Carratraca holiday villa: Carratraca

villa with private pool, poolside bar and stunning views in spa village

Carratraca villa rental - One patio area with pool,and table tennis
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Description Villa, 100 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities mountain, village, pool, garden, terrace, balcony
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€70/night 
€350 - €1,000/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£63/night 
£315 - £901/week 
Eryl Higham
+34 (0)635-105943
Speaks: English, Spanish
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Carratraca holiday villa Ideal family rental with table tennis, badminton, and draught beer available!!

Set in vast private grounds, entered through electronic gates, this villa is a perfect family rental. This 3 bed, 2 bath villa is comfortably furnished with a well-equipped kitchen and lounge with SAT TV/DVD and a log fireplace. All rooms have ceiling fans. Immediately outside is a sun trap patio with gas BBQ, chess/dining table and an attractive arched terrace with climbing bougainvillea.-a lovely spot to take breakfast enjoying the stunning mountain views. Around the 10m private swimming pool, there are loungers, 2 dining areas, one under a pagoda, close to the large BBQ and full hob for al fresco catering. Whilst waiting for the food to cook, you can enjoy gin and tonic sitting at the poolside bar.-You are welcome to add a slice of lemon from the mature lemon tree nearby. The bar is complete with fridge and pumps for drought beer and wine (Ordered on request.) Beyond the table-tennis table, steps lead to a lawned area with badminton court ,hammock, gardens, patio and boules pitch
Carratraca villa rental - One patio area with pool,and table tennis

One patio area with pool,and table tennis
Carratraca villa rental - Lounge with logfireplace for winter

Lounge with logfireplace for winter
Carratraca villa rental - Front of villa showing balcony

Front of villa showing balcony
Carratraca villa rental - Poolside bar with draught beer

Poolside bar with draught beer
Carratraca villa rental - newly lawned area leading off from pool

newly lawned area leading off from pool
Carratraca villa rental - Poolside bar-add a lemon from tree to your G and T

Poolside bar-add a lemon from tree to your G and T
Carratraca villa rental - One of the many sunbathing areas

One of the many sunbathing areas
Carratraca villa rental - Back patio, novelty chess table and 2nd barbecue

Back patio, novelty chess table and 2nd barbecue
Carratraca villa rental - mountain views from breakfast terrace

mountain views from breakfast terrace
Carratraca villa rental - Main patio with pool and views

Main patio with pool and views
Carratraca villa rental - KITCHEN/DINING AREA

KITCHEN/DINING AREA
Carratraca villa rental - Twin bedded room

Twin bedded room

Location: Carratraca in Spain

Nearest Airport: Malaga at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Malaga at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 50.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Only 40min drive from Malaga airport and the Costa del Sol resorts, Casa Elanor offers you a completely different world- the real Spain. A 10min walk takes you into Carratraca -a classic white village, with narrow winding streets where many of the houses are adorned with brightly coloured flowers either tumbling from balconies or overflowing pots on the white walls. Unusually this village has a famous luxury spa baths- perfect if you want to treat yourselves to a day of pampering!! . There is a great choice of bars and restaurants and small local shops, a bank and a Saturday morning market. Within 10 minutes you are in the lake district, with 3 beautiful turquoise lakes and El Chorro gorge, a world-class climbing area. 45 mins to Spanish beaches with ample parking and little tavernas on the sand serving specialities such as skewered sardines cooked on coals and paella, or the resorts of Torremolinos and Benalmadeña. Marbella 50 mins, 90 mins to Gibraltar, Granada and Seville

Availability for this holiday villa rental in Carratraca, Spain

Updated:
Nov 10, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday villa in Carratraca, Spain

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Night		 Minimum Stay
01 November 2009 - 31 March 2010 €350 €70 €70 3 Nights
01 April 2010 - 31 May 2010 €450 - - 1 Week
01 June 2010 - 30 June 2010 €590 - - 1 Week
01 July 2010 - 31 August 2010 €1,000 - - 1 Week
01 September 2010 - 30 September 2010 €800 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (Euros), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • The above rates include all bed linen and towels (including pool / beach towels), electricity and gas. Washing powder and dish washing powder/salt etc are also provided. gas heater provided in winter plus an initial supply of logs for the fire. Further wood can be provided at very reasonable rates if required.
  • In winter, we will accept bookings for any length of stay.
    prices as follows:
    1-3 nights: 250 euros
    4-5 nights: 300 euros

