Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
El Rancho is a luxury holiday retreat, set in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, surrounded by 4 acres of private organic olive groves, with vast views of pine clad mountains. It is also a small Organic olive farm with horse riding facilities, and offers 2 exclusive self catering cottages El Pasa Fina (2 bedroom cottage, Ref - 62274) & El Hispano ( I bedroom Cottage/Studio, Ref - 62275).
The cottages have been beautifully designed and constructed to the highest standard with extensive use of handmade ladrious tiles, granite work surfaces and authentic beamed ceilings. Both cottages feature modern bathrooms and kitchens.
At El Rancho you will receive a warm welcome from your friendly hosts Jacque and 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.
Whether you simply want to relax by the pool or relax in the heated Jacuzzi with a glass of fine Rioja or teck through the Andalician mountains on horseback you will have an experience to remember.
The cottages are both centred around landscaped gardens and terraces with a heated Jacuzzi and 2 swimming pools, one being over 80sq metres. Both cottages have private dining and sunbathing terraces and have been individually designed and lovingly furnished in a typically Andalucian style, to the highest standards.
An ideal retreat for couples and families of all ages, seeking a relaxing holiday. Ideally located for sightseeing, (Alhambra Palace, Ronda, Seville) and yet only 40 mins from the beaches of the Costa del Sol, 20 mins from the lakes of Iznajar. The traditional village of Villanueva del Trabuco with its numerous tapas bars and restaurants is just 5 minutes away.
El Rancho 80 sqm pool with mountain views
El pasa Fina 2 bedroom cottage with private terraces
Sunbathing terraces surround the pool
Our Thorough Bred & Andaluce horses in full canter
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The Costa del Sol/Malaga 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.
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 . 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
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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malaga or Granada: 45 km
Railway:
Salinas: 15 km
Ferry:
Malaga: 40 km
Activities near Antequera
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Fax, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: • Bedroom 1 - The Master bedroom consists of 1 king size bed, complete with chest of drawers, fitted, "his & hers" wardrobes, electric panel heater, ceiling fan and luxury en-suite bathroom with granite vanity unit • Bedroom 2, consists of 2 single beds complete with Mexican bedside cabinets, fitted wardrobes, electric panel heater, ceiling fan and luxury en-suite bathroom. • Both en-suite bathrooms are fully tiled and have granite vanity units with inset basin, shower cubicle and W.C. • Fully fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces, full size fridge freezer, oven and gas hob. The kitchen is fully equipped and contains all cooking utensils and quality glassware for making your holiday complete • Lounge/dining area, fully furnished with comfortable Italian leather sofas and authentic Mexican dining chairs set around a bespoke dining table with hand made ladrious tiles, complete with tiled top, seats five people. There is also a fireplace with wood burning chimney, TV/DVD player, music system MP3 compatible and ceiling fan • Private terrace with built in gas barbecue and outside kitchen area complete with quality wooden dining furniture, large parasol, cushions and sun loungers. • El Pasa Fina contains electric panel heaters in the bedrooms and bathrooms and a log burning chimney in the lounge/dining area for those cooler months in winter. We also supply a mobile gas heater for clients at no extra charge. • Extensive welcome pack upon arrival, including wine.
Further details outdoors: There is a five seater heated jacuzzi and 2 landscaped pools, the largest is over 80sqm (12.5x6.5m) and is fully illuminated in the evening, ideal for that late evening dip on those balmy summer evenings. The shallow end features Roman steps and the deep end is over 3 metres deep. The pools are constantly cleaned and monitored with the chlorine and PH levels maintained daily.
The terraces around the pools feature an abundance of sun loungers and parasols and everywhere you look there are planters full of flowers giving an array of colour throughout the year. The landscaped terraces provide an ideal place to relax and soak up the summer sunshine. We also offer guests the opportunity to ride our horses accompanied through the countryside.
The scenery here, really is second to none, and one of the best ways to enjoy the stunning countryside, is just like they have done for centuries, upon horse back. We use various trails throughout the mountains and vary the routes according to guests individual requirements.
We also have a small park for younger ones featuring swings, climbing ropes, and a sand pit, an ideal area to keep the little ones entertained.
Further details
All our bedrooms are furnished with top quality bed linen and fully washable non allergy pillows, we also supply duvets for cooler months. In order to maintain our high cleanliness standards all our mattresses are turned and vacuum cleaned on a regular basis.
We also offer a full size cot and cot linen, complete with cot bumpers. Cot bumper and mattress protectors are washed weekly between guests.
We are also able to offer ‘put me up’ beds with complete bed linen.
We supply all bed linnen and towels for the apartment, these are changed weekly, we also supply towels for the swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Please note we do not object to people smoking on the terraces, but we ask guests refrain from smoking inside the cottage.
Conditions
Change Over Day During the summer our changeover day is a Saturday, after 4pm if possible, this allows time to prepare your accommodation to the highest standard. Out of peak season we are flexible and will consider other arrival days to suit individual needs.
Bookingscan be made either by telephone or email. We require 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and the balance due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. We accept payments by electronic balance transfer to our English bank account or in Euros to our Spanish bank account. For further information or any queries, please see our website, or send us an email. If you prefer to give us a call please do not hesitate, we will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
We are happy to offer bed and breakfast accommodation in the El Rancho family home. This comprises of a double bedroom with its own private bathroom. The bedroom leads onto its own courtyard and there is exclusive use of a roof top sun terrace with 360 degree mountain views.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Low Season 3 night breaks 252 pounds
Fully catered horse riding breaks from 350 pounds per person, horse riding breaks can be taken at any time of the year, contact us for more details.
At El Rancho we are more than happy to offer bespoke horse riding breaks for individuals, couples and families. These breaks are available to people with different riding experience, from novice to experienced.
We are quite happy for non riders to accompany, their partners or members of the family. Reduced rates for non riders.
We can also arrange Trial bike motorcycle tours for non horse riders,.With full guide and all equipment supplied on fully insured and top specification motorcycles.
Guestbook for El Pasa Fina
We have both had an excellent time at El Rancho, from the two dogs that greet you at the entrance gates to all the horses and Jacque and Garret themselves, the welcome is beyond expectations, as most other people have said we will be back, and next time with the rest of our family. Great hospitality, food and wine, the horses were brilliant, they were very patient and very very friendly, we had never ridden before and loved it, great experience. - Dave and Suzie, Walsal
Thanks for a fantastic time, we were made to feel part of the family from the minute we arrived, the accommodation is superb, thanks once again, see you soon - Julie & Simon Snow, Kent
My time here was the best experience I’ve ever had. I loved riding, grooming and helping with the best horse in the world “PABLO”. Thank you so much - Freya McCann, aged 12, Reading
Many thanks for your Warm and Generous hospitality, El Rancho is a lovely place in a beautiful setting. It was a real pleasure to see something of the real Spain and the horse riding was an unforgettable experience. - Jan & “Tex” Bexleyheath
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 62274
Name:
Garret Kilner
Tel:
+34 952 752360
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