Luxurious 10 bedroom villa, huge pool, stunning location & views, total privacy

An amazing experience! Beautiful house in a moorish style makes you feel like you are in Morocco. Breathtaking views of the mountains from terraces, especially good when viewed from the hammocks with a book and a cool drink. Children running round like a little tribe in the safety of the grounds,not to mention lounging by the great pool watching the children have the time of their lives and as the evening draws in watching swifts swoop down over the pool. Evening meals and dancing in the courtyard under a tree full of finches that returned every evening, watching the many shooting stars and the milky way in skys free from light pollution. All cherished memories, would highly recommend this property, its like a village all to yourself, i miss it still.

We stayed at Mike and Emma's house for two weeks this summer. We had a large group (27 total)-- consisting of babies, children, adults and grandparents. Everyone felt completely comfortable, with plenty of space to hang out with each other or get away to be alone to read or rest. The main house and casita are spacious, but we spent most of our time outside enjoying all the different sitting areas and views. We circulated between time at the pool- which is enormous, dinner in the courtyard with the outdoor kitchen, in the side yard where Mike and Emma have a playhouse, hammocks, and "rock wall" for the kids to enjoy, and in the backyard where the ping pong tables are. There are beautiful old trees to climb, and hammocks scattered in different areas of the property.
While we wanted the children to see more of the Spanish culture, they did not want to leave the Finca. Mike found us a great baby sitter, so that the kids could stay and we could do day trips. You don't have to worry about packing entertainment for the kids- Mike provides more than enough toys, games, books, scooters, etc for all to enjoy. Mike also provided gates for the stairways since we had toddlers in our group.
If you decide to stay at the Finca, be prepared to do some driving. There is a great local restaurant below the Finca, called Antonio's and a small store for necessities. But, unless you are in really good shape, it is quite a difficult hike on foot, especially with the walk back up to the house. Towns with the larger grocery stores, where you will need to go to get your food for the week, are a good 40 minutes away. There are several really nice towns to visit- Loja, Antequera, Iznajar, and Rute are just a few of them. Because you are surrounded by the smaller, more rural cities, keep the Spanish schedule in mind as you plan your activities. You have to know that you will have a little drive and that the towns pretty much shut down in the heat of the day. Some larger cities, like Granada and Malaga are just an hour away. We did one overnight to Sevilla, which was only a two hour drive. There are some really easy and fun day trips close to the property.
This is the perfect place to come, especially if you have small children or older adults. It is safe, private, and comfortable. It's really nice to be able to tour many beautiful, interesting parts of Spain, but also to be able to come home to cook and swim and enjoy each other in an incredibly beautiful setting.

Après un petit périple culturel en Andalousie, nous avons fait route , en ce début du mois d’août 2011, pour une semaine de détente à «Finca El Almendrillo », que nous ne pouvons que recommander aux amateurs de nature et d’authenticité.
Tout y est réuni pour un séjour de détente exceptionnel à la campagne : vue unique sur les champs d’oliviers, piscine immense surplombant les cultures, nombreuses terrasses, maison spacieuse, beaucoup de chambres équipées de salle de bain, jeux divers pour les enfants, lits fait à l’arrivée, grande amabilité et disponibilité des personnes qui, tous les deux jours, passent nettoyer la piscine, arroser et s’assurer que vous n’avez besoin de rien.
Les propriétaires, Mike et Emma, ont fait de ce lieux un endroit magique qu’ils ont à cœur de partager en vous donnant toutes les informations pratiques sur la maison, le village, ses environs et les sites à découvrir.