Spacious Family Villa with Private Heated Pool and Panoramic Views
Quiet Location, Walking Distance to Local Restaurants and Shops, 3 kms from Beach
Sleeps 14/16 (7 Bedrooms + Two Cots or sofa beds)
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Villa Pilar is a spacious and airy villa with huge lounge, and balconies offering views of the sea and mountains. It has 7 double bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, 2 fully equipped kitchens, games room, heated pool with BBQ, various sun terraces and a double garage. Close to Fuengirola and the 'white village' of Mijas Pueblo, it stands on a hill overlooking the coast with views up to the mountains. It is situated in a well established residential area, within walking distance of local restaurants and shops, and only 3km from the beach and the bustling town of Fuengirola, to which there is a regular bus service. Free broadband internet access available.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 31 October 2011 | £1200 | 5 | ||
| 1 November 2011 - 19 December 2011 | £1100 | 5 | ||
| 20 December 2011 - 3 January 2012 | £1400 | 6 | ||
| 4 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £1200 | 5 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1800 | - | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £2300 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £1800 | - | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £1300 | - | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 19 December 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 20 December 2012 - 3 January 2013 | £1500 | - |
Notes on prices
Pool heating is available at £100 per week.
Changeover day
Changeover is flexible, but checkout by 10am normally. We recognise that weekend flights are more expensive, and most people prefer a Tuesday changover.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1, twin beds, private sun terrace. Bedrooms 2, 6 and 7 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with twin beds, balcony access. Bedroom 4 with twin beds and double sofa bed. Bedroom 5, double bed, access to pool. Four cots available at no extra charge. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1, bath, bidet, wc. Bathroom 2, en-suite, bath and wc. Bathroom 3, shower and wc. Bathroom 4 and 5, en-suite shower and wc. Bathroom 6, shower and separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen 1, cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, juicer, blender, toaster, kettle, coffee-maker, crockery, cutlery and utensils. Kitchen 2 (next to pool), gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery and utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge has satellite TV, DVD, Ipod plug, sofa seating for 16, large dining table & chairs. The breakfast room has a large table and chairs. |
| Other: | Games room with table tennis, table football, soft darts. Large storage cupboard with vacuum cleaner, irons and ironing board, hair dryers, heaters. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and pool towels included. Linen included, changed weekly. Cleaner attends weekly for general cleaning. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
All rooms have cool marble floors. All bedrooms have ceiling fans.
Accessibility
Although wheelchair users have stayed here happily in the past, we must point out that the villa stands on four floors, and we cannot recommend it for wheelchair users.
Outside
The heated pool is surrounded by loungers and there are plenty of chairs, tables and parasols for alfresco dining. The pool is approx 10 x 3m (2.5m deep at the deep end, 1.5m at the shallow end) and has a hot and cold shower. There are two further terraces in the well established gardens shaded by orange, lemon, avocado, fig olive and palm trees, together with colourful and scented flowers and climbers (jasmine, bougainvillea, dame del noche etc). In addition, the 'Community pool' is nearby, if you want to meet other people / children, both holiday makers and locals.
Coast/Beach
Fuengirola beaches can be reached in 40 minutes by foot, but is only 5 minutes drive (3 kms). There is a regular bus service. These are safe family beaches with lifeguards, and EU Blue Flag rating. Some have loungers/parasols. others are free.
10 minutes drive will take you to La Cala beach, with its beachfront restaurants, which is smaller and less crowded. Torremolinos with its lively beachfront bars is 20 minutes drive, and there are various coves on the way there.
Golf
Mijas Golf (Los Olivos and Los Lagos) is about 5 minutes drive from the villa. There are many other golf courses nearby (eg La Cala, Alheurin, etc).
Travel
Malaga airport is 27 kms, approx 20 minutes drive. Taxis can be taken to the villa (approx €35), and a train service goes regularly from the airport to Fuengirola, from where taxis are readily available for the 5 minute ride to the villa. Car hire is recommended but is not essential.
