A tranquil jewel in the Andalucian countryside with beautiful gardens.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

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Sayalonga, Malaga, AL

El Morche Beach35 min drive
Playa en Torrox Costa36 min drive
Balcon de Europa39 min drive
Málaga (AGP)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The villa is an independent holiday home with complete privacy, adjacent to the owner's home.

It is approximately 30 minutes from the coast and 50 minutes from Malaga airport.

Finca Almendra nestles in the tranquility of the foothills of the Sierra Tejeda Natural Park, one of Spain’s prime walking regions and overlooks the delightful white village of Sayalonga.

Following considerable improvements in September 2021 the 3.5km access road from Sayalonga is mostly concreted.

Local Amenities: Sayalonga has a bus service, shops, chemist, post office, restaurants, bars and public swimming pool. The typical Andalusian plaza where there is a Friday market and is a perfect spot to sit with a drink and watch the world go by!

We are flexible with our rental start dates to enable guests to take advantage of lower cost midweek flights.

Property manager

Chris and Bob Bradley

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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

This property uses a grey water recycling system

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sayalonga

Located in Sayalonga, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Bodegas Bentomiz and Bodegas Almijara are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Capilla del Agua and Aquavelis Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting del Sol, or check out an event or a game at Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Sayalonga, Malaga, AL

What's nearby

Playa de Torre del Mar - 31 min drive
El Morche Beach - 35 min drive
Playa en Torrox Costa - 36 min drive
Balcon de Europa - 39 min drive
Burriana Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

Málaga (AGP) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Cerezo
Mesón Morisco
bar Juanete
Bodegas Bentomiz
Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena

Frequently asked questions

Does A tranquil jewel in the Andalucian countryside with beautiful gardens. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A tranquil jewel in the Andalucian countryside with beautiful gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A tranquil jewel in the Andalucian countryside with beautiful gardens.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A tranquil jewel in the Andalucian countryside with beautiful gardens.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A tranquil jewel in the Andalucian countryside with beautiful gardens. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Los Arcos, Fuente Árabe, and Bentomiz Castle. City Council of Arenas and Bodegas Bentomiz are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

helen e.

26 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and tranquil, the true essence of Spain and it's countryside

Well what can I say, we have just returned from a week at Finca Almendra staying in Chris & Bob's beautiful adjacent villa to their beautiful home. After a 'teeny tiny bit startling' 3 km winding, multiple hair pin bend part dirt/part concrete road to the villa - without Bob's clear instructions prior to embarking on the journey and his road signs every other bend - confirming that indeed you are on the right track!! - we probably would have turned around. BUT the journey is worth it. Just a note - when hiring a car make sure it is indeed a slightly bigger car not the basic small hire car - something that has slightly higher ground clearance but definitely NOT an automatic handbrake. You want a normal handbrake to give you peace of mind when navigating the track. The villa itself is just lovely, beautiful peaceful gardens, captivating views and really warm and friendly hosts that respect your privacy but are on hand for anything should you need them. I will say we had grand plans to do our usual thing and see and cram as much as possible in - we definitely wanted to climb Maroma and visit Granada and the palace - neither of which we managed because we were too busy relaxing. I did 'complain' that there was something in the water because we never woke before 08.00am and felt thoroughly rested. What we did do was explore the close area visiting nearby towns and walking, with the help of a fabulous walking book which I picked upon Amazon - 'Walk Costa Del Sol Axarquia by Charles Davis' along with it's map as the map has all the walks printed on it to go with the book. We did do number 4, 7, 12, 19 (which is the circular walk from the doorstep) walk 26 - all the walks gave us a flavour of rural Andalucia and the stunning beauty of the area. The weather was kind to us - very warm during the day but a chill when the sun went down, really good for October. Our unfinished itinerary means we now have a valid reason to definitely go back to a beautiful corner of the world and conquer unfinished business! To finish - thank you to Chris & Bob for sharing your lovely home with us, for your kind hospitality.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C., London

11 Sept 2019

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Lovely Summer holiday with the kids

