Yunquera holiday house

Perfect mountain village getaway, within one hour of airport

Description House, 86 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
Facilities mountain, village, terrace, TV, DVD, barbecue
Rates per property (GBP)
£250 - £280/week 
Amy Sutton
+44 (0)797-4417125
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Yunquera holiday house 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 people, great for language learners & outdoor lovers.

The house is in the heart of Yunquera, a Pueblo Blanco on the edge of the strikingly beautiful Sierra de las Nieves National Park. The property is located on a side street with good vehicle access and parking, convenient for all village amenities. There is a comfortable living area with a large fully fitted and equipped kitchen / dining area. There are two large double bedrooms, one of which leads onto the terrace with stunning views over the village to the mountains. The house is newly built and is fully furnished to a high standard, with everything necessary for a relaxing stay. The area is ideal for relaxing holidays away from it all, where you will experience the real Spain unspoilt by mass tourism, or more active holidays exploring the surrounding mountains and adventure sports. Activities possible locally include horse riding, bird watching, walking, climbing, caving and balloon flights. Situated in the heart of Andalucia, it makes an ideal base for exploring the wider region.
Yunquera house rental - Front of Property

Front of Property

Yunquera house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Yunquera house rental - Bedroom

Bedroom

Yunquera house rental - View from terrace

View from terrace

Location: Yunquera in Spain

Nearest Airport: Malaga at 56 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 50 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Yunquera is located 1 hour inland from Malaga airport, less than 1 hour to the coastal resorts Marbella and Fuengirola, 45 minutes to the historic town of Ronda and the water sport and climbing mecca, El Chorro, and 2 hours 30 minutes to Seville. Throughout this typically Andalucian white village there are spectacular views of the mountains. The area is tranquil and relaxing and is the place to be in order to experience the traditional Spanish way of life. The village is picturesque and contains many narrow winding streets that are a relic of its Moorish heritage. It is a joy to explore and discover the numerous local stores and bars often hidden behind unsigned doors. There are numerous, excellent value, tapas bars and restaurants serving local specialities, some staying open until the early hours of the morning. There are plenty of excellent bakeries, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and small supermarkets. There is a well kept public swimming pool (summer months) in the village.
Yunquera map
marks the location of the property in Ronda area

Availability for this holiday house rental in Yunquera, Spain

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Nov 22, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Yunquera, Spain

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Weekend
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Minimum Stay
01 November 2009 - 28 February 2010 £250 - - 4 Nights
01 March 2010 - 01 November 2010 £280 - - 4 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • A booking of a minimum of 4 nights is required, please contact us for prices for part weeks.
    A discount will be offered for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
  • A deposit of £100 per week is required to secure the booking. The balance can be paid by paypal or cheque prior to arrival, or in cash (in euros) on arrival.
    Arrangements can be made for last minute bookings.
    Changeover day is flexible.
  • On booking we provide detailed directions and a map to Yunquera, a plan of the village and contact numbers. On arrival at the village you will be met by our English speaking friend who will show you the house and answer any questions that you may have. If you prefer not to hire a car we may be able to arrange airport transfers for you, please contact us to discuss. We are happy to answer any other queries that you may have regarding the house, village or surrounding area.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Yunquera, Spain

Property Type:
  • house (terraced)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 86 m²

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • village

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • budget

General:
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • hair dryer
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • iron & board
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • fridge
  • hob
  • oven
  • washing machine

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Shower Enclosure

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 5 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed
  • Bedrooms are equipped with alarm clocks, hairdryer, wardrobe with plenty of hangers, mirror, radiators for the colder winter months and fans for the summer. Bedroom 2 opens out onto the terrace and has good views of the mountains.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • DVD
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction

Outside:
  • parking on street
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment
  • long term rentals available
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horse riding
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • eco tourism
  • forests
  • groceries

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • mountain climbing
  • sight seeing
  • caving

Notes: Recently refurbished all fixtures and fittings are to a high standard, with tiled floors throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, fridge, washing machine, iron and ironing board, kettle, toaster etc and we will always try to ensure that there is a supply of basics available on your arrival including washing-up liquid, tea, coffee, etc. The terrace gets the sun for most of the day and has a table, chairs and BBQ. Cleaning and change of linen and towels weekly. There is a wealth of information in the house detailing places to go and things to do in the village and surrounding area. We have included detailed hikers maps for the more intrepid walker, road maps and various leaflets, amongst other things, which we are constantly updating.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Yunquera, Spain

Local Activities: The Sierra de Las Nieves national park (declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1995) offers a wide variety of walks with spring and autumn being the best times of year. There are several walks starting from the village which range from gentle walks through orange groves and forests of Andalusian Pine, the ‘Pinsapo’, to more strenuous mountain walks which afford spectacular views. A wide variety of plants, animals and birds can be seen, including cabra montes (mountain goats), fallow deer (gamo), wild cats, wild boar.The varied terrain provides a suitable habitat for a wide variety of birds which include raptors (golden eagles, Bonelli’s eagle, griffon vultures), hoopoes, wheatears, oriol, warblers, shrikes, rock thrushes, choughs, to name but a few. An ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside is on horseback. There are local stables with well trained horses who cater for all abilities. Riding can be arranged through a local English speaking contact.

