Holiday villas not far from the sea : countryside villas

Tucked away in the hills, these two little holiday cottages are intimate and cosy with fabulous views, both towards the Mediterranean Sea and to the mountain sierras in the west.

It's just 15 minutes drive from here to the beach.

Three lovely cottages sharing very pretty gardens … and a view to die for!

Ships passing through the Straits of Gibraltar, a huge panoramic sweep of the Moroccan coast, the street lights of Ceuta and Tangiers twinkling beneath the huge rocky crags of the Rif mountains … one of the most sensational views in Spain.

A magnificent and very beautiful estate designed, built and managed by an award winning architect, it has been converted into five villas of the highest quality.

Clients share two pools, a sauna, glorious countryside and much, much more. Not available in peak season.

If you are looking for a very unique experience, here the wild, rocky coastline of Spain meets Morocco, just 8 miles away across the sea.

Just 50 metres from the shoreline, this little studio apartment stands at the meeting points of Europe and Africa, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Views are breathtaking.

This country cottage is absolutely lovely, set deep in some of the most glorious countryside to be found anywhere in Andalucía.

Outside it's pure bliss, as good as it gets! Inside, its every bit as delightful and charming, beautifully furnished and decorated throughout. Shared tennis court too.

This compellingly romantic hideaway for a couple has bags of rustic charm and a really beautiful, lawned garden hidden away in the trees behind the cottage. A wonderful place to be with your loved one.

Utterly charming, it's a perfect honeymoon retreat.

A recently built holiday villa, fresh, bright and pleasant, with a little bit of country charm thrown in.

This neat little house has some lovely outdoor spaces and great views over the tropical valley and hillsides which surround it.

With spectacular views of the mountains, this spacious, sunny holiday villa is located just outside Gaucín, one of the best loved white villages in Andalucía.

It's comfortable and pretty, bright and cheerful, very nicely fitted throughout. Private pool.

This secluded property, set in its own 12 acres of pasture and ancient olive groves, overlooks the lush valley of the Guadiaro with stunning views to the mountains beyond.

Spacious, well equipped and attractively furnished, it's a quality modern holiday home. Private pool.

Informal and relaxing, this happy home is the perfect place to enjoy all that's good about living in a rural idyll.

Just one kilometre from pretty Gaucín village, here you will wake up to completely tranquil and very beautiful nature. A huge panorama of mountain majesty spreads out before you - it's wonderful.