Das Haus ist ein idealer Startpunkt fĂŒr AusflĂŒge und Wanderungen aber auch fĂŒr einen entspannten Tag am Pool. Die Ausstattung war top.Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war hervorragend. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt!
Wir haben eine traumhafte Woche bei Oliver und Maria verbracht. Haus, Garten, Pool, Landschaft, Umgebung- wunderschoen und genau was wir uns erhofft hatten. Wir wuerden jederzeit wieder kommen!
This has to be one of if not the favourite property we have stayed in anywhere in the world! A combination of brilliant hosts, a lovely house and a stunning location are hard to beat. Oliver and Maria were attentive hosts with lots of communication before and during our trip and they were happy to assist with pretty much everything from arrival shopping, car hire and organising wonderful massages for all the family, we really couldnât recommend them highly enough. The house is lovely, permeated with the incredible smell of orange blossoms (orange tress in the garden!) with lots of gardens and coffee on the balcony in the morning with that view of the mountainsâŠThere are lots of amazing mountain hikes, both on the doorstep and within 10km, we did some stunning routes taking in lovely villages like Pampaneiro, really not to be missed. This really is an awesome place to have a holiday, the house has everything you need, inside and out including aircon in all the rooms, a lovely pool, incredible mountain location a short walk from a lovely town with restaurants, shops, bars and lovely cafes.
We had a lovely stay in Orgiva and found the house to be exactly as promised. A short walk from the village, it offers peaceful surroundings with all the amenities you need within reach. The stay was enhanced by the cats and dogs that usually decided to come by and say hi. Inside the house is a advertised, proper beds and a well equipped kitchen that covered all our needs.
We had a beautiful stay at Oliver and Mariaâs. Brilliant communication throughout. The house was so lovely and well kitted out. The views are spectacular, pool wonderful (even though we were there in April so a cooler time of year). The garden is lovely with orange and lemon and nut trees. We wish we could have stayed longer aa d would love to return.
Het huis en de omgeving waren zoals op de foto's. Heeft onze verwachtingen zelfs overtroffen. Huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Omgeven door sinaasappelbomen. Je komt er helemaal tot rust. Eigenaar en zijn vrouw erg vriendelijk. en behulpzaa en
Everything was exactly as described in the listing. The cottage, the view and especially the pool were a perfect peaceful place for us to totally relax and spend quality time in between our adventures throughout the region. The cottage felt very private because it had enough property of its own surrounding it and it is separated from the other house where other guests stay. The pool was a highlight- it was large, well maintained and although technically shared with a couple of others who may be in the other guest house, it had a designated area for us with chairs and umbrella, so it felt very much our own. Oliver and Maria were amazing hosts, responsive and very knowledgeable - willing to help with all our questions about everything local. The details in decor and care of the property are evidence of how invested they are in what they are offering their guests. Their welcome book had great recommendations for activities, food and more. I highly recommend this property for a family or other small group who either wants to stay put and enjoy all the peace it has to offer or use it as a home base for exploring the area. Thank you, Oliver and Maria!
We loved the house! Absolutely everything was supplied and Oliver and Maria where very helpfull too.
The view was amazing and we made several walking tours in the neighbourhood, also perfect for trail runningđ. The kids had much fun in the garden playing batminton and swimming and on the tire swing. They have cute dogs and cats too! Food at Baraka restaurant in the village was amazingđ. We will come back some day! thank you!
The well appointed rustic dwelling was ideal and well equipped. The view was fantastic. The host was very friendly and helpful Our only problem was our failure to notice that the pool was shared with the host and his other small letting on the site. This turned out not to be a problem at all.
Es war alles perfekt. Super Erholung. Wunderschöner Pool mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick in die Berge. Auch das Haus war toll.
Liebevolle Gastgeber und ĂŒberaus hilfsbereit in jeglicher Hinsicht.
Vielen Dank fĂŒr die schöne Zeit bei euch.
Excellent hosts, fantastic communication throughout our stay and a very nice welcome and introduction to the house. There is a folder with all the information needed for the house and the surrounding area. We loved going into Orgiva for bread, veggies/fruit, wine, etc (the daily market is awesome!). The bed is super comfortable, kitchen is well equipped (we often cooked at "home"), views are peaceful, lovely and relaxing pool, and we had loads of privacy.
Fantastic location for exploring the region, though, some days it was really hard to leave "home."
We already miss Antonio and Peppa! (the host's 2 dogs)
Hoping to come back for an even longer stay.
This is our third visit to Oliver and Maries fabulous holiday let.
We couldnât recommend it more highly if you want to get away from everything but also be able to walk into Ărgiva, easily visit the coast and mountains. Just perfect!
