THE HAUS
The Cortijo el Grillo is located in the quiet area of huertas de Níjar, a charming white town on the slopes of Sierra Alhamilla, in eastern Andalusia. The house, approximately 200 years old, maintains the structure of the traditional houses in the area, with thick walls and full of cozy corners. It is 5 minutes walk from the main square, shops and restaurants and being incorporated into the vegetable garden area, it provides a rural and quiet atmosphere, turning this space into a small oasis.
THE HAUS
Exterior
The farmhouse has several terraces, an old raft fitted out as a swimming pool and a shaded porch within a splendid garden.
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Rooms
The rental house can accommodate a maximum of six people. On the upper floor there are two bedrooms. The White Room with bathroom and terrace has a double bed. The Ocher Room with two single beds, has a separate bathroom and terrace with views of the town. On the ground floor is the Indigo Room with a double bed and a spacious bathroom with a bathtub next to the library, which in turn has a sofa bed.
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Kitchen, living room and library
Upon entering the house you will find the spacious L-shaped living room with fireplace, stove and dining table. The kitchen communicates with the living room through an arch, has a pantry and has direct access to the garden. Next to the ground floor room and accessing from the living room, is the library area.
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Almería es una de las provincias europeas con mas horas de sol al año (250 días) y por ello en la ultima reforma hemos decidido instalar un Sistema de energía solar para calentar el agua de los cuartos de baño de la planta superior. Este sistema esta respaldado con los antiguos calentadores de gas natural. El 39,5% de la energía consumida en Almería procede de fuentes renovable.
Las casas de la comarca de Níjar están abastecidas con agua del mar, la cual esta tratada mediante el proceso de desalinización. Este agua es potable, pero dicho proceso le da un sabor especial que no es del gusto de todos. Para evitar un consumo excesivo de materiales plásticos a la hora de comprar agua embotellada, se ha instalado una pequeña depuradora en la cocina.
Para el jardin se utiliza el agua que proviene del manantial de Huebro, la cual es conducida hasta las balsas de Níjar por un sistema de acequias desarrollado por los árabes. Para ahorrar agua utilizamos el riego por goteo, diseñado especialmente para las zonas áridas.