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Iznajar Holiday Home Owner, Artist, Yoga Teacher, Notoriously Appalling Blog Writer ...
Casa La Celada Luxury Holiday Rental, Yoga Teacher, Quirky Watercolour Artist
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I am the Owner of Casa La Celada, a beautiful Luxury Holiday Home in Andalucia with in house Art Gallery 3km from Lake Iznájar, in Córdoba, Andalucía........



I'm proud to say we've been featured in The Sunday Mirror
and in Wye Valley Life, which is touching as I grew up in the Wye Valley ...



That bit was for the search engines .... what now follows is a bit more about me smile



But ... can I just share this first : I am so proud of our Guest House testimonials : here are some of them :


"Your hospitality cannot be surpassed"

"What a wonderful atmosphere"

"I guess we're just lucky that we stumbled upon this place"

"Such a warm welcome"

"Absolutely fabulous"

"If we were the King and Queen of Spain, we couldn't have been better treated" - Charlie Robertson

"Ladies and Gentlemen believe me, it simply does not get better" - Steve Hall

"Wonderful home from home"



You can also read what people wrote about us when Casa La Celada was run as a luxury B&B : Bed and Breakfast in Andalucia at Trip Advisor - we were so proud to earn regular No.1 status in our time - largely thanks to Ecademy I have to say wink However since May 2009 Casa La Celada is now rented out as a luxury holiday home ...


Stunning views from our luxury Spanish Holiday Home in Andalucia


If you fancy a natter, want to find out more or just want to heavy breathe, ring me (that's Amanda) on 01989 730723 or email our Luxury Holiday Home in Andalucia - amanda[at]casa-la-celada.com  - we are here and delighted to help you!


OK! HERE'S THE PERSONAL INFORMATION!



I moved to Spain in 2006 with my son (then just 6), our twelve year old motorhome, a LOT of courage and a Great Big Dream .....

My Dream to live in Spain started more than 15 years ago, a constant, nagging pain. It was something I knew that I had to do before I died .... So after a long and horrendously difficult process covering several years culminating in the necessary court permissions, my lovely son Zack and I finally embarked on the Pont Agen from Plymouth, teddies in hand, and waved goodbye to the shores of England.

We spent a year living near Teruel in the Aragón Province in a beautiful village called Rubielos de Mora. It was a tough year. I lost my Dad, aka Chief Dragon Slayer, and simply couldn't find our "niche" .....

So, undeterred, we followed my heartbeat and headed South into Andalucia .....



We spent a heavenly six weeks hopping from camp site to camp site, meeting lovely people, bicycling our bottoms off and finally settled for the Summer camping in Cazorla in the not very well known Andalucían province of Jaén.

Cazorla is now required visiting every July for their Blues Festival - Blues Cazorla ... ask about it if you're interesed! If you're a Festival Fan, then check out Etnosur as well smile

Moving on ...

While my son was holidaying with his father that August, I went WALKABOUT ... and did 1,800km in 10 days (ok I didn't walk it) ..., and in that process, I stumbled across IZNÁJAR, possibly the most beautiful village I have ever seen, in the equally unknown but beautiful Córdoba .. my heart was stolen.

Scenery in Cordoba Province, home to our lovely Iznajar B&B



Nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Subbética mountains, lies a haven - our haven - a now lovely luxury, Chicken Soup for the SoulIznajar B&B which I called Casa La Celada. A luxurious Holiday Home in Iznájar Spain, surrounded by inspiring olive groves, wild rock formations, just 3km from the glorious Lake Iznajar in Andalucia's historical Córdoba.

Our accommodation is luxurious, sumptuous and delicious - allowing everyone who comes to feel the stresses of their lives simply seep away ..... that's our mission and I'm told we succeed!

A Private Luxury B&B in Córdoba or Self Catering Villa, rooms at Casa La Celada are serviced daily to the highest standard.  While you sip your favourite tipple overlooking Iznájar's Lake, your accommodation and needs are all we con



This amazing location is perfect for all people, from photographers, artists, writers, walkers, horse riders, birdwatchers, or active sports fanatics, our Andalucian Luxury Villa can offer it all in the middle of some of the most spectacularly natural scenery in Spain where we honestly do bend over backwards to make your dreams come true smile That's a promise!

This lovely Andalucia holiday home is perfectly located for visiting the Córdoba Mezquita, the Botanical Gardens, and of course the Alhambra Palace.

Málaga's exquisite cathedral, Alcazaba and Picasso Museum are an hour away.

Our lovely Andalucian Villa for rent really is central to all the important sights of Andalucia!