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa rental in Carratraca, Spain

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 100 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • village
Theme:
  • family
  • luxury
General:
  • activities guide
  • ceiling fans
  • laundry soap
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • hob
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • oven
  • grill
  • mini-fridge
  • spices
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Main Bedroom Ensuite - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Family Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Main Bedroom - 1 Double Bed, Ensuite bathroom and dressing table
    Double Bedroom - 1 Double Bed, Mountain views
    Twin Bedroom - 2 Single Bed, Mountain views
  • All bedrooms have double wardrobes, bedside cabinets with courtesy lamps and cupboards and hair dryer. Ceiling fans in each room
Entertainment:
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • TV
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • ping pong table
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • outdoor grill gas
  • patio
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • bike
  • outdoor grill
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 6 deck chairs
  • 1 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
  • binoculars
  • telescope
  • thermos flask
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • caves
  • churches
  • forests
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • hiking
  • live theatre
  • mountain climbing
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
Notes: 10m private pool with easy access roman steps surrounded by comfortable sun-loungers. Near this is the poolside bar with draft beer and wine available in summer months. Good quality non-breakable glasses are stored here. There is a sink for washing up and this is adjacent to a large charcoal bbq and 4 ring hob for all your outdoor catering. A mobile gas bbq on the upper terrace can be brought here if required. There are 2 large dining tables, one in the shade of a gazebo. There is also table tennis, badminton and boules- all equipment provided. There is a large garden area with flowers and fruit trees and a telescope is sited on a further terrace at the end of the property. On the patio directly outside the villa there is an outdoor chess table- giant chess and draft pieces provided. AS well as usual bed linen and towels, pool towels and hairdryers are also provided to ease luggage requirements.

Further details for this holiday villa rental in Carratraca, Spain

Attractions: The village is a typical , pretty white pueblo with local bakers, butchers and fishmonger. Bank with ATM machine and 3 small grocery stores and plenty of tapas bars and restaurants.. Spa water runs constantly from taps in the village. A 4 hr visit to the luxury spa baths costs about 45 pounds including a 30 min massage. Only 10 minutes drive away you will find 3 beautiful lakes which are part of the Nature Park of Ardales. This area is popular with the Spanish, but a little known area to most British touists. The lakes offer bathing, pedalo and canoe hire and picnic facilities. There are some bars and restaurants around the lakes with stunning views. The world famous climbing area of El Chorro is 15 mins away. Mountain bike hire can be arranged from 10€ a day. Quad bike half day trips organised locally. Day trips are easily manageable to Costa de Sol beaches (45 mins) and the historic towns of Ronda (45 min), Granada (1.5 hrs) and Seville (2 hrs). Something for everyone!!

Further comments from guests: We have had a fabulous holiday in your very well equipped villa. We have had a walking holiday and the area is fabulous-better than expected(Ferris family Apr 06) Coming from the Cheviots we are used to beautiful scenery but this is the most wonderful spot!.We have had a lovely holiday (Maggie June 06) Our 2 weeks at your villa has been brilliant. We are coming back next year(Wells family 06) Thanks for the villa it was great, so peaceful and relaxing. Loved the pool, table tennis and badminton. We hope to come back. I´ll recommend the place to anyone who might be looking at coming out this way. (Reg July 06) We have achieved our goal and had a wonderful, simple family quality time together...the bbq was perfectly positioned for the thirsty cook..next to the pool fridge! You have thought of everything, Casa Elanor is so well equipped.(Coultas family July 06). We´ve had a lovely family holiday for everyone from 3mths to 65 yrs. All enjoyed the thoughtfully equipped villa, games and poo

Accesibility: Casa Elanor is only 40-45mins drive from Malaga airport which has flights from most UK airports. Many of these offer cheap flights from the budget airlines. These are even cheaper mid-week and we will accept bookings with a flexible start day to help with your travel arrangements. Alternatively, Granada airport is an easy 90 minutes drive away on a good road. Flights are now available to Granada from some UK airports with flights costing as little 10 pounds each way. We provide comprehensive directions from both airports and will meet you personally at the villa. We live locally and are on hand throughout your stay, should you need us. If you wish to have day trips without the car, a good bus service runs from the village into Malaga and Ronda- both worth a visit and only 45 mins to either destination on the bus. Cheap fares and solves the parking problem. Bus timetables available in the villa.

