A delightful farmhouse with character and comfort
Wonderful views, the peace and quiet of the countryside, genuine rural charm, this delightful old farmhouse is a real gem! ...
"This place is absolutely beautiful and the villa is very well appointed. "
Bedrooms
The farmhouse has three (two doubles, one twin bedded).
The (optional) cottage has one double bedroom.
Pool
Private swimming pool
9 m x 6 m, 1.4 - 1.8 m deep.
Location
2 km from Gaucín in the Ronda Mountains region (Province of Málaga).
Price
Sleeping 4 from 1,760 € to 3,120 € per week.
Sleeping 6 from 2,050 € to 3,490 € per week.
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Villa Description
Peaceful and serene
Birdsong fills the air, the pool glistens gloriously blue in the sunshine and one marvels at the breathtaking view which opens up in front of you.
Just a couple of kilometres from one of Spain's prettiest pueblos blancos, this lovely old farmhouse enjoys a splendid vantage point high above the Rio Genal valley. Views are spectacular, down to the Mediterranean Sea, the Rock of Gibraltar and across to the Rif Mountains of Morocco beyond.
All around, the majestic scenery of the Serranía de Ronda provides brilliant brush strokes of colour and contrast. It's a glorious pastoral scene, a view which can be enjoyed for ever.
Accessed along a farm track (an easy ½ kilometre's drive) from the country road which winds up from the coast to Gaucín, gates open to its ten acre hillside estate of olive, almond, eucalyptus and fruit trees.
The first thing that strikes you is just how peaceful and serene everything is. Completely private, birdsong fills the air, the pool glistens gloriously blue in the sunshine and one marvels at the breathtaking view which opens up in front of you. It's one of the most seductively peaceful and relaxing settings imaginable.
Wile away pleasant hours
With lots of different terrace and garden areas to choose from there's always one that's just perfect for you, whatever the time of day.
The gorgeous walk-in pool (9 m x 6 m) enjoys day-long sunshine on the wide terrace below the farmhouse.
Comfy loungers beckon - you just know that this is where you are going to spend much of the holiday! To the left of the pool there is a covered shaded area with seating. There is plenty of space for sunbathing on the terrace surround, and bench seating too.
Steps take one up to an extensive sitting terrace directly in front of the house, its surrounds attractively planted with colourful shrubs and trees. With comfortable cane seats gathered around a Moroccan table, this is another lovely place to wile away pleasant hours.
Low level fencing around the perimeter of this terrace (with a gate at the top of the stairway) will stop little ones running down to the pool area unsupervised. The steps leading down to the pool can be lit at night.
Genuine character
The farmhouse provides all the comforts of home yet remains what it has always been, delightfully traditional with bags of rustic charm.
A covered dining terrace is furnished with a large wooden table which will easily accommodate eight and doesn't miss out on the magnificent countryside views either!
This terrace extends around to the side of the house as well, where there is more occasional seating and more wonderful countryside to enjoy. On this side of the house part of the garden has been lawned and fenced off to make an attractive and safe place for young children to play.
Gleaming bright and white under its beautifully weathered old roof tiles, the farmhouse has genuine character. Tastefully refurbished over the years, it provides all the comforts of home yet remains what it has always been, an authentic farmhouse full of rustic charm. Furnishings and decoration reflects the owners' appreciation of its inherent traditional style.
Voted one of the top 5 villas in Europe, it has featured in The Sunday Times, The Indpendent, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, and The London Evening Standard.
Double doors open to the terrace from a large living / dining room with the kitchen at its far end. A log fire, old floor tiles and beamed ceiling give it a pleasingly rustic feel.
The kitchen area is well equipped with two ovens (gas and electric), gas hob, microwave and dishwasher, and the dining table has seating for ten. Beyond the kitchen there's a laundry room.
The comfy lounge is equally relaxed, calmly decorated in white and eggshell blue. Sofas are gathered around a coffee table in front of the log fire, doors opening on two sides to the shaded dining terrace outside. Plenty of mod-cons here too, with a flat screen TV (Freeview satellite), an extensive collection of DVD's and internet connection.
The main house has central heating throughout and air conditioning in two of the bedrooms.
Pretty and attractive
The bedrooms are, like the rest of the house, cosy and comfortable. The fabulous views extend far and wide.
A downstairs cloakroom and a pretty, twin bedroom (with en-suite shower room) completes the distribution on the ground floor. Wooden French doors open to the terrace and make the best of the splendid views.
The other two bedrooms are upstairs. The master, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (featuring a huge bath with shower over, and marble work tops) has its own private terrace with steps down to the gardens below. From its balcony the views extend over the pool and down to the coast.
