Luxurious Period Farmhouse with Stunning Pool and Two Hectares of Grounds
Tranquil Zone with Amazing Views, less than 10 Mins to Ronda
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Named after an ancient Arabic water course and aquaduct that still exists today, La Alcantarilla has served the rolling smallholding for centuries. But while preserving all of its original features - from the pantile roofs to sturdy oak doors and balconies it now combines the highest level of comfort. Using local building methods, the house has been decorated in sensitive neutral shades. With its metre-thick walls it stays cool in summer and warmer in winter, particularly with log-burning stove and central heating, if needed. As well as a designer kitchen and separate sitting and dining area, guests have 2 private patios -one a classic patio Andaluz filled with fountains, centenario olive trees and shady corners. Encircled by streams, the sound of water is ever present and the farm stays verdant all year round with an abundance of fruit, including cherries, plums and peaches.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 July 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €1000 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 31 October 2011 | €650 | 5 | ||
| 4 November 2011 - 29 February 2012 | €600 | 4 | ||
| 2 March 2012 - 30 March 2012 | €650 | 4 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €800 | 5 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Friday to Friday, but some flexibility is given, particularly out of high season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | All bedrooms are of a good size with good hanging space and drawers for clothes. Bedroom 1 having a double bed, while bedroom 2 and 3 have twin beds that can be used as doubles. |
| Bathrooms: | The stylish bathroom has a large bath and Italian Travetine marble surrounds. |
| Kitchen: | Entering through their own private patio, guests arrive in the large, well-appointed kitchen with its own corner dining area. It boasts both oven and hob, as well as washing machine and dishwasher and all pots, pans and plates are provided. |
| Utility Room: | Guests have use of a separate boiler/utility room off their own private patio, which serves as a great drying room, or simple storage area for windsurfers or bikes. |
| Living Rooms: | The main sitting area, which has fired-earth barro floors and original azulejo patterns, comes with large sofas and natural, pure wool rugs. TV with both satellite and DVD player and a large library of DVDs and books. |
| Other: | The living room leads into a second sitting area, which doubles as a big dining area when required. |
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The property is cleaned once a week, while a cleaner (and occasionally cook) is available on most days. Towels and linen are provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board cable tv satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue shared pool |
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Notes on accommodation
There is free wifi internet access in the house and part of the gardens and central heating (on top of free logs) is available at a small additional cost in winter.
Outside
Outside, some 100 m from the house across an old stone bridge - and in a private meadow - is the stunning 13m spring-fed 'alberca-style' saline pool to unwind and cool down after a day's sightseeing in nearby Ronda. The pool is occasionally used, in the evenings or early mornings on agreement, by the owners - a writer and artist - who live next door. Guests also have the use of two private terraces, one a classic patio andaluz with a 100-year-old palm tree and a pergola, bedecked in jasmine, honeysuckle and roses. A complete escape, in one corner is a private dining and BBQ area, under the shade of vines and with spectacular views across to the mountains of Grazalema national park and the dramatic backdrop of Ronda. On top of this, for variety, right by the house - in total shade during the heat of the summer - there is another smaller patio full of roses and a collection of ancient Moroccan pots.
Coast/Beach
Ronda is located 50km/45 minute drive - from San Pedro de Alcantara on the Coast. The road winds up through the mountains of the Sierra Bermeja, and then descends into the Serrania de Ronda and the town itself. Costa de Luz is approx 2 hours away. The lake at Zahara which has a man made beach on part of it can also be used for swimming.
Golf
There is a good golf course on the Ronda - Marbella road, about a 45 mins drive away. Other golf courses in Antequera and Arcos de la Frontera are about an hour away.
Skiing
Skiing. 160km from Granada. About 3 hours drive.
Special interest holidays
Painting, drawing and writing classes can be arranged. Being a travel writer the owner has written much about the area of Andalucia and is available to help plan itineraries to the major cities of the area. The majestic Imperial cities of Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Jerez and Malaga are around an hour and a half by car or train. Also nearby are the fascinating white-walled mountain towns of Setenil de las Bodegas and Grazalema, which was once the centre of Spain's wool trade.
Travel
The nearest airports are Malaga, Jerez or Seville where car hire is readily available by all the major operators. The drive here to Alcantarilla takes an hour and a quarter from Malaga and an hour and a half from Jerez and Seville. Car hire is recommended.
Distances
While you are just 10 mins to Ronda by car, you are only 15 mins walk to Arriate, one of the friendliest white-villages of the Serrania de Ronda. Well provided with a good butcher, greengrocers and supermarkets, it also counts 3 or 4 excellent tapas bars, including the atmospheric Almacen, whose owners like to experiment with what is known in Spain as 'cocina creativa' or creative cooking. Ronda is a totally different prospect.
Further details
Walks go straight from the door, with half a dozen itineraries already mapped out for guests, while some of Spain's best hikes through the Sierra de las Nieves and Grazalema national parks begin less than half an hour away by car. Mountain bikes can be hired and other local entertainment includes ballooning, quad-biking and riding.
Booking notes
Deposit of 50% is to be made on booking. Upon receipt of the deposit, we will send you a reservation confirmation. The balance must be paid at least 2 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
Over a dozen guests - including the head of the British travel association - have written thoughtful and appreciate comments in our guestbook. This can be seen on our website. Ranging from bankers, to wine makers and from teachers to celebrities, they have all had a wonderful stay in - easily - Ronda's most charming and characterful place to stay.
Owner profile
About the owner
After graduating from Cambridge with a degree in History Gabriella Chidgey studied dance and then art and is now a portrait painter as well as the mother of two young children. Her husband Jon is a journalist who works for the British national newspapers, including the Daily Mail, Telegraph and Times, and runs his own Andalucian newspaper.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I fell in love with the beauty of the Ronda area and its convenience in getting to the major Andalucian cities such as Malaga and Sevilla.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S4008
Gabriella Chidgey
Mob: (Spain) + 34 691 831 399
Tel: (Spain) + 34 951 166 060
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