Other Activities: climbing,quad-biking, bird watching

Reviews for this holiday villa rental in Carratraca, Spain

Rating
5 out of 5

The ideal Tranquil Haven for a relaxing holiday

elrick elrick,aberdeenshire,scotland
Review Submitted: August 13, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
2 weeks of sheer enjoyment spent at this most wonderful villa. Never saw a tourist in sight and enjoyed the hikes up to the hilltop Carratraca.
The villa and surroundings were even better than the photos. Everything was provided you could think of and the property was well maintained and very clean and immaculate. The locals very friendly in Carratraca and if you don't speak spanish, hand signals work wonders ! The lakes, about 10 minutes away are a must and lots of little hilltop villages to explore with quite enthralling bendy roads. The owners very helpful and provided everything you could imagine. The bar at the pool is brilliant with the fridge and gas hob and bbq make everything perfect. Pool was excellent and great care and attention was made to keep it very clean. The views are absolutely specatular from various patios at the Villa. We would highly recommend this villa. The village itself has basics for your shopping but the main supermarket which we thought was great was in Alora about 20 minutes away. Trips from the villa included Ronda,Marbella(great for shopping at Shopping Mall called La Canada, just as you enter Marbella),Malaga(a great place to explore, but not in the heat of the summer. Lots of good shops and tapas bars). Other places which are good for an evening drive of around 25-30 minutes each way are Monda, Coin, and lots more on the way.
Owner's Response: Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Casa Elanor. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future when we hope you will have an even better time as we are constantly trying to improve the property.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Good times

mopso Amsterdam The Netherlands
Review Submitted: July 17, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
A nice house, nice people. Situated in a calm area with in the near suroundings lots of things to do. So you can have it all, sport, relaxing,,culture, nice food and drinks so the ingredients for a nice holiday.
Owner's Response: Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We found your whole family very charming.
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Rating
3 out of 5

Casa Elanor

Lucky Dave Aberdeenshire
Review Submitted: July 12, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
The owners provided excellent directions to get to the villa from the airport and I would recommend you stop off on the way at the supermarket they suggest.

The property is as it is described in the information however, it is somewhat more than 10 minutes from the village, Sherpa Tenzing would be stretched to get up the hill in 10 minutes, even using the "goat track".

The pool area is quite large and the pool is a good size. The pool does appear to attract all manner of insects however, a net is provided to fish them out and the owner comes on a regular basis to "hoover" the floor of the pool which suffers from dust from an adjoining vegetable garden. The pool bar area has a small fridge which is really useful to keep beers/wine handy. There are a couple of lemon trees here as well and the fruit is excellent. Use the hose in the morning to give the trees a water

You will not need to take an alarm with you as the dogs from the villa below and above will ensure you wake promptly at 7am. The only way to avoid this is to close your window but with no air conditioning this is not an option. The ceiling fans alleviate some of the heat but we visited in June so I suspect July and August will be worse.

There are three shops in the village and also a butcher which we used regularly but there's not a huge choice so would recommend you stock up at supermarkets when you can.

Because of the hike to the village we used the gas BBQ virtually every day but we ate once at the Parador Restaurant, the owner picking us up and taking us back to the villa. It appears to be open only from Friday to Sunday.

The villa is an ideal situation for travelling around the area, we visited Antequerra, Rhonda, Marbella, Puerto Banus and Mijas plus many of the little villages around the area. A car is essential.