We are 3km from the largest lake in Andalucia - Lake Iznájar, watched over by the beautiful town of Iznájar, Spain - a typical Andalucian white village jutting out over the lake… whose winding streets, flower festooned patios, bars and restaurants scattered around leave you bubbling over with ideas and inspiration ... This beautiful local video says it all :



And for walkers - do you like the look of this?? This is El Torcal - it's wildly famous! And makes for some of the most brilliant climbing and walking ... it's an hour away in Antequera near the lovely Lobo Park Wolf Sanctuary and the Bullring of course ...

El Torcal


The dramatic scenery is absolutely breathtaking - just an hour from our Iznájar Holiday Home ...



TESTIMONIALS FOR OUR ANDALUCIA HOLIDAY HOME



"After spending too many nights over too many years in too many hotels, the thought of yet another week away from home was NOT appealing. After four passable nights in Marbella, I decided to visit Iznájar, a town I had heard much of but had yet to visit.

"… From the moment I arrived and was greeted like a long-lost elderly relative to the moment I left vowing to myself to be back soon, I had the absolute perfect stay. The room was immaculate and spacious (pay extra for the suite if it is available), the whole casa was spotless and the view from the roof terrace was to die for. I did NOTHING but completely relax and caught up on several months of sleep deprivation. I felt calm, secure, relaxed and amazed (AND delighted) that I had high speed wifi. Heaven on earth! "


"My son and I fancied a little adventure in Spain over half term and settled for a short break at Casa La Celada. Having found the bed and breakfast on the internet - great site - we booked in, wanting an English speaking landlady. With a stupendous welcome our first evening was spent planning our trip with the help of Amanda and her delightful son Zack. They really know the area and are great on their recommendations - very helpful.

So much to do in the area, something for everyone, the village is lovely and sleepy, but so close to stunning scenery, museums, lakes, shopping, and Malaga if you fancy the beach.

The house itself was extremely well organised and comfortable, I had the suite with an ensuite and sitting area, all wonderfully clean and peaceful. I think the real added benefit was the hot tub perfect to relax in at the end of the day. Supper is optional we had delicious meal in with Amanda one night and the breakfasts certainly catered for all needs." E Walton

"We had a wonderful time. Through lots of personal attention, knowledgeable and insightful advise and heartfelt friendliness, the owners made our stay most memorable.
The area itself is most beautiful. La Celada is situated in hills and mountains of olive trees. Casa La Celada is just in the center of the tiny village and offers nicely decorated rooms and faciliies, plus sharing the family kitchen and a lovely sitting room. We came for relaxation and found just what we were looking for.

We hardly scratched the huge folder of activities and to-dos that the owner has collected and prepared for guests and we will most certainly repeat our visit." J. Biermann




And these are excerpts from what people write in our Visitor's Book :

"Your hospitality cannot be surpassed"

"No Espańa sin Amanda"

"Very warm, friendly and caring"

"Very personal touch"

"We will definitely be back"




AND THEN WE HAVE MY QUIRKY WATERCOLOUR WORLD .....



And as if it could possibly get any better, I am a totally untrained, unprofessional, but extremely keen Quirky Watercolour Artist - and am lucky enough to have been commissioned to paint some wonderful pictures, as well as an eco-coffin for an exhibition (I know, I know, but some of you are getting used to me now ....!)

I have several permanent exhibitions around Spain and am always looking for restaurants, bars and pubs that might like to display and sell my work.



House commissions composite


These are from my new series of Iznájar and the surrounding villages on permanent exhibition from 7th May 2009!





Amanda with some of her work




AND THEN THERE'S MY NEW INCARNATION - MY WONDERFUL WORLD OF YOGA ....!



I have been a qualified member of the National Federation of Spiritual Healers for almost 15 years, and also of the Association of Reflexologists for years. I have led courses based loosely around Earth bound Spirituality of the Native American teachings, something I have studied and loved for more than fifteen years.

In 2010, I completed another of my many dreams and became a fully qualified Yoga Teacher having been practicing on and off from the age of four. You can now visit my Yoga website and see what we get up to back in sunny Herefordshire! My life is Heart Centred, about connecting with people, and giving of myself, where I can, to enrich and enhance someone else's life. Saying that, my feet are very definitely planted firmly on the ground!

Goddess II




I look forward very much to networking with you, and in time making friends ..... And it goes without saying that the experience OF A LIFETIME awaits you here at our lovely Holiday Home in Andalucia - everything from Active Sports to Bird Watching, Monster Carp Fishing to Sightseeing, horseriding to quad biking... and as I have personal experience of being a woman "Travelling Alone" that is one thing we guarantee - if you are travelling alone, you're coming to the right place!

And last, but by no means least, there is this shining bright Star in my life who makes me laugh my head off at least once every day of my life ... And no, he's not for sale ... smile

My Little Star!

Worzel Gummidge! 2008

More Cats!

Torremolinos Zack!




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And if you made it this far ... remember : You did great today smile And you'll do better tomorrow wink











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