Thank you to Chris and Bob for allowing us to stay at this little gem. We wanted a place to take our kids to relax and unwind before they returned to school and it was the perfect spot. After overcoming the tricky road to get to the Villa you are met with this lovely house and amazing views. The kids (aged 5 &6) wasted no time jumping into the pool which you will have sole use of while you are here. The villa has all you need to make your stay comfortable and we particularly enjoyed the private terrace outside where we could have a BBQ in the evening while the sun went down. We did spend time exploring the surrounding areas and there are some nice beaches in Torrox and Algorrobo just a short drive away. The kids loved the be able to swim in the sea but ultimately the best day they had was the Aquavelis water park in Torre Del Mar. We spent the entire afternoon there as there is so much for them to do. We did a bit of sight seeing in near bye Nerja and the caves which was an amazing experience, but its very popular so book ahead of time to guarantee your entry time. We finished off our stay with a catamaran cruise recommended by Bob and its was the perfect way to end the holiday, with amazing sunsets views. Definitely recommended by us. After our busy days it was nice to come home with the adults relaxing around the pool and the kids not wanting to get out of the pool. The fans in the rooms provided where a life saver, we had some hot weather and the fans made it comfortable to sleep at night. All in all, we really wanted to stay longer than a week but a big thank you to Chris and Bob for their hospitality and recommendations. It was everything we had wished for.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

29 Aug 2019

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Home Away From Home!

We spent a lovely 8 days at Finca Almendra. After navigating the track for the first time we arrived at the villa and were immediately able to drop our bags and enjoy the pool area and beautiful views of the late afternoon. We had stocked up with groceries on the way to the property so we filled the large fridge with provisions and also enjoyed the homemade loaf which had been left in the villa for us. The kids enjoyed the games and lego and often spent time indoors when the sun was at its hottest. There is good shade around the pool, consisting of two large sun shades and four loungers which can be moved to take advantage of the natural shade of the trees. Chris and Bob are very discreet and gave us lots of privacy even though the pool area is right in front of their part of the property. They were available for advice and a chat when needed and otherwise we had our own space. They didn't seem to mind at all when the kids made loud noise playing around the pool!! Bob is particularly useful for local info and ideas of where to visit and local events. We enjoyed lots of community events in Sayalonga during our stay in mid - late August. From a practical point of view, the villa is well equipped and anything else you need can be easily purchased at the local supermarkets. There are ample towels for use in the bathroom but you should bring your own pool towels for use outdoors. We used the fans during the nighttime as it was very hot when we stayed, the kids seemed to cope fine with that and if the shutters are open, there is enough air flowing through to get a good night's sleep. There is a beautiful breakfast terrace which we used every morning for our coffee and pastries. When we ate lunch and dinner we used the indoor table and stored all bread and food well wrapped up or in the fridge to make sure the ants weren't attracted to come in! Overall a great experience and would recommend for anyone looking for a quiet, away from it all holiday, not too far from the coast. Chris and Bob are excellent hosts. We must also mention the gardens which are absolutely immaculate and must take a lot of maintenance and attention to keep in such good order.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clive C.

22 Aug 2019

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A view like no other!

We had a lovely holiday - the villa is absolutely spotless and has everything you could ever need. The swimming pool is fab and the view is unbelievable! Sayalonga is the perfect Spanish village, with a lovely square and great restaurants. Chris and Bob were fantastic and the star of the show was their little dog Chicca!!!

10/10 Excellent

david w.

27 Jun 2019

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Best Holiday Ever!

We had an amazing and much needed holiday. Chris, Bob and Chica are fantastic hosts. The villa is attached to Chris and Bobs home, they are always on hand/ contactable if needed. They respect your privacy, unlike Chica who will run into your villa, jump up on the couch and demand a belly rub (no problem at all). The dirt road was a bit tricky on the first attempt but soon you’ll find that you time yourself and try to set a personal record (10mins for me). The area is beautiful and you will not be disturbed. Saylonga is the nearest town and is picturesque. Some nice wee restaurants in the square which we visited a few times. And there’s a husky pup which sits in one of he newsagents on the main road. Definitely worth a look. I can’t remeber the name of the beaches we visited but they were small coves with only a handful of people on each beach. Unsure as to whether or not they were nuddy beaches, so go with an open mind. Thanks again to Chris and Bob for their advice and recommendationsC and for their hospitality and company on the last night. 11/11

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019