Charming Country Casitas on Peaceful Finca with Pool, near Beaches
'Lovely, Laid-Back Organic Estate - the Dream Retreat'
1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Casitas
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Finca El Sueño is found in one of the most beautiful & unspoilt areas of the Costa de la Luz, in a secluded valley by the sea between the hilltop 'white village' of Vejer & the seaside town of Zahara - offering individual sustainably-renovated country houses with modern comforts including WiFi. Tucked into 8 acres of organic grounds are four traditionally-styled 1, 2 & two 3 bedroom Casitas with high wooden ceilings, open-plan living areas & shared swimming pool - each with their own private shaded patio & garden. Just minutes away are miles of glorious beaches, great restaurants, shops & markets, stunning nature reserves & a range of activities from wildlife tours to whale watching - while within easy reach are many of the historical and cultural gems of Jerez, Seville & even Morocco. The Cortijo can sleep up to eight guests in four en-suite bedrooms with its own private pool. For all our guests, El Sueno is a relaxed & mellow retreat - the antithesis to a managed holiday resort.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 17 February 2012 | €350 | 4 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 22 June 2012 | €475 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 14 September 2012 | €625 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | €475 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €350 | 4 |
Casita Mimosa (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 17 February 2012 | €495 | 4 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 22 June 2012 | €750 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 27 July 2012 | €950 | 14 | ||
| 28 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €1150 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | €950 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | €750 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €495 | 4 |
Casita Pimienta (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 17 February 2012 | €595 | 4 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 22 June 2012 | €950 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 27 July 2012 | €1195 | 14 | ||
| 28 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €1375 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | €1195 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | €950 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €595 | 4 |
Alcornoque Casita (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 17 February 2012 | €595 | 4 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 27 July 2012 | €1195 | 14 | ||
| 28 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €1375 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | €1195 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | €950 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €595 | 4 |
Changeover day
Properties are only available by the week, with a Saturday changeover (except Low Season). Arrival time is after 4pm and departure before 10am. ´Short Breaks´ from 4 -6 nights are also available during Low Season and last-minute in Regular Season.
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Casita Mimosa (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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Deceptively spacious, Mimosa has 1 double & 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathrooms and large open-plan living area. The main double bedroom has a queen bed and an en-suite shower room specially fitted to accommodate disabled and wheelchairs users, although with its design of sink and wc as well as the large open shower it is suitable for all guests. The twin bedroom (which can be converted to a double) is next to the family 4-piece bathroom. The spacious living area contains a fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, wooden dining table seating four. The sitting room area with French doors leading onto the stone patio has two large sofas, a wood burning stove, WiFi, radio/CD, iPod docking station, UK/European (freeview) satellite TV and DVD. Outside, there is a private garden with wooden swingchair and a West-facing patio with a shaded pergola with wooden sunbeds, alfresco dining for four and BBQ. Floorplan layout available on website. |
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Casita Pimienta (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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This light and airy Casita Pimenta has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious open-plan living area - ideal for an individual family or group of 6 (max 4 adults). At one end, the double bedroom has a queen bed and an en-suite shower room, while at the other end the 2 twin bedrooms (the largest can become a king double) share a family bathroom with large bath with shower over, wc, bidet and sink. At the heart of the Casita, there is a large open-plan fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and wooden farmhouse dining table seating six. The sitting room area has two comfortable sofas & a wood burning stove, as well as WiFi, ipod docking station, radio/CD, UK or European satellite TV (freeview) and DVD. Floorplan on website. Outside, the private garden wraps around three sides with a wooden swing chair tucked under the trees, while the West-facing patio offers a shaded pergola with wooden sunbeds, alfresco dining for six and a BBQ. |
