Private Villa with Pool
Set in Own Olive Groves with Lovely Views
Sleeps 6 (2 Bedrooms + double.sofa-bed)
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Truly pretty rural villa in hidden area of Andalucia. Attached to owner's Cortijo but private with own entrance. Lovely terraces, BBQ and shaded eating area. Nearest local village 7kms with all facilities and good restaurants. Nearest large town Antequera 25 mins.and 18hole golf course. Excellent motorway access. 1 hour Granada or Malaga airport and 1 hour to coast or inland to Cordoba. 2 hours Sevilla. Sierra Nevada for winter ski slopes or summer walkers is only 1.5 hours.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 January 2011 - 21 April 2011 | £300 | 2 | ||
| 21 April 2011 - 22 July 2011 | £350 | 2 | ||
| 22 July 2011 - 23 September 2011 | £450 | 2 | ||
| 23 September 2011 - 21 December 2011 | £300 | 2 | ||
| 21 December 2011 - 4 January 2012 | £350 | 2 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible. Minimum stay is 2 nights.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Both bedrooms have beamed ceilings, twin beds, bedside table and lamp, wardrobe, electric radiator and/or fan, Double sofa bed in lounge area. |
| Bathrooms: | Original beamed ceiling. Wash basin, bath/shower over. WC. hairdryer. |
| Kitchen: | Gas Hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, use of owner's washing machine (if desperate!). All necessary chinaware etc. Coffee percolator. |
| Utility Room: | Iron and board, mop, broom, all usual cleaning equipment. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious tiled open-plan lounge area with beamed ceiling, comfortable double sofabed, DVD player, dining table and chairs, books, DVDs. |
| Other: | Bedrooms have fans for summer use and heaters for cooler evenings and winter use. Original beams to pretty bedrooms and bathroom. Additional to the poolside terrace is a secluded roof terrace with lovely views down the valley. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen included and changed weekly. Villa is cleaned weekly and on changeover. Beach towels for poolside use are also provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove fridge microwave iron/ironing board barbecue shared pool |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric fans in bedrooms for summer and heaters to bedrooms and living area for cooler evenings or winter rentals. There are stairs to front door and open-plan stairs inside the villa. Outside and indoor stair lights operate on two-way switches. There is a private parking area for villa guests. Supervised pets are welcome. The owner has dogs, cats and a horse in the paddock area (in case you need to know for allergy purposes!) but all animals are under control and will not be allowed to invade your privacy unless invited.
Accessibility
Unfortunately this villa is not suitably adapted for wheelchair use.
Outside
The kidney-shaped pool has a very large terrace with countryside views and pretty lighting for evening use. There's a BBQ, sunbeds, shades, table and chairs, and pergola eating area. A private balcony terrace with table and chairs overlooks the pool and terrace. The villa also has a small private rooftop terrace. Occasionally the pool is shared with the owner and family, but only with the consent of villa guests as the privacy of guests is always paramount.
Coast/Beach
The Costa del Sol is only 1 hour away on excellent motorway access. Busy resorts such as Torremolinas, Fuengirola with its famous Tuesday street market and Marbella offer party nightlife and good beaches, or more quiet places can be found. Malaga has wonderful restaurants, indoor market, good beaches and the marina.
Golf
Hotel Antequera Golf (full 18-holes) is only about 30 minutes away and much more reasonably priced than those at the coast where there are many courses to choose from.
Skiing
Sol y Nieve (Sun and Snow) is the pretty ski resort in the Sierra Nevadas about 1.5 hours away. Snow season is long (October through to April)and the resort caters for all abilities, including a dedicated snow-board area. Husky dog sledge rides and snow bikes are for hire. The resort is a great favourite for walkers in winter and summer alike.
Special interest holidays
A small river borders the land and paddock area so we have a fantastic variety of birds. Professionally guided walks and watches and full day excursions into the mountains can be arranged on request. This can be a wonderful way to explore those truly hidden inland mountain areas.
Travel
Malaga airport is 1 hour by good motorway access. Granada airport is 45 minutes away and now offers low-flight travel.
Distances
Villanueva de Algaidas is the nearest village (7kms) The lovely historic town of Antequera is 30 minutes. Find the Neolithic rock formations at El Torcal near Antequera, or the beautiful lakes at El Chorro 40 mins. away. The moorish town of Iznajar overlooking the lake with safe bathing is only 20 mins away, or try the Hot Springs about 45 mins. away in hidden countryside. Howl with the wolves at the Wolf Park now open near Antequera.
Further details
The village has supermarkets, chemists, a medical centre, banks, good restaurants and tapas bars and a weekly market. Antequera offers modern shops and street markets alongside ancient churches and winding narrow streets. For the more energetic, there are free tennis courts in Archidona (about 25 minutes away) and there are English-run riding stables within 30 minutes drive.
Booking notes
10% non-refundable deposit on booking. Full payment 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
'We were amazed how our little girl found the courage to sit on your horse and thank you again for your many kindnesses during our lovely stay in your villa.' (From a Dutch family whose 8yr.old girl is deaf and blind.)
'Don't ask me how cold the pool was in January but the warm welcome and friendship made up for it! Thanks again and we hope to rerturn soon.' Family from Lincolnshire with 3 young boys and very brave father!
Owner profile
About the owner
I retired to live here in Spain 9 years ago and have never regretted it! My home is an old Cortijo (country house) which I restored and made the donkey sheds and outhouse into a comfortable casita (small villa) for holiday rentals. This is private and at the back of my own house and overlooks the pool area. I find that life in ´retirement´is busier than I thought possible as there is so much to see and do in this area. Being English does mean that we are expected to rescue all stray animals - I have 3 dogs a cat and a horse, all rescued and very much loved. I do however keep them away from my guests unless they insist on adopting them too!
Year purchased: 2001
Why the owner chose a home in this location
One of the criteria for a place here in Spain was distance from the airport (at that time the only choice for this area was Malaga). My sons were at University so I wanted them to be able to have cheap freebies with their friends - we are only 1hour away on really good motorways. The local people and atmosphere in these country towns is so different from the hard-sell life in the more tourist areas. We have good local restaurants and bars together with all the modern amenities - we just don´t have the hectic pace of the coastal area which suits me very well. Also being a woman on my own I´ve always felt very safe and have made many good Spanish friends.
Unique benefits of the property
Apart from the pretty surrounding countryside, this property sits conveniently close to but hidden from a very good motorway network to Cordoba and Granada (approx. 1hour away) and Sevilla (approx. 2hrs.) There are riding stables and free tennis courts within 30minutes and lots of interesting sites in the locality. We now have the new high-speed train to Madrid -very smart and very quick at only 2.30hours! So a day sightseeing in Madrid is now a real possibility.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S1366
Contact Name:
Patricia Crowhurst
(SPAIN) +34 952745043
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