Private Country House with Pool Set in Large Olive Grove with Spectacular Mountain Views
Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park - Great for Walkers, Birders, Painters
4 Bedroom House or 2 x 2 Bedroom Houses
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Traditional Finca refurbished in 2004, mainly one storey with one bedroom/sitting area on mezzanine by way of spiral stairs. Layout of spacious 4 bedroom family home. Can be used as one large family house or 2 independent cottages (but connected). North wing: large entrance porch with cloaks, large dining kitchen overlooks paved terrace to large fenced pool, open plan to sitting room, opening onto lavender garden, through to double bedroom opens onto large patio with fountain - 2 pergolas roofed with cane, honeysuckle and jasmine for shady lazing or dining. South wing sleeps max 4, has private access, parking, sunset terrace and BBQ, dining kitchen, bathroom with double andaluz shower. Picturesque farmstead, stunning setting with views to Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park, 4 hectares of olives and almonds. An adventure playground for kids and relaxation for adults. For those who enjoy lazy days and balmy nights. A real get away from it all.
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| Rental periods | South wing 2 bedrooms |
North Wing 2 bedrooms |
Full House 4 Bedrooms |
| April / May 2010 | £330 | £350 | £780 |
| June - September 2010 | £425 | £450 | £975 |
| October - December 2010 | £330 | £350 | £780 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Summer rental inclusive garden/pool maintenance.
Changeover day
Flexible.
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North Wing Quebrilla. (Sleeps 4, 2 Bedrooms)
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One large twin bedroom (perfect for kids - extra beds, cot or sofa bed can be arranged) and 1 further double bedroom with French door opening onto Moorish patio. Family bathroom with bath and separate shower. Sitting room with satellite TV, DVD and French doors leading to lavender garden. Entrance porch cum garden room. Very large dining kitchen. Dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine. 200m walled courtyard with fountain and water channel, large shaded dining area, play sand pit & toys for children. Private parking for several cars. In summer, our vegetable plot has plenty of home grown produce. Strictly no dogs allowed. |
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Notes on accommodation
Summer rentals include the services of garden/pool attendant. Manager can come mid-week to attend to the property by personal arrangement and at extra cost to you. In winter heating is a mix of radiators and wood stoves. In summer electric fans are adequate for the bedrooms. El Burgo is very lively during summer holidays with influx of mainly Spanish and some French visitors. Its many bars offer delicious food and drinks, late in the evening alfresco. Great family atmosphere. River Turon rises 2 kms upstream and is dammed in 2 places offering invigorating swimming pools especially for the youthful, 1 very shallow for toddlers to paddle safely. Enormous village pool has stunning views, friendly locals with bar and snacks - a great place for teenagers to hang out. Many festivals and ferias observed all year round.
Accessibility
Please check with us when booking as we are not specially constructed for wheelchair users. However the layout does provide some ease of access to most of the house and its' surrounding gardens, patios etc - including the pool. Concrete ramp from parking to house. House is paved on 3 sides with ramp to swimming pool which allows easy access. Pool has 3 gentle steps down into shallow end. Mezzanine floor would not accessible. Further provision can be made with owners by request. Please do ask us.
Outside
Pool is unheated, 4m x 9m with shower, terrace and BBQ. In general property equipped with outdoor furniture - hammocks, parasols, tables and chairs, loungers. 2 pergolas offer shade for dining, reading, swinging in hammock with a continuous trickle from the fountain. Wild flowers abound all year. Iris, narcissus, almond blossom, bee and mirror orchids, anemones, periwinkle,poppies, gladioli. Each part of property has it's private outdoor areas and separate access. Pool may be shared with 1 other guest family. Newly finished sand pit corner with colourful marine mural, fenced and totally safe place to deposit little ones while you check the BBQ. Little ones love to paddle in stream at bottom of the land - frogs, newts, fresh water snails, crayfish, kingfishers, minnows, dragonflies and mayflies. Top corner of land water deposit pool used to hold irrigation water for olives and traditionally used for swimming by previous owners - very cold indeed!
