El Rancho
About this group of co-located holiday homes
At El Rancho you will receive a warm welcome from your friendly hosts Jacque & Garret, where the accent is placed firmly on the ‘better things in life’. Guests come for the sheer tranquility, the amazing off road horse riding and the exclusive house-party atmosphere.
‘El Rancho’ is an ideal retreat for couples and families of all ages seeking a relaxing holiday in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, ideally located for sightseeing (Alhambra Palace, Seville, Ronda, Cordoba) and yet only 40 minutes from the numerous beaches of the Costa del Sol and only 20 minutes from the lakeside beaches of Iznajar. Set at the foot of pine clad mountains and only a 5 minute drive away from the ‘Pueblo Blanco’ village of Villanueva del Trabuco, with its numerous authentic tapas bars and restaurants.
El Rancho enables the discerning traveller to experience the true magic of Spain, with its numerous colourful fiestas and traditional family values.
Whether you simply want to relax by the pool with a glass of fine Rioja or trek through the Andalucian mountains on horseback you will have an experience to remember.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 0, studio |
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| Nearest beach: | Malaga, El Palo, 40km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering ‘El Rancho, is a luxury holiday retreat, set in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, surrounded by four acres of private olive groves and with vast views of pine clad mountains. |
Facilities for this group of co-located holiday homes
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Fax, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details outdoors:
The cottages are both beautifully designed, constructed, and centred around landscaped gardens and terraces with a 70 square metre swimming pool. Both cottages also have their own private dining and sunbathing terraces and have been individually designed and lovingly furnished in a typically Andalucian and authentic Mexican style to the highest standards.
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The Andalucia / Malaga Province region


Coast/Beach
The numerous sandy beaches and sea food restaurants of the Costa Del Sol can be reached in as little time as 40 minutes, El Palo, has many chiringito's, and the famous fish Restaurant "El Tintero" is a favourite with the Spanish locals. There are also several water parks on the Coast and Tivoli fun Park in Benalmadena. The lakeside beaches of Lake Iznajar are only 20 minutes away, and has child friendly sandy beaches. There is also a beachside chiringito (bar/restaurant) for snacks and refreshments.
Golf
The newly appointed and challanging Golf course of Antequera, is only 25 minutes away. The course consists of 18 holes par 72 with 10 lakes and amazing views over El Torcal. A great course with a good club house serving excellent food. There are also numerous courses on the coast.
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada is just over 1.25 hours drive away. The season usually starts in December and can go right through till April. Well worth a visit in the winter and has over 80 km of runs. Features some great tapas bars for apre ski!
"We regularly patronise this resort as it manages to cater for all levels and abilities and contains some great little restaurants and tapas bars"
Horse riding
At "El Rancho" our passion in life are our horses, these are our own personal horses - our extended family. Our horses are all loved and cared for, regularly exercised and given only the best feed and supplements. Yes, they are thoroughly spoilt, however this is only reflected in their good manners and well being. All our horses have received BHS schooling. During the summer our horses graze naturally through the olive groves. If you would like to participate in trail riding whilst you are staying with us, we are more than happy to discuss your riding requirements. The trails, vary between tracks through the valleys amongst the olive groves to pathways through the pine clad mountains, all our routes are varied, depending on the ability of the rider, however all our routes provide breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Jacque always likes to give our younger clients a riding appraisal in one of our turn out corrals, before venturing into the mountains for the first time.
The Antequera / Villanueva del Trabuco area
Distances
The "Peublo Blanco" village of Villanueva del Trabuco is 3km from El Rancho, a pleasant stroll in the Spring and Autumn, with a couple of restaurants/bars on route. Close by are the historical towns of Antequera and Archidona, Antequera was originally established during the Roman times and is steeped in interesting architecture, it is well worth a visit to see the historic bull ring, traditional restaurants and street cafes. Antequera also has some great fashion boutiques
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Further details
The traditional village of Villanueva del Trabuco, contains a variety of authentic tapas bars and restaurants, offering a wide variety of different cuisines. In the village you will find many different shops, from small supermarkets to gift shops to womens boutiques. There is also a daily indoor market selling fresh produce, fruit and veg, fresh fish and meat. Trabuco has a beautiful new central plaza with numerous bars and cafes centred around a fountain, an ideal place to take a coffee or a glass of wine and watch the locals go by.
Trabuco has many fiestas throught the year where you can see on first hand the "Real Spain" with the women all dressed in their traditional dresses and the men on their Andalucian horses, bands playing in the plaza and everyone having a great time. The Fiestas are a major part of life in the Andalucain counrtyside and eveyone joins in, from the smallest baby to the oldest grandparent.
Other places of interest include the famous Alhambra Palace at Granada, an absolute must, there are also the famous historic towns of Ronda, Sevilla and Cordoba. All worthy of a visit.
At El Rancho we are also able to arrange for our guests a variety of other activities, including off road trail biking, complete with personnal tour guide, scuba diving and golf. The local area is a haven for bird watchers, painters, walkers, climbers, mountain bikers and photographers.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Malaga or Granada: 45 km |
| Railway: | Salinas: 15 km |
| Ferry: | Malaga: 40 km |
Both Granada and Malaga airports are within an easy 45 minutes drive, various cheap flight airlines frequent these airports. There are well appointed motorways from either airport. Tarmac roads all the way to El Rancho. We would recommend hiring a car, although we can arrange to collect you from either airport if required.
Activities near Antequera
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Rental prices for this group of co-located holiday homes
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 7 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Skiing Season | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 760 | 185 | 185 | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 826 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring Season | 28 Apr 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 940 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer Season | 26 May 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1088 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer Season | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 940 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn Season | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 826 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 760 | 185 | 185 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 826 | 200 | 200 | 4 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please note that we require a 25% deposit at the time of booking and the balance payable 8 weeks before the start of your vacation.
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