Accommodation

The rural hotel complex Alqueria de Morayma is made up of a group of  buildings set out on different level terraces in the form of a compact little Alpujarra village with its courtyards, alleyways, arcades and gardens. The twenty units include rooms for 2 or 4 persons and appartments which can accommodate most variables be they singles, couples, families and groups.
Each unit is representative of the region in style and decoration with typical flat roofs, covered walkways, slate eaves and crookedy chimney pots..

Casa nº 1 “Del Indiano”

Double room

Situated along a beautiful covered walkway at the side of the kitchen,  “The Indiano’s House” tells through its decoration the life and times of the emigrants to the New World. Lie down and relax, look up at the carved wooden ceiling, the Granada ceramics,  and try to spot which piece isn’t in the right place!

Casa nº 3 “De la Viuda”

Double room with patio

Off a stone flagged patio, small and cosy in a little garden with ivy clad walls, and through the rose bushes we can see  the small town of Cadiar in the distance. Through the blue doorway  into the sitting room and the  bedroom,  light and airy given the many windows.  The bathroom is especially light with great views from the bathtub. Enjoy the handcrafted woodwork, the stone bench , and the typical  chestnut beams. Read more Casa nº 3 “De la Viuda”

Casa nº 4 “De la Señorita”

Double appartment with kitchen and patio (extra bed available)

An old door and big steps lead into the charming  stone flagged patio where the scent of jasmine and roses linger in summer and we can enjoy the refreshing shade of the lemon and cherry trees. The  main room combines an  attractive sitting area (decorated with interesting antique paintings of upper class ladies)  and kitchen. The bedroom has a lovely stone bench and the floor is laid with old hand pressed, traditionally patterned tiles. On another level is the well appointed bathroom. Read more Casa nº 4 “De la Señorita”

Casa nº 5 “Árabe”

Double room

“The Chess Players’ Walkway” shelters the entrance to this room . The decoration reflects that of the Arab kingdom of the Alpujarra.  Moorish arches lead from the bedroom to the bathroom which is reminiscent of  arab baths with its raised marble floor and ornamental plasterwork. The beautiful bed head  is an antique of finely wrought iron. Read more Casa nº 5 “Árabe”

Casa nº 6 “Del Maestro pequeña”

Double room  (extra bed available)

Next door neighbour to Casa No 5 it stands above the stairway to the pool. A covered area with benches is at the entrance to this room full of recessed cupboards, and a pretty wrought iron archway surrounds a french window that gives out onto views of the Sierra Nevada. The bathroom tiling is to be especially noted. Read more Casa nº 6 “Del Maestro pequeña”

Casa nº 7 “Del maestro”

Double room with galley kitchen

We enter first a small wood-fitted kitchen which joins onto the bedroom giving an agreeable feeling of  spaciousness. Two small steps lead into the main living area. The bedroom has en suite bathroom beautifully decorated. The kitchen floor and ceiling are faced with slate, the bedroom ceiling is made of  chestnut beams and the floor  is traditional clay.  Wood and stone predominate in every corner. Through the bathroom window we can look up to the mountain village of Berchules and through the bedroom window to Juviles. Read more Casa nº 7 “Del maestro”

Casa nº 9 “Del Montañero”

Triple room

Before beginning an acent of the Sierra Nevada or perhaps after a few days and nights in the mountains this room is both a good place to prepare oneself for the trail or a welcome relief from it. A steep stone staircase leds into a three bedded room. which is decorated with framed prints, maps, and photographs of the mountains. Read more Casa nº 9 “Del Montañero”

Casa nº 10 “De Almería Norte”

Double room with patio.

