Everything a home should be
In a verdant, wooded paradise, in Jimena de la Frontera, this traditional house has been restored and converted into a delightful home ...
"What a magnificent Andalusian country house in lovely expansive grounds filled with flowering plants and offering great views across a tranquil wooded valley, all within a few hundred meters of the wonderfully unspoiled pueblo blanca of Jimena de la Frontera. Our family of 5 spent two weeks enjoying the numerous sun terraces around the property and alongside the lovely designer swimming pool. Cool bedrooms, all en-suite, and all leading to their own terrace/balcony - all with air-con and fans, if needed. The living room and separate snug had excellent TV and wifi facilities, again with air-con, with a TV on the lovely shaded terrace too - perfect for watching the Olympics in Rio! Wonderful breezes, lots of wildlife in the surrounding cork forests and super views all round. The kitchen is well equipped, with a large fridge/freezer - ideal. It was a short (uphill) walk to the hill-top Pueblo Blanca village, with 800BC fortress, traditional local shops and excellent places to eat out. Heading downhill there are great walks and river swimming in the valley below. The owners had provided every convenience to make this a truly memorable family holiday. Thank you so much."
"We had a fabulous time at your house in Jimena earlier this month. It really was a great family holiday for us. "
"Just a quick thanks for facilitating a wonderful week in Jimena de la Frontera. Your house is lovely and the surrounding countryside beautiful and fun. Thanks again, I will def be recommending your house and who knows we may be back some day. "
Bedrooms
Four (all double bedded).
Pool
Private swimming pool
irregular shape
Location
In Jimena de la Frontera in the Western Costa del Sol region (Province of Cádiz).
Price
From 2,840 € per week.
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Villa Description
Tranquil
From its lofty position, the house looks out to a verdant paradise of dramatic hillsides, cork oak forests and limestone peaks stretching across the horizon.
This delightful and very tranquil property really does enjoy the best of both worlds: set deep within the gorgeous Los Alcornocales Natural Park - and with views to match - it is, nevertheless, just in the town of Jimena de la Frontera, one of the classic pueblos blancos of Andalucía.
A lovely, traditional house that has been restored and developed into a really delightful home by its owners.
It's everything it should be - comfortable, homely and with all mod-cons.
Charming little Jimena de la Frontera clambers up a steep hillside between two rivers. From close to the top of town, a very pretty country lane descends down the other side of the hill heading towards the Hozgarganta River, deep in the valley below.
Your house in Jimena
This is one of the oldest properties, carefully rebuilt to the highest standards, in the centre of Jimena, one of the traditional Andalusian white villages situated in the natural park of the Alcornocales, half an hour away from the Costa del Sol.
This beautifully rebuilt 6 double bedroom house in the traditional Southern Spanish way is built over 3 levels and is situated right in the centre of the village with the most spectacular infinity pool, extending halfway under the house. It has underfloor heating, TV and Wifi.
A large living room in Moroccan style boasts a grand piano, well stocked library and CD collection and Hifi. Further on the ground floor there is a large internal patio with fountain feature and adjoining a 66m2 area, which comprises a fully kitted kitchen with latest induction hob, built-in state of the art coffee machine and self-cleaning sliding oven, modern fridge.
There is an open fireplace which doubles up as barbeque in the centre of the kitchen. There is a large table seating up to twelve diners, an area of relaxation with 4 comfortable chairs and coffee table as well as large wall mounted flat screen TV. One can access through foldable doors to before mentioned patio and to the large terrace with seating and facility for al fresco dining enjoying the spectacular views. Adjoining is a small larder which houses a large freezer. The ground floor fully accessible by wheel chair is complemented by a large spectacular view terrace with al fresco dining furniture, 2 double bedrooms(1 en suite) and a further bathroom/WC.
The huge basement has a cinema, Hifi, DVD and video player, satellite TV and surround system. A large collection of DVD, especially catering for children complements an ice hockey table and a small gym. At that level as well as a further laundry room with high capacity washing machine and tumble dryer, there is a further bathroom/WC on that floor and small kitchen with fridge to cater for the garden and pool, accessed through patio doors. There are 4 double bedrooms on the first floor, all en suite and decorated in old Andalusian style, but modern sanitary ware and powerful showers. One of bedrooms has a private terrace and cast iron bath and the other three have mezzanines. The top terrace provides a perfect spot to catch the late sun and has spectacular views of the distant hills, the village and even Gibraltar.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, you will always enjoy returning to this charming and very relaxing home.
Costa living
And there's a different world ... immaculately manicured golf courses and polo fields, sandy beaches and all the sun, fun and frolics of life on the Med.
The owners have an intimate knowledge of the area and provide detailed walking routes and itineraries to help you explore the very best of it. No doubt you will be accompanied by ravens, golden orioles or huge buzzards soaring high overhead.
