Village home with mountain view near Valencia

Our home is perfect for families or couples who love the tranquility of a cute Spanish village in the mountains, but with the option to visit the beautiful city of Valencia, or even the beach! Both are just 40 minutes away by car. The house is comfortable, and situated right in the middle of our little pueblo, within walking distance of the bakery and several cafes. Mountain enthusiasts - and sun lovers - will love it here!

Our house is situated on a street corner, and has many stairs! We have a large garage on the ground floor, and on the first floor you'll find our super cosy living room/diner with access to our recently renewed kitchen. The living room has a corner sofa that can be converted into a sofa bed, if extra sleeping arrangements are needed. On this floor you'll also find a toilet, and a small outdoor space adjacent to the kitchen with a washing machine.

Going upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms: one spacious bedroom with a single bed, a small children's bedroom with a high sleeper, and the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and shower. On the landing you also find the family bathroom with walk-in shower.

Going up another floor, you'll reach our wonderful roof terrace with magnificent views onto the surrounding mountains. This very sunny terrace is great for relaxing in the evenings, and listening to the silence (or the owls in the forest!). Mind you, you will get the church bells ringing at every hour!

We do not have air conditioning, but plenty of fans during summer, which we put on at night. The shutter blinds in the bedrooms keep the heat out during the hottest months. In winter, we have a wood burning stove in the living room, as well as mobile heaters if required.

NB: WE REQUIRE PET CARE! We have one very friendly cat called Buster, who will need feeding and looking after. He doesn`t need much else as he is pretty independent and sleeps a lot :-)

NB: This house is NOT suitable for small children nor people with mobility issues, due to the amount of stairs, and hard tiled flooring throughout.

About the location

Olocau is a gorgeous little village of about 800 inhabitants, and is quiet most of the time. On the weekend, the village gets busy with many walkers and cyclists (road and MTB) who come to enjoy the many trails and routes through the Sierra Calderona, our natural park. There are a few bikes in the garage you can use.

Apart from its natural beauty, Olocau is also known for its rich history, one that goes back right to prehistoric times. It has a small museum and a trail that leads up to some impressive ruins on top of a mountain overlooking the whole area.

If you are coming in July or August, there are many events organised in the village, such as concerts, open air theatre and markets.

Valencia is only 40 minutes away by car, or you can leave the car at the P+R and take the metro in from nearby town Liria, which is 15 minutes away. Valencia is the most wonderful city full of historic buildings, beautiful parks, museums, funky street art and of course easy access to the beaches. It is extremely family friendly. Renting a bike for the day is just one of the great things you can do as a family, cycling the full length of the old Turia river bed which has been converted into a lovely park with plenty of shady picnic spots and play-parks on the way.

Fancy a trip to the beach? Some beautiful beaches can be found in Sagunto and Canet, and about 40 minutes away by car. We have umbrellas, beach towels, a cool box and seats in the garage.

Olocau village is small, and you will need a car to get around. We can arrange a car exchange too if you wish (ours is a right-hand drive though, imported from the UK!), or you can hire a car from Valencia airport.

Olocau has a bakery, a pharmacy, a cash machine, and three bars/restaurants. In the summer months, our wonderful municipal open air swimming pool is open, and only costs €2,50 entry. There's a football field as well if you want to kick a ball.

You find the nearest supermarkets at about 15 minutes drive in Liria. (A petrol station 5 minutes away is open on a Sunday, with some basic groceries if you're stuck!)

We provide a welcome pack for guests with lots more information about the the whole area, walking and cycling routes and much more.

You won`t regret your stay, it is a wonderful place!

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