Holiday villas not far from the sea : village houses

Full of character, neatly and comfortably decorated, this is one of two stylish houses converted from a 17th century olive mill.

Situated in a traffic free street on the edge of the village, the views from here are terrific. Private splash pool.

Light and spacious, this stunning modern duplex apartment offers comfort, elegance and style … and views all the way to Africa.

Part of a quality private development (which comprises nine luxury apartments in total) everything has been designed to provide a beautiful living environment. Shared pool.

Cheerful and just slightly eccentric, this little cottage is a good example of what can be done to make limited space interesting and homely.

In one of Andalucía's prettiest villages, the golden beaches of Nerja and other Costa resorts are just 'down the road'.

An attractively restored town house in Jimena, once a frontier village of the Moors, in the picturesque foothills of the Sierra de Ronda.

It has its own small back garden swimming pool where you will enjoy the magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.

This attractively rustic village house at the foot of pretty Gaucín village takes full advantage of its splendid location.

At the foot of the village, it has an unrivalled vantage point and the views from here are truly spectacular, to Gibraltar, with the mountains of Morocco clearly visible across a shimmering sea.

Traditional character, attractive furnishings and good taste are combined to excellent effect in this divine little cottage. It's charming.

Pretty as a picture inside, it also has a beautiful courtyard garden at the rear, as well as a roof terrace with fantastic views over the village, the castle and the lovely countryside all around.

In the heart of lovely Gaucín village, one of the most attractive of all the pueblos blancos, this is a fabulous house, rich in character, charm and style.

It's effectively two properties imaginatively joined together to make one superb residence. The result is a really creative home, with many different spaces and attractive angles. Private pool.

Light, sunny and cheerful, this bright modern apartment on the edge of the classic white village of Gaucín makes the best of the wonderful views, not least from its fabulous (private) infinity pool.

Just two minutes walk from shops, bars and restaurants, it enjoys the best of both worlds, right on the boundary between village and countryside.

This rambling old village house has been renovated with flair and imagination. A house of great character and real, rustic charm, it is warm and welcoming, full of interest and pleasant surprises.

Right in the centre of the village, it's high walled garden offers privacy as well as a delightful little (private) pool.

This brand new, top-quality and thoroughly modern apartment has been designed and furnished to provide a beautiful living environment.

In the heart of one of the classic pueblos blancos of Andalucía, it enjoys fabulous, panoramic views over Gibraltar to the Rif Mountains of Morocco. Shared pool.