Distances
Mijas pueblo ('white village'), 3 kms. Fuengirola beach and town, 3 kms. Malaga (interesting city, alcazar), 35 kms. Granada (Alhambra), 160 kms. Seville (Alcazar), 250 kms. Ronda (Gorge & bullring), 90 kms. Gibraltar (Fortifications and caves), 110 kms. Nerja (Caves), 90 kms.
Further details
3 good restaurants within 5 minutes walk, a fourth with attached sports bar 10 minutes walk. Local shops, small supermarket with good meat, pharmacy and cafe/bakery, hairdresser and takeaway pizzeria and tapas bars, 5 minutes walk. Further tapas bars, restaurants and banks within 15 minutes walk. El Corte Ingles store 20 minutes walk, 5 minutes drive. 3 large supermarkets within 5 minutes drive or 20 minutes walk. Many of the supermarkets will deliver shopping free of charge (minimum spend about 65 euros).
Fuengirola has shops, cinemas, waterpark, zoo, theatre, churches, a mosque, and markets. The numerous bars and restaurants cater for those wanting a typically Spanish experience as well as some good English, Chinese, Thai and Indian fare. The Myramar shopping mall is 10 minutes away where you can do your weekly food shop or spend the entire day browsing around over thirty shops located in the complex, having a tapas lunch or go to the multi cineplex. The water park is not too far away (open mid April to October).
Booking notes
25% deposit is required to secure booking. Balance 6 weeks before arrival. A £300 refundable breakages deposit is required with the balance.
Guest comments
"Thank you so much for letting us stay at your lovely villa. We had an absolutely amazing time" - Richard and Tash, London.
"We had a wonderful time at Villa Pilar. Everything was as described, bright and spacious with a wonderful heated pool and plenty of loungers. Looking forward to next year." - Colin & Janet, Brisbane.
"We had a wonderful time in Villa Pilar last week - everyone really enjoyed it, the weather was fab and the pool was a great success - especially with the kids and your villa is absolutely beautiful." (M Harte).
“Just to let you know we had a fabulous time at your lovely villa. The weather was perfect - clear blue skies every day, unlike the weather on our return! My only regret is that I did not book it for 2 weeks! Thank you once again for a lovely holiday in Villa Pilar.” (Sue & Nick Stafford).
“We had a lovely time at Villa Pilar. It is very well equipped and perfect for large gatherings. We will definitely be recommending it to our friends.” (C Birch).
Owner profile
Graham and Eileen on St Juan's night (midsummer)
About the owner
Eileen and I retired six years ago, and live mainly in Crystal Palace, South London. We spend a number of weeks in the villa each year both off season and in June. The attraction of Fuengirola and Mijas is that they are towns in their own right with Spanish residents, and do not die off in the non-summer months. We now speak passable Spanish! We enjoy playing tennis and golf, but also lazing by the pool. The vast selection of tapas bars is a fun way of spending an evening, and there is a good selection of more "upmarket" restaurants.
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We wanted to buy a villa where we could spend time with friends and family, and occasionally rent out. We started looking north of Nerja, but were put off by the black sand of the volcanic beaches. So we drove south until we found attractive golden sands – and we were in Fuengirola. In our search for the ideal home we saw many, some too small, or overlooked, or noisy. Eventually we found Villa Pilar – and were enchanted by the panoramic views, and the tranquillity. Yet it is not far from bars and restaurants, and close to Fuengirola and Mijas. We needed to make changes to it to develop it into the home we wanted. But we now have a home that we can be happy in at any time of the year – a break from the English winter (which can be so depressing) or a summer holiday.
Unique benefits of the property
Being on a hill overlooking Fuengirola, the villa benefits from cooling summer breezes, and is away from the crowds. However it is within walking distance of the centre and beach (though the walk back is challenging! - better take a bus, taxi or drive).
For booking and further information
Property Ref S10766
Contact Name:
Graham
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 2087717619
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