Artists Country House in Secluded Location, Spectacular Sea and Mountain Views
Set In 5 Acres Of Orchards, 2km From Gaucin, Private Pool
Sleeps 8 (4 bedrooms)
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Finca Las Torviscas is set in magical secluded location. It was designed by its artist owner to maximize the views of the mountains, sea and North African coast line. Set in 5 acres of orchards looking over unspoilt countryside. Although it is only 2 km from the village of Gaucin there is hardly a neighbour in sight. At the heart of the house is an open plan kitchen/dining area and sitting area with glass skylight giving a bright and airy feeling. From here large double doors lead onto a vine covered terrace with eating area, others to a cosy sitting room with free view TV/DVD/internet and fire place. The lawn garden leads to the pool below. The large, partly covered roof terrace with 360 views and hammocks, perfect for sunset drinks. The house is uniquely decorated with many original art works and a stunning Moroccan tile and oak floor throughout the main living area. It is also real home complete with books, games, DVD's etc. Central heating throughout. Access 300 mts unmade track.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 10 September 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £1100 | 7 | ||
| 24 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £1300 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £1200 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1300 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1450 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £1300 | - |
Notes on prices
Changeover day
Change over day for the summer months is Saturday. We can be more flexible during lower season. Check in is 4 pm and check out at 10 am as we need time to clean before the next guests.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with king size 4 poster bed, picture window to East for fantastic sunrises. On the same level a bedroom with 2 single beds. Down external steps are 2 further doubles with queen size beds and a bathroom all accessed via a covered terrace. |
| Bathrooms: | The master bedroom and the bedroom with 2 singles are connected to the bathroom by a small hall. It has bath, separate shower and WC. The lower bathroom for the 2 downstairs rooms has shower and WC. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is hand made from oak and well equipped with gas hob, electric oven, dish washer, fridge/freezer, microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. drying racks |
| Living Rooms: | The house has a spacious main living area with an open plan, kitchen/dining/hall. Large oak table and chairs, Moroccan style glass skylight. Double doors lead to the sitting room, TV/DVD, internet, iPod speakers. |
| Other: | Large French windows lead onto the shady vine covered terrace, with table and chairs and unbeatable views out over the mountains and down to the Med. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen are provided. If your stay is 2 weeks or more, cleaning and a change of linen and towels is included at the end of every week but, can be arranged more often if required. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | children welcome wheelchair accessible pets accepted |
| Location Type: | rural mountain |
Notes on accommodation
If you require the central heating it will be charged separately. All bed linen and towels are provided and there is a maid to clean and change the linen usually on Saturdays. Pets considered. There is an English speaking agent who will meet and greet you and be available should you have any questions.
Accessibility
The main part of the house being on one level could be ideal for wheelchair use and access to the pool might be possible, the rest of the Finca is fairly steep and probably inaccessible. There is a beautiful walk for 2-3km from the house that could be suitable for wheelchairs. The lower floor is accessed by steps and therefore not really accessible by wheelchairs.
Outside
Large partly covered roof terrace with 360 degree mountain and sea views with hammocks and sofa and chairs, perfect for chilling, sunset drinks and star gazing. The vine covered Patio for eating outside with table and chairs. Lawn garden with Palm tree, 10ft trampoline and other children's toys. There are many mature plants and climbers around most of the house. 8 x 4 mt swimming pool surrounded by natural stone and a decking at the far end, Lower covered terrace with table and chairs. Being on the slope of El Hacho mountain the spectacular view is over the orchards down the Genal valley to the sea and over to the coast line of North Africa, it feels a bit like you are flying. Parking is right next to the house. The rest of the land is ripe for investigation, there are many amazing walks directly from the house including the old smugglers track from Gibraltar.
Coast/Beach
Beaches are a 30 minute drive. A few kilometres down the Valley is the river Genal, a good spot for fishing, swimming and exploring. In the other direction is the Rio Guardiaro down by Estacion Gaucin (Colmenar), also great for the above activities. The Mediterranean beaches are half an hours drive away, while Tarifa on the Atlantic coast, famous for its huge white sand beaches and wind surfing is 1 1/4 hours drive, check the weather forecast for wind.
