The house, and its 500 acres of surrounding land, have been in the family for generations and they have now decided to renovate and open their doors for rental.

Before entering the house you already feel like you have gone back in time, the family has been part of this land and its local heritage for so long. The living room is decorated with the owner's original art work, she has a museum in Azuaga where you can view more of her paintings.

Leave the country road and take a well maintained two kilometre track, through the private gates and into a completely private oasis. There is a spacious car parking area, where you leave your car. Walk past the villa's own little chapel, through wrought iron gates, taking the cobbled path around the side of the house and up to the front entrance.

The exterior of the house is painted a beautiful earthy pink which contrasts with the bright green climbing plants.

Away from the front entrance, is the most lovely rose garden hedged with lavender and rosemary. Walk ways are shaded by acacia trees and there are benches on which to sit and absorb the views, smell the flowers, listen to the sounds of nature and daydream.

The mesmerizing landscape , what views ... so many shades of green, undulating meadows and oak woods far into the horizon, with the vast blue sky ..also a perfect spot to watch the sun go down and the night skies light up with their amazing display of stars… grandiose!

To the right of the hall, through double doors, is the formal sitting room dominated by the fire place. The magnificent fire place in the living room was designed by the same architect (using very similar tiles) that designed the world famous Plaza de España in Sevilla.

There are sofas, armchairs and a chaise longue, a card table for four and a drinks cabinet - everything you could need for an after-dinner family gathering.

From the entrance hall, a door leads through to a study room. This cosy den is ideal if you need to work at the desk or just want to lounge on the comfy sofa, watching the flat screen TV.

Next to the study is the kitchen. This is a functional, well equipped, no fuss, farm house kitchen featuring the old wood burning cooker - now just for decoration - A round table and chairs for breakfast, or to sit and chat over a coffee, while a meal is being prepared. With all the fresh produce available in Azuaga, anything you make here is bound to be delicious.

From the hall, opposite the study a short passageway leads to the master suite. The style is classic with its king-sized bed, comfy velvet sofa and a wood buringing stove for cooler nights.

The ensuite bathroom is spacious, with the original tiles, white painted wall and copper fittings. All very in keeping with the general ambience of this grand "Hacienda".

A corridor leads out to a large courtyard, with lemon trees and a central fountain, benches, tables and chairs.

Across the courtyard from the main house is an annex know as 'La Trinidad' which has more of a cottage style ambience, with its lower ceilings, red terracotta tiles and bright floor rugs. You enter into a cosy sitting room, with sofas, arm chairs and a TV. There is also a handy fridge for storing cold drinks and snacks. A door leads to a single bedroom, and a few steps down to two larger, single rooms. At the other end of the sitting room is a double bedroom which can also be accessed directly from the lemon courtyard. All the bedrooms come with en suite bathrooms and all have charm and character.