Caving and Climbing: The Mountains surrounding Yunquera offer numerous opportunities for climbing often on deserted rock faces. Also the climbers mecca of El Chorro lies around 45 minutes away and offers traditional as well as bolted routes.The Sierra de las Nieves lies in a large area of karst containing numerous caves and potholes including Sima GESM with a depth of 1101m. The Hundidero–Gato system is an hours drive away which provides a sporting 4½km through trip for experienced cavers. An experience not to be missed is the showcave “Cueva de la Pileta” near Benaojan which contains numerous paleolithic cave paintings. If any cavers would like more information on the caves of the area please contact us.

5 minutes walk from the house there is a public outdoor swimming pool, in beautiful landscaped grounds with refreshment kiosk and BBQ areas. There are also tennis courts, basketball court, football pitches and a climbing wall. Local produce is very cheap in the village. Particular good value is in-season fruit and vegetables, fresh bread and local speciality cakes, fish and pork. Beer in local bars will cost you 70 cents and fresh ground coffee 1 Euro, much cheaper than on the coast! I find the local Spanish people to be very friendly and helpful. They love you to try out your Spanish and a few basic words will get you far.

Other Activities: rock climbing, caving, bird watching,

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Yunquera, Spain

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook50306 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'Enjoyed typical Spanish village life in a newly renovated house with a great amenities and a good sunny balcony. Lots of shops and bars in easy walking distance. Good centre for walks and trekking, and a nice change from the usual Costa's. Will definitely go again to experience the real Andalucian village life and practice basic Spanish language.'
Received from G. Goodfellow (UK). October 2005.

'Thanks so much for providing such great accommodations! ....we had such a large, warm and comfortable home base.' C. Vellve (USA). October 2006.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Mountain retreat

Gary & Julie Lismore, NSW, Australia
Review Submitted: August 23, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2008
If you're looking to escape the hussle & bussle of the Costa del Sol in one of Andalucia's lovely mountain 'white villages', Amy's home in Yunquera is ideal. The cottage is well-equipped and spacious, and the roof-top balcony off the main bedroom has lovely views over the village and surrounding mountains. The village was mostly very quiet during our 10-day stay in August 2008, although the first two nights the main street was alive with young people celebrating a youth festival, so we joined in the fun. The village has a well-stocked supermarket in the main square, an excellent (and cheap) fruit & vegetable shop just around the corner and all the other essentials, all within easy walking distance. Many shops tended to open in the afternoon during our stay, which was one of the hotter months. There also is a modern petrol station and a selection of restaurants and bars. We had an especially lovely evening out at Restaurant Enara, going through their tapas menu washed down with tinto de verano. Obviously, being in the mountains behind Malaga, a car is essential, but not for Yunguera itself, which is great fun to explore on foot through its narrow, windy streets and walkways. We used Yunguera as a base for day trips to explore the outlying areas. It is an easy drive to the coast to Malaga, Marbella and Estepona, or inland to the beautiful citys of Rhonda and Seville, both reached by driving through the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, just outside Yunquera. The drive through the mountains to Rhonda is breathtaking. We greatly enjoyed our stay in Yunquera and found the locals friendly, gracious and patient to a couple of non-Spanish speaking visitors. All of our dealings with Amy were by email, and she went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable and hassle-free. One word of warning; if arriving from Malaga by car great care needs to be taken not top miss the turn onto A-357 going north to Yunquera via Cartama and Coin. Unless it has been fixed since our visit, it is very easy to miss the badly posted turn off airport freeway and end up in downdown Malaga. Amy warns about this on her website, but we still managed to miss it on two occasions.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Christmas 2008

Shell123 Leeds
Review Submitted: April 30, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
Good clean property, the owner and the contact in Spain were very helpful. Lots of information provided in the property about the surrounding area. Best feature was the roof terrace which was accessible from the main bedroom and provided an excellent view of the village and surrounding area.
Location is a quite spanish village, with local shops and a small supermarket. Tourism is still quite low key so an ideal place to get a feel for spanish life and practice your spoken spanish.
Excellent opportunities for walking. Good road networks to the coast, Ronda etc but would advise taking a road map as Spanish signs are not the best in the world.
Would definately recommend hiring a car.
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