Secluded Villa with Private Pool and Stunning Mountain Views
Tranquil Location in 5000sq.m of Private Olive Groves but Close to Village
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Villa Las Minas is a beautiful villa, set in a secluded, peaceful location with stunning views of impressive mountains covered in pine forests. Fantastic walks directly from the villa. The villa is well equipped and comfortably furnished, both inside and out. This is a beautiful romantic setting and would be ideal for a couple wanting a peaceful, away from it all break, or is equally suitable for a family of 4. As it is close to the climbing areas of El Chorro and Turon, it is also a suitable base for climbers. In winter you may wish to enjoy cosy evenings around the logfire. For the rest of the year , you are likely to spend most of your time outdoors. The terrace, with its comfortable seating, is decorated with potted plants and is a perfect place to watch the dramatic sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine. The secluded pool, with its Roman steps is surrounded by sun loungers and an outdoor eating area and a good gas bbq. Should you wish to unwind, this is the place for you.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2010 - 14 October 2010 | €450 | - | ||
| 15 October 2010 - 22 October 2010 | €300 | 3 | ||
| 23 October 2010 - 31 October 2010 | €450 | - | ||
| 1 November 2010 - 31 March 2011 | €275 | 3 | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 31 May 2011 | €350 | - | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | €450 | - | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 | €700 | - | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €450 | - | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 31 October 2011 | €350 | - | ||
| 1 November 2011 - 31 March 2012 | €275 | - |
Changeover day
Completely flexible on changeover dates. We meet you personally at the villa up to 8pm at night. If late arrival, please advise. We will try to organise an agent to meet you but there is a charge of 25 euros for this service.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 has a double bed, ample wardrobe/drawer storage, bedside tables and lamps, mirror and fan. Bedroom 2 has 2 large single beds (105cm wide), ample wardrobe and drawer storage, bedside tables and lamps, mirror. Fan provided for summer. |
| Bathrooms: | Attractive tiled bathroom with walk-in shower cubicle, WC, washbasin and mirror. Hairdryer is provided. |
| Kitchen: | Attractive, beamed traditional Andaluz style kitchen, with double sinks, washing machine, hob, full oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer, expresso coffee maker, toaster, kettle etc. All pots and pans, crockery, cutlery ec is provided |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge has comfortable sofas and coffee table and an attractive rustic log fireplace. A bar and bar stools joins this area to the beamed kitchen. The dining area has table and seating for 6. Sat TV, DVD and some English books are provided. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The villa is thoroughly cleaned on arrival and all linen and towels are provided and changed weekly. Pool towels are also provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Cot, high chair and pushchair/pram can be provided for a small additional cost. Please ask when booking. Ideal for a couple or a family with children. The electronic security gates to the property can be permanently locked, ensuring a safe environment with plenty of room for children to run around. Pets welcome. In winter, a gas heater is provided which provides adequate heating and we are happy to arrange for delivery of logs if you wish to enjoy cosy evenings around the log fire.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users as entrance is via steps.
Outside
The villa has a pretty terrace with stunning views, through the olive trees to the pine covered mountains. It is decorated in typical Andaluz fasion, with brightly coloured flowerpots on the patio and walls. Olden wooden ploughs sit on the low walls, adding to the rustic charm. As well as providing a great place for the last drink of the evening, it also provides a good shaded area to escape the sun at the height of summer.
The 8 x 4 m attractively tiled swimming pool is at the side of the villa on another terrace. This has Roman steps for easy access and is surrounded with a sun-bathing area, sun loungers, wooden table and chairs. There is also a good gas barbecue close to the pool. There is a garden with flowers, banana plants and palms at one side of the villa, whilst the remaining grounds are mainly well matured olive trees with beautiful silvery leaves. Some lemon and orange trees line the private driveway from the tall, security gates to the villa itself.
Coast/Beach
45 minutes drive to the sandy Costa del Sol resorts. There is a choice between the traditional Spanish beaches with their small tavernas on the beach, or the very popular tourist resorts of Benalmadena and Torremolinos with plenty of English pubs, or up-market Marbella. Boat trips, water skiing, banana rides etc all available within 45 mins drive.
