Self catering holiday apartments in Spain, direct from the owners.
Lovely Studio Apartment with Superkingsize Bed and Pool
Peaceful with South-Facing Balcony and Unbeatable Views
Sleeps 2
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The view from Djebel Musa has been described as 'the best view we have seen in Spain' (CV Travel 2001). Our house is right on the edge of the white village of Gaucin, and our guest apartment - a romantic south-facing studio with its own balcony and private terraces - looks out over the garden and pool towards the same view but at a lower level. The private infinity pool, seldom used by us, is open year round and is reached by a short gravel path through the romantic Mediterranean garden (huge rocks, palms, bougainvilea, prickly pear etc) and is romantically set among rocks. Exceptional bird-watching locally and from our balcony! There is a broadband (radio) Internet connection, Satellite TV, DVD and an exceptionally comfortable huge English bed. Suitable for Winter lets - heating/central heating. Great walking area.We are officially recognised by Andalucian Tourist Board as a Casa Rural, number VTAR/MA/00607.We feature in '25 Beautiful Homes' August 07. See Conde Nast on Djebel Musa.
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| Rental periods | ||
| 13 - 26 September 2008 | £295 | Booked |
| 27 September - 10 October 2008 | £235 | Booked |
| 11 - 22 October 2008 | £215 | Booked |
| November / December 2008 | £195 | Booked |
| 4 - 10 January (6 Nights) | £150 | Special Offer |
| January - 13 March 2009 | £215 | includes heating |
| 14 March - 22 May 2009 | £235 | |
| 22 May - 10 October 2009 | £255 / £295 / £395 | fully booked |
| 11 October - December 2009 | £215 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Heating included in winter months. Some shorter stays accepted in low season.
Special offer for six nights only from 4th January 2009 = £150.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday other than (occasionally) in quieter periods (December, January) when it can sometimes be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Sunny studio with exceptionally comfortable top-quality superkingsize English double bed (180 cm). Views over garden and pool to Morocco from the balcony and windows. |
| Bathrooms: | Pretty ochre-painted, prettily tiled ensuite shower room with basin, loo, shower, hairdryer, hot water bottles, First Aid, showergels, shampoo etc etc. View of yuccas through the window! |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen area has a fridge with freezer compartment, 2 ring hob, microwave, coffee-maker, toaster, electric kettle, pretty multi coloured china, etc. |
| Utility Room: | Iron and ironing board provided. Storage for suitcases etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Satellite Television, DVD/CD Player, fast 24-hour internet connection. Heating (CH/elec), fan, cosy corner with comfortable Lloyd Loom chairs and squashy cushions, coffee table, books, games, mosquito plug-in, views, balcony etc. |
| Other: | Small entrance hall. Store room for luggage, iron and ironing board. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen is provided except pool towels. Maid service on Saturdays, extra maid service available. Maid will also do personal laundry. |
Notes on accommodation
The sunny, immaculate studio is completely self-contained and has its own entrance, south-facing balcony (excellent birdwatching from here!) and private terraces, as well as (virtually exclusive) year-round use of pool with its terraces, sunbeds, sun-umbrella etc. There is satellite TV (also with satellite radio programmes), DVD/CD player, 24-hour fast Internet connection (broadband, bring your laptop!), books, games, etc. Own balcony with table, chairs, clothes dryer. Separate terraces with table and chairs, swing seat, BBQ etc.
In winter it is cosy and cheerful and bright, with duvets, Heating/Central Heating and electric blankets (not needed!)
Hairdryer, mosquito plug-in, Electric fan in summer.
Small dogs sometimes accepted. Same sex couples welcome.
- hob/stove,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- shared pool,
- pets accepted
Outside
The studio has a balcony overlooking the garden with table and chairs (watch the vultures and eagles wheeling overhead! - this is an exceptionally good place for bird-watching - list of species available) and a few steps below, a private terraces with swing seat, umbrella, table and chairs and barbecue. From this terrace a few steps and a short path lead to the pool (no shallow end) from where one looks out over lovely wild countryside and the Genal valley (stunning almond blossom in Jan/Feb)and can see Gibraltar and, on clear days, North Africa. The pool is for the virtually exclusive use of clients (we use it once or twice a year perhaps).
We have no near neighbours (other than on the street behind us) so we are very private and secluded. The pool area has sunbeds, sun umbrella, shower and a shaded area with table and chairs. A special feature of the pool is a small underwater ledge on which to stand at look out at Africa - the Rif Mountains are visible on clear days.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean coast (Costa del Sol) is 35 minutes' drive (beaches at Sabinillas, Duquesa, Estepona etc), the Atlantic coast (beaches near Tarifa) about 1.5 hours drive. Sotogrande Beach Club is about 1 hour. Most beaches have beach bars. Windsurfing (boards can be hired) at Tarifa.
Golf
Masses of golf courses on the Costa del Sol. Our nearest golf course is La Duquesa (about 40 minutes' drive). Also Valderrama and Guadalmina.
Travel
Malaga airport is 1.5/2 hours, and Gibraltar airport 1.25 hours. Many clients also fly to Jerez. Car hire is essential.
Distances
Approx 5 minutes walk to shops and restaurants. Ronda 1 hr, Estepona 50 minutes, Seville/Granada 2 1/2 - 3 hours, Gibraltar 1 1/4 hours. Distances to Puerto Banus, Marbella, San Pedro, Tarifa, Morocco (via Algeciras or Tarifa), Cadiz, Sotogrande
Further details
Although we are part of the village, we are right on the edge of it and therefore extremely private. Gaucin itself is one of the very attractive 'white villages' of the Serrania de Ronda. Other villages such as Casares, Jimena, Benaraba, Genalguacil are a short drive away, with Ronda itself slightly less than an hour away and the coast (swimming and golf) a bit closer. Perched below the ruins of a Moorish castle, at about 650m, Gaucin has marvellous views. Being one of the larger villages, it has more facilities than many villages - particularly in season. There are several restaurants, traditional tapas bars, a flamenco bar, a number of small food shops and an ATM. Everything is within walking distance. The streets are winding (we'll send you a map!), the pace is pretty slow and life is still relatively traditional for the local people here. The surrounding area is wonderful, with lots of small villages to explore, caves, bird-watching (particularly good), wild flowers in Spring, a bull run at Easter (not to everyone's taste perhaps but part of local culture), tennis, walking, riding, etc. Ronda (1 hour) is interesting historically but also has real charm in that it is the big town for the villages in the Serrania and the local people go there for everything they can't do locally. Further afield are the beaches of Estepona, the Atlantic coast, golf courses, Puerto Banus, Marbella and the historic cities of Sevilla and Granada.
Birds seen from the studio balcony include kites, hawks, vultures. Golden Eagles, Booted Eagles, Short-Toed Eagles, Bee-Eaters, Firecrests, Nightingale, Serin,kestrels, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted. Flycatcher, Honey Buzzards, Montagu Harriers, Willow Warbler, Sardinian Warbler, Subalpine Warbler, Sand Martin, Red Rumped Swallow, Goshawk, Hobby, Crag Martin, Alpine Swift etc etc.42 species seen from balcony end Sept 08,34 species seen from the balcony over a two week period in spring. Languages spoken: Spanish, French, English, little Danish
Booking notes
50% deposit on booking, balance 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
We have a high percentage of return guests - sometimes over many years - and would be happy to provide testimonials.
House swap
House swap considered, similar size perhaps. Only between mid October and mid May.
For booking and further information
Vivienne Whiffen
Tel: (Spain) + 34 952 151 248
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