Golf
This is the Costa del Golf! There are at least 25 top quality golf courses including Valderrama, Sotogrande, and San Roque within 40 mins drive. Three new top courses have opened near Casares within the last year, which aiming to rival Valderrama in a few years.
Skiing
There is skiing in the Sierra Navada, but it is too far for a day trip... unless you are a very early riser (about 3 hours from here).
Special interest holidays
We're able to organise the following activities. Guided walks, guided rides and/or riding lessons. Babysitting. Catering, raw food catering, massage, yoga, aromatherapy, reflexology and bird-watching. Painting lessons taught by local artists. Pick-up/drop off service from the airport, trips to tangiers, chef chauuen, asila and more Morocco.
Travel
Car hire recommended. Malaga 1½ hours drive (many cheap flights). Gibraltar 50 mins, (BA & Monarch). Jerez, 1½ hours (Ryan Air). Seville, 2½ hours- many cheap flights.
Distances
Estepona 40 minutes. Ronda 35 mins. Seville 2½ hours.
Granada 3½ hours. Jerez 2 hours.
Further details
Gaucin is a spectacular, unspoilt white village with many food shops, a chemist, bank, bars, several acclaimed restaurants both Spanish and English run, and 2 tennis courts. Overlooking the village are the ruins of a wonderful Moorish castle which gives incomparable views towards the Mediterranean coast, North Africa and Gibraltar.
It is an ideal base for day trips to places like Ronda, Jerez, Cadiz, Seville and the Atlantic Coast. This part of Andalucia is a paradise for walking, exploring, riding and bird-watching. The tennis courts in Gaucin are free and available on a first come first served basis.
Booking notes
50% of the payment is required at the time of booking. This is non returnable should you fail to complete the booking. The further 50% is paid 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
We love your house and will be back next year for 2 weeks please (and they were). The best view in Gaucin.
"We had a wonderful time in your beautiful home, very peaceful and relaxing
We hope we are able to take this amazing, peaceful view back to UK, it has been a wonderful break for us and so relaxing and tranquil, The apartment and pool have suited us perfectly and we will go home and tell all our friends to book their holidays here next year.
"The best view in Europe!"
Owner profile
About the owner
I come from a fairly remote part of Scotland and have always loved wild and natural landscape. I am an artist and paint mainly landscapes. I bought Finca Las Torviscas because it has the most perfectly composed view. At first I lived in my little home made house while the main house was being built. Luckily the studio and pool where the first things finished. I have lived and worked here for 10 years, and painted my view many times. I find it, if anything, more interesting in the winter when the light, weather and atmosphere is often very dramatic.
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
I first fell in love with Spain whilst driving to Morocco, During Easter 2000 I visited a ruined house on a beautiful little farm (finca) a few miles from Gaucin, I totally fell in love with it and the landscape around it. 6 months later I had packed my van and drove out here with the idea of buying my own finca which were then still pretty inexpensive. I never dreamed I would end up building a house but the finca I found had only a small shack. I moved here knowing very little about Gaucin, but found it to be a lovely place. The village is very beautiful, breathtaking views, very safe and friendly with quite a large and interesting expat community. It is also a great place for children, in Spanish restaurants they are always welcome and are totally safe in the village.
Unique benefits of the property
When at my house I never feel uninspired. It is very secluded, I know I have gone on about this, but, you will never tire of the view.Chilling out by the pool, star gazing from the roof terrace, walking the smugglers route across the mountain, dining on the terrace. There are many good bars and restaurants in the village and around and the sea is only half an hours drive. There are also many other interesting place to visit close by and historic cities of Seville, Malaga, Cordaba and Granada all possible in a day trip. Not forgetting Morocco only 30 mins crossing from Algeciras. Although a bit further than the nearest beaches, I love to go to Tarifa and Bolonia, about 1 1/4 drive, famous for its wind and kite surfing it also has the most fabulous huge beaches and Tarifa is a funky town
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