These two pretty country
cottages are a delight. Tucked away in the hills, they are intimate and cosy and have fabulous views, both towards the Mediterranean Sea to the south and
to the mountain sierras in the west. It's just 15 minutes drive from here to the
beach.
Within the same grounds, and sharing the swimming pool between them, the
two cottages are located at a discrete distance from each other and have
their own private terraces. Recently rebuilt, more or less from scratch, they
still look like traditional, one-hundred year old Andalusian dwellings, with their
decanted tiled roofs, rough white walls and wooden windows.
There are
attractive tubs of flowers everywhere and these extend to the pool area. It all
adds up to a very pleasant sight. The care and attention to detail of the English
owners (who live a discrete distance away on the same grounds) is here for all
to see.
Inside
they are homely and cheerful. Ceilings are beamed and floors tiled with terraccota,
the ambience is rustic. This is enhanced by tasteful furnishings and colourful
touches set off against white walls.
"Casa Limones" is the closest
to the pool. "Casa Olivos" is set a little further back, some 25 metres
from the pool. Both have a little living room with a well-equipped kitchenette,
a double bedroom and a toilet. Added elements of comfort include ceiling fans and air conditioning.
Everything has been designed to make a couple feel relaxed.
Meals can be enjoyed on the covered front patio, contemplating the impressive
landscape of hills dotted with olive trees, with the sea in view to the south.
The pool is bordered by many varied plants and flowers such as hibiscus and jasmin,
separated from the proprietors' garden by a wicker fence which creates privacy.
Situated on the migratory route between
Europe and Africa, the surrounding countryside is excellent for birdwatching and
walking, photography and painting. Being close to the coast, there is usually
a gentle but cooling breeze, more than welcome in the height of summer! There
are tapas bars and fish restaurants in and around Alhaurín el Grande. For a much
larger selection of restaurants, shops and services, up-market, smart Marbella
and Mijas are no more than half an hour away.
