Wild Boar Cottage
vacation cottage / writing retreat
near Ferreirola, La Alpujarra
Discover: This mountain area and its villages
vacation cottage / writing retreat
near Ferreirola, La Alpujarra
Discover: This mountain area and its villages
Accommodation: for one or two people (one double bedroom)
Available: for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 weeks any time between 14 January & 16 March 2026.
Price: 4 weeks at 950 euros (including firewood, gas & electric). Additional weeks: 220 euros.
Available: for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 weeks any time between 14 January & 16 March 2026.
Price: 4 weeks at 950 euros (including firewood, gas & electric). Additional weeks: 220 euros.
A comfortable, quality house set on its own in a fabulous mountain location
Traditional style with mod cons
Private and peaceful
Great views, great walking country
Traditional style with mod cons
Private and peaceful
Great views, great walking country
The cottage
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Indoors Entrance lobby with bookshelves Open plan living, dining & kitchen areas One bedroom with double bed (1.50m x 1.90m) & fitted wardrobe Bathroom with walk-in mosaic shower Wooden floor in bedroom & living area 4-ring gas cooker and electric oven Balay refrigerator Toaster Kettle Pots, pans, glasses, plates & cutlery Washing machine Mains electric & water (reasonable use included in price) WiFi (included in price) Monitor screen with HDMI cable for connecting devices Cast-iron wood stove & gas heater for the cold months (firewood & gas included in price); double glazing & insulation Winter bedding & towels provided |
Outdoors Two shaded terraces Spacious private land planted with olives, almonds and many more Panoramic views Outdoor lighting Private parking Mecina, Ferreirola, Atalbéitar all 1 km Pitres 3 km Capileira & Barranco del Poqueira 15 mins Trevélez 25 mins Órgiva 35 mins Granada 1 hr 30 mins Costa Tropical beaches 1 hr 30 mins Granada Airport 1 hr 45 mins Málaga Airport 2 hrs 30 mins |
What you are coming to
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*Peacefulness & privacy
Surrounded by nature with neighbours at a distance and just birdsong from the trees. The cottage is set at the centre of one hectare of private land. A few sheep & goats pass by below occasionally, that’s all. From the terrace you see no other houses, just nature and mountains, and no one sees you. The private estate of some 10,000 m² of land is planted with a variety of trees including olives, almonds, walnut, cherry and apple. *Quality and comfort The cottage is rustically stylish. It has a pine wood floor in living area and bedroom, chestnut beams, a large mosaic shower and quality furnishings. *Facilities Mains water & electricity; WiFi; double bedroom (bed is 1.50 x 1.90 m) with fitted wardrobe; fully equipped kitchen; all towels & bedding ; hairdryer; washing machine; Hergom cast iron log stove (firewood included); gas heater, double glazing; monitor screen with HDMI cable for connecting devices; books; private parking. *Spaciousness The cottage is light-filled, generously roomy for two people and has a variety of spaces inside and out, porches; set within a hectare of private land. *Views Panoramic views of the mountains: of the distant Mines of the Oath, of Sierra Lújar, of evergreen-covered Natural Park of Sierra Nevada to the rear, of Pitres village. |
*Situation
South-facing, nicely situated in La Alpujarra's gentle Taha mountain valley. Although only 15 minutes by car from the Poqueira Gorge (you can also walk between the two), the east-west valley of the Tahá gets 5 hours more direct sunlight and is typically 3 to 4 degrees warmer. *Easy access Drive straight into the property and park from the quiet local road. *Location & restaurants 20 minutes or less walking distance to 3 villages (Mecina, Ferreiola & Atalbéitar). A 15-minute walk from the nicest country bar-restaurant in the area. Direct access for car from a very quiet road and private parking. Pitres for all shopping is 3 km. Two routes in and out for driving west to Capileira & Granada, or east to Trevélez and beyond. For recommended cafés, bars & restaurants, see: Alpujarra restaurants *Walking routes The best walks in La Alpujarra are all possible from here. The cottage is bordered by the public footpath described in La Gaseosa featured walk |
Cottage photos
Location: hard to beat
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ANDALUCIA
Everyone knows that Andalucia has the sunniest climate in Europe. It’s big on wide-open natural spaces, big on easy living, low on population and cars. Southern Spain is well-known for its relaxed atmosphere and Mediterranean diet.
The Alhambra, Granada
in La alpujarra: la tahá
The best known Alpujarra destination is the Poqueira Gorge, especially Capileira. It’s truly spectacular and the village facilities are very good. But if you are looking for somewhere quieter in character, much softer and warmer, away from tourists altogether, just 15 minutes away is the high mountain valley of La Tahá, made up of Pitres and its six delightful hamlets.
Because La Tahá is oriented east-west it receives at least 5 hours more direct sunlight than the Poqueira Gorge, which points north-south. Everyone loves La Tahá! Find out more in: La Tahá holiday guide 
The cottage is situated above Ferreirola village
Roadside poppies driving down to Ferreirola
Friday market in Pitres
La Tahá valley
Village churches of La Tahá
Ferreirola
Overview of the Tahá valley
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in Andalucia: La Alpujarra
A little old world apart from the rest of Andalucia, where you can still find mules ploughing the land, timeless villages, orchards and ancient chestnuts, and mountains that rise up from the Mediterranean to 3,479 metres atop Mulhacén.
The low Alpujarra in the valley has the bigger towns and tends to be very hot in the summer. The cottage is in the high Alpujarra, where a sunny climate combines with the mountains and the quiet, pretty white villages that you see in the Alpujarras publicity photos. It’s the high mountains where all the best walking is to be found. The air is pure and clear and the villages have water fountains with fresh mountain spring water. 
in la taHÁ: the cottage location
The location has all these important and interesting advantages:
Wonderfully peaceful and private in its natural mountain setting
Views: impressive and panoramic
Superb walking country. A great introductory walk to the area starts and finishes at the cottage. It is circular and takes less than 2 hours, passing through Ferreirola and Atalbéitar via a natural fizzy water fountain, a waterfall, views and ancient chestnuts
Pretty 15-minute walks to three villages: Ferreirola, Mecina & Atalbéitar. The area’s best country bar-restaurant is in Mecina.
Easy, direct access by car from a very quiet country road. Plenty of private parking space. Pitres is 3 km.
Pitres
Pitres cafetería
Capileira in the Poqueira Gorge
Short drives to all shopping needs (Pitres 3 km) & Poqueira Gorge (Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira 15 mins)
Granada - Plaza Nueva
Granada coast - Playa La Rijana
Day trips by car offer attractive destinations such as Granada and Mediterranean beaches |
Life outdoors at the cottage during a typical year- its private land, views and local area