Travel
45 minutes drive from Malaga airport, or under 90 minutes from Granada, to which some budget airlines offer excellent deals. We provide easy to follow directions from either airport, along good roads.
Distances
Carratraca is the nearest village (only 3km, 5 minutes drive).
Ardales, a larger village is just 5km away. The Andalucian lake district with its turquoise lakes and famous climbing area of El Chorro gorge are within 15 mins drive. There is a beach area at the lakes where canoes and pedalos can be hired.
Ronda is a scenic 45 mins drive, while Granada, Cordoba and Seville are all under 2 hrs drive away.
Further details
The village is a traditional pretty, white village, typical of the area however, unusually here you will find newly renovated spa baths- famous in the 19th century with visitors such as Lord Byron, and now restored to their former glory, but with modern, 5 star comforts included. A 4 hr treatment including a massage and use of indoor and outdoor spa pools is offered from 65€. There are small local shops, and a good choice of bars and restaurants offering a choice from tapas, set lunchtime menus @7 euros for 3 courses, to more comfortable restaurants- including the 5 star hotel run by the Ritz Carlton which is open for meals to non-residents. As well as swimmimng, boating, fishing at the lakes and climbilng at El Chorro, as previously mentioned, mountain biking, bird-watching and walking are popular activities. We can arrange hire of mountain bikes, including delivery to the villa from 10€ a day. Guided walks can also be booked for 10 euros an hour.Whilst a car is recommended, we can also normally arrange a private driver at an hourly rate and airport transfers if this suits you better- please enquire when booking.
Booking notes
20% deposit to reserve, and the remainder is due 8 weeks prior to the holiday start date. We accept sterling or euro payments.
Guest comments
Just a quick e-mail to say thanks again for our lovely stay at Las Minas - it was a really lovely villa and far better than we expected. Thanks again and see you again no doubt. May 2009
If you want a quiet relaxing holiday then this place is for you. The Villa and surrounding area was stunning, and the photos do not seem to do it justice. The property was clean and well maintained and the owner certainly thought of everything.
Visited local villages and main resorts on the coast which were all easy to get to. Hopefully we will return next year as this was one of our best holidays yet. Ann and Jack July 2008.
We spent this summer at Las Minas and have already booked it for 3 weeks next year. Las Minas gives you the best of both worlds, peace and tranquility of a stunning mountain setting but only 5 mins drive from the charming village of Carratraca. We would recommend Las Minas as the ideal place to enjoy the beauty and relaxed pace of life in Southern Spain. Linda, Paul
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a couple who fell in love with this area and 5 years ago, we decided to risk everything, sell up in the UK and invest all our money and effort setting up a small holiday rental business specialising in this area.
We are pleased to say that the risk proved worthwhile and we now have a number of excellent properties, some of which we own and others which we manage on behalf of local people.
Properties advertised on this site are our own properties and, living locally, we are on hand throughout your stay should you need any help or advice.
We now have many regular customers who come back year on year, having fallen in love with area, just as we did 5 years ago.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
This property is secluded, with absolutely stunning mountain views and we put in a swimming pool to make it an ideal base for a quiet holiday- away from it all.
However, we were also keen that it was not TOO remote- some rural properties in Spain can be absolutely miles from anywhere, wheres Villa Las Minas has the tranquility many people want, but is only 3 km from a great village with a good choice of bars and restaurants, and even a luxury thermal spa if you want to pamper yourself for a day.
There is a taxi service if you want to go out for a night and leave the car at home and we will happily organise this for you.
The walks directly from the villa are stunning and the views over the olive trees in your private olive grove are to die for.
Unique benefits of the property
The villa is well equipped, modern, yet it has a rustic charm about it.
It is comfortable and has English SAT TV and DVD and a cosy log fire for the winter.
The pool gets the sun all day long and so is a pleasant temperature for swimming during the summer months.
With 5000 sq metres of private olive groves, you are welcome to bring your dog and as there are lockable gates, he/she can roam freely and you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
If you are a keen climber or walker, this is an ideal location.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S8273
Eryl Higham
Mobile: (Spain) + 34 635 105 943
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