Coast/Beach
Approx 1 hour to Costa del Sol. Approx 2 hours Costa de la Luz. Approx 1.5 hours Gibraltar/Algeciras for Morocco ferry.
Approx 2 hours to Tarifa Port for day ferry to Morocco.
Golf
1 hour to courses on Costa del Sol and Antequera. Ronda will soon be opening new golf course complex, around half hour by car.
Skiing
Sierra Nevada skiing open til late April. 2 hours by car or train from Ronda.
Special interest holidays
Walking and bird watching. Owners run a walking & bird watching holiday company - Frontier Holidays of Andalucia ltd. Please see owners website (link below). We can provide you with walking notes for surrounding area. Wine & Dining - list of good restaurants, bodegas tours & wine tastings can be arranged for gourmet lovers.
Travel
Malaga airport 1 hour 15 mins. Excellent roads recently re-engineered. Car hire essential. 1 and half hour to Algeciras ferry to Morocco. Ronda train station for direct trains to Algeciras and Granada, change train to connect for Corboba, Madrid and Malaga
Distances
El Burgo 2km. Ronda 27km. Malaga 65km.
Further details
El Burgo is an unspoilt Spanish village with few foreign residents. Many holiday events and festivals, several bars and restaurants, all the food shopping you require plus weekly street market. Municipal swimming pool has bar/restaurant and plenty of friendly young people around to get to know. Saturday nights many youngsters come from outlying villages to attend our popular disco/club. In summer the area is bustling, with plenty of al fresco dining and general socialising. River Turon rises 2 kms upstream forming 3 natural swimming pools, stocked with burble and terrapin. Fishing licences possible. Nature thrives here in the pure air - golden eagles, ibex, wild boar, otters. There's wonderful walking, horseriding and picnicking. Buses daily to Ronda and Malaga for cultural events and sightseeing. Great cycling on and off road. Wednesdays is market day with weekly street market selling fresh produce and clothing. El Burgo has plenty of shops: bakers, grocers, butchers, fishmongers, small family supermarkets. Several bars and restaurants, pizza and roast chicken takeaway. Bus service to Ronda and Malaga from petrol station stops off at neighbouring white villages. Wonderful municipal swimming pool with bar/diner. Disco. Late night summer dining with streets filled with tables. Many fiestas and celebrations all year round. Enquire when booking. Buzzing village of 2,000. Beautiful crystal clear river for swimming, picnicking. Access to nature park and recreation zones. 2 banks with ATMs. 3 star hotel with restaurant and 1 star hostel. Horse riding in the Sierra de las Nieves close by. There is a customised google map of the area you can view online - please type in finca laquebrilla on the google map search bar.
Booking notes
50% deposit on booking to UK business account, plus £100 damage deposit (casita or cortijo) to be repaid on return to UK. Full balance payable 6 weeks in advance of arrival date. Late bookings (less than 6 weeks) payable in full.
Guest comments
We are back from a wonderful time in your house.
Especially this season is Andalusie at its best, we think. All those wild flowers! And Seville full of trees with purple blossom, very special. The weather was also fine.
We have enjoyed it very much. Daniel even had a few swims in the swimming pool. Klaarje Hoebroechts May 2008
Tracy,
We are back home now, in a very rainy yorkshire and am still in shock at coming back!
Thank you for the lovely house and a grand time over the last week. Graham Wileman April 2008
It was just fascinating to take a small part in your olive harvest in January. We really had fun trying to join in, but wielding those long sticks is not as easy as it looks. Many thanks for the bonus of a trip to the Olive Mill in El Burgo, what a bunch of local characters. Quebrilla's oil is delicious and we like to tell people we pressed it ourselves! We'll be back - perhaps the August feria. Richard & Janna, Sheffield Jan 2008
Owner profile
About the owner
Tracy and Callum Christie have lived in Spain for a combined 27 years. They run Frontier Holidays - specialising in Spanish Adventure Holidays. They purchased the property several years ago renovating it as a home for their young family. Today the house plays host to clients and visitors from across the world, offering a peaceful rural base ideal for exploring the wonderful variety that Andalucia has to offer.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S6334
Tracy Christie
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0) 7760 995 561
Owners Website: Click here
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