Property Description
This 200 year old farmhouse has been fully restored to create an imaginative, yet still authentically rustic, holiday home. It''s full of old world character and charm, a fun place to stay. And its situation, down the road from Tarifa, overlooking the Natural Park of Alcornocales and just five minutes drive from two of the most beautiful beaches on the Costa de la Luz, makes this a very popular destination.
To one side lies the beach of Bologna, with its fascinating Roman ruins and on the other side of the rocky outcrop which rises up behind the property is the beach of Tarifa’s Punta Paloma with it’s enormous sand dunes.
Both are renown for their clear blue waters and wide, golden beaches. And these are just two of the fabulous beaches on this wonderfully wild coastline on the southern-most tip of Europe, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. As famous for bird watching as surfing, there are endless opportunities to explore the rolling countryside and unforgettable seascapes.
Located in a small hamlet on the hillside, the farmhouse has a privileged position in the heart of the Natural Park "El Estrecho". From the house and its spacious gardens, the views over the surrounding countryside, the Atlantic Ocean and beyond to the African coast, are splendid.
Just a few minutes drive from the main coastal highway, an unpaved road of 300 metres leads up to the property. By car it's just seven minutes from here to Tarifa, Europe's capital city of sun, fun and surf.
The lawned gardens of the property comprise more than 5,000 square metres on three different levels with the attractive swimming pool (10 m x 5 m) and its huge pool house on the lower level. With a terracotta floor, beamed ceiling and lovely old, weathered roof tiles, the pool house provides a perfect place to hide away from the midday sun. Privacy is guaranteed by the two metre high, natural stone wall that completely surrounds the garden.
Along the front and side of the house you’ll find a relaxing 100 m2 verandah with excellent views. With its old terracotta floor tiles and wood-beamed ceiling this is another lovely shady spot to enjoy a barbecue, perhaps, or to dine al fresco.
Inside, the villa is tastefully and comfortably furnished in keeping with its rustic heritage. The central part of the house has been opened up to provide lots of natural light and to create two spacious living rooms on different levels on the ground floor.
The lower living space has a fireplace, satellite TV, DVD and music equipment. It opens to the garden via a cobbled courtyard, its stones gathered by hand from the beach at Bolonia. To the side of the patio doors, a kitchen corner is reasonably well equipped with a fridge / freezer, dishwasher, microwave and necessary kitchenware, if a little limited in work space. There is no oven.
The other living area is up a couple of steps and includes the dining area as well as a cosy corner of sofas and armchairs around another fireplace. Everywhere there are attractive paintings, ceramics and plants to help make you feel at home.
The four bedrooms and four bathrooms are designed in a similar rustic style, with either terracotta or wooden floors, beamed ceilings and outside views through wood-framed, double glazed windows.
One is upstairs and has a half open-plan design, creating a lovely feeling of space as it half opens to the lounge room below. Perhaps even more of an architectural curiosity is the equally half-open bathroom alongside! An imaginative piece of creative design …
Another feature is found in another bathroom, this one created from the original shepherd's kitchen with its stone bread oven taking centre stage. It's lovely.
Antique beds (one specially imported from Indonesia) and lots of other interesting curios and furnishings all add to the quality of the house. There are two double bedrooms and two twin bedded rooms. They all have either en-suite bathrooms or private access to one alongside.
This is a house of real character which has been subject to a make-over entirely in keeping with its old and rustic style. Add the splendid pool and attractive gardens and one is tempted to stay put right here.
But there's so much to do elsewhere, too. There's mile upon mile of unspoilt beaches on the Costa de la Luz. Duty free shopping, the caves and history of Gibraltar are 45 minutes away, as is Morocco. Fast ferries cross regularly from Tarifa, and a day trip to Tangiers will take you to a different world. There are wonderfully scenic drives to the historic towns of Ronda, Jerez, Cádiz and Sevilla. Golf, riding, walking, good restaurants … et al.
And, of course, there's Tarifa, a fun little town, now a mecca for wind and kite surfers but still retaining its small town character and rich history. It's position at the southern tip of Europe, the point that not only separates Europe from Africa but also the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean gives it a unique micro climate (it is always mild here but can get a bit windy).
Along with windsurfing and diving, kite surfing is now extremely popular here and it isn't unusual to see 250 kites in the sea and on the beach in summer … an amazing sight. There are many nature related activities to enjoy too, such as horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, bird watching, trekking and whale watching. Always lively and entertaining, there's something special about Tarifa.
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Property Details
Ground Floor :
Open-plan lower living room / kitchen
Second living / dining room
3 bedrooms :
1 double with a bathroom alongside
1 twin bedded with a bathroom alongside
1 twin bedded with en-suite shower room
Shaded verandah terrace (furnished)
Patio
Gardens and grounds
First Floor :
1 double bedroom which is semi-open plan
Semi-open plan bathroom alongside
Facilities
Satellite TV (some channels in English; also German, French etc) • DVD • CD / Tape / Radio • Books
Open fireplaces in both living rooms • Radiators in all bedrooms • Double glazed windows
Electric oven • Ceramic hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Coffee pot • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Filtered swimming pool (10 m x 5 m, 1.2 m - 2.0 m deep). The pool can be fenced off (and gated) on request
Pool terrace • Pool shower • Pool house • Pool lighting • Sauna • Gardens • Sunbeds • Barbecue • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (although, because it's not heated, the normal swimming season is from April to September, inclusive)
Firewood is included in the price
Rentals for this property normally run from Sunday to Sunday
Location
In a small rural hamlet, accessed by a 300 m unpaved track (easily negotiable in an ordinary car), 3 km from beaches; 7 minutes from Tarifa (all facilities)
Algerciras 30 mins; Gibraltar 45 mins; Jerez 1 hr; Marbella 1 hr; Málaga 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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Airports
Gibraltar 45 mins; Jerez 1 hr; Málaga 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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