Facilities available at Molino la Ratonera

All guests at Molino la Ratonera have access to the following facilities: The shaded area of the pool terrace

• The large 13 metre x 7 metre swimming pool. With wide entrance steps, a depth of 1.2 metres for half its length and a maximum depth of 2 metres it is ideal for cooling down or serious length swimming. The pool water is cleaned with ultra violet light, an eco friendly alternative, which uses minimal chemicals. As a result the water feels beautifully soft and does not cause any eye or skin irritation.

The lower millroom gym
• The well equipped gym located in the lower millroom. The equipment includes a treadmill, static bike, cross-trainer, rowing machine and guarded weight multi trainer.



The beautiful 5 metre waterfall

• The book and video library and tourism information centre in the lower mill lounge provides a comprehensive source of local tourism information with comfortable sofas for relaxing while you choose your next book. From the lounge you have views over the waterfall which provides a haven for wildlife.

The lower mill terrace
• The lower mill terrace is a tranquil place to sit, staying shady until late morning.

The bar and mill museum
• The upper mill bar and terrace. Located in the mill room complete with restored mill machinery, the bar is an ideal location to relax with old and new friends in this deliciously cool and fascinating mill museum. Facilities include satellite television.

The guest dining room
• The upper mill restaurant. Located on the first floor of the upper mill and complete with more restored mill machinery, the restaurant provides a selection of freshly cooked traditional Mediterranean cuisine.

• The mill shop. We offer our own eggs and organic vegetables according to season, locally produced olive oil, bread and a selection of other essentials.

• Free wi-fi internet connection available in all houses and a computer in the bar for those who need to keep up to date with their emails.

• Guest laundry facilities.

• Airport transfers or other taxi services. The airport transfer is priced at €70 (up to 3 people) and €100 (4 or more) each way.

Accommodation

We have five houses available. The two person Cocina from only £355 per week high season, 3 four person properties and the beautifully restored Cortijo which will comfortably sleep eight guests, with rental prices starting at £575 high season.

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Facilities

We have the bar located in the mill room complete with old mill machinery, internet access and UK television. Above this is the restaurant serving evening meals from a range of traditional Spanish dishes. In the lower mill, dating from the 16th century, is the gym, library and tourism information centre while the favourite place for most guests in the long hot summer days is the large pool which uses an eco friendly system to clean the water, reducing the chemicals required and making the water silky smooth.

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Walking and other activities

Molino la Ratonera is an ideal walking centre as it is located on a network of tracks. We offer a range of self-guided walks to enable your group to explore at its own pace. We provide detailed instructions with distance, duration, historical information and maps to enable you to enjoy this beautiful environment entirely on foot. Click here to download our short walks instructions. Our town hall has also produced instructions for a range of walks that will take you farther afield. Click here to download their guide.

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Location

Although offically part of the municipality of Algarinejo, the nearest village, 2.5 kilometres away, is Zagra with shops, banks, bars, restaurants, swimming pool and castle. Both Zagra and Algarinejo embody the charm of Spain as it has been for decades where friendly, easygoing people welcome you into their lives.

The area is known as El Poniente Granadino (the west of Granada) and is rich in evidence of Andalucia's Moorish past with castles and watchtowers (atalayas) ever present on the horizon.

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