SUMMARY OF CASITA GALGO 1 BEDROOM, SLEEPS 2

For longer time I had a wish like most people have. Writing a book, so I started about 1,5 year ago. But because I have a business company I couldn't finish in time. So I told mij boyfriend I wanted to stay somewhere to finish the book. And I said I wanted to stay somewhere in the Netherlands. But he said: Why don't you go to France, Portugal or Spain? He had to tell me once. I searched on the internet and I found Cortijo del Rosas after I had seen more than hundred houses everywhere. I love Andalusié for the people who live there. The hills with hundreds, thousands of olive trees and the nice places. But most of all I loved Iznajar at the lake and the place Gillian & Marylynne have made there up in the mountains. I felt home directly and enjoyed their kindness and hospitality. The house was very nice like the whole place. Quiet, peaceful and inspiring. Thank you again, Gillian, Marylynne and Steve. I felt very happy to be with you, Iris

This is a venue to suit all tastes. High in the hills above the Iznajar reservoir, set deep in the olive groves, with a pool, sunshine and soundless tranquility. My own requirement was for a quiet undisturbed spot to get a large chunk of my novel written. I succeeded, mainly due to the conducive setting of my casita, the Casita Galgo, which turned out to be perfect for writing. The modern furnished casita turned out to be dead right to get the creative urges going. I can't recommend it highly enough. I'll be back.

We found Cortijo las Rosas on the internet and made a reservation for a week starting May 2, 2012. We were impressed with the promptness of Gillian responses to our inquiries and her detailed driving instructions to the Cortijo along with helpful suggestions for us to provision ourselves on our way there.
We were greeted warmly by Gillian and Marylynne, who assisted us with our baggage and showed us to our Casita Galgo. They took us on a tour of the grounds, pool terrace and laundry and made us feel at home. The heat was turned on in our cozy bedroom and a fire was burning in the fireplace in the kitchen/living space to ward off the chill on the day of our arrival.
We were most appreciative of the immaculate condition of the facilities, the beauty of the landscaping with colorful geraniums offset against white stucco walls. Flower pots in our private courtyard cascaded with bright yellow Scotch Broom and scented jasmines. The kitchen was thoughtfully equipped to accommodate the needs of the most ambitious cook. A welcoming basket contained bottled water and a bottle of wine.
The living area had a basket filled with brochures of points of interest within an easy driving distance. A loose leaf binder provided information regarding neighbouring restaurants and village market days. Detailed driving instruction to many of the close by points of interest was on individual sheets in the binder. We found those particularly helpful, since we could borrow them and use them for our daily adventure excursion.
The setting and the winding country roads leading to the Cortijo las Rosas are picturesque and provide many close up and panoramic subjects for the photographer and artist.
Our hosts were friendly and were available to share information about the area and respond to our every need. They also provided us privacy.
The facilities and location are ideal for a restful vacation or one full of daily adventures of exploration of the hidden treasures of Andalusia. The enjoyment of our fellow guests accompanied by children indicated that the Cortijo las Rosas is also ideal for a family vacation.

Travel promotions, and pictures are often misleading and when one gets there they do not meet with ones expectations. In the case of Cortijo las Rosas their web site information and photos are truly representative and the setting and warm hospitality made for a vacation that exceeded our expectations.

We look forward to returning.”