Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A converted animal shed, this outstanding property is nestled on the mountainside of the pretty hilltop 'white' village of Yunquera. Beautifully designed and superbly finished throughout in a contemporary style, this property offers everything one would expect from an upmarket holiday rental. Comfortably furnished and very well equipped, the house is set on 4 floors, with a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and private terrace occupying the whole of the top floor and a further two bedrooms, one twin, one double, with shared bathroom comprising double basins, bath and shower on the second floor. The ground floor is open plan, with a reception area, a beautifully fitted modern kitchen and relaxing living area with plenty of comfortable seating. The lower floor is the dining room with enough seating for eight and opens out onto the spectacular terraced space overlooking the entire valley of orange trees below, villages in the distance as far as Malaga and the sweeping mountain range, La Torrecilla is it's highest, directly ahead. The views are absolutely incredible!
INCLUDES: Private 8m x 4m infinity pool, five huge sun and shade terraces including amphitheatre, BBQ area and fireplace. Pretty planted gardens and orchard with fruit trees. Parking is 200 yards from the house. Good local amenities including supermarkets, cashpoints and banks, restaurants and bars all within walking distance of the house. The nearest golf courses are a 45 min drive from the house, clubs available for hire. Ronda, Marbella & lakes at El Chorro 45 mins drive: Andalucia2008
Private Infinity Pool
First Sun Terrace
Lakes at El Chorro
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The Costa del Sol/Malaga region
More than anything else the word 'Andalucía' conjures up images of colourful flamenco and ghosts of the region's Moorish past. From the vast, sandy, unspoilt Atlantic beaches of the Costa de la Luz in the west to the barren mountains and deserts of Almeria in the east. This huge region is abundant with natural, scenic, cultural and historic wonders: fabulous ancient cities with magnificent palaces and castles, undiscovered remote mountain villages where time appears to have stood still, vast areas of national parks, magnificent mountain ranges and a coastline from the Atlantic to the Med.
The town of Ronda is one of the most popular visitor destinations in Andalucia and is only 40 mins drive from Yunquera. It stands on a towering plateau, which is divided in two by a plunging river gorge known as El Tajo.El Tajo is spanned by a bridge called the Puente Nuevo which was built in the eighteenth century and provides access to both sides of Ronda. On one side of the bridge is the old Moorish town with many historic buildings including the house of the Moorish king. On the other side you will find El Mercadillo, a more recent urban development full of interesting shops and plenty of restaurants. The bullfighting arena of Ronda is the oldest one in Spain.
Around 75 mins drive from Yunquera and just north of Alora is the dam of Conde de Guadalhorce and El Chorro. The dam is a popular camping and picnic area. There are a few good restaurants, cafés and bars here where you relax, eat, drink and admire the views. The Lakes are popular with the Spanish, especially at weekends. A good place to swim, fish or just relax and soak up the sun. El Chorro is 20 mins drive from the lakes and is another popular attraction where those with a strong disposition can walk across the bridge that spans the gorge.
Marbella is approximately 45 minutes drive away for when you want a trip to the coast and beaches. All coastal golf courses are accessible by car and most can be reached within 35-45 minutes. Clubs are available for hire.
If you want to go skiing then he Sierra Nevadas are about 2 and a half hours drive from the house.
Seville, Jerez, Granada and Cadiz are all worth visiting for their historic interests and are within a two hour drive of the house.
Yunquera area
The municipality of Yunquera has the privilege of not only forming part of the Natural Park of the Sierra de las Nieves, but also of the Biosphere Reserve of the Sierra de las Nieves and its surroundings. It has it's own micro-climate, therefore on the side of the mountain where the house is there's an abundance of fruit trees including kiwi, pomegranate, peach and starfruit, only able to grow here and not in the villages above and below Yunquera. Birdwatching enthusiasts will be thrilled to see rare Imperial eagles often flying above the house. It's become more usual to see snow during the winter months up on the mountain above the house in the last couple of years, attracting lots of weekend hikers from the coast. The village is famous for its year-round calendar of fiestas, 4-day, non-stop partying and celebrations! The village is full of telltale signs of its ancient Moorish past, water mills, fountains, architecture and a museum in the water tower. The birth of the famous Rio Grande flows from here and is well worth an afternoons stroll for a swim and a picnic. Horseriding can be arranged from the house and will suit even non equestrians, just a gentle amble on some very well behaved horses through some spectacular mountaintop scenery. There's a football pitch, municipal swimming pool, tennis courts and a campsite at the top of the village.