The mountain backdrop is spectacular in an evening sitting on the terrace with the sun going down. We enjoyed our stay at the villa and would consider a villa holiday again but would prefer air conditioning being available.
Owner's Response: We are surprised by this review-Lucky (or unlucky?) Dave experienced problems no guests in the past 5 years, and none since, have had. During their stay the party appeared happy. We looked after their needs, replaced a newly broken DVD player with a brand new one, arranged a free taxi for a night out and exchanged pleasantries every time we came to check on the pool where his party spent a large amount of time.
It does contain certain inaccuracies:
1) The villa IS only 10 minutes walk from the village- Dave never attempted to walk it. Our current guests from Demark, not renowned for its mountains, have 2 young children and they all enjoy walking to the village every evening. We live in the village and often walk to the villa- it takes 10 minutes.
2) The pool does not possess any special insect or dust attracting properties. Some insects will always end up in swimming pools and therefore a net is provided. However, there were more insects and dust than we have had previously or since and it was a big concern to us. We came early EVERY morning to clean it. We believe the cause for the amount of insects was that the adjacent barbecue, used everyday, was never cleaned during their stay and rubbish was left around the bar - We urge guests to keep the area clean and dispose of rubbish on a daily basis. We think the dust must have been due to Dave´s habit of hosing down the patio every morning- there is nowhere else for the dust to go- but into the pool!!-
We would urge guests not to do this or to water the lemon trees.
3) There is currently no air-con- it is not advertised as having air-con and the ceiling fans seem to satisfy 95% of guests-even in high season. We are however, considering air-con for next year.
4) There are some dogs in one neighbouring villa. Whilst they do bark when disturbed, it is not a problem other guests have complained of. If it were to be a problem we would talk to our neighbours to resolve it.
Lucky Dave usually holidays in major resorts-why he chose Casa Elanor is a mystery to us. It is, as he acknowledges accurately described and a million miles away from a bustling city break. However, the village does have a 3 mini markets, 2 butchers, a fishmonger, a baker, a cake shop, a chemist and a bank. There are also 6 bars serving tapas and 4 bar/restaurants serving full meals.- Most of these amenities are pointed out on a map of the village which is provided alongside other useful information for guests.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A beautiful villa in an idyllic location.

TomL Manchester
Review Submitted: January 18, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Casa Elanor. It was so refreshing to experience real Spain. The local village is completely unspoilt by tourism. There is an excellent bus service for visiting local attractions, and cities.

The villa itself is beautiful, even better than it appears in the photos. With a swimming pool, poolside bar, badminton court and stunning views, there is plenty to do around the villa alone.

The owners made sure we had everything we wanted, and gave advice on where best to visit.

To anyone who is considering this villa, you will not be dissapointed, in fact it will probably become a regular holiday destination. It certainly has for me!
Owner's Response: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is much appreciated. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday- it is so important to us. We fell in love with this area 5 years ago and have tried to create what we consider to be a perfect holiday rental in this most beautiful part of Spain.
It makes it all worthwhile when we know guests have had a wonderful holiday. It is good to know we can add you to our regular guests, and look forward to seeing you again this year. Regards,
Eryl and Roland
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Rating
5 out of 5

Excellent relaxing stay in comfortable surrounding

Binx Horndean, Hampshire, UK
Review Submitted: October 19, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We would wholeheartedly endorse everything Elrick has said below about Villa Elanor. The villa itself is compact but is clean and provides all the essential amenities for a relaxing stay. In reality, we didn't spend much time indoors anyway as the outdoor areas are superb. The pool is a good size and we made significant use of the table tennis table, badminton court, large chess set and boules court.

Best of all was the recently installed bar (Bar Elanor) with its own hand-pumps, no less. Eryl kindly sourced a 30 litre keg of beer for us and there was also a keg of tinto with plenty left in it. It was like running your own bar in Spain but without any of the hassle.

We also made extensive use of the BBQ, and the outdoor hob adds a great twist (stir-fried chorizo, peppers and onions - glorious). For an evening drink, we’d make up our own Sangria recipe or Bellinis with Cava and we’d sit on the ‘Western terrace’ by the boules court, watching the sun go down.

The mountain opposite is very impressive, especially in the morning when the sun comes up: and we have lots of photos to prove the point. We visited the lakes which were stunning, especially as we went quite early in the morning and so there was nobody around. The water was like turquoise glass, so our cameras had another good work out. A drive through the mountains to Alora is also highly recommended.

Carratraca itself is very picturesque. For our meals out we would mostly make the15 minute stroll/climb/hike up the hill to Restarante El Trillo, which was superb. Good size portions at great value and a really good in-house Sangria recipe. We loved the fish dishes and developed a particular liking for revuelto, a messed up omelet with asparagus or mushroom or similar.

We had a lovely time at Villa Elanor and would heartily recommend it for a relaxing stay in a genuinely Spanish area.
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