Andalucia self catering accommodation, Almeria, Spain
Responsible tourism
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Separate household waste is sorted into general waste, glass, paper & cardboard and plastic for deposit to the village recycling bins. Free logs are provided for winter heating to minimise conventional oil fired central heating. We plant drought-resistant or tolerant plants to reduce the need for watering, which are then supplied to our guests.
We produce walking routes that keep to established historical trails and not to interfere with wildlife and flora & fauna corridors. We encourage visitors to leave their car on our car park and to walk to the village to help reduce carbon footprint.
We now provide wind up torches to now replace battery powered torches, and reusable plastic bags available for shopping in village
The Impacts of this Trip
The past 20 years has witnessed a steady decline in the traditional industries of agriculture, mining and animal husbandry and the Mayor, along with the support of the Provincial and Regional Governments is committed to the introduction of tourism as a replacement industry. Work has started on identifying and marking the old donkey trails that criss cross the almond and olive groves in the Sierra de los Filabres around Lubrin. We are proud to be part of the quest to breathe new life into the village of Lubrin.
We employ a single parent local woman to carry out the domestic cleaning and a retired farmer to maintain the gardens. We use a local builder to maintain the fabric of the old Cortijo and outbuildings and a local plumber and electrician to maintain the infrastructure. We locally purchase hard and soft furnishings, white goods and electrical items. We also locally purchase our food and household items and encourage travellers to do the same.
We provide travellers with a map of the village showing the locations of the village shops together with the bars and restaurants. We sponsor a village website and are listing the local services to show travellers that there are all the basic necessities on our doorstep.


Separate household waste is sorted into general waste, glass, paper & cardboard and plastic for deposit to the village recycling bins. Free logs are provided for winter heating to minimise conventional oil fired central heating. We plant drought-resistant or tolerant plants to reduce the need for watering, which are then supplied to our guests.
We produce walking routes that keep to established historical trails and not to interfere with wildlife and flora & fauna corridors. We encourage visitors to leave their car on our car park and to walk to the village to help reduce carbon footprint.
We now provide wind up torches to now replace battery powered torches, and reusable plastic bags available for shopping in village

The Impacts of this Trip
The past 20 years has witnessed a steady decline in the traditional industries of agriculture, mining and animal husbandry and the Mayor, along with the support of the Provincial and Regional Governments is committed to the introduction of tourism as a replacement industry. Work has started on identifying and marking the old donkey trails that criss cross the almond and olive groves in the Sierra de los Filabres around Lubrin. We are proud to be part of the quest to breathe new life into the village of Lubrin.
We employ a single parent local woman to carry out the domestic cleaning and a retired farmer to maintain the gardens. We use a local builder to maintain the fabric of the old Cortijo and outbuildings and a local plumber and electrician to maintain the infrastructure. We locally purchase hard and soft furnishings, white goods and electrical items. We also locally purchase our food and household items and encourage travellers to do the same.
We provide travellers with a map of the village showing the locations of the village shops together with the bars and restaurants. We sponsor a village website and are listing the local services to show travellers that there are all the basic necessities on our doorstep.