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Alcornoque Casita (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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| Our largest & most secluded Casita Alcornoque has 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom, sitting room & separate kitchen/dining room -ideal for an individual family or a group of 6 (max 4 adults, the Cortijo sleeps 8). There is a queen double & two twin bedrooms (the largest can become a king double) sharing a spacious family bathroom as well as a washing machine. The well-stocked fully fitted kitchen/dining room has granite worktops, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave & wooden dining table seating six, while the separate sitting room area has two comfortable sofas & a wood burning stove, as well as WiFi, ipod docking station, radio/CD, UK or European satellite TV (freeview) and DVD. New - floorplan layout available on website. Outside, there is private parking and a garden with swing seat that wraps around three sides, while the large West-facing patio offers a shaded pergola, BBQ & alfresco dining for up to ten - so the ideal Casita for booking with another in the warmer months! | |
Notes on accommodation
Finca El Sueño is a wonderful place for everyone to relax and enjoy year-round - with a range of high standard accommodation tucked into lovely grounds to suit families, couples and larger groups, each enjoying their own space. A shared utility room is available and weekly housekeeping included - with items for children under 5 years, childminding, additional housekeeping and catering also available on request. With their thick stone walls, high wooden ceilings and surrounded by mature trees, the houses remains cool in summer and warm in winter so no air-conditioning required - while seasonal insect screens & fans are provided in the Summer and a cosy woodburner & heating in the Winter for additional comfort. WiFi, iPod docking station, CD, DVD and a choice of international freeview satellite television (English incl BBC, German, Spanish and French) is also connected. No smoking or pets allowed, but guide dogs always welcome. Please see our Website or just ask for further details!
Accessibility
The estate is suitable for both disabled and wheelchair users, with small-gravelled pathways and direct parking. The pools have wide shallow Roman steps into 0.8m depth of water. In addition, the two larger Casitas are open-plan on one-level, leading straight out to the stone patios. One Casita also has a specially designed en-suite bathroom with open shower area, and wheelchair-adapted wc and sink. Although this property is slightly raised, it has both a ramp and steps to the front door.
Outside
Finca El Sueño is a private, very peaceful organic estate surrounded by trees and with stunning views across the valley to Vejer. We run our estate on a ecological basis so there is a wonderful array of unusual and rare birds, wildlife and plants all year-round - particularly in the ornamental herb gardens, orchards and water meadows below. The shared Casitas pool is spring-fed and cleaned by a silver and copper ioniser, 5m x 10m in size and from 0.8 to 2.2m in depth with wide internal Roman steps for easy entry/exit. Surrounded by walls and metal safety fence covered in climbing plants, a long shaded pergola and pool house housing a changing/bathroom - it is a perfect spot to relax and very family friendly. There is also a separate play area for children up to ten years with slides and swings.
Coast/Beach
Some of the best beaches on the Costa de la Luz are just 10 minutes away by car - the long golden beaches of El Pamar & Canos de Meca, and right up to Conil are particularly good for families in the summer and surfers in the winter. (Our Information Book gives details of over a dozen different ones to try!) Breezier Tarifa is less than 30 minutes away for those wishing to try kite-surfing.
Golf
Montenmedio Golf & Country is just 400m walk away and 'the layout of the tees and greens make this course one of the best in Europe both in quality and landscape', according to Spanish professional Severiano Ballesteros. There is an absence of urban development and this, added to the wooded surroundings, make it a natural paradise. Within a short drive away there are also several other excellent courses such as Montecastillo, Benalup, Arcos, Jerez & Sancti Petri - you can play a different course every day of the week and often with good discount rate.
Special interest holidays
Our guests can enjoy a range of activities such as golf and horseriding in the parklands of Dehesa Montenmedio, which is just a few minutes walk away (- which also hosts the annual international Sunshine Tour equestrian competition every Spring). There is a wealth of choice for nature lovers too - from whale and dolphin watching to safaris exploring the wonderful National Parks such Donana and Los Alcornocales, or simply birdwatching and enjoying the local flora and fauna walks. Your days can be as active or as laid-back as you wish and you also do not have to arrange everything in advance, rather just take it day by day. Tailor-made cookery courses and market mornings for all ages, sherry-tasting, a day-trip to Seville, Cadiz or even Morocco are firm favourites for those preferring the intellectual rather than the physical approach - please enquire for more details!
