Winter sun! Luxury villa, private pool, magnificent mountain setting near beach — Property 71069

Winter sun! Luxury villa, private pool, magnificent mountain setting near beach

It's difficult to describe the sheer romantic beauty of this self catering luxury mountain villa with 11.5x5m private pool, built in traditional Andaluz style in 6-acre setting in Sierra Crestellina Natural Park. This beautifully furnished villa is perfect for family or romantic holidays in winter or summer. Extremely well equipped kitchen, full Sky TV family and sports package, WiFi broadband internet, portable air con units, log fire, central heating. Owners books, CDs, DVDs. Incredible views across the Genal Valley towards traditional white villages, the sierras and the national parks of southern Spain but only 20 minutes from Mediterranean beaches and superb golf courses. Extensive outside verandahs and patios provide a magical setting from which to watch the sun set over Los Alcornacales National Park, or the moon rise over Sierra Crestellina. A bird watchers', walkers' and nature lovers' paradise.

Location Casares Gaucin < Ronda area < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

Casares Gaucin < Ronda area < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

 marks the location of this property in Gaucin

Availability for the villa in Gaucin, Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

Last updated on:

Friday, 26 September 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year.

Rental rates for the villa in Gaucin, Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

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Notes to the rental rates

• The two-bedroomed option for the villa is only available during the low season, at low season rates: but the villa can also be rented as a three bedroomed house (sleeping 6 adults and a maximum of three children under five) during the low season at 1250 euros per week.
  Bookings can be made by phone or email, will be confirmed by email, and will be secured by a 25% non-refundable deposit payable in euros within 10 days of acceptance of booking. Christmas 2008 at mid season rates. Full payment is required 8 weeks prior to arrival. Bank details will be provided. A damage deposit of £500 (or Euro/dollar equivalent) is payable on arrival and will be refunded within two weeks of departure if there is no substantive damage.
  
• Rental rates include weekly linen change and weekly house clean, gas, electricity, central heating and (in winter) an initial supply of logs for the log fire. A welcome pack (milk, bread, butter, wine, tea, coffee, eggs, etc.) is supplied on arrival (sufficient to cater until you can get to the shops). Special dietary requirements for this basic pack can be arranged on request. Pool cleaning and gardening is also included - pool maintenance is done twice weekly in summer and the gardener comes weekly in summer and at key planting seasons.
  
• Additional maid service/laundry can be organised. The charge for this is 12 euros per hour payable directly to the maid.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Gaucin, Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

Bird watching

Sierra Crestellina, the mountain behind Finca Las Aguilas is well known as the largest griffon vulture roosting and nesting site in southern Spain, and the main roosts are directly visible from the terrace. Other birds overhead every day include eagles, buzzards, falcons, choughs, and bee-eaters. Ibex are seen virtually every day on the crags, while roe deer and wild boar are often seen on the lower slopes. The property commands truly majestic views over the Genal Valley which is one of the main European bird migration routes from Gibraltar and flocks of honey buzzards and storks are regularly seen close overhead during the spring and autumn migration periods.

The garden

The villa sits in 6 acres of romantic landscaped and natural garden. The landscaped garden has lemon, orange, mandarin, pomegranate, olive and fig trees and a wide variety of herbs, ornamental trees and shrubs including hibiscus, roses, bougainvillea, jasmine, rosemary, bay and lavender. You are welcome to pick the fruit and use the herbs. There are extensive paved patio areas and a 30-metre Moorish style paved canal with a fountain, lined with orange trees. A low-key external lighting system on a time switch can be activated if desired. The wild garden is fenced and the local shepherd sometimes grazes his sheep here. During spring this area is a profusion of beautiful wild flowers including narcissi, asphodel, marguerites, and over 20 varieties of orchid. While the local goats are not welcome in the garden they do produce fabulous (prize-winning) cheese which is available at the queseria 2 km up the road at Venta La Laguna.

The house and pool

The house is built in traditional Andaluz style with thick walls, vaulted ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, archways and shutters on bedroom windows. It is cool in summer and warm in winter. It is fully furnished and equipped - with enough glasses, cutlery and crockery for 20 and board games, books, CDs,videos and DVDs which you are welcome to use. There are two large west-facing covered verandahs with seating, tables and chairs. We have a very detailed house book - and a guest book which we hope you will sign when you leave! The 11.5 x 5 metre pool has extensive tiled sunbathing areas with stunning views, a small lawned garden,and a covered pergola with power points, table and chairs, sun loungers and hammocks. There is also an outside (cold water) shower and a small changing room with WC, mirror, hand basin, power point and plastic glasses, crockery and cutlery for pool side use. The pool and surrounding area can be lit at night.