Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden.
Reef Cottage recently refurbished sleeps 4 plus 1 cot, named after its location, built on an ancient fossil reef and surrounded by Almond and Olive trees, where in January and February the almond blossom is absolutely stunning! Reef Cottage is adjacent to Almond Reef farmhouse being the original 150+ year old building in the hamlet of Los Josefos and has been lovingly restored to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features.
Reef Cottage Master Bedroom has en-suite shower room; the second bedroom has an adjacent wet room, comfortable lounge and archway to kitchen. Guests have the use of a purpose built barbecue with outside lighting ideal for those long warm evenings, large sun terrace, beautiful garden and NEW pool End of April, with great views of the surrounding mountains.
After dark, stargazers will be delighted with the clarity of the night sky. At Reef Cottage, we can offer you all the facilities you require for a relaxing and sociable stay, in a lovely romantic location and a beautiful unspoiled area of rural Spain. One of the World's top 20 places for the good life, this region of southern Spain offers a life as rich in history, culture and cuisine as anywhere in Europe.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If checking out early, leave keys in the kitchen, shut the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please respect this is a Rural area and music to be turned off or very low by midnight.
No glass food or smoking in pool area, keep the water in the pool, water is precious. Parents to be responsible for their children at all times.
During the months of July and August please use the Gas BBQ's provided not the open air BBQ. thank you.
Important information
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Property Registration Number No RTA: CR/AL/00170
Property # 8053201
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Sorbas
Located in Sorbas, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum and Casa Ibanez Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Extreme Adventure Mojacar and Karting Garrucha. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Almeria Circuit or Plaza de Toros de Vera. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park - 29 min drive - 39.7 km
Getting around
Almeria (LEI) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Candela Pub - 14 min drive
la montana - 23 min drive
El Molino Terraza - 17 min drive
Los Chiveros - 17 min drive
Cafeteria Distrito - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden.?
As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden. on 31 Aug, 2026 start from S$113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tranquil Cottage With Shared Pool, Set In Pretty Mediterranean garden. located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Extreme Adventure Mojacar, Almeria Circuit and Santa Maria Church. Fuente Publica de Mojacar and El Mirador del Castillo are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thoroughly enjoyed staying in the self contained 'cottage' at Almond Reef. Diane our host was so friendly but not intrusive. Enjoyed the sun terrace enormously and sitting outside at night watching the amazing skies. Would definately recommend it!
Unsafe, unclean,very poor quality.
Falsely represented in photographs.Poor service and communication from the owner. Lack of basic needs, hot water, and heating.Uncomfortable furnishing and poor overall cleanliness.
Electricity failure frequently, often when the owner was absent, leaving us without power. We
would certainly not recommend it to anyone.
Cold, no natural light in the living room, shower, large patches of mould present, smelt permanently of sewerage from the kitchen sink.
Moved out after only two weeks of an eight week stay, having paid a vast amount of money for our stay, only to be very disappointed. We had to incur further costs for alternative accommodation.
The owner was uninterested in our concerns, when we requested a partial refund.
I fell and twisted my knee on the uneven, crumbling makeshift patio area.The owner showed no concern,
and failed to inform me that a Doctor was present in the village one day a week.
Has widowed pensioners seeking one last adventure, we should be compensated for the diabolical conditions we had to endure, until we found alternative accommodation.
We have taken many photographs of the conditions and state of the said property.
Which are available to any interested parties.
El alojamiento de Diane nos ha gustado mucho, hemos disfrutado del entorno y la piscina muchísimo. La anfitriona es encantadora y te facilita cualquier cosa que necesites. El apartamento cuanto con todo tipo de utensilios. Sin duda volveremos:)
Wir hatten eine bezaubernde Zeit bei Diane!Das Haus lag für uns ideal, um zu all unseren Ausflugszielen zu gelangen.Diane ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, die immer aufmerksam war und doch im Hintergrund agierte! Das Haus, der Garten sowie der Pool waren super gepflegt! Wir können euch nur weiterempfehlen
Diane est super sympas et très gentille. Nous avons été "surclassés" du au fait que le logement était déjà attribué aux même dates.