If walking in paradise is not your thing, you can choose between Mediterranean beaches on the Costa del Sol (just half an hour away) or, a little further on, the wilder beaches on Spain's Atlantic coast. Sotogrande and Tarifa are both popular choices for day trips.
For golf enthusiasts, there are at least 25 top quality golf courses (including Valderrama, Sotogrande and San Roque) close by. Or, if you are looking for something really different, how about nipping over to Morocco for the day!
Heading inland, the timeless beauty of some of Spain's most impressive Natural Parks awaits you. There are lots of charming towns and villages to discover along the way - Gaucín, Genalguacil and, further to the north, delightful old Ronda and the mountain village of Grazalema are all very attractive, lovely places, all well worth visiting.
If you don't want to take the car, try the wonderful, narrow gauge railway which runs from Jimena to Ronda, stopping at little white villages along the way. Further afield the great historic cities of Andalucía - Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba - are between two and three hours drive.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, you will always enjoy returning to this charming and very relaxing country home.
Country living
The River Hozgarganta is just 10 minutes down the lane, a place to swim in its deep pools and walk along its banks within the magnificent National Park.
Jimena, just ten minutes walk up the lane (and only five minutes returning as it's downhill), is one of the most charming of Andalucia's small towns, its 13th Century Moorish castle presiding over the pretty town houses, tapas bars, restaurants and churches which climb up the hillside.
Head off in the other direction and within minutes you will be down by the river side. Popular in summer (because one can swim in its deep pools), it's a very beautiful spot whatever the time of year.
From Jimena's Moorish castle (another lovely walk from the house) there are uninterrupted views to Gibraltar, Africa beyond, and mile upon mile of fertile valleys, orange groves, forests and mountains.
The surrounding Los Alcornocales Natural Park is heaven-made for great walking.
About Jimena
Jimena de la Frontera has a rich historical and cultural background, a quality that is frequently found among the features of the village. Its history dates backed to when it was first inhabited by the Romans, who called the village Obba.
The Moors built on the existing castle, a landmark for which the village is known. It became a look-out post for the Christians in the war against the former (the Moors). The remains of the castle have fantastic views over the surrounding countryside, the village below, the Alcornocales Natural Park and Gibraltar.!
Presently, Jimena is better known for its international music festival, cork production, mushroom picking season and its natural park, located only one minute away from the house.
This area of southern Spain is renowned as an outstanding area for hiking and hill walking, and even mountain biking; its easily accessible, diverse and stunning routes running through the national park, surrounded by beautiful flora are also a habitat full of biodiversity, perfect for those into activities such as bird- watching. The village is also known for its unspoiled river, the Hozgarganta with its old watermills and the remains of the old Royal Bomb Factory commissioned by King Carlos III and dating back to the times of the siege of Gibraltar around 1777, when cannonballs were produced locally . There are a number of musicians and artists, local and from abroad, who have settled in the village and offer a wide variety of music, painting or ceramic courses. There is always an art exposition or concert of some sort occurring, as well as plenty of other activities, such as yoga, being held somewhere in the village or neighbouring villages.
There are many restaurants and bars to choose from, in some of the most exquisite traditional cuisine as well as many local delicacies are on offer, such as the very well known Chanterelle mushrooms, wild asparagus and game from the Alcornocales. If you prefer, there is always the option to buy locally sourced fruit and vegetables, we recommend the world famous oranges from San Pablo; delicatessen such as chorizo and morcilla sausages from Ronda or locally produced goats cheese, just to mention a few. Fresh bread is also available from the local bakery. All these village shops are just 20 metres away from the house. Supermarkets and pharmacies can be found in the upper and lower sections of the village, which should provide all necessary house hold supplies.
Other services and leisure facilities within Jimena include a local health centre, an open air municipal pool and a covered swimming pool at the nearby camping. All within easy walking distance, as well as tennis and paddle courts located at the bottom of the village next to the indoor sports hall and several play parks for children. There is a gym in the lower village, as well as horse riding and a polo school just outside the village. Lessons can be arranged. Bike tours and rental is available.
About the owners
We started this total restoration in 2007 employing only people and craftsmen from the village and sourcing the majority of the materials locally. Our three children went to school down the road and enjoyed the freedom and safety of village life. We return on a regular basis to our home and hope that our guests will enjoy their stay as much as we do. As a retired orthopaedic consultant and with my wife, a nurse, we tend to fly in from the UK to greet our guests and make sure everything is ready for their comfort and also help with planning trips, transportation and suggestions in order to make it a memorable holiday. We will have fresh fruit, local cheese and bread, milk and some wine for when our guests arrive to greet them.