How to get there
Ryanair to Jerez is a good option and often cheaper than Easyjet to Malaga although the drive is 2 hours to the house. Easyjet to Malaga is the quickest route, only 1hr 15 mins drive to the house. Monarch also fly to Malaga. We can recommend a car hire company - carjet, they're cheap!
Instructions on how to get to the house will be sent to guests upon booking, along with the house managers contact details.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malaga: 50 km
Railway:
Ronda: 25 km
Activities near Yunquera
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The living area boasts cinema surround sound, satellite tv, dvd player and low level lighting. French doors open out over the huge terraced outdoor space and stunning views. The kitchen also has an American fridge freezer with icemaker, vitreo ceramic large hob, drawer oven and diswasher. There's plenty of good quality crockery, glassware and cooking utensils for both indoor and outdoor dining. The utility room comprises a washing machine, wc and handwash basin. All the bedrooms are finished in a cool modern style to offer maximum comfort and have fully fitted wardrobes, wooden floors, full length mirrors and bedside furniture. The house has hot and cold airconditioning and mosquito screens throughout.
Further details outdoors: The outdoor space is completely private and belongs only to the house. There's a 8 x 4m infinlty pool, an amphitheatre with planted gardens, a separate BBQ area with an open fireplace, a shaded walkway and a further two sun terraces with plenty of shade and outdoor furniture, both by the pool and on the terraces. This house is ideal for anyone seeking a tranquil break in an upmarket holiday rental property with quality surroundings. Although this is a rural location, it's perfectly situated for days out to any of the coastal golf courses, the beautiful cities of Ronda, Malaga, Jerez and Seville, each offering their own unique contribution to real Spain. For upmarket shopping of a more commercial nature, Marbella has a great shopping mall, lots of international cuisine and several fine beaches, noteably Cabo Pino where log cabins are available for overnight stays. For beach sports, Tarifa is 2 hours from the house and is one of the most popular beaches in the world for surfing. Hot air ballooning and hang gliding are available in Ronda.and horseriding can be arranged from the house. The nearest golf courses can be reached within 45mins drive from the house.
Further details
Changeover day is Saturday. Guests are asked not to arrive before 4.00pm and to vacate the house on the day of departure by 11.00am.
Conditions
Changeover day is Saturday. The house is managed by an excellent but discreet team who will take care of all your needs during your stay. The house manager will be at the house to welcome guests. Guests will arrive at a spotlessly clean house provided with a welcome pack, an informative house book and plenty of bedding and towels. Please note that beach towels are not provided. The house is cleaned fortnightly but this can be done more frequently on request. The pool is cleaned weekly. 25% of the booking fee and £300 fully refundable breakages deposit is required to secure your holiday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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October/March 2008
6 Oct 07
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25 May 08
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1350£1,350
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1090£1,090
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October/February 2009
26 Oct 08
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990£990
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Xmas and New Year prices on request.
Guestbook
Hi Lee That was fabulous. We all had a wonderful, relaxing week at your Spanish home. I am certain that we will be booking again.Everything was absolutely perfect. Hilda was a gem, Enara was fantastic, Les and co at Los Amigos were so very friendly, the infinity pool, the views, the village, the goats, the orange trees, lemon trees, butterflies, birds, sun, and OF COURSE the booze - all contributed to a perfect holiday. We really didn't want to leave after a week. It wasn't long enough. A taste of paradise! Thank you once again, Dawn Evans
Hi Lee Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you......and I have absolutely no excuse except that we had such a fantastic time there that I've come back pregnant!!!! and we've been trying for 18months. Must be something in the air there. The house was fabulous and exactly what we were looking for. We hope to go again sometime. (Guests name kept private for obvious reasons!)
Dear Lee, we just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you so much for the use of your gorgeous villa. we had an absolutely fantastic honeymoon and really appreciated the card, flowers, food and sparkling wine that you and Hilda organised for us- it was such a kind thought. Your house is absolutely beautiful and everyone in the village was really friendly. We went to the english-run bar Los Amigos a few times and even played a gig there which was nice for us. and we were lucky enough to be there at Corpus Christie festival which was a sight to behold. Your directions were spot on and we had no problem getting to and from the airport. I will definitely reccomend the house to family and friends and hope to visit again in the future. It made our honeymoon! Warm wishes, Holly and David Blackwell
Hi Lee, Just a quick note to say we have arrived home safely. We had a fantastic holiday made all the better by the home you have created. I can honestly say we have not stayed in anything better. And that includes a lava bubble! Chris Koslik and family.
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