Holiday Villa near Gaucin, Andalucia
Secluded House with Pool, HS Internet Connection and BBC Satellite
Peaceful Rural Property in Hiking Paradise
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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This small villa, nestled into Rosa Alta, a large (90,000m2) rambling finca of olive & almond groves, is accessed by a country road in good condition. The house has panoramic views to the white village of Gaucín & its illuminated castle, the village of Genaguacil, & the surrounding Bermeja Mountains. Situated at 640m altitude, it benefits from cool evening breezes in summer.
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| Rental periods | Price per week | Price per month |
| October - March: 2 guests | 800 euros | 2200 euros |
| October - March; 3 - 6 guests | 1000 euros | 2500 euros |
| April - September: 2 guests | 1000 euros | 3000 euros |
| April - September: 3-6 guests | 1200 euros | 3500 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros and include all utilities including internet connection and garage.
Property can be rented for short stays: low season - 140 to 160 euros per night and high season - 160 to 180 euros per night.
15% reduction for short term late availability (1 - 2 weeks notice)
Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Saturday but is flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - queen size bed with views of illuminated castle as well as the panoramic Bermeja mountains. Bedroom 2 - double bed and single bed looks over swimming pool and covered terrace. Both a living room has single bed (not sofa bed). |
| Bathrooms: | Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath/shower, bidets, heated, local stone floors throughout. |
| Kitchen: | Fully-equipped kitchen opens onto dining room with fireplace & access to covered terrace for dining; Cooker with hood, oven, fridge, electric kettle, microwave, double sink, etc. |
| Utility Room: | A workshop/laundry room with access to a kitchen terrace for hanging clothes; w/washing machine, shelves with tools, cleaning equipment, workspace. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room opens onto 2 spacious terraces, one with a dramatic view of the Hacho mountain; it has a fireplace, high speed internet access, a working desk, BBC cable TV, DVD & CD player, & a single bed. |
| Other: | There are two terraces on the upper level, and a terrace and the swimming pool on the lower level. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Ample towels & quality ironed linens are included. |
Notes on accommodation
Access is by a country road in good condition. Bedrooms are heated/air conditioned. Internet, satellite TV (BBC), DVD player. Stone floors throughout. Very suitable for children and pets.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The upper level of the house can be accessed from the outside without using stairs; thus, fine for wheelchair access.
Outside
Private pool is 10x5m; 3 spacious terraces including a covered dining terrace off the kitchen, panoramic views, in almond orchard. Finca is 90,000 m2 - ample size for walks & exploring.
Coast/Beach
Costa del Sol beaches from 30 minutes away; Cádiz beaches - Tarifa - 1 hour.
Special interest holidays
Popular activities in the Ronda mountains are hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. There are three "picaderos" (riding rings & trail rides) nearby. The largest virgen forest in all of Europe is at the township limits --- 100´s of square kilometers of a cork forest. Excursions: beaches, towns - Ronda, Algeciras, & Gibraltar, cities - Cádiz, Granada, Sevilla, Córdoba. The area abound with archaeological remains. Phonecian ruins have been found nearby & the excavations just beginning. A neolithic city has been uncovered in front of the Crestellina, tho the archaeologists want to keep that one quiet. There are several world-class caves with up to 40 different cave cultures, with drawings & artefacts. Gaucin is also in the path of major bird migrations, so is a haven for bird watchers, esp. in season.
Travel
Gibraltar airport - 1 hour. Málaga airport - 1 hr 20 mins
Car hire is essential as this is a country property.
Distances
Village of Gaucin - 10 mins
Ronda - 30 mins
Marbella - 50 mins
Algeciras - 1 hr
Tarifa - 1 hr 20 mins
Málaga - 1 hr 30 mins
Seville - 2 hrs
Granada - 2 hrs 30 mins
Cádiz - 2 hrs
Jerez - 2 hrs
Córdoba - 2 hrs 30 mins
Further details
Gaucin sells everything one needs: food, pharmacy, banking, flowers, hardware, pet supplies, stationery, general stores, doctors, etc. Much of the food is locally produced.
This part of Spain is famous for hill walking and rambling, the mountains locally offer some very challenging walks and mountain climbs. The valleys and river beds offer less strenuous walking, as do the many cork and pine forests which cover the area. Gaucin borders 2 national Parks, the Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales, and is overlooked by the mountain range of the Serrania de Ronda Mountains. The Beaches of the Costa del Sol are a 35 minute drive away and a little further on you will find the infamous millionaires playgrounds of Puerto Banus and Marbella.
Booking notes
Non-refundable deposit of 30% upon booking. Remainder due upon arrival. Breakage deposit of 100 euros, refundable.
Guest comments
‘This place is fabulous! The owner, Sylvia, is delightful and very helpful. Villa 'Alta Rosa' is lovely with stunning views. We appreciated the quiet location but enjoyed eating out at Gaucin's good restaurants, as well as visits further afield. The running of the bull on Easter Sunday was a highlight though not quite the spectator sport we imagined! Though English is widely spoken I would make the effort to learn some Spanish before the next visit as the locals are very friendly’
‘We stayed at Rosa Alta Villa the last week of a two month stay in Spain. It was a great way to end our trip. The tranquility at the villa was soothing and restful. The only sounds were the donkey occasionally and the sheep. It feels very remote, but it is easy to get to town when necessary. We walked in several times during our stay. The lights of the town are mesmerizing at night. April is a perfect time to be here, with the wildflowers in full’ - Helen Marshall, Harrogate, England
For booking and further information
Tel: (Spain) + 34 952 15 1096
Mobile: (Spain) + 34 655 83 9887
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