52 Reviews of Andalucia self catering accommodation, Almeria, Spain
Reviewed on 03 Mar 2018 by Julia Sherwen
It is a lovely setting, just bird noise, nothing else. Great to see the almond trees still in blossom, and we overdosed on oranges and Raf tomatoes (if you see strange coloured green / blackish tomatoes just buy them!). John's walks are excellent and he even put together some on-road cycling routes on a Garmin for us, as I had told him my husband is a keen cyclist. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Oct 2017 by Jenny Dunlop
The situation of the accommodation and the friendliness of the hosts. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Jul 2017 by Helen Jenkins
The most memorable was the sound of the Scops Owl at night. Finding a local natural water source and enjoying the pleasure of taking an impromptu swim! A wonderful chance to experience authentic Spain. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Feb 2016 by Tricia Evans
The village and the walks among the hills provided a great sense of adventure for two elderly people who hadn't expected to be able to enjoy so much sun and exercise. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Oct 2015 by Eurwyn Owen
Great experience meeting local people. Rated fantastic. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Oct 2015 by Lionel Patterson
The holiday was truly relaxing with good accommodation and great hosts. Great local food (Tapas mainly) at remarkably low prices and friendly, welcoming local people. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Sep 2015 by Rachel Bhageerutty
This was our first proper holiday in Spain. Discovering the diverse and stunning richness of Andalusia was a daily joy. The landscape and views are breath taking, the people are warm, funny and kind and the range of things to do is broad. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2015 by Roger Davis
Wonderful, already thinking about going back. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Aug 2014 by Eve Piggott
Perfect..the best part was driving on the beautiful country roads. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Aug 2014 by Richard Needham
It was all great: peace and quiet, made to feel welcome but left alone when you wanted privacy. The local market was crammed with excellent local produce. Local wildlife, stargazing, scenery. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Aug 2014 by Suzi Staden
Absolutely excellent. The property was well kept but traditional and quirky too. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Aug 2014 by Sue Mead
Absolutely excellent...I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to others. John and Myra have created something very special here in Lubrin. We had a brilliant time there. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2014 by Teresa Holly
The apartment was perfect for our requirements, simple and clean with our own BBQ and all the facilities we needed. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Jun 2014 by Emily Cadman
A wonderful holiday that I shall treasure...Being in such a beautiful,unspoilt area of Spain. Being able to see "real" Spain and enjoy its landscape, language, nature, food etc. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Apr 2014 by Paul Smith
Excellent. Great accommodation in a lovely little village. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Mar 2014 by David Maggs
The most memorable parts were the place, our hosts, the local people, the walks, the food, the weather (sun, and wind) the hilarious bus trip with locals and very funny driver. Pretty much everything. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Apr 2013 by Bridget Waller
Really superb... The beautiful scenery was the most memorable part of the holiday. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Oct 2013 by Jane Batstone
Very relaxing & peaceful...Rarely heard more than sounds of birds & insects. Wonderful views on the walks from the accomodation. John & Mair were very friendly & helpful, but not intrusive. Eating out in Lubrin unbelievably cheap & food pleasant & plentiful. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Oct 2013 by Anthony Bullin
Enjoying time in an uncommercialised rural Spanish village where the locals were friendly and seemed genuinely pleased to welcome visitors. Our hosts were most friendly, welcoming and helpful and contributed to making our holiday very enjoyable. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Sep 2013 by Mike Stirling
We wanted to relax and this was a perfect place in which to do so with great views, very sociable and generous owners who could not have been more helpful. We were pleased that there was a pool in which we could cool down during the hot day. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Sep 2013 by Anna Franklin
Excellent, very very relaxing place. If you are looking for somewhere to chill out in the sun where you are not surrounded by tourism then this place is perfect. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Aug 2013 by sandra Blackford
Lubrin is a great base for exploring Andalucia, with beaches only a drive away, but peace and seclusion to come home to. Nice walking opportunities on the hilly terrain. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Jun 2013 by Debbie McCarty
We had a great time, found it very relaxing and enjoyed the break...Waking up to fantastic views over the mountain tops was the most memorable part of the holiday. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Jun 2013 by Jude and ken Mckenzie
It was fantastic. We read several books but at the same time felt we improved our Spanish and successfully immersed ourselves in this tiny corner of the world. We loved the relaxing ambience and feeling like we were friends or family staying. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 May 2013 by Diane Clough
A really relaxing holiday. Surrounded by beautiful countryside. Staying in homely accommodation with a cosy wood burner...and a private terrace to soak up the sun. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Apr 2013 by Margaret Clark
Excellent...Waking up to the wonderful view and warm sunshine! The rural setting, the intense quiet and a large patio area enhanced it. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Mar 2013 by Susan Strickland
Very good! I am very glad I chose to go there! The wildflowers were amazing; the weather very good, the weekly market with stalls all along the roads and little squares was lovely. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Mar 2013 by Shona Hudson
