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Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility

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The Pool is 11m x 7m freeform with roman steps
There are fantastic views surrounding the pool
There are different views all around the villa.
There is always some shade no matter what time of day it is.
Property grounds
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Map
Pizarra, Malaga
  • Popular LocationAndalucia Technology Park21 min drive
  • Popular LocationPicasso Museum Malaga26 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Malaga28 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility

Cortijo Contrares is a converted farmhouse set on top of a ridge between Alora (5 mins) and Pizarra (5 mins). It sits within its own 23 acre olive grove of more than 1600 olive and fruit trees. There are spectacular views across the hills and down towards the coast. If you are looking for a private and tranquil experience then Cortijo Contrares is perfect for you. The property is entered through a large manicured courtyard. The swimming pool (11x7m) has been designed to an exceptional standard and is approached from the villa via a series of terraces. Cortijo Contrares is a perfect holiday location for a family or group of friends and is ideally suited for exploring Andalucia. Seville and Granada are within easy reach as is the coast at Marbella. The villa is equipped, throughout, to a very high standard and included is unlimited internet access via wifi. We have recently installed AC in all of the bedrooms and living areas and updated previous AC units to modern standards.

Further photos can be seen on Contrares.com

Property manager

Paul
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Pool
Quiet Villa with heated swimming pool, barbecue and views.
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (10 reviews)
Quiet Villa with heated swimming pool, barbecue and views.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outdoors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number CTC-2016069773

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pizarra

Located in Pizarra, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Arroyo de Cansinos and Cueva de Ardales reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Botanical Garden of cacti and other succulents 'Mora i Bravard' and Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Pizarra, Malaga

What's nearby

  • Andalucia Technology Park - 21 min drive
  • Málaga Cathedral - 26 min drive
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 26 min drive
  • Port of Malaga - 28 min drive
  • Calle Larios - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 18 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafetería Tropic - 7 min walk
  • La Taberna de Álora - 9 min drive
  • Indian Cousine - 10 min drive
  • De Kañas - 10 min drive
  • Don Joaquin Asador - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May ‘23 bliss
Family holiday, with 6 adults, had all that we needed. Particular note : huge areas of outside space; built in BBQ, extensive add-ons which we called on; video games that my adult kids ‘went back to their childhood’ playing, family games which gave us plenty of fun; two x fridges turned out great. Loved the remoteness and ability to get away from it all. Manager very attentive and helpful. Paul and Helen, very approachable and helped with some tips, ideas and showed genuine interest and friendliness. Fab, thanks guys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday
We have just returned from our holiday at Cortijo Contrares. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay (5adults 2children aged 6 & 8). The villa is well equipped and a mix of traditional Spanish and modern convenience. It is rural and not within walking distance of anything but we found this to be a positive. It meant we could enjoy family days around the pool without any problems if the kids shrieked a bit! We took full advantage of the barbecue. The road in to the villa is a bit bumpy but we only had ordinary family cars (Kia) and as long as you drove slowly it wasn’t a problem. The views from the property are stunning and with two ‘twitchers’ In our party, the variety of birds visiting the gardens and in the skies above, was a welcome addition. We visited Pizarra, and the lakes at El Chorro, and Alora which is beautiful with a village feel. There are plenty of places to eat but we particularly enjoyed Maria’s Place where we enjoyed some stunning tapas dishes. We had regular messages from Paul the owner both before and during our stay, and Doug was on hand to keep the pool looking good, and answer any questions we had about the villa and the surrounding area. One of the best holidays ever.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patsy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect tranquil oasis
The villa is perfect, very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The indoor and outdoor spaces were fantastic. The pool was an absolute delight and a godsend in the high August temperatures. Communications with Paul from beginning to end were brilliant. Doug was there extremely quickly to help with the odd small issue and also on hand to give local hints and tips. The road leading to the villa is not a problem at all, just requires careful driving. The car rental suggested by Paul was perfect. We would highly recommend this space for anyone who enjoys peace, time to be with your family undisturbed and who want to enjoy exploring both local and more tourist driven attractions.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in beautiful villa with amazing scenery
We’ve stayed in a lot of properties in Spain and Italy over the year as we favour this type of holiday. It’s situated in country side and not much more than a 10 minute drive to Alora or Pizarra. There’s loads of space with 4 bedrooms ( 2 en-suites), large kitchen, large dining/lounge area. Front, rear terrace, large balcony. The pool was the main attraction for my family - we spent many an afternoon there and sampled lots of restaurants in Alora, which is a very nice place with local charm. It has a nice family feel to it in the evenings. Pizarra looks nice too but mainly used the supermarkets here. There’s lots of useful information in the guestbook for activities and Paul was very helpful throughout my stay. As too was Doug who occasionally visits to service the pool area. There was also a good selection of toys and consoles for children. I wouldn’t hesitate to return here and hope to next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large and comfortable house in the hills
Very smooth process from start to finish. Good communication with the owner, detailed and accurate directions to the house. Overall a very good house, comfortable and spacious. Rooms are large and cool in the summer heat. The pool area in particular was great, a large and well maintained pool. Lovely views from the pool area and the terrace. A real delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul

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Helen and I both work as doctors in the UK and so have a fairly hectic life with our 3 young daughters. We always rented villas in Spain for our own holidays and so have stayed at many different properties over many years. We hope that we have taken all of the good aspects of places that we have stayed at and brought them to our own so that others can enjoy.

Why they chose this property

We had thought about buying a place in Spain for many years and so have looked around many areas in Andalucia prior to settling here. We feel that this area offers the best of all worlds. It is a little off the beaten track as far as the popular tourist destinations are concerned. This ensures that you feel that you are in the real Andalucia whilst having all of the other benefits that the coastal areas offer within a short drive. Our main intention when looking for this place was to find tranquility and privacy which we have certainly achieved with Cortijo Contrares. We also wanted plenty of surrounding land which ensured that no matter what happened with any planning laws that we were protected.

What makes this property unique

Cortijo Contrares was a dream for us that came to reality and every time we go out to our place we find that we are able to relax and turn off within minutes. Every month is slightly different from the glorious sunny days in January with cool nights and the log burner roaring in the lounge at night to Spring when the countryside is green and colourful with all of the flowers and the fantastic birdlife. We also enjoy the strong and powerful sun of the summer and lazy days around the huge pool and terraces with long evenings barbequeing until the sun sets over the Alora hills. Autumn again brings a different climate with warm days and cooler evenings which provide the best time to do long walks from the villa around the surrounding hills.

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