A beautiful home which will delight and enchant you
Two really superb, luxury holiday villas (each has 3 bedrooms) and a small cottage, all a stone's throw away from each other, on a stunningly beautiful 50 acre countryside estate near Ronda ...
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Bedrooms
Seven (four doubles, one twin bedded and one which can be made up either as a double or as a twin, as preferred).
Pool
Private swimming pool
15 m x 7 m, 1.0 - 2.5 m deep.
Location
In open countryside, 12 km from Ronda in the Ronda Mountains region (Province of Málaga).
Price
From 3,900€ to 7,600€ per week.
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Villa Description
Truly wonderful
Deep in sublime countryside, this magnificent estate is hidden in the hills, acre upon acre of mature cork oak forest, parkland and olive groves.
This magnificent estate is hidden In the hills, deep in sublime countryside, just twelve kilometres to the north of Ronda. It's truly wonderful here, acre upon acre of mature cork oak forest, parkland and olive groves. Turn through its gates and the outside world simply disappears!
Within its walled grounds, a wide driveway leads up through the trees to three independent houses, all a stone's throw away from each other.
The two larger ones, "Los Olivos" and "Las Encinas" have three bedrooms; the third is a little one bedroomed cottage. They combine perfectly for a large group of family or friends, an ideal combination of independent space and togetherness.
Owned by one of London's finest interior designers, her unique creative talent and exemplary good taste are apparent everywhere.
Exemplary good taste
Whether inside or out, it exudes quality and character, a really beautiful home which will delight and enchant you.
She is continually enhancing and improving the property (a tennis court here, a stunning bathroom suite there … ) and it is now one of the most relaxing and enjoyable places to stay in all Spain.
Whether inside or out, it exudes quality and character, a really beautiful home which will delight and enchant you.
Los Olivos
All on one floor, "Los Olivos" is exquisite in every detail and comfort. The 90 m2 living / dining room is a mélange of antiques, original paintings and plush, down-filled chairs and sofas. A dining area with table and chairs for six occupies one end of the room.
Soft light pours in from windows which run down both sides of the room, enhancing its bright, summery feel. It's gorgeous!
Exquisite
The huge living room is a splendid mélange of antiques, original paintings and plush, down-filled chairs and sofas.
A wall of French windows leads to a colonnaded, covered terrace running the length of the room and beyond.
The views from here extend over the fragrant, colourful gardens immediately in front of you, across the gently rolling hillsides of the estate's mature woodlands to the ancient Roman settlement of Ronda La Vieja in the far distance.
Indoor and outdoor living have been seamlessly and luxuriously blended. The terrace has furnished areas to suit your every mood and occasion.
There is cushioned bench and cane seating at one end; further along, wooden armchairs and a cane sofa are gathered around a Moroccan coffee table. At the other end, with direct access to the kitchen, the long, marble-topped dining tables comfortably seat all the guests for delightful al fresco entertaining.
Azure-blue waters
Views extend across joyous countryside, birds sing happily in the branches of oak and olive trees; the wonderful 15 x 7 metre pool is completely irresistible.
A lovely place to be at any time, at night it really comes into its own when the tall, stand-mounted candles which line the terrace are lit. There is lighting in the gardens too.
The excellent standard of furnishing and decor continues throughout the rest of the house. A hallway from the living room leads first to the well equipped kitchen. Spacious and attractive, you will enjoy cooking in here. French doors open to the dining terrace outside.
Further down the hall are two bedrooms, one with a queen-size double bed (also with access to the terrace) and another with a double bed which can be unzipped to make two singles, if preferred.
These rooms share a bathroom between them (with walk-in shower, no bath tub) which is also accessed from the hallway.
At the end of the corridor, down three steps, is the very classy and beautifully furnished master bedroom suite with its own sitting area, a very stylish, queen-sized four-poster bed and full en-suite bathroom (with walk-in shower).
A more recent addition is a fabulous private terrace area immediately outside. Two sets of double doors open to the wonderful world outdoors.