Very relaxing...Lubrin was one of the friendliest places I have ever been - absolutely everyone said hello and made us feel welcome. I came back really refreshed and relaxed. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Nov 2013 by Jennifer Scott
The most memorable part was the lovely weather and setting. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Nov 2012 by Nicki Hoare
A very relaxing week in an unspoilt part of Spain. Great for walking and the mountain biking was a lovely unexpected surprise - would definitely recommend this and there are plenty of different routes to tackle if you want to bike all week! Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Nov 2012 by Linda Sykes
It was very much what we expected and needed. A lovely place to relax, no pressure, pleasant weather, most of the time, and wonderful walks. We would recommend it without hesitation. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Sep 2012 by Tina Bytheway
The setting was superb. The hosts were excellent. The walking was good. The locals were friendly. The apartment was well appointed. Fabulous market on Wednesday. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Sep 2012 by Ruth Ross
We loved the house we stayed in, its location among beautiful hills so different from our own wet Scottish ones, and the nearby very Spanish village...Unspoiled Mediterranean beaches were close enough for a couple of trips. We were made very welcome by the owners. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Sep 2012 by Sophie Pickering
The scenery is beautiful, it was really relaxing with hot sunny weather every day. The coastline is not far away and there are some stunning beaches to explore in the nearby national park, Cabo de Gato. Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Aug 2012 by Marion Irvine
We loved the accommodation and location, it was so lovely. The sounds of goat bells and cicadas was a gentle reminder that you were far from home. We went to relax and thats just what we did. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Aug 2012 by Russell Cousins
Very comfortable, well appointed accommodation. Excellent walking maps and local material - including a small library. Nice 'dipping' pool. Friendly, helpful owner...Would thoroughly recommend. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2012 by Kate de Pury
Most memorable was the dramatic scenery in the area around Lubrin and the walks we took through it. We also really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the other guests there. Another memorable thing was the fantastic municipal swimming pool, up in the hills overlooking the town, surrounded by pine trees for shade, and with an excellent, informal bar. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 May 2012 by Margaret Underwood
The warm welcome from John and Mair made us feel at home immediately. Nothing was too much trouble and thanks to John we were finally able to see a hoopoe as well as hear several more calling in and around the accommodation. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 May 2012 by Simon Larner
We went to here for our honeymoon. We thought it looked a good place to relax following the excitement of our wedding, and we weren't disappointed! We stepped out of the hire car to feel the sun on our faces and the mountain breeze on our skin...Simply put, we had a great time! Read full reviewReviewed on 07 May 2012 by Neil Crawley
A really relaxed stay in a beautiful part of Spain. Our hosts were there if we needed them and they were very helpful at these times. The apartment gave us a feeling of complete privacy even though there were other people staying on the cortijo. We had a brilliant holiday. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Mar 2012 by Steve Brain
Fabulous getaway kind of place, within reach of coast or Granada, lovely setting...Great break, lots of fun. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Jan 2012 by Gregorio Villalobos
The peace and quiet offered by this lovely house in a charming village, lighting our own fireplace and relaxing. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Nov 2011 by Chris Wightman
Amazing, so relaxing and peaceful with fantastic day-trip opportunities. We saw a side of Spain we had never seen before. One of the best holidays we have been on as a couple. Perfect way to relax. We would love to come back one day. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Sep 2011 by Zib Korendo
Imagine a perfect holiday setting - as quiet and secluded as it gets, free from mass-tourism traps, the landscape unspoiled by towering hotels. Get away from your daily rats-race and reset your mind. If there were anything like "Slow-Travel" I'd vote this place to top the list. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Oct 2011 by Rachael Alderson
This holiday exceeded our expectations and we could not recommend it more to anyone looking for a holiday to experience true Spain whether that be for relaxing or adventure, John and Mair looked after us so well... Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Sep 2011 by Sarah Hutchinson
Enjoying some much needed R & R was a priority for this. The beautiful apartment and surroundings were perfect. We enjoyed being in a very 'Spanish' village, away from the hustle & bustle of more touristy destinations. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Sep 2011 by Mary de Las Casas
A really lovely holiday, very relaxing in a beautiful, unspoilt place we would never have been to had we not gone to this accommodation. Would definitely go back and recommend it to friends. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Jul 2011 by neill prothero
Most memorable were beautiful views and good weather. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Jun 2011 by Bridget Crossman
The views from the terrace and being able to utterly relax for a week were most memorable...John is an absolute star and currently he has a couple staying and helping with the guests, and they also really made the holiday for us. They couldn't do enough for us, were super friendly Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Mar 2011 by Anna Fox
Being forced to sit in village bars, drink beer and eat tapas chatting with whoever might be around was an absolute delight... thank you again for letting us enjoy such a treasure. Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Oct 2011 by Brendan Smith
The welcoming and kind hospitality of the people of Lubrin...Very enjoyable. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Sep 2011 by Shen Bewick
Excellent break in the simple life of unspoilt Lubrin. Beach, lava rocks and waves at Playa de Monsul were most memorable. Read full reviewOur travel guides
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