Cortijo El Potro is a nice, well appointed house with access to a lovely saltwater pool. Oliver and Maria are friendly, helpful, and gracious hosts. Orgiva is a great basecamp for cycling, hiking and exploring La Alpujarra.
Orgiva is a diverse town with Spanish locals, expats, and a noticeable number of counterculturists. Dining options are a bit limited for long stays, but the kitchen works well for making meals and there are plenty of options for buying groceries.
The area has its share of barking dogs, and during our visit, a relatively loud four-day festival; thoughâŠthatâs Spain. The walk to town is short, but fairly step, especially with an armful of groceries. There are two friendly dogs and cats on the property, which for most people is a plus; however, if one has a cat allergy, this may be an issue as some guests may let the cats come inside.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our winter holidays at the lovely Cortijo el Potro. It is a shame that coronavirus had such an impact this year but we will be back again in 2022 for more winter sunshine.
We had a really enjoyable winter month in Orgiva (mid-Jan - mid-Feb). It is a good time of year for almond blossom. This was our second winter visit and it didn't disappoint. The views from the Cortijo are amazing - such a pleasure to sit out in the sunshine with a freshly-picked and squeezed orange juice listening to the birds and looking out on the mountains. Most days we were even able to have breakfast outside - a stark contrast to English winter weather. We only had rain on 5 of the 29 days (last visit we had no rain!). The Cortijo was comfortable and, with the aircon heater, log burner or a portable heater available, warm enough in the evenings. The Cortijo is quiet at night and we always slept well. There was plenty of hot water and we had no problems cooking or doing washing. What a luxury to hang washing out on the line late afternoon to dry! It was good to have Oliver and Maria around for advice or any help. Last visit we went to Granada - a doable day trip - except that we pre-booked the Alhambra and stayed two nights. This time, at Oliver's recommendation, we went to Cordoba. It would be a good place to visit at any time of year but there was plenty to see and not too busy in winter. We love walking and did some great walks , including one with Fritz (Oliver's father) above the clouds (!) above Capiliera. There is plenty of walking available and it is easy to download and follow routes. We ate well, with restaurants offering menu del dias for 10-15⏠for 3 courses including drink. The highlight, though, has to be just being there - with the sunshine, orange trees, and yellow oxalis flowers set against the green grass and the mountains beyond.
La verdad es que han sido 9 dĂas fabulosos, la casa es mejor de lo aparenta en el anuncio, Martin ha estado muy pendiente de nosotros para que la estancia fuera perfecta. Nuestra perrita ha estado encantada con sus amiguitos George, Pepa y Antonio. El entorno, el pueblo y la gente ideales para desconectar de la ciudad. Esperaremos repetir y conocer a Oliver y MarĂa.
Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber, wir hatten den Pool fĂŒr uns alleine. Eine traumhafte Aussicht in die Berge, ruhig, eine tolle Oase fĂŒr 4 Personen. Jederzeit gerne wieder
Wir haben die 12 Tage im Cortijo El Potro sehr genossen. Alles entsprach der Beschreibung, sehr sauber und mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Es ist sehr ruhig gelegen, man kann gut zu FuĂ in den Ort Orgiva gehen( ca. 15 Minuten ) . Dort gibt es viele nette Restaurants, oder man kocht in der wirklich gut ausgestatteten KĂŒche selbst. Die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten im Ort sind gut, es gibt SupermĂ€rkte, Bioladen, Metzger , BĂ€cker.....
Orgiva ist kein hĂŒbscher Ort, aber man ist weit weg vom Touristenrummel und man erlebt das authentische Andalusien. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.
Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt fĂŒr Wanderungen in der Sierra Nevada, AusflĂŒge nach Granada oder ans Mittelmeer. Alles ist schnell erreichbar.
Unser Vermieter war sehr umsichtig, immer fĂŒr uns erreichbar, wenn wir Fragen hatten. Er hat uns gute Tipps fĂŒr AusflĂŒge in die nĂ€here Umgebung gegeben.
Unser Fazit: wer keinen Wert auf Massentourismus legt und gerne Land und Leute kennenlernen möchte, der ist hier bestens ausgehoben. Wenn man auf der Terrasse des Cortijos sitzt fĂŒhlt man sich ein kleines bisschen wie im Paradies....
Danke Oliver, wir können das El Potro nur weiterempfehlen.....
Lovely cottage with everything you need for your stay. So peaceful and just a 15 minute walk into the town. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean and tidy.
Quite difficult to find so we ended up calling Oliver who drove into town and we then followed him. The town has various one way systems so easy to get lost!
We would recommend eating at Limonera by the BP garage in town. Best meal we had!