A second double bedroom is a few stairs further up, also with an en-suite bathroom (walk in shower). With three windows in this room, it's light and spacious with wonderful views.
The two upstairs bedrooms have air conditioning, all three are pretty and attractively furnished. Towels and linen are top quality.
Delightful gardens
The gardens all around are delightful, well tended and full of a profusion of colourful plants and mature trees.
150 metres from the farmhouse, there's a separate cottage almost hidden under the greenery all around.
Fully self-contained (with flatscreen TV, CD and radio) it has a double bedroom (with en-suite shower room) and a large living / dining room with kitchen facilities.
Doors open to a little private sun terrace and to the gardens beyond. Ideal for grandparents, perhaps, the cottage is only available to guests staying in the main house. If it isn't required, it will be closed.
The gardens all around are delightful, well tended and full of a profusion of colourful plants and mature trees.
Below the cottage, just beyond the car parking area, part of the garden surrounds have been leveled and lawned to create a badminton or croquet area. Hoops and badminton equipment are available on request.
A real home
As one of our clients said, "Truly stunning views, a very beautiful place. The house has all the facilities you could ever need. This is a real home".
Gaucín, two kilometres away, is one of the classic white villages of Andalucía, as pretty as a postcard. Its narrow winding streets, hidden alleyways and spectacular views have long been an inspiration for painters and photographers. For a village of its size it has an excellent selection of restaurants and tapas bars.
Being just a couple of kilometres from the house it's perfectly possible to walk to and from the village. A very pleasant one, too. But please bear in mind that it's all uphill so, whilst the return leg couldn't be easier, the less fit of us might find it a little bit of a struggle on the way there.
There's plenty to do around and about. Whether you want to explore the wonderful nature, breathtaking vistas and first class hiking of the Serranía de Ronda (guided walks, bird watching and horse riding can be arranged), discover the culture and traditions of historic Ronda, or enjoy the beaches and golf courses of the Costa del Sol, there's something for everyone.
And what better, at the end of a lovely day, than to return here to your own little piece of Andalucía's rural paradise. Wonderful views, the peace and quiet of the countryside, genuine charm … this property is a gem!
And don't just take our word for it. One of our clients wrote, "I was unfamiliar with this part of Spain but there are truly stunning views, a very beautiful place. The house has all the facilities you could ever need. As a keen chef myself I have to say the kitchen is a pleasure to cook in. My personal highlight was watching an eagle sweep across the valley and dive. This is a real home."
Villa Details
The Villa in Detail
All the facts and features about this villa
Distribution
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen / dining room
- Living room
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Cloakroom/W.C
- Main terrace (furnished) which is fenced and gated from the pool terrace further below
- Partly covered dining and sitting terrace (furnished)
- Gardens and Grounds
First Floor
- Master double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower over bath tub) and private terrace
Second Floor
- Double bedroom with en suite bathroom (walk in shower)
Cottage (all on one floor)
- Double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower only)
- Living / dining room / kitchen
- Private terrace
Facilities
Entertainment
- Satellite TV (UK Channel Information)
This property has a Freeview box but due to changes to the UK satellite services currently does not receive UK terrestrial programmes, BBC, ITV etc. We will provide updates if this situation changes. - DVD
- CD Player
- WiFi Internet (bring your own laptop)
Amenities
- Open fireplaces in the living room, kitchen / dining room and in the cottage
- Central Heating (please note that there is no central heating in the cottage)
- Air Conditioning throughout (inc. cottage, excluding ground floor twin bedroom)
- Portable Fans
- Washing Machine, Iron & board
- All linen is provided (including pool towels)
- Hair dryer
- Cot & Highchair available (on request). Please note that cot linen is not supplied
Kitchen
- Electric oven
- Gas oven
- Gas hob (5 rings)
- Microwave
- Fridge / freezer
- Drinks Fridge
- Dishwasher
- Toaster, Juicer, Kettle & Nespresso coffee machine (bring your own preferred capsules)
- Cooking utensils, Cutlery, Crockery
- There is also a small kitchen in the cottage
Outdoors
- Filtered swimming pool (9.0 m x 6.0 m, 1.4 m - 1.8 m deep)
- Pool terrace (which is gated from the terrace above)
- Pool shower
- Sun beds
- Outdoor dining and garden furniture
- Barbecue
- Croquet & badminton lawn
- Gardens & Estate grounds
- 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 late April to September, inclusive)
For all winter lettings, logs are payable locally (85 euros per load). Gas (which fuels the central heating) is included in the rental price
Please note that beyond the pool area there are steep drops so small children should not be left alone. The terrace above the pool is fenced and gated to prevent young children from running down to the pool unsupervised
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday in summer
A weekly change of linen and towels is included for rentals of more than one week
Welcome pack, change of linen, extra maid service, babysitting and cooking are all available on request and payable locally
The pool and garden are tended when necessary, usually twice each week
Villa Prices
Prices and Seasons
ZC 85
| 2022 Season Dates | Farmhouse sleeping 6 |
plus Cottage sleeping 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5th January to 8th April | 1,940 € | 2,260 € |
| 9th April to 22nd April | 2,740 € | 2,070 € |
| 23rd April to 17th June | 2,420 € | 2,740 € |
| 18th June to 9th September | 3,440 € | 3,840 € |
| 10th September to 14th October | 2,420 € | 2,740 € |
| 15th October to 9th December | 1,940 € | 2,260 € |
| 10th December to 3rd January 2023 | 2,260 € | 2,580 € |
ZC 85
| 2023 Season Dates | Farmhouse sleeping 6 |
plus Cottage sleeping 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Prices Pending | --- | --- |
Notes
For all winter lettings, logs are payable locally (85 euros per load). Gas (which fuels the central heating) is included in the rental price.
