Successful small scale tourism business with botanic garden in the mountains of Granada – The Alpujarras

What’s for sale – highlights

• An exceptional house and garden with holiday rental apartments located in the glorious Natural Park of the high Alpujarras of Granada province, a unique region of tiny white villages clinging to the mountainside of the mighty Sierra Nevada.
• Good income from rural tourism business established in 2004 (licensed with the tourist board of Granada) with potential to expand subject to licence upgrade.  Consistently good level of year round business based on 60% to 70% occupation rate.
• Possible retreat?  With some minor changes the house could easily be reconfigured to make an ideal retreat for between 10 and 16 people.
• Surrounded by space, beauty, peace and spectacular views, but just a short walk/drive from the charming villages of La Taha and Pórtugos with shops, market, bank, health centre and schools for both primary and secondary ages.
• The property will be sold with the goodwill of the business, including websites, placement on the major booking sites, mailing lists etc. Handover will be carried out as required.  Consistently scores 9 + on Booking agency and similar. Listed by The Guardian in a selection of ten of the best mountain lodges in Europe.
• 10,000 m2 of land, (irrigated), much of which is made over to garden and vegetable growing areas.
• Underfloor central heating (heat exchanger) and solar panels for hot water.
• Good internet speed, ideal for home working.
• Mains water and mains electricity.
• Irrigation water
• Fully legal & documented, escritura (deeds) a up to date
• Additional garden buildings for flexible use – workshop, studio, yoga space etc.
• Luxury yurt with its own kitchen and bathroom used for glamping holiday experiences.

Details

Along with a spacious and well appointed owners accommodation there are two additional rental apartments each one fully equipped for self catering. There is a further en suite double bedroom that can be used as flexible accommodation.  Each apartment has its own separate entrance and private outdoor relaxing area. There is also a beautiful yurt in its own secluded location with a private bathroom and kitchen that provides a perfect destination for a fabulous glamping experience for couples or families.  Future bookings are being accepted so a new owner would step into a fully functioning and fully equipped business with a guaranteed income.  

The building is currently arrange as three separate apartments, but with some relatively small scale work it could be re-configured to provide retreat style accommodation for between 10 and 16 people.

This is a garden lover’s paradise. The owners have created a luxuriant garden on the various terraces  here, having made good use of the traditional irrigation water system to bring life to the mountainside.  The selection of plants, trees, shrubs and vegetables here is truly amazing and the garden has been featured on local and international television documentaries. The garden receives visits from individuals, small groups and large coaches – entry fee charged.  Visitors usually enjoy refreshments or even full three course al fresco  meals – the writer Chris Stewart (Driving Over Lemons and other works) has regularly brought his walking groups here for a leisurely lunch.  There is a large and well appointed garden building to receive visitors with its own kitchen and toilet facilities.  This building and associated area are accessed independently from the main house, have also been used to host musical concerts, catering events and a small cookery school demonstrating how to use the large wood fired oven and outdoor kitchen. 

Guests who stay at Cortijo Opazo have traditionally been couples from all over the world who love walking – in house walking guides available. Car hire is usual but Cortijo Opazo can be reached on public transport.  Possible airports are Malaga, Granada and Almeria.   In recent years the Alpujarras has grown in popularity and is now a destination frequented by Spanish tourists who also appreciate the beauty of this unique area.  Rural tourism is definitely a growth industry in this area and initiatives are well supported by the local town halls. Guests often comment on the tranquillity of the location and their ability to unwind completely whilst they are here.

The location of Cortijo Opazo is ideal.  It is situated just 300 metres from the main road of the area, on a small and quiet lane, and has good vehicle access to the door. It is in the heart of the countryside with plenty of space all around, yet within easy walking distance of the nearby villages where all facilities can be found.

New owners will find there is everything here to sustain a thriving business but plenty of opportunity to make this destination their own. 

Current owners are selling due to retirement.