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Changeover day:
Fri
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
La Fuente Vieja is a unique, luxurious & captivating large country villa, tastefully & comfortably furnished, filled with rustic antiques, persian/afghan carpets, authentic paintings & other interesting objects of art. There is a large comfortable lounge with stunning Catalan vaulted ceiling a bar & several dining areas peppered with bouquets of dried flowers and bowls of aromatic herbs & pot pourri, an open plan kitchen leading to a spacious pantry which gives access to the natural spring and BBQ area.
We can arrange for a professional chef and baby sitting on request. Caretaker always available to sort out even the smallest problems that may arise. Shopping for starter groceries, baby food and nappies will be done with pleasure, on request.
The villa is set within spectacular mature tropical gardens bordering the Hozgarganta river which is on the edge of the Alcornocales Natural Park, and a bird watchers´ paradise.
Jimena, is a picturesque, traditional white village which is only a short walk away, and is seeped in history with its ancient Roman and Moorish Castle, and surrounding archaeological sites. It has an abundance of traditional tapas bars and restaurants, an International yearly Jazz Festival, and other cultural interests.
Only 20 minutes from Valderama golf course in Sotogrande, which is well-known for it's international standard polo fields and top class marina and beaches.
The real Spain in tranquil comfortable surroundings but perfectly situated for day trips to Seville, Jerez, Arcos, Ronda, Granada and along the coast you have Sotogrande, Marbella, Gibraltar, Tarifa, and a 35 minute day-trip by Hovercraft to Tangiers, Morrocco.
La Fuente Vieja, view from the river
La Fuente Vieja´s swimming pool
Bar and Lounge
Horses at Hozgarganta river.
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67569
The Costa de la Luz / Cadiz Province region
Andalucia is one of Europe’s most impressive areas of unspoilt and beautiful countryside.
This southernmost part of Spain has 23 nature parks (similar to the UK’s National Parks), the largest of these is Los Alcornocales (the world’s biggest area of natural cork oak forest).
It extends from the Straits of Gibraltar to the high mountains of the Ronda Sierra and covers an area of 425,000 acres of wild country which is mainly mountainous and boasts views of the Southern Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans.
Activities and recreation are plentyful in this area of Andalucia, Spain.
Excellent local restaurants for tapas and many Andalus specialities. Abundant seafood: fresh lobsters, langoustines, fresh tuna, swordfish, turbot, sole, sea anemones and clams. And a wide selection of fresh fruit (sub-tropical) and vegetables throughout the year.
In the unspoilt Atlantic beaches you may enjoy various activities: windsurfing, riding, walking, scuba diving, sailing, whale and dolphin watching.
Flamenco, Fiestas and Ferias, start at Easter and continue into summer. Jerez Feria in May has to be seen for the Andalus horses and carriages.
As for golf, we have some of the best courses in the world nearby, plus others more and suitable for novices.
Jimena de la Frontera area
Jimena, is a picturesque, traditional white village which is only a short walk away, and is seeped in history with its ancient Roman and Moorish Castle, and surrounding archaeological sites. It has an abundance of traditional tapas bars and restaurants, an International yearly Jazz Festival, and other cultural interests.
Only 20 minutes from Valderama golf course in Sotogrande, which is well-known for it's international standard polo fields and top class marina and beaches.
The real Spain in tranquil comfortable surroundings but perfectly situated for day trips to Seville, Jerez, Arcos, Ronda, Granada and along the coast you have Sotogrande, Marbella, Gibraltar, Tarifa, and a 35 minute day-trip by Hovercraft to Tangiers, Morrocco.
There are beautiful walks along the river with plenty of quiet spots to enjoy a picnic and view the pirds of prey and other unusual species. There are spectacular bird migrations in spring and autumn.
No cars, just the occacional regal horseman enjoying the scenery with you.
If you enjoy nature with beautiful walks, viewing birds, horseriding, golf and tennis or if your idea of heaven is to sit in a beautiful garden in the peace of nature enjoying the sun on your face and just relaxing completely La Fuente Vieja is the place to visit.
How to get there
Gibraltar Airport: 43kms Malaga Airport/Train Station: 133kms Jerez de la Frontera Airport: 131kms Algeciras Port: 42kms Car hire companies: Global
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Gibraltar: 43 km
Railway:
Estacion de Jimena: 2 km
Ferry:
Algeciras: 42 km
Activities near Jimena de la Frontera
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 24, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: La Fuente Vieja is a beautiful hacienda-style villa, tastefully & comfortably furnished, filled with rustic antiques, authentic paintings & other interesting objects of art.
There is a large comfortable lounge with stunning Catalan vaulted ceiling a bar & several dining areas peppered with bouquets of dried flowers and bowls of aromatic herbs & pot pourri, an open plan kitchen leading to a spacious pantry which gives access to the natural spring and BBQ area.
An un-balustraded staircase leads upstairs to a library landing and leads directly onto the veranda overlooking the river.
La Fuente Vieja has three double bedrooms and three bathrooms two of which are en-suite.
Silk wall hangings adorn the double bedded pink room with private dressing room.
The twin bedded blue room is also decorated with original paintings and fresh cotton prints.
A light and airy yellow room, with views of the mountains, with double pine bed and separate bathroom which completes the trio in the villa.
Fully fitted laundry room with stunning views over the river.
Further details outdoors: As captivating as the house is, it's glories are certainly rivalled in the exotic beauty of the tropical gardens where pleasing areas abound for quiet repose.
Perhaps the most beautiful of these areas is beside the ancient spring after which the house is named.
In the dappled shade of the lush plants water trickles from the moss covered rocks into a pool alive with darting carp, colourful goldfish and Koi. This area also offers BBQ facilities.
The large, plant-covered, front terrace with views of the national park and river, has several comfortable dining and seating areas.
A completely private and secluded, walled tropical garden lush with flowers, schrubs, banana and orange trees provide the magical settig for the turquise waters of the gorgeous kidney shaped swimming pool.
The pool and garden is lit at night which creates yet another setting for dining alfresco.
Further details
Change over day is Friday.
Conditions
Deposit required to confirm booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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low season
17 Apr 09
1 May 09
950£798
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1 May 09
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1100£924
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29 May 09
3 Jul 09
1250£1,050
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3 Jul 09
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1950£1,639
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28 Aug 09
25 Sep 09
1250£1,050
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67569
Contact details for home 67569
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Levina Fagel
Tel:
+34 956 640389
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Advertiser joined: 5 Aug 2008 This property added: 5 Aug 2008
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