The formal gardens in front of "Los Olivos" are separated from the pool area by a high wall. Just wander around the lawned surrounds and suddenly you are in a completely different but equally delightful part of the grounds.
Here, the azure-blue waters of the huge 15 x 7 metre swimming pool are completely irresistible … It's a magnificent pool with a wide, surrounding sun terrace, furnished with lots of good quality loungers and side tables shaded by large parasols, plus a shaded area with a table for lunch or dinner. There is also a poolside bar equipped with fridges. There's all the sunshine you could ever want and plenty of leafy shade too, provided by the beautiful old oak and olive trees which surround it.
It's a lovely spot, views extending across joyous countryside in every direction, birds singing happily in the branches of magnificently shaped trees. Heaven!
A very special place
Lovely pieces of furniture, chandeliers, mirrors and paintings set the mood, an intoxicating blend of antique richness and modern convenience.
Las Encinas
All on one floor, "Las Encinas" is full of charm and character, a place where guests will enjoy the same quiet luxury as in the main house.
It is a slightly smaller home but every bit as comfortable. Lovely pieces of furniture, chandeliers, mirrors and paintings set the mood, an intoxicating blend of antique richness and modern convenience.
To the left of the central entrance hall, the large living / dining room is very special, not least because of its fabulous, gently curved wood beamed ceiling which dominates the room.
This sets off pretty fabrics, comfortable furnishings and some splendid antiques. There is a flat screen TV (satellite free-to-view system) and a DVD / CD player.
No expense spared
Owned by one of London's finest interior designers, she is continually enhancing and improving the property.
A dining area with table and chairs for six occupies one end of the room. Soft light pours in from windows which run down both sides of the room, enhancing its calm, welcoming ambience.
At one end it leads through to a compact but fully equipped kitchen. Both the kitchen and salon open onto a private, walled patio garden, fragrant with flowers, lemon trees and jasmine and alive to the sound of water from a large Spanish fountain, inviting outdoor lounging and dining.
To the other side of the entrance hall (which opens to lawned gardens and to the estate grounds) a short corridor leads to the three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have splendid four poster double beds; the other is twin bedded. Two of them have luxurious en-suite marble bathrooms, both inspired by the best in Moroccan design.
Anyone for tennis?
The immaculate all-weather tennis court is beautifully set in the trees, the distant peaks of the Ronda mountain range forming a spectacular backdrop.
A third, large bathroom (with walk-in shower) completes the distribution. Lawned grounds at the front of the house lead round to the pool area.
La Casita
"La Casita" is a pretty little cottage, just a few metres away. It's ideal for a couple who cherish a little privacy, or for youngsters old enough to be left on their own.
A few steps from the two main houses, its a genuinely rustic cottage, cosy and comfortable. A small sitting room with a large fireplace offers warmth and intimacy. The double bedroom is to one side, a little kitchen and the bathroom (with walk-in shower) at the end. It has it's own private terrace at the front.
A gorgeous home
A gorgeous home which offers comfort, quality and very real style, perfectly complimented and enhanced by the beauty of its magnificent estate.
If you want to expend a little energy, there is a ping pong table on the pool terrace.
For more serious exercise, take a stroll across the grounds to the immaculate all-weather tennis court which is beautifully set in the trees, some 200 metres from the house. In the distance, the peaks of the Serranía de Ronda mountain range form a spectacular backdrop. There are racquets and balls available.
And if you feel the need to lie down after your exertions there, you can move on to the giant hammock (it's big enough for two) slung between the trees. Here you will enjoy the view up to the ruins of the theatre of Acinipo (all that now remains of a Roman city created more than 2,000 years ago).
Easily accessed via a wide countryside track (in excellent condition) this is an ideal base for adventures beyond its boundaries as well as being a relaxing and joyous place just "to be".
A gorgeous home which offers comfort, quality and real style, perfectly complimented and enhanced by the beauty of its magnificent estate.
