staff, excellent food, everything!..”
“Exceptional. Stunning views, friendly & helpful staff, delicious food in the restaurant! A wonderful spot all round….”
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