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Lanzarote Self Catering Lanzarote Holiday Home Lanzarote Accommodation: Casa Cueva Grande
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The holiday house Casa Cueva Grande thrones above a valley of the same name and offers views of fantastic rock formations, the flowering garden and the wide expanse of the Atlantic. The rooms have been built into and onto the rock. Through the use of natural stone and a sensitive approach with regard to the existing structures a perfect combination of living and nature has been created.
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Hugging the rock, a winding path leads into the Valle de las Cuevas.
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Above: The walls of this grand entrance are of dark natural stone.r
Below: Due to the careful colour matching of bricks to rock, both man built and natural rock walls merge perfectly.
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Below: Stone bench
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Not only the existing caves are used for living but the exterior has also been integrated. A wide canopy which runs the full width of the house offers sheltered accommodation with a seating area, large grill and a kitchen.
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The living-room extension, with walls of natural stone, blends harmoniously into the overall design. Because of the stone walls and the shade spending acacia it is possible to enjoy a pleasant climate even on the hottest of summer days.
Right: Entrance to the house.
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Left: View of the pool area.
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The excellent and well appointed kitchen is built into an open cave and is separated from the forecourt by a counter. Adjacent is the large grill with a stone flue.
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In addition to the holiday house with its terrace and seating there is, for the use of all the guests in the Valle de las Cuevas, a large pool area, with heated pool and a sun-terrace with seating from where one has a fantastic panorama view of the Atlantic and the bizarre rock formations of this unique valley.
Right: Pool area enclosed by a natural stone wall.
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The interior furnishings are of the highest standard and cleverly integrated into the existing structures. The use of natural materials and lovingly arranged decorations give the rooms their very individual charm.
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This romantic bedroom has been built into a natural rock cave, thus affording an optimal climate throughout the whole year.
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The tradition of using the volcanic caves for living quarters goes back to the time of the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, the Guanchen or Oldcanary people, who discovered the climatic advantages. It has been shown that even at times when houses were being built of stone, personages of high standing continued to live in the caves.
César Manrique, who was the inspiration for the development of the Valle de los Cueves, was responsible during the 20th Century, for making it fashionable to use the volcanic caves on Lanzarote. An example is the Jameos de Agua, an underground lagoon, which he turned into a cultural centre with an auditorium, restaurant and discotheque.
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Above: Shower with a delightful combination of tiling and rustic stone wall.
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The open fireplace in the living-room is hidden behind a cast-iron oven screen and together with the comfortable seating makes for a cosy atmosphere.
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The cosy dining-room has a beamed ceiling and a generous dining-table which can seat six persons. Through the large window one has a view of the valley and the Atlantic.
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Availibility
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Prices
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Daily rate for this holiday home according to travel season
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Travel seasons
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1 - 2 persons
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07.04.08 - 21.12.08*
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122,00 €
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22.12.08. - 05.01.09
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134,20 €
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06.01.09 - 29.03.09
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122,00 €
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30.03.09 - 19.04.09
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134,20 €
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Baby (0 - 2 years): free.
Additional cost: For the cleaning at departure and maintenance of the house, one daily rate is compulsorily charged.
Note: The minimum length of stay in this holiday home is 7 days.
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Summary of the Casa Cueva Grande on Lanzarote
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Category
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Country house
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Place
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La Asomada, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
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Location
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Quiet rural surrounding, 300m above sea-level
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House/Plot
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70m2/12.000m2
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Accommodation
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1 double bedded room, living room with open fireplace and seating arrangement, dining-room with large dining table for 6 persons, bathroom with shower, open plan kitchen built into a volcanic cavity, ‘cosy cave’ with seating.
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Equipment
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Sat-TV, dishwasher, oven, stereo with CD-player
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Exterior
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Open and covered terrace with seating and sun-beds, barbecue and outdoor fireplace.
Communal use: heated pool and sun-terrace with seating area, garden and parking.
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Distances
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Beach 10 minutes by car, shopping around the corner, all shopping facilities in Puerto del Carmen 8 minutes by car.
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