The air conditioning in the two bedrooms are run on a timer. This can be extended, if required, and paid for locally.
Please note that rentals for this villa are accepted on the following terms: (1) a non-refundable deposit of 25% will confirm the booking (2) the balance to be paid eight weeks before the holiday start date. There will be no refund of monies paid on cancellations after that date.
Main house sleeps up to 6 people at any one time, although for best comfort, it is better suited for 4 adults and 2 children.
Main house and Casita sleeps up to a maximum of 8 people in total.
Security Deposit
A 400 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 85
Availability 2023
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Villa Location
Location Map
In open countryside, 2 km from Gaucin (most facilities) in the Ronda Mountains region (Province of Málaga)
Location
In open countryside, 2 km from Gaucin (most facilities) in the Ronda Mountains region (Province of Málaga).
Casares (most facilities) 25 mins; Jimena de la Frontera (most facilities) 35 mins.
Ronda 45 mins; Estepona 45 mins; Marbella 1 hr; Gibraltar 1¼ hrs; Málaga 1½ hrs; Tarifa 1½ hrs.
Jerez 2 hrs; Cádiz 2¼ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs; Granada 3 hrs; Córdoba 3 hrs.
Nearest Airports
Gibraltar 1 hr; Málaga 1½ hrs; Jerez 2 hrs; Sevilla 2½ 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
- La Costa del Sol with its wealth of sandy beaches, sun, fun and nightlife is just 30 minutes away. Resort towns include Estepona (45 minutes) and glitzy, glamorous Marbella (under an hour).
- Gibraltar, steeped in history, VAT free shops … and plenty of fish & chips is 1¼ hours away.
- Tarifa on the southernmost point of Spain is 1½ hours from here. Looking directly across the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco, Africa is so close you feel that you can almost touch it!
- Beyond lie mile upon mile of magnificent white beaches on Spain's Atlantic coast, La Costa de la Luz.
- A taste of Morocco perhaps? The fast boat from Tarifa to Tangiers takes 35 minutes, so you can be exploring the local souks in just a few hours. Fascinating and colourful, it really is a different world.
- 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.
- One of Europe's most important wetland reserves and bird sanctuaries, the Doñana National Park, is a popular attraction for nature lovers (4 hours). Its enormous variety of bird species include everything from flamingos to imperial eagles.
- A beautiful road winds over the spectacular mountains to Ronda (45 minutes), with its spectacular gorge and Spain's oldest bullring, Hemmingway’s favourite town in all of Spain.
- Sevilla takes 2½ 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!
- The fantastic railway between Algeciras on the coast and Ronda, to the north, stops at the little pueblo of Colmenar (20 minutes away). One of Europe’s great short railway journeys, running through landscapes which offer constantly plunging and spectacular views, this is a remarkable and wonderful way to see some of Andalucía's best and most dramatic countryside.
- There are a plethora of beautiful white villages and hilltop towns to explore and enjoy in the magnificent countryside of the Serranía de Ronda – Jimena de la Frontera, Casares and Genalguacil to name but a few.
- Nearby National Parks include the fabulous Los Alcornocales Natural Park and 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".
- Córdoba and Granada are both 3 hours drive from here
Activities
- Guided and self-guided walking, horse riding, mountain biking and yoga are all available in or around Gaucín.
- The village has an excellent municipal swimming pool, a tennis court and gymnasium.
- For golf enthusiasts, there are at least 25 top quality golf courses (including Finca Cortesin, Valderrama, Sotogrande, and San Roque) within 50 minutes drive.
- On the coast (both the Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz) there’s every beach pursuit imaginable, from sailing and windsurfing, diving and snorkelling to whale and dolphin watching.
