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Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7

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4 bedroomsSleeps 72152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Frigiliana, Malaga

The Old Fountain
‪4 min drive‬
Burriana Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Balcon de Europa
‪8 min drive‬
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7

Converted mill with private pool. Beautifully furnished and fully equipped. Private walled garden. Located in the hamlet of La Molineta near the white village of Frigiliana. A spacious and luxurious house decorated with hand made tiles and original artwork.
The house is on two floors. On the ground floor there is a lounge with wood burning stove, a separate dining room and luxury kitchen. There is also a laundry room with washing machine. Double doors lead from the lounge to the dining terrace with pergola and built in BBQ. Off a half landing is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with it´s own access direct to the garden.

On the upper floor is a large twin bedroom, a double bedroom with air conditioning and a dressing room with a single bed, ideal for a young child. There is also on this floor a family bathroom and roof terrace with fantastic views. From the dining terrace 2 steps lead to the tiled sun terrace and then on to the pool terrace surrounded by superb planting and completely walled and private. The pool is 8m. x 4m.
Cleaning
we have been using the same local team of cleaners for more than 20 years with consistently superb results.
The house is cleaned thoroughly for each new arrival and then weekly if you stay longer.
All towels, beach towels and linear sent out to a professional laundry where they are washed at high temperatures and with products that kill 100% of germs and bacteria.
All linen is changed for each stay and then weekly.
All floors and surfaces are sanitised with bleach twice a week.
Hand soap is provided in each bathroom and as a touch of luxury we provide Molton Brown shower gel in each bathroom.
The house has a bottle of hand sanitiser on arrival.

We live nearby so can provide foe anything else you need during your stay with us.

Property manager

Stephen Todd

Languages

English

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Pool

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Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frigiliana

Located in Frigiliana, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Balcon de Europa is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burriana Beach and Almunecar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aerobaby Medina, or check out an event or a game at Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Frigiliana, Malaga

What's nearby

The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
The Old Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Burriana Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Balcon de Europa - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Calahonda Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Bar Virtudes - ‬19 min walk
‪El Boquetillo - ‬18 min walk
‪Vinos el Lagar - ‬3 min drive
‪Plaza 45 - ‬2 min drive
‪El Tangay - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7 located?

This family-friendly Frigiliana holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace and Castle of Lizar. Church of San Antonio and The Old Fountain are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

susan M.

6 Jul, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed.

House pretty but passed its best.It needs upgrading in the house and patio area,and a deep clean everywhere.The pool was the only saving grace.No air conditioning,only one available in main bedroom which faces the road and a sign which says do not leave on as inefficient.We moved out after 3days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin b.

2 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spanish Villa.

Great location to walk to the town (20minutes)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

24 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as I remembered...

I've been to this villa on numerous occasions since 1997 but haven't been back since 2009. It was just as lovely as I remembered, and we thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing 5 days. Beautiful, picturesque location, lovely garden area and we had everything we needed for our stay. We look forward to another visit in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirstie B.

4 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Frigliana

This pretty old villa is ideally located on the main road between beautiful Frigiliana and bustle Nerja. Ideally located within up hill walking distance to romantic Frigiliana which hosts many lovely restaurants, or an easy 10 min downhill bus ride to Nerja. Having the little bar close by was also very convenient. A spacious clean villa and beautiful garden and pool. Stephen was a great host.

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

15 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

A lovely holiday property with plenty of space for family. Well equipped and a great place to hang out in hot weather with the beautiful pool & gardens

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

22 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous House!

We had a lovely stay, three friends in a wonderful house with quirky interior and very comfortable. Perfect place to look around the area and enjoy the beach and the culture and returning to lounge around the pool with drinks in a relaxing environment. Stephen the host could not have been more helpful and flexible which was very refreshing. Great break and highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

18 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Panificadora

Beautiful property! Well appointed.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica G.