Les boutiques et bars restaurants ne sont pas à proximité.
Elouan V.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2024
Elouan, Thank you for your lovely review, I am sorry that the usual small convenience store was not open during your stay. The owners were on vacation for that week. This shop is a 10 minute walk and is very well stocked.
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. Also thank you for leaving the apartment very clean on you departure.
Kind Regards Diane.
Hemos estado muy agusto, Diane que es la dueña,encantadora.
Elena D.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Lovely Family, the children were brilliant and very well behaved. They seemed to enjoyed the pool..
Verified
4/10 Poor
Luis E.
10 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Engañoso
La piscina imposible bañarse ya que hay muchísimas avispas y la limpieza es escasa las zonas exteriores bien pero muy poco cuidadas y no hay prácticamente iluminacion.
Y ahora vamos a por la casa, la cocina no hay por dónde cogerla, el frigorífico no enfría, el congelador está en una cochera fuera de la casa y los utensilios dejan mucho que desear;
Las habitaciones bien aunque los aseos uno de ellos sin ventilación tienen aspecto de poco higiénicos.
Sin decir que durante la estancia vinieron a hacer mudanza de muebles y a hacer la poda del jardín todos ellos sin las medidas obligatorias de Covid-19.
Eso si Diane muy simpática.
Una semana estupenda en cada de Diane que me ayudó a desconectar del estrés del trabajo.
Apartamento limpio, Diane una anfitriona excelente y siempre dispuesta a que tu estancia sea lo más agradable posible.
Buenos ratos en la piscina donde relajarse.
Estábamos tan agusto que teníamos pensado hacer alguna ruta de senderismo y al final en toda la semana no salimos de casa.
Volveré, sin duda.
Mil gracias por tu hospitalidad y tu simpatíaz Diane.
Diane hizo que nuestra fuera inolvidable en cada momento. Desde la bienvenida, durante la estancia y hasta la despedida nos hizo sentir como en casa. No nos faltó de nada en ningún momento y la casa impecable. En todo el complejo que estaba a nuestra disposición, hizo que estuviera todo en perfectas condiciones y que nos sintieramos a gusto. Se nos hizo difícil volvernos para casa y nos hubiéramos quedado más tiempo.
Volveremos lo antes posible para disfrutar de su hospitalidad.
Un abrazo de parte de toda la familia
Merci à Diane pour son accueil et sa gentillesse. Endroit paisible pour profiter de la nature. Beaucoup d'oiseaux et de papillons. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine.
We had a lovely stay at Diane’s cottage. It is in a beautiful setting and she was a fab host.
Fern D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ronald H.
30 Apr, 2019
Poor quality conditions
The owner was lovely she bought the property 10 years ago and no work has been done on it since.
Ronald H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
len r.
3 Feb, 2017
The property was very clean tidy everything you need was there and was real Spanish
Paul and Diane mad us very welcome anything needed was no trouble to them.they are very nolageble about the almera area and we think that is important if is you first time to that area has.realy Spanish feel and quiet peaceful would recommend any one to stay there we hade fantastic time from 5th Jan to 2 Feb
Len Teresa
len r.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Len, Teresa. Thank you for choosing to stay with us in Reef Cottage, Diane and I are very pleased you enjoyed your time with us. You certainly made the most of exploring the area (in fact you probably know more then we do now) We hope your future plans come to fruition and look forward to catching up with you in the future. Once again many thanks! Paul & Diane White
Archival
10/10 Excellent
joan s.
30 Aug, 2016
brilliant
a lovely place to stay . clean property and the setting was so tranquil .our hosts Paul and Diane were so helpful and friendly would recommend this place highly .
joan s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rik C.