Villa Details
The Villa in Detail
All the facts and features about this villa
Distribution
Ground Floor
- Living / dining room
First Floor
- 2 bedrooms :
- (1)
- (2) Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (walk-in shower)
Second Floor
- 2 bedrooms :
- (3) Double
- (4) Double
- Bathroom (shower over bathtub)
- Sun terrace
Facilities
Key Features
- Wi-fi
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Cinema Projector
- Hi-fi and DVD player
- Book Library
- CD & DVD Collection
Amenities
- Under-floor heating
- Gym
- Wheelchair Accessible
- All shops, cafes and restaurants are in easy walking distance.
- Open fireplace / Barbecue
- Infinity Pool
Outdoors
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 note that this hillside property has some unfenced drops around the pool and a lot of steps around and about the property. Due care and attention must be taken.
It is not suitable for the elderly or anyone with wobbly legs and children under seven are not accepted.
A weekly linen change and house cleaning are included; the house is also given a light clean mid week
Rental start and finish days for this property are usually flexible
Villa Prices
Prices and Seasons
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| 2023 Season Dates | Week | Fortnight |
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| Same price through the Year | 3,230 € | 6,460 € |
| Rest of the year | N/A | N/A |
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| 2024 Season Dates | Week | Fortnight |
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| Prices Pending | --- | --- |
Notes
In winter months, the underfloor heating if it is required in advance, there is a supplement of 200 Euros per week. To be paid locally on arrival.
Special offers in last minute bookings
Security Deposit
A 400 Sterling Pounds security deposit is required on each booking (payble in cash on arrival). This will be transferred two weeks after your holiday to your bank account, subject to any reductions for breakages or damage. See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Villa Availability
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Availability 2023
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Villa Location
Location Map
In open countryside, ½ km from Jimena de la Frontera (most facilities) in the Western Costa del Sol region (Province of Cádiz)
Location
In open countryside, ½ km from Jimena de la Frontera (most facilities) in the Western Costa del Sol region (Province of Málaga).
Gaucín (most facilities) 20 mins; Sotogrande 30 mins; Gibraltar 45 mins; Estepona 50 mins.
Ronda 1 hr; Tarifa 1 hr; Marbella 1 hr; Málaga 1½ hrs.
Jerez 1½ hrs; Cádiz 1¾ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs; Granada 3 hrs; Córdoba 3 hrs.
Nearest Airports
Gibraltar 45 mins; Málaga 1½ hrs; Jerez 1½ 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
- There are a plethora of beautiful white villages and hilltop towns to explore and enjoy in the magnificent countryside all around – starting, of course, with Jimena de la Frontera just up the lane. One of the most charming of Andalucia's small towns, its Moorish castle presides over a village well known for its traditional houses, narrow winding streets, bars and restaurants. It's charming.
- Others include Gaucín, Casares, Genalguacil and lovely old Ronda, all surrounded by the majestic mountain scenery of the Serranía de Ronda and the fabulous Los Alcornocales Natural Park which starts right outside your door! It's a paradise for walkers, riders, bird watchers, nature lovers and anyone looking for calm and relaxation.
- To the south there's Sotogrande (30 minutes away), a a completely different world of indulgent opulence and immaculately manicured golf courses and polo fields. Immediately beyond lie the sandy beaches, sun, fun and marinas of the Med. Resort towns include Estepona (50 minutes) and glitzy, glamorous Marbella (an hour).
- From here you are equally well placed to head for the Atlantic beaches on the Costa de la Luz. Gibraltar, steeped in history, VAT free shops … and fish & chips, is less than an hour away, but perhaps of more interest is Tarifa on the southernmost point of Spain, an hour 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.
- 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 a 90 minute drive.
- Cádiz (1¾ 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.
- From Gaucín (20 minutes away) a beautiful road winds over the spectacular mountains to Ronda (45 minutes from Gaucín), 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 nearby Jimena. 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.
- Córdoba and Granada are both 3 hours drive from here
Activities
- Here you are in the heart of the "Costa del Golf" with at least 25 top quality golf courses (including Finca Cortesin, Valderrama, Sotogrande, and San Roque) all within half an hour's 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.
- Jimena de la Fontera has a decent municipal pool and there's excellent swimming in the pools of the nearby Hozgarganta river.
- The surrounding Los Alcornocales Natural Park is heaven-made for great walking. A bird watchers paradise too, no doubt you will be accompanied by ravens, golden orioles or huge buzzards soaring high overhead.
The Area
Costa del Sol
The western Costa del Sol and its beautiful rural hinterland extends south from Marbella to the rocky British outpost of Gibraltar …
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Jimena de la Frontera
Surrounded by the majestic Alcornocales Natural Park and dominated by its Moorish castle, Jimena is a real Spanish gem …
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