Villa Details
The Villa in Detail
All the facts and features about this villa
Distribution
Los Olivos, sleeps 6, all on one floor
- Entrance hall
- Living room with dining area
- Kitchen
- 3 bedrooms :
- (1) master double bedroom (queen-sized bed) with en-suite walk-in shower room and private (furnished) terrace
- (2) double bedroom (queen-sized bed)
- (3) double / twin bedroom (beds can be made up as preferred)
- Bathroom (walk-in shower)
- Covered furnished terrace with dining table for 8 / 12
- Gardens and grounds
Las Encinas, sleeps 6, all on one floor
- Entrance hall
- Living room with dining area
- Kitchen
- 3 bedrooms :
- (1) double
- (2) twin bedded, with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub)
- (3) double, with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub)
- Bathroom (walk-in shower)
- Courtyard garden (furnished)
- Gardens and grounds
La Casita, sleeps 2, all on one floor
- Living room
- 1 double bedroom
- Bathroom (shower only)
- Small kitchen
- Private terrace
Facilities
Entertainment
- Satellite TV in Las Encinas (there is no TV in Los Olivos)
- DVD & CD in Las Encinas
- Extensive library
- Music system with Bose speakers and iPod connectivity in Los Olivos
- WiFi Internet (bring your own laptop)
Amenities
- Open fireplaces in the living rooms
- Central Heating throughout Los Olivos and Las Encinas (but not in La Casita)
- Fans in all bedrooms
- Washing Machine, Tumble dryer, Iron & board
- All linen (White Company)is provided, including bathrobes and pool towels)
- Hairdryers in each bathroom
- Cot & Highchair available (cot linen is not provided)
- All bathrooms have complimentary soaps, gels and shampoos etc.
Kitchens
- Both Los Olivos and Las Encinas have:
- Electric Oven
- Gas hob (4 rings)
- Fridge / freezer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster, Juicer, Kettle, Coffee machine
- Cooking utensils, Cutlery, Crockery
- Los Olivos also has a wine cooler
- La Casita has a small kitchenette
Outdoors
- Filtered swimming pool (15 m x 7 m, 1.0 - 2.5 metres deep) with night lighting
- Pool shower
- Sun beds and sun shades
- Night lighting
- Outdoor dining and garden furniture
- Parking
- Full sized mobile table tennis table
- All-weather tennis court (racquets and balls can be supplied)
- Badminton
- Gardens and grounds
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (although, because it's not heated, the normal swimming season is from late April to September, inclusive).
Please, no smoking in the villa (and please take great care outside too, in the dry summer months).
Firewood is included in the rental price in winter months.
Prices include 28 hours maid service per week.
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday.
Cooking services can be arranged upon request, (payable locally) using excellent chefs who live in the area.
Additional chauffeur, maid and babysitting services can be arranged upon request, (payable locally). Also massage, horse riding and tennis lessons.
Villa Prices
Prices and Seasons
ZC 41 (all properties)
| 2018 Season Dates | Week | Fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January to 23rd March | 3,900 € | 7,800 € |
| 24th March to 6th April | 4,700 € | 9,400 € |
| 7th April to 15th June | 6,080 € | 12,160 € |
| 16th June to 14th September | 7,600 € | 15,200 € |
| 15th September to 28th September | 6,080 € | 12,160 € |
| 29th September to 2nd November | 4,700 € | 9,400 € |
| 3rd November to 31st December | 3,900 € | 7,800 € |
ZC 41 (all properties)
| 2019 Season Dates | Week | Fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January to 22nd March | 3,900 € | 7,800 € |
| Prices Pending | --- | --- |
Notes
Prices include 28 hours maid service per week.
Security Deposit
A 900 Euro security deposit is required on each booking. This is held against your credit or debit card and will be cancelled one week after your holiday, subject to any reductions for breakages or damage. See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Villa Availability
ZC 41
Availability 2018
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Villa Location
Location Map
In open countryside, 12 km from Ronda (most facilities) in the Ronda Mountains region (Province of Málaga)
Location
In open countryside, 12 km from Ronda (all facilities) in the Ronda Mountains region (Province of Málaga).
