Luxury 3 Bedroomed Villa in Desert Springs
This long lost part of Andalucia boasts the best winter climate in Spain, making it an attractive all year round destination for golf, tennis and water sports. It is set in a dramatic desert landscape of rocks, arroyos, springs, and cactus, which border and punctuate the lush green fairways. Our villa is located in a small cluster overlooking the 1st and 18th fairways. Only 20 mins drive from the old Moorish town of Mojacar and 2 ½ hours drive from the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada and with Almeria International Airport a mere 40 minute drive away.
The Indiana course is the first desert course in Europe and has been built to the full USGA specifications and quality standards of the now famous desert courses of Arizona and California. It presents unforgettable views of the rugged mountain ranges and golf of such a dramatic nature that it can be said to have taken not only desert golf but also golf in general in this part of Spain to a new level of excellence.
This villa is not just suitable for golfing enthusiasts. It is also ideal for families looking for a relaxing holiday in a superb environment. Visitors can relax and enjoy all the facilities of Desert Springs. The clubhouse boasts a very fine restaurant and lounge bar. The Crocodile Club adjacent the clubhouse, which is in an elevated location over-looking the entire course, offers a less formal dining environment, pool bar and Tennis courts.
The Almanzora Region
There is no other climate like it; for this is Europe’s only desert, more akin to Arizona and New Mexico than anywhere else. This is really the Wild West! For this was the setting of many famous films of that genre, including Once upon a Time in the West and A Fistful of Dollars. The film set is now a great tourist attraction.
It experiences the most sunshine in Europe, averaging 9 hours per day and the least rainfall, 7 ½ inches per year. It also has the warmest winter climate in mainland Europe, average max. day-time 20ºC (67ºF) October to March.
The Almanzora beaches and countryside in the south east corner of Spain have escaped the weight of over development and mass tourism. There is no high rise development here and there never will be as the area is protected by strict coastal, environmental and planning laws. The local people, whose principal employment is fishing (the giant prawns landed in nearby Garrucha are famous throughout Spain) and agriculture, not tourism, are still warm and friendly to visitors.
The Villa
This luxurious golf villa has air-conditioning, heating and all of the rooms have ceiling fans. It is furnished to a high standard to compliment the rustic theme.
The bright and airy living/dining room contains 2 comfortable sofas, Satellite TV + surround sound, DVD and CD player. The dining area has a table with 6 chairs. The décor is fashionable with bright coloured prints on the walls to contrast with the soft colour scheme. The room has a wonderful view of the back garden and patio doors lead on to a terrace with a built in barbeque. The terrace has patio furniture offering alfresco dining for 6.
The villa has a fully equipped kitchen. Appliances include a fitted oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, toaster and kettle. There is a separate utility room with a washing machine/tumble dryer.
There are three bedrooms which comprise one double and one twin and a single with an additional pull-out, comfortably sleeping five adults (6 max.). All the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and in addition have bedside cabinets. The master double bedroom (with king-size bed which can be made into two single beds with 1 weeks notice) has en-suite bathroom with walk in shower. It also has patio doors leading to a 1st floor large private solarium measuring approximately 35m² (with 3 sun loungers). The solarium has breathtaking panoramic views of the golf course with the mountains in the background.
There is a fully tiled main bathroom, with bath, shower, toilet and bidet. There is a separate cloakroom/utility on the ground floor. Extra care should be taken with small children and the elderly as all floors are tiled.