Translated as the 'House of Dreams', the Cortijo del Sueño is the spacious original old stone country house sitting at the heart of an 8 acre ecological finca - carefully renovated to retain a real sense of local history and character, with its own infinity swimming pool. The Cortijo harmonises home comforts with traditional local design and architecture, to provide a unique and spacious country house full of mellow charm in peaceful, natural surroundings - with stunning views across the water meadows and private lake teeming with birds and wildlife, up to the 'white village' of Vejer de la Frontera on the hill.

Please note that although our cancellation policy is strict, we always re-advertise any cancelled dates regardless of the reason in order to then refund any (net) payment received for the re-booking of any dates.

Perfect for families and friends, the Cortijo can sleep up to eight guests in four double en-suite bedrooms. Two bedrooms offer romantic king size four-poster beds, while a further two rooms each offer twin singles (which can also be made up as super- king double beds) - arranged in pairs of one double and one twin each, so ideal for two families. The main double bedroom has an ensuite shower room with a large walk in shower, while the three other bedrooms each have a large bath with shower over. All four bedrooms have patio doors that open out to a tiled balcony with table & chairs - perfect for a morning cup of coffee.

Downstairs there is a well-stocked and fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine (& dryer for Winter months of Dec-March during wet weather), electric oven and gas hob, microwave and large fridge-freezer - well-stocked for when the Cortijo is booked with other Casitas on the finca, so larger groups of up to 16 can comfortably eat and socialise together outside. The separate dining room with a large oak table can seat up to 10-12 guests and there are two sitting rooms with comfortable sofas & armchairs - the larger front sitting room has two pairs of patio doors opening onto the main shaded terrace and plenty of space for everyone to relax together, while the Snug has an open fireplace for Winter (mid Dec to end March) & smart TV. Wifi, board games, books and a box of children's toys makes this the ideal property for guests to enjoy together - while still large enough for everyone to have their own favourite corner. In the cooler winter months of mid December to end of March, there is under-floor heating in all bedrooms & living rooms, while the weekly clean and linen change also includes a wheelbarrow load of seasoned wood.

Patio doors from both the large front sitting room and the dining room open onto the large shaded stone patio where guests can relax and socialise with a large traditional BBQ and seating for up to 16 persons. Just a few steps is the the private swimming pool (open April to October ), with its large natural stone patio, shaded tree trunk pergola & a poolhouse with bar area & private bathroom/changing room to enjoy!

Our prices include complimentary children items, Wifi, all utilities, bilingual daily caretaker, secure private parking and the final property clean on departure - while the price for a two week booking also includes a light general clean on the middle Saturday morning, with a full change of cotton bedlinen and bathroom towels (& firewood in Winter). A bilingual childminder, an arrival shopping service and bike hire including delivery/collection are also available on request.

El Sueño Finca is a relaxed & mellow retreat in a peaceful rural location, the antithesis to a managed holiday resort - where adults can sit back and relax in their own private space, while children run free to explore and meet new friends in acres of gardens with two play areas for children. Welcoming new & returning guests for 20 years, El Sueño is found in one of the most unspoilt areas of the Costa de la Luz, nestled into a secluded valley by the sea between the hilltop 'white village' of Vejer & the seaside towns of Zahara and Barbate. Tucked within organic laid-back grounds including a Bees & Butterfly Garden, there are just five individual country houses sleeping one to eight persons - offering guests a choice of individual accommodation for couples, families and friends as well as larger groups.

The spacious and private Cortijo (farmhouse) with four en-suite bedrooms has its own walled swimming pool, so perfect for families and friends to share or base for larger groups - while for larger groups there are also four Casitas (cottages) located at the top of the finca offering 1-3 bedrooms, each have their own private shaded patio & garden and sharing a second swimming pool safely fenced for little ones. Our two bedroom Casita Mimosa is particularly suitable for those with mobility/wheelchair requirements, although both our three bedroom Casitas are also popular as all on a single level.

Just minutes away are miles of glorious beaches, delicious restaurants & tapas bars to suit all tastes either in town, beside the sea or tucked in away in rural settings, along with a wealth of shops & markets, stunning nature reserves & a range of activities from wildlife tours, cycling, surfing, horseriding to whale watching for all ages. Dehesa Montenmedio just 500m away with its renowned NMAC art centre, acres of natural deer park, 18 hole golf course and international annual equestrian Sunshine Tour, while within easy reach for a day trip are many of the historical and cultural gems of Bolonia, Cadiz, Seville & even Morocco to explore.