17th Century Farmhouse with Private Pool
Peaceful Rural Location with Spectacular Mountain Views
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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This 17th C.'white village' farmhouse bordering the Guadiaro river is in a peaceful rural location down a country track. It has been sympathetically restored in the traditional style with contrasting interior paintwork, exposed stonework and flagstone floors. The ceiling is made of oak and chestnut wooden beams in the old customary way.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £530 | 7 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £645 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £790 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices quoted are for four person occupancy for a week. For low season add
£ 60.00 for each extra person, for mid season add £ 65.00 per extra person and for high season add £ 70.00 per extra person per week. For 2-3 person sharing, prices are £ 480.00 for low, £600.00 for mid and £ 750.00 for high season.
Changeover day
Saturday preferred but prepared to be flexible if it helps you to get cheaper flights and car hire.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with double Bedroom 4 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 shower room with wc, washbasin and bidet. 1 shower room with wc and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, slow-cooker and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble-drier, drinks fridge, |
| Living Rooms: | Open plan lounge, kitchen/diner. Sky satellite flat screen TV with basic UK channels package and Spanish channels, DVD and playstation {with plenty of complimentary games and films}, CD player and radio. and new for 2011, internet access!! |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels provided. The property has maid service once a week for cleaning and changing. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access air conditioning room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
The property has DAIKIN whisper quiet air-conditioning in the two upstairs bedrooms and room fans in the two downstairs bedrooms.There is a HERGOM log burning stove in the lounge for use in the winter months. The property is a no smoking house. Ideal for country loving families with many of the neighbouring farms keeping animals including chickens, geese, ducks, horses etc. Pets are accepted by arrangement.
Outside
The two upstairs bedrooms share a spacious terrace overlooking the garden. The kidney shaped pool with cover and surrounded by lawn, is 11m x 5m and is 0.9m at the shallow end gently sloping from halfway to 2.0m at the deep end. It is open all year. The spacious partly covered cobbled terrace is shaded by vines and a medlar tree and there are sunlongers with cushions, chairs, dining tables and bespoke covered BBQ area with a new gas barbecue. The garden has spectacular views up to Cortes and the mountains behind. The terrace leads onto a large level lawned garden planted with quince, plum, apple, pear, apricot, cherry, almond, olive and even walnut trees!
Coast/Beach
The nearest beach is 45 minutes drive away by car near Manilva.
Golf
The nearest golf courses are on the coast 50 minutes drive away. The nearest is La Duquesa with other notable courses being Sotogrande, Almenara, Valderrama, Alcadeisa La Canada and Estepona.
Travel
Gibraltar is the nearest airport being an hour and a quarter's drive away. There are more flights to Malaga which is under two hour's drive away. Other airports within further driving distance are Jerez and Seville. Car hire or use of a car is highly recommended.
Distances
Cortes de la Frontera - 3 km
Gaucin - 25 km
Ronda - 25 km
Ubrique - 25 km
Cueva de la Pileta - 15 km
Further details
Cortes and Estacion de Cortes have a very good selection of shops. There are 3 supermarkets, 2 bakers, a covered market, fishmongers, butcher, pharmacy and a 24 hour medical centre. There are numerous other smaller general shops selling local produce and gifts. There is a good variety of restaurants and bars serving typical, excellent local fare. The large choice of tasty tapas at Bar Santos and Bar Sevilla have no written menu so you can practise your Spanish! The area is ideal for country loving families with fishing, walking, tennis, horse riding, birdwatching, cycling, painting and photography to name but a few activities. The train from Algeciras to Granada (described as one of the 'Great little railways of Europe') stops at Estacion de Cortes en route to Ronda.
Booking notes
Booking by telephone or e-mail.
Deposit of 20% with the balance 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
Feedback from a few of our 2009 and 2010 guests:
"Our holiday at El Chopo Banda was excellent. We all enjoyed the time spent there and the area is stunning in its natural beauty. We will certainly recommend El Chopo to friends and family who want to visit Andalucia", Jill Williams. "We had a fantastic holiday and a brilliant time and loved everything about the place.We would recommend it to anyone,also just to say your managers Esther & Brett were very helpful and friendly,they couldn't do enough for us," Nick Hollands. I want to thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful farmhouse, we had a fantastic time, the kids loved the pool and there was so much room inside the property for us all", Sarah France.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S3350
Chris Band
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1534 733440
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1534 733440
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7797 727720
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