Travel
There are several airports that are all within driving distances offering a wide choice of airports and airlines for our guests. Jerez (40 mins), Gibraltar(1 hr), Seville (1.5 hours) and Malaga (2hrs) - all offering several airline carriers from many airports national and international. Car hire is essential due to our semi-rural location, and we are pleased to recommend a local company. Public transport and taxis are also available - although on a more limited basis than urbanised areas.
Distances
The beautiful 'white village' of Vejer de la Frontera is just 5 minutes by car, with the seaside villages and towns of El Palmar, Canos de Meca and Conil just 10-20 minutes away with miles of undeveloped golden beaches inbetween. The historic & cultural towns of Jerez, Seville, Ronda & Cadiz (to name just a few!) are also from 40 mins to a day trip distance. Morocco (Tangiers) is also just an hour or so away, door-to-door including the sea-cat!
Further details
There is a choice of excellent local restaurants and tapas bars, shops and local markets all within easy reach. Banks, internet cafes, doctors and pharmacies can be found in all local towns, including Vejer just 5 minutes away. For any particular requests or requirements, please just ask! Each property comes with its own Information Book containing essential and local information as well as suggestions for places to eat, visit and enjoy. Our wonderful chef can provide delicous home-cooked meals and tapas baskets as well as a shopping service on request - for everything from a first night supper to a family occasion. Tailor made cookery courses too!
Booking notes
1 week minimum with Saturday changeover. 4-6 night Short Breaks in Low Season excl Xmas. 35% deposit on booking; 65% balance due 3 months before arrival in High & Peak or 2 months in Regular & Low Seasons, along with a refundable security deposit. Payment in euros & sterling by bank transfer or credit/debit card. Please visit our Website or contact us for more information including Terms and Conditions, Seasonal and Current Special Offers.
Guest comments
We have so many wonderful comments over 6 years - please visit our website Guestbook. These are just some of our most recent from Summer 2011:
Thank you so much for the lovely holiday in the beautiful Alconorque. We did enjoy our stay. McPhails - Alcornoque
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in El Sueno it was a great place to really relax and we were very impressed with how many interesting things there were to do in the local area. Your house book suggestions were spot on and we did a lot of the things you recommended. Thanks for all your help in the planning stages and do pass on our thanks to Chus who was very friendly and helpful throughout. Cathy & Helen - Mimosa
Thanks again for El Sueno, we had a wonderful holiday, far surpassing our expectations. Quinns - Pimienta
We had a lovely time, thank you. El Sueno was fantastic - very tranquil and relaxing, lovely accommodation and gardens. Thanks again - we definitely hope to come back to El Sueno. John & Helen - Almendra
Owner profile
About the owner
Alistair Sawday's Green Europe 2009-11: "Sean and Tanya, inspiring stewards of their land, are friendly and enthusiastic - ask about childminding, catering and more. Dreamy."
We are a small family business who are passionate about the environment & always happy to help - so if you have any questions, please just ask! You can also visit our website for a great deal of further information, photographs about the individual properties and the estate, as well as a little more about this lovely corner of Spain including lots of ideas of what to see, do and eat. Along with our small friendly team of caretaker Chus, local gardener Lorenzo & experienced housekeepers who help us keep both the houses and finca looking good for our guests and wildlife, we look forward to welcoming you to El Sueno!
Unique benefits of the property
We are very proud to be recognised by respected and 'green' travel companies such as Responsible Travel and Alistair Sawday's (both "Spain" and "Green Europe" publications) - not only for the properties that we offer and ecological methods of running our organic finca, but also supporting our staff as well as local sustainable tourism in this beautiful corner of Spain.
"If you travel for relaxation, fulfilment, discovery, adventure and to learn – rather than simply to tick off 'places and things' – then Responsible Travel is for you."
For those new to self-catering or booking independently online, we are a small family business with several years experience - so are pleased to be able to offer a cancellation and refund policy (please read our Terms and Conditions on our website.
For booking and further information
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Sean and Tanya MacRae
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7709 984 726
Office: (Spain) + 34 670 019 391
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