6 Jun, 2016
Pretty finca near Sorbas
We stayed with Paul and Diane for three lovely days, the sun shone and it was not too cold at nights which was a change for this year.
Their place is a little oasis of charm in the rugged but gorgeous desert that is that part of Andalucia,
The apartment was very Spanish, had everything we needed and the manicured garden and patio areas we all ours to use, either for a sun session in the day or a bbq in the evening.
Both Paul and Dianne were very amenable and could not do enough for us. We had an excellent stay .....
Rik C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
david c.
26 May, 2016
Nice and relaxing
As has already been said - Paul & Diane were very friendly & helpful. It's certainly an interesting area with it being so dry (compared to the Granada area where we stayed the first week on holiday). There are plenty of scenic drives around so make sure you get out and explore.
david c.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
14 Oct, 2015
Very peaceful away from the rat race !!!!!
Paul & Diane were very friendly & helpful , with a day you felt like you had know them along time , very approachable for advise on trips and we had a great tour around the village with Paul , it was very interesting. The cottage was cosy, clean and had everything you needed . The views and grounds were amazing very enjoyable , still very private if you want time as a couple . We've already booked to go back .
Karen H.
Archival
8/10 Good
31 May, 2015
Peaceful and Quiet - Just as we wanted
This cottage is positioned in a beautiful, peaceful location in the mountains – the tranquility we wanted, yet close enough by car to a number of other villages and towns we wanted to visit and to the beach towns half an hour or so away. The cottage had everything we needed for our two week stay and was spotlessly clean. The garden, with four different areas to laze about in, is wonderful, and Diane and Paul are both really friendly hosts. All in all, a perfect spot for our stay.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Jan, 2015
Peace and Tranquility
Having previously had breaks in Mojacar & in nearby Cortijo Grande, this time were looking for somewhere in that part of the world that would be good for walks and - importantly - pet friendly, too, as we have a German Shepherd. When we found this cottage on the Owners Direct site, it looked ideal.
I must say the reality was fully up to expectations! The cottage was not only clean & comfortable, but the location on the outskirts of the tiny village of Cariatiz was perfect. It was so quiet that it was possible to hear conversations from halfway across the valley, and the distant sounds of chickens & goats, too. We were blessed with clear blue skies for the whole of our 10-day stay, and enjoyed walks with the dog along tracks and through almond & olive groves, admiring the rugged scenery on all sides. When supplies ran low we made the half-hour drive into Mojacar for the big supermarkets, although there is a local store in the village and a supermarket in Turre, en route to Mojacar. The free WiFi at Almond Reef was ideal for my work. There is also free WiFi at the village Tapas Bar and the village pub.
All in all a place we will return to - a really relaxing break and very friendly hosts!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for you great review. We are so please you enjoyed your stay at Reef Cottage and took advantage of some of the wonderful walks we have in the area. Hope to see you in the future.
Archival
8/10 Good
25 Oct, 2014
Relaxing week in beautiful rural Spain.
Thanks to Paul and Di for their great hospitality and a relaxing week in this beautiful and peaceful part of rural Spain. Clean and welcoming accommodation, nice little pool and perfect sun trap for lazy days. Plenty of tracks for the active walker. Car essential for shopping or restaurants and half hour drive to beach but roads very quiet. Went on recommendation of my sons and very happy that on this occasion I listened to them !
About the host
Hosted by Diane White
I moved to Spain from England in Jan 2008, I have 3 children and 7 grandchildren (at the moment). We find the lifestyle in Spain suits us, and have made many good friends and met some interesting! people since arriving.
I am a chilly moral so the 320 days of sunshine a year is just to her liking, she can usually be found basking by the pool.
Diane White.
Why they chose this property
Wonderful views, peace & quiet. Make the most of the beautiful weather all year round. Warm Spring and Autum. Hot Summers and BARMY PRICES - GET AWAY FROM IT ALL.