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Cortijo la Estrella comprises a total of 8 rural self-catering apartments, set in the foothills of the Sierra de las Estancias in six acres of almond grove surrounded by spectacular scenery. All our apartments are self contained and the nearest town of Velez Rubio is a 10 minute drive. Facilities include a bar, terraces, barbecues, table tennis table, petanca pitch, football pitch and a 12x5 metre seasonal swimming pool. With easy access from four major airports and a 40 minute drive to the nearest beaches Cortijo la Estrella is an ideal base from where to enjoy a holiday. Your stay at Cortijo la Estrella can be as relaxing or active as you like. You can enjoy the unspoiled environment, art, architecture, historical and archaeological sites, as well as many outdoor sports and activities. Within one hour you can visit the biggest accessible Geode in the world in Pulpí or relax on the beach. An area of outstanding natural beauty ideal for couples, families or a group of friends. Cortijo la Estrella offers one and two bedroom apartments and the opportunity to hire the entire complex for up to 28 people.
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We found this place to be just what was advertised and exactly what we needed. Just close enough to the beach to be a great day out and far enough into the back country to ensure you get peace and often a wonderful breeze. The pool is a great relief in the heat of the day. Definitely going again.
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Date of stay: July 2013
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 22 Jun 2014
Thank you for your comments. We work hard to offer our guests a quality service and are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Greetings from Los Vélez.
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Looked for a place for the night passing by and were lucky to find this place. Very nice apartment fully equipped. Remember to bring food to cock in the apartment since there are no restaurant. Lovely pool and nice area among the mountains. Warm and helpful welcome. Can gladly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 21 Aug 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review our apartments Reiny. It was a pleasure to have you here as our guests and we hope you will choose to stay with us again. Greetings from Los Vélez.
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Perfect relaxation spot! Spent 2 weeks here in July and loved every second of it. Apartments have everything you need and are very clean, and the pool is perfect. The surrounding area is stunning. I got to see proper Spanish towns, seaside and parks, after having previously just spent time in more touristy areas. Would thoroughly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 16 Aug 2016
Thank you for taking the time to review Cortijo la Estrella. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here and hope you will visit us again soon. Greetings from Los Velez......
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A welcome pack was available on our arrival. The apartment was split level (mezzanine). The description on the web site led me to believe there were views to be seen from the Apt. This was not the case as there was nothing at all visible from the lounge just 4 walls which made it quite dark. A view was available from the lounge if the door was open but, this meant you were invaded with insects. A view was available from the bedroom.
On inspection of the bed/bed linen I found hair on the sheets, when reported this was rectified immediately,and the bed linen was changed.
We had a very long drive to get to the Apt.and I was hoping that there would be dining facilities a little closer as the Apartments are quite remote.
I went to the bar to purchase a bottle of white wine but, none available -just red.
On a positive note my partner loved the pool and the fact that there was a kettle available for his beloved Tea.
Over all the Apartments are reasonably priced
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Date of stay: June 2013
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Heidi and Nick made us so welcome and the views are just to die for its comfortable accommodation and they were there with helpful advice when needed. The location is perfect to relax and chill .IE. swimming pool and table tennis too, yet all within a few minutes drive of the motorway system and less than ten minutes from the town of Velez Rubio. perhaps were a little biased because were buying a property there but its very relaxed there. It has all you would need to unwind from life
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 27 Mar 2016
Thank you for your review and comments. We very much enjoyed having you here as our guests and hope you will visit us again soon. Greetings from Los Vélez.
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We stayed here in September, as we were looking to buy a new home in this area. So this gave us a good insight to the Velez area. We found it to be a really beautiful area with stunning views, and have found a great house there!
Cortijo Estrella was a great place to stay, we just hired a car from the airport and an hour and a half later were settling in to a relaxing holiday/viewing trip..
The self catering cottage was very nice with lovely views, and fully equipped with a hob,microwave and fridge,and TV..The owners Heidi and Nick had kindly left us some food items,,which is a great idea until you can get to the local supermarket.
We also had use of the swimming pool and sun loungers which was lovely to sit out and bask in the warming sun.There is also a bar on the premises where you can have a tipple or two !
A short drive away is the lovely authentic town of Velez Rubio, which has shops,restaurants and tapas bars, a lovely plaza near the church, also a convent and a museum
Also the pretty town of Velez Blanco with its historical castle is very close at hand too.
We would highly recommend this area and Cortijo La Estrella to anyone looking to holiday in the real Spain, and Heidi and Nick were great hosts, thanks again.
Julie and Tom
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Date of stay: September 2015
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Spent a relaxing 8 days here in the summer and fell in love with the Spanish mountains. The apartments are fantastic - simple, clean, comfortable and perfect for a rural retreat. Heidi and Nick took great care of us including booking one of the best Sunday lunches ever at the nearby Casa Joya. We particularly enjoyed it in July when it was quiet and mainly couples. August got a little busier but we still had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back.
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Date of stay: July 2015
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Heidi, Nick and family deserve full marks for their excellent hospitality. They provided clean, comfortable accommodation and were there with helpful advice when needed. The location is perfect, offering beautiful vistas by day with crystal clear views of the night sky yet all within a few minutes drive of the motorway system and less than ten minutes from the beautiful town of Velez Rubio.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 4 Apr 2015
Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here at Cortijo la Estrella and hope you will visit us again.
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Just returned from a week's stay in this beautiful, tranquil location and feel fully restored. The apartments were attractive and comfortable, and spotlessly clean, and the owners couldn't have done more to help make our stay more pleasant.
We explored the lovely views with walks around the area, whilst our children took full advantage of the good sized pool and games room.
In the evenings the night sky was awe-inspiring as the rural location meant we could see the stars and Milky Way in its full glory.
This was our third and longest stay, and we intend to return.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 29 Aug 2014
Thank you for your comments. We work hard to offer our guests a quality service with a personal touch. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at Cortijo la Estrella and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Greetings from Los Vélez.
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The apartment was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We arrived late evening and were met with a welcome drink, in the fridge was fresh milk, butter, bread, jam, Quince jelly. There were tea bags, coffee, sugar. Everything we needed until we could go to the nearest town the next day. The complex is in peaceful, relaxing countryside, surrounded with almond and olive trees but only a 10 minute drive from Velez Rubio a typically Spanish town where we found good quality restaurants, a variety of small shops and so cheap compared to English prices. We found we could park the car anywhere, free, the locals were friendly and welcoming. We would go back tomorrow and will definitely return next year.
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Response from Heidi G, Owner at Cortijo La Estrella
Responded 2 Jun 2014
Thank you for your comments and we are pleased you enjoyed your holiday with us. We work hard to offer our guests a quality service with a personal touch. We hope you will come and visit us again. Greetings from Los Vélez.
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"We loved our upstairs apartment, and the views were beautiful from there. We also had more privacy being up higher and being able to use the upper patio."
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PRICE RANGE
£72 - £80 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainAndaluciaProvince of AlmeriaVelez Rubio
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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