Location: Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain, Europe (Ronda - 30 mins; Costa Sol - 30 mins; Gibraltar - 50 mins;)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
This quiet rural property is a perfect country retreat in the Ronda mountains, an unspoiled nature area of spectacular beauty on a major path of migratory birds. Accessed by a country road in good condition. The beach is 30 minutes away.
The small villa nestles into Rosa Alta, a large rambling finca of olive and almond groves. The house has panoramic views to the white village of Gaucín and its illuminated castle, the village of Genaguacil, and the surrounding Bermeja mountains. Situated at 640-metres altitude, it benefits from cool evening breezes in summer.
With high-speed internet access, a ten-metre by four-and-one-half metre swimming pool, two air-conditioned, heated bedrooms and two full baths, fully-equipped kitchen, local stone floors throughout, fireplaces upstairs and down, and brand-new comfortable furnishings.
There is a covered terrace for dining; and two more spacious open-air terraces, one with a dramatic view of the Hacho mountain.
One of the bedrooms has a double-size bed and a single bed; the living room has a sofa with a proper sleeping mattress (not a sofa bed). Can comfortably sleep six people.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: There is a clothes washing machine in the utility room.
- Linens Provided: Ample high quality bedlinens and towels, including pool towels, are provided.
- Garage: There is a covered 2-car parking space, and shade provided for guest parking.
- Covered Parking
- Wood Stove (2) : Ample firewood is provided for the 2 wood-burning stoves.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: The upper bedroom has a queen sized bed.
- Double Bed: The lower bedroom has a double bed (+ a single bed.)
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : The lower bedroom has a single bed (+ a double bed) There is a standard single bed in the living room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: BBC satellite
- DVD
- Video Library: There are ample DVDs, and many are specifically for children.
- CD Player
- Private Pool: The pool is 10 meters X 4 meters. It is surrounded by a beautiful stone-floored terrace, and has views of the olive grove and the town on a distant hill.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: There is a barbecue and a complete supply opf kitchen equipment.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Cook is available to provide meals.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: There are 3 spacious terraces, 1 is covered for dining, with easy access to the kitchen. Another open terrace has a spectacular view of the village.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The finca Rosa Alta is on a mountain rise in front of the village of Gaucin, and looks out to the Ronda mountains
- Communications
- Computer: A desktop computer PC is in the house for guests to use.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- bird watching
Rate Details (In Euros)
October thru March weekly: €700; 3+ guests €900
October thru March month: €2200; 3+ guests €2500
April thru September Week: €900; 3+ guests - 1100
April thru September month: €3000; 3+ guests - 4000
Lo season nightly: €150 - 175
Hi season nightly: €200 - 250
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- 10 Meter x 4.5 Meter Pool - Andalucia, Spain
- Rosa Alta Country House - Andalucia, Spain
- Living Room with HS Internet Connection, Satellite TV - Andalucia, Spain
- Upstairs Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom
- Downstairs bedroom w/ensuite bathroom
- Dining room w/wood burning stove opens onto fully equipped kitchen
- Bathroom 2 with tub and shower stall
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I Was so happy in this wonderful wonderful placee!...The dogs loved it.I felt so safe and peaceful in this wide open country....We will definitely come back