From the patio, which is floored with little pebbles and contains a quince tree, one can see in the distance the villages of Berchules and Cadiar. A photograph in the room , of the same kind of square as that just outside, shows a typical Alpujarreño fiesta  being celebrated. Wood and stone are used mainly in the bedroom, and it’s worth noting the splendid panorama of the Sierra from the bathroom. Read more Casa nº 10 “De Almería Norte”

Casa nº 11 “De Almería”

Double room with small kitchen and patio

The room is situated in “Almeria Square”. Its simple decoration is a tribute to the old Aplujarran houses with their cosy alcoves, different levels and  ‘hearth and home’  feel. In the patio two apple trees grow giving ample fruit in the summer. Read more Casa nº 11 “De Almería”

Casa nº 12 “De Almería Sur”

Double room

Another room in the “Almeria Square” group with its tiny courtyard on the doorstep, a great place to enjoy the dusk and the hot summer days. The twin bedded room  has a slate floor, chestnut wood cupboards and a handcrafted stone bench. At a lower level is the bathroom with its saloon doors and west facing bathtub ( great place to watch the sun rise). Read more Casa nº 12 “De Almería Sur”

Ermita

Double room with patio

The hermitage is situated on a bank above the main buildings. The front half has been converted into a bedroom, although it must be said that not everyone will be comfortable with the feeling of sleeping in a hermitage. The entrance is framed with a half pointed arch.  Notable in the bedroom are Gothic retablos that frame two paintings, one of Saint Blas patron saint of Cadiar and the other of Saint Pantaleon of Berchules (two nearby villages), and an altar with a corinthian capital. Two columns frame the entrance to the sacristy which is now the bathroom. Read more Ermita

Accommodation 14 to 18

This group of buildings is situated above the main complex and its tremedous views of the Sierra Nevada National Park are unforgettable, especially from the individual patios. All these have built in stone benches and tables and their floors are variably stone flagged, slates,  brick laid, or stone chippings. The outdoor life is enjoyed here under the fruit trees and among the rosebushes and the wisteria covered arcade that takes us there. Inside, among many interesting individual features, there are corner cupboards and wardrobes handmade from  mature timbers. Here too we find ceiling beams of aged chestnut  and the typical Alpujarran slate eaves and crookedy chimney pots. Also of note are the wide stone windowsills.

Casa nº 14 “De Cádiar”

Double room with patio (extra bed available)

This room is named after the local market town of Cadiar. A huge wooden door gives into a hallway with a stone bench and on into the main room. Note the aristocratically high ceiling and beautiful  latticed screen which can screen the double bed (1.50) from an extra bed. The ample bathroom is en suite. Read more Casa nº 14 “De Cádiar”

Casa nº 15 “De Narila”

Double room with patio (extra bed available)

The rich farmland that surrounds the hamlet of Narila can be seen from the patio. A wall picture made of tiles called “Cultivation in the farmland of Narila” is the principal decoration.  A variety of  ‘natural’  shades are used throughout; on walls and in the decoration of cupboards, shelves, mantelpieces, mirrors, and latticed screens all made from a variety of mature timbers reworked from antique doors and window frames. The bed head,  upholstery and archways are  coloured a  prettily contrasting sky blue. Read more Casa nº 15 “De Narila”

Casa nº 16 “De Juviles”

Double room with patio

A spacious  bedroom with a large  wall picture made of tiles showing silk spinners at work (once a local industry). The patio is stone flagged,  the bedroom floor is an intricate mosaic of regular cut slate tiles and the bathroom floor is of hand pressed antique tiles. The bathroom walls are covered with locally quarried slate (a speciality of the Alpujarra). Engravings, old maps and tiles adorn the walls. Read more Casa nº 16 “De Juviles”

Casa nº 17 “De Los Bérchules”

Double room with patio

Nestling below the peaks of  ‘Cerro de Gallo’ are the villages of Los Berchules surrounded by mountains. This is the fabulous view from the windows of this light and spacious room – being seated  at the table under the window must surely encourage anyone to write. The floors are of stone and in the en-suite bathroom they are of hand pressed antique tiles. Read more Casa nº 17 “De Los Bérchules”

Casa nº 18 “De Tímar”

Double room with patio (extra bed available)

The room has a delightful patio with an  olive tree and rose bushes which blend into the surrounding countryside and the mountains opposite – which can also be seen from the bedroom and bathroom. The hamlet of Timar was known for its weaving looms – the silk spinners’ presence can be felt, especially in the soft light of dusk. Feel the strength of the silence and the power of the mountains all around you. Read more Casa nº 18 “De Tímar”

Nº 19 y 20

These two appartments are apart from the main buildings by the winery and olive press. The views from their terraces are spectacular.

Casa nº 19 “De las Flores”

Double room with patio (extra bed available), wheelchair access.