Grazalema 30 mins; Marbella 1¼ hrs; Málaga 1¾ hrs; Sevilla 1¾ hrs; Jerez 2 hrs; Gibraltar 2 hrs; Tarifa 2¼ hrs; Cádiz 2¼ hrs.
Costa del Sol 1¼ hrs; Costa de la Luz 2 hrs.
Nearest Airports
Málaga 1¾ hrs; Sevilla 1¾ hrs; Jerez 2 hrs; Gibraltar 2 hrs
See our Links Page for web sites of airlines traveling to Andalucia from the UK.
Around and About
This is an excellent base from which to explore this delightful and very beautiful part of Andalucía.
Excursions
- For trips out, you are spoilt for choice. Hemingway's favourite town in all Spain, Ronda, with its extraordinary gorge dividing the old and new quarters, is just 15 minutes away. With its mansion houses, quaint narrow streets, museums and art galleries and Spain's oldest bullring, it is well worth visiting.
- La Costa del Sol with its wealth of sandy beaches, sun, fun and nightlife is an hour further south from Ronda. It's a very spectacular trip, too, crossing up and over the Sierra de las Nieves before descending to glitzy, glamorous Marbella and a very different world!
- Here you are on the doorstep of the Grazalema National Park, one of the most beautiful tracks of mountain anywhere in Europe. Jagged peaks, gorges, chasms, faults and caves, underground rivers and deep canyons are interspersed, here and there, by some of the prettiest villages in Spain - Grazalema, Zahara, Setenil and the other famous "pueblos blancos".
- On the wide, blue waters of the Embalse de Zahara (it's a reservoir but you would never know), you can swim or just enjoy the beautiful views all around from one of the little bars which open up in summer on the lake shore.
- Take the dramatic little mountain road from Zahara which climbs high into the mountains and on to Grazalema. From here you can head west, crossing right over the magnificent sierras, thickly forested with cork oak and Spanish fir, to Arcos de la Frontera on the other side.
- For something completely different, Sevilla takes less than 2 hours. It is impossible not to be captivated by its exuberant atmosphere: stylish, confident, ancient and proud, yet also convivial, intimate and fun-loving. If you don't know what alegría means, Sevilla is the place to learn!
- Spain's unique sherry wine region (Jerez and Sanlúcar), is well worth a visit, enhanced no doubt by stopping at one or two of the famous bodegas along the way! Jerez de la Frontera is 2 hours.
- Cádiz (2¼ hours) continues to evoke the romance, intrigue and mystery of centuries of trade (some legal, some not so) between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
- Beyond lie mile upon mile of magnificent white beaches on Spain's Atlantic coast, La Costa de la Luz.
- Córdoba and Granada are both 2½ hours drive from here.
Activities
- There are few better places in Europe than the Sierra de Grazalema to enjoy walking and hiking. We recommend "Walking in Andalucía" by Guy Hunter-Watts which includes six fabulous walks in the nearby countryside. The wonderful mountain terrain is equally facinating for twitchers, especially for spotting the big raptors. There are various guide companies in Ronda offering everything from one day caving adventures to hiking and bicycling trips.
- The adventurous may want to try their hand at hang gliding or paragliding from Sierra de Lijar, just up the road at Algodonales. The village recently staged the World Paragliding Championships and is home to a number of paragliding schools with courses for beginners as well as tandem flights.
- Horse trekking can be arranged at local stables.
- Bicycle hire is easily arranged in Ronda. There are excellent cycle ways in the area including the Via Verde which runs along an abandoned railway line as well as far more challenging tracks for mountain biking.
- Different water sports are on offer on the Zahara lake. Swimming is also possible at a number of secluded coves along the lakeside.
- There is no more thrilling way of viewing the Ronda mountains than from a balloon. End your once-in-a-lifetime flight with a champagne breakfast overlooking Ronda’s old town.
