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The Olive Branch Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse

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    Our Rural B&B 'The Olive Branch' is in a beautiful mountainside location in El Chorro near Alora approx 1 hour inland from Malaga airport.We have 5 lovely en-suite bedrooms,fantastic guest kitchen,2 terraces for relaxing and dining,and a private pool with stunning views. Also available a seperate casita (3 bed house) for large groups or private rental. A handful of Restaurants and bars nearby with many more in Alora town a short drive away. Many activities and sightseeing locations within a short drive.Amazing Rates!


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    I am a Fitness and Pilates Instructor and my husband is keen on Martial Arts. We are not climbers but we are just opposite the main climbing crags of El Chorro and have many climbers stay with us.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 1


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    Property Noted For:

    • Activities-climbing/walking/cycling

    • Bird Watching area

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Group events

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Private entrance

    On Site:

    • Amenities Basket

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Private Swimming Pool

    • Large Communal Fridge

    • Iron & Ironing Board

    • Fully Equipped Communal Guest Kitchen

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  • Bedroom 1 En-Suite Double

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €25/€40

    A neutrally decorated double en-suite bedroom with double size pine bed, draw and shelf unit, natural wood bedside shelves and a comfortable chair. The private en-suite bathroom is fully tiled white with a white suite, enclosed shower, ceramic spanish table top basin and comes provided with towels and bedding. Mountain view with small gravel entrance and flowerbeds. Price in Euros

    Bedroom 2 Twin En-Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €15/€20

    A tastefully decorated bedroom with feature brick wall and private en-suite bathroom. The bedroom is furnished with twin beds, a beautiful dark wood wardrobe, bedside table and lamp and a comfortable chair. The bathroom has a white suite and an enclosed tiles shower and the room comes with bedding and towels included. Family friendly room as an extra bed/and or cot can be added for children. Mountain view with a small gravel entrance area and flowerbeds. Price in Euros per person per night

    Bedroom 3 Double En-Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €25/€40

    A basic double en-suite bedroom with a queen sized bed, white bedside table and lamp and a comfortable chair. The bathroom has a white suite, enclosed tiled shower and natural wooden shelf for toiletries. The room comes provided with bedding and towels. Mountain view with small gravel entrance area and flowerbeds. Price in Euros for the room per night.

    Bedroom 4 Double En-Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €15/€20

    A light, airy double bedroom with stunning views. The bedroom has a large double bed, pine bedside drawers, hanging rail, comfy chair and bedside cabinet. The room has alarge private en-suite wetroom shower with beautiful large dark brown tiles, a white suite and wetroom shower. Family friendly as an extra bed/ and or cot can be added for children. The bedroom is provided with towels and bedding and the price is in Euros per person per night.

    Bedroom 5 Double En-Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €15/€20

    A quirky, cool large en-suite bedroom with a feature brick wall. The bedroom has a large double bed with bedside drawers, hanging rail and a comfortable chair. A small set of steps lead up to the bathroom fitted with a white suite and fully tiled enclosed shower. With a spanish table top ceramic sink and large mirror to finish, the room also comes provided with bedding and towels. Family friendly as and extra bed/and or cot can be added for children. Small gravel entrance area and stunning views of the valley below with direct access onto the terraces. Price is in euros per person per night.

    Seperate 2/3 Bed Casita

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

      1 Double

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €0/€450

    A light, airy seperate 2/3 bed self-contained casita for exclusive summer hire.Downstairs the casita offers an open plan fully equipped kitchen,dining and lounge area.With a downstairs bathroom that has a white suite,fully enclosed shower unit and a bath with shower attachment.Finished with a large mirror and a mirrored cabinet for toiletries.Bedding and towels included.Front patio doors lead out onto a small terrace with a flowerbed to the side.Price in Euros per week 450 Euros.Not Available for hire in Winter Climing Season.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 14.00    Check out: 10.00

    • Deposit amount required: Deposit of 50 euros or 20% of the total booking cost (whichever is greater) for stays of 5 nights or more. Full payment in advance for stays of up to 4 nights. Balance payable by cash upon arrival.

    • Cancellations: For advanced bookings cancelled between 10-4 weeks prior to arrival, half the deposit will be refunded. For bookings cancelled after 4 weeks Full balance payable No refund is applicable.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We sell beer and wine on site

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: with extra eggs and bacon if desired

    • Time Served: 8.30-9.30

    • Serving location: Terrace, Breakfast/dining area


    Special meal options

  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    • Village


    City

    • Alora

    • Distance to city: 9 miles

    • Directions to property:
      After Alora exit off A-357 At t-junction turn right. Ignore first turning left to Alora, continue on to t-junction turn left.At roundabout turn left to Alora/El Chorro. Go up hill, past Repsol petrol station, over set of speed humps. At roundabout go straight over to El Chorro. Stay on road up the mountain towards El Chorro for approx 20 mins. At the Dam turn right. At La Garganta signpost turn right. Proceed past La Garganta Hotel, travel up the mountain road for approx 1 mile bearing left at the fork in the road, following Olive Branch signs. Pass La Almona Chica cottages on left, carry up around the corner. The Olive Branch B&B is along that top road on right. Follow the dirt track right and bear right at the bend. Park here. Walk down our driveway left and reception is up the steps on the left.


    Airport

    • Head northeast toward Av del Comandante García Morato Turn right at Av del Comandante García Morato Slight right to stay on Av del Comandante García Morato Slight left to stay on Av del Comandante García Morato At the roundabout, take the 1st exit Turn right toward MA-416 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto MA-416 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A-7052 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto MA-9002 heading to Cártama/Campillos/A-357 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A-357 ramp to Cártama/Campillos Merge onto A-357/Autovía del Guadalhorce Continue to follow A-357 for approx 30 mins Take Alora exit

    • Directions to property:
      Head northeast toward Av del Comandante García Morato Turn right at Av del Comandante García Morato Slight right to stay on Av del Comandante García Morato Slight left to stay on Av del Comandante García Morato At the roundabout, take the 1st exit Turn right toward MA-416 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto MA-416 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A-7052 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto MA-9002 heading to Cártama/Campillos/A-357 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A-357 ramp to Cártama/Campillos Merge onto A-357/Autovía del Guadalhorce Continue to follow A-357 for approx 30 mins Take Alora exit


    Area Attractions

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Coast 1 Hour Away

    • Lobo (wolf) Park

    • El Torcal Natural Rock Formations

    • Bobastro Ruins

    • Ardarles Lakes

    • El Chorro Gorge & The Camino Del Rey

    • Outlet Stores

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Climbing

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

  • Definitely worth a visit!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    Beautiful scenery and spectacular views. The accomodation was light and airy, with perfect facilities for all of our requirements. The hosts were very knowledgable of the area and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was fantastic!! I would definitely be going back for another visit!!! Rachel Surrey England


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