The ‘House of Flowers’ is decorated with photos and tile pictures of the flowers that come out each Spring at the Alqueria. On one side of the terrace is a sofa bed, and  from the double bed in the  bedroom  you can  marvel at the views of the Sierra opposite. Wood and   terracotta clothe every corner; lots of wooden balastrades decorate the sitting room, as well as the chestnut beams, and the skillfully restored antique doors and cupboards which abound throught the appartment. In Summer, at nightfall, the scent of the poplar trees and the sweet aroma of the countryside is best enjoyed in the patio/garden. Read more Casa nº 19 “De las Flores”

Casa nº 20 “De la Bodega”

Double room with patio

This accommodation is found next to  the ‘lagar’ where our wine is pressed and the ‘almazara’ where in December or January we make our olive oil. The bedroom opens onto a terrace with magnificent views of the Sierra Nevanda. You can park your car at the door and the home farm is just 50 metres away.  A peaceful haven. Read more Casa nº 20 “De la Bodega”

Casa nº 22 “Del Sol Poniente”

Double room with patio

West facing, this room is particularly good for enjoying the amazing sunsets. Also from here we see the village of Lobras through an avenue of poplar trees. There is a writing desk just under a huge window. There is also a small paved patio at the entrance to the room with chestnut beams and slate tiles. The floors and the garden bench are teracotta. The bathroom window is also faces west. Read more Casa nº 22 “Del Sol Poniente”

Casa nº 23 “De la Corona”

Double room with patio

The ‘Corona’ (Crown) is the most westerly peak of the Sierra Nevada that can be seen directly in front of you given the room faces due west. Adjoining the room is a spacious patio floored with clay tiles. From here we look out onto an  avenue of poplar trees that are wonderfully golden in the Autumn. The bedroom has north, east and west facing windows giving views of different aspects of the village of Berchules opposite. From the bathroom there is a view of the village of Lobras. Read more Casa nº 23 “De la Corona”

Casa de las Caballerizas

Double room with farm

This little appartment/house is further away from the main building than the others. It is joined to the stables. Although we don’t have our own horses at the Alqueria, various riding groups stay with us and use our facilities. Very nearby are the henhouses. A kitchen garden and threshing floor are next to the flower garden at the entrance. There is a also a large wooden picnic table and a swing.The views from here include the headwater  of the Guadalfeo river. Inside there is a small kitchen. Read more Casa de las Caballerizas

Casa nº 2

Appartment for four people with kitchen

The appartment is in the main building next to the library, and looks out onto a cosy porch with views over to the nearby village of Cadiar. We get to the appartment via a stone walled, covered walkway. The rooms skillfully blend the artistry of decoration,  such as  vaulted niches and carved wooden cupboards, with everyday comfortableness. In the kitchen there is a tiled worktop. The kitchen and sitting room have traditional wood and cut stone ceilings of beautiful proportions, and the bedrooms have traditional chestnut beams and slate ceilings. One bedroom has a double bed, the other twin beds.  There is also a sofa bed in the sitting room.

The terrace overlooks vividly coloured pots of geraniums framing the pretty view of the whitewashed village of Lobras in the distance. Read more Casa nº 2

Casa nº 8 “De los Montañeros”

Appartment for four people with kitchen .

Divided into two levels this appartment has a friendly convivial atmosphere. The living room cum kitchen welcomes those walkers and nature lovers that enjoy good company and conversation. The walls are covered with numerous phtographs of the Sierra Nevada from the 1920s to the present day that tell the stories of other mountain lovers that felt themselves  drawn to the Granada peaks. The appartment is situated next to a vine covered porch in a sweet little courtyard.

There is one bedroom upstairs and another downstairs, both with twin beds. There is a steep staircase with cast iron railings leading to the upper bedroom. Read more Casa nº 8 “De los Montañeros”

Casa nº 21 “Del Guarda”

Appartment for four people with kitchen

Two bedroomed appartment – one double bedroom with adjoining bathroom,  one twin bedded room with adjoining shower room. Both rooms have space for extra beds if required. The living room cum kitchen gives out onto the garden. Its private terrace blends into the mountains . There are fruit trees in the alley outside, a place of  restful peace and tranquility. Read more Casa nº 21 “Del Guarda”