10 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

This is a really lovely house, with an individual and colourful style. The garden is private and very pretty, and the small pool was great for a young family. We liked being able to walk from the door on footpaths and up to Frigliana. Stephen was a helpful and accessible host.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

15 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and garden

We absolutely loved spending a warm Easter at La Molineta! The 20-ish minute walk into the middle of Frigiliana was charming and not too far, and the beautiful garden terraces completely sold it for us; we really enjoyed just relaxing under the olive, orange and cypress trees round the pool. Stephen was extremely helpful and available to ensure all was well. All-round it was a fantastic and very happy stay and we’d love to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

12 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

David and Sarah

Delightful house and garden, and Stephen is a most genial and helpful host. The only improvements would be a new gas hob, as two rings now not working properly, and more glasses and mugs. Stephen generously gave us some cash to buy more mugs when we ran short! A few more replacement lightbulbs would also be ideal. But again, lovely place and superb host. Will want to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

10 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

The house is beautiful and clean. Very spacious and with a lot of character. De garden has three levels to relax; big table with bbq, sunterrace and pool erea. We loved all the birds! The house and kitchen have everything you need. Despite the road the garden is very quiet. The bedrooms at the side of the road are a bit noisy because of the little traffic that drives by. But after one night, we were used to it. The walk to Frigiliana takes about 15/20 minuted (old town). Perfect for dinner. Garden restaurant was the best we've had. Beaches (also quiet bays) are closeby, as well as a bakery and supermarket. We loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

9 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis of relaxation on the outskirts of Frigiliana!

As soon as you enter the property, you know that you have arrived at a place that will allow you to relax and experience the whole Spanish experience. The villa flows so nicely! The light, the space, the decor, the nooks for good conversation, the pool and its surroundings all lend to a rich, fun and quietly engaging time away from the rush of daily living. The rooms are spacious and well laid out throughout the house. It is ideally suited to two couples, one with maybe a small child and two single persons. The bathrooms were big, with wonderful water pressure and light. The outdoor space was an extension of the mood of the inside - comfortable, clean, well-maintained and inviting. The pool was a perfect size for family fun without taking over the garden. We explored Frigiliana, Nerja, Competa, Torrox and even went to Granada to visit Alhambra (within 1h30mns' drive) as well as Malaga, of course. All places well worth visiting. The nightlife in Frigiliana is most active, as is Nerja's. The biggest plus for us was the attentiveness of the landlord, Stephen. He gets a gold star! He truly wanted us to enjoy our stay and nothing was too much for him. You will not regret your stay at this oasis of relaxation on the outskirts of Frigiliana. We would return, for sure!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

14 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Charming Villa

Fabulous traditional style Villa that had been renovated with thought and love. Fell more in love with it the longer we stayed! Rooms are spacious and cool, enough room for several people. It has been eclectically furnished over the years and the quirks just endear you more to it. It's almost as if time has stood still, allowing you to breathe and chill. The secluded garden, terraces and pool are exceptional, and over the years the planting has matured to make it quite magical. To the right on the second terrace you can just glimpse the sea, a beautiful mountain view is straight ahead, and to the left is a wall, as high as the villa of the most spectacular bougainvillea. The pool was the warmest I have ever used, kept sparkly clean by the lovely pool man. The Villa was spotlessly clean, and I am quite fussy. The nearby bar was perfect for a quick catch up with neighbours and not noisy at night. We had the pleasure of meeting Stephen, a true gentleman, and could have talked for hours! A few tips! The bus to Nerja/Frigiliana stops by and opposite the yellow bin just past the bar. The dogs know how to cross the road, so please dont worry! The rustling in the undergrowth just across the road are boar! The tv is easily rebooted. Power off and on router, then remove the grey cable at the back of the shiny black box and re-insert. The tv automatically re-sets. It is set to English tv, can be adjusted in settings for several other countries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

12 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October 24

Excellent villa, tastefully decorated and in an ideal position for visiting Frigiliana, Acebuchal and Nerja. Beautiful setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ana F.

5 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Molineta

Nos ha gustado mucho en general, sobre el jardín

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

María Rocío O.

25 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Estancia

La casa tiene todas las comodidades, la cocina está perfectamente equivocada. Todo muy limpio. Las hamacas están todas defectuosas salvo una. Únicamente hemos tenido un problema importante con las hormigas, necesitas una fumigación importante

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

29 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay would highly recommend

We loved staying at this villa, beautiful gardens, pool is just right for plunging into, really private, great terrace with outside dining and bbq we spent most of our time here and walked into Frigiliana too almost every day, or did a short drive to Nerja. The area and location is spot on. Inside is traditional Spanish comfortable lounge and kitchen adequate. Air con was only in the master bedroom but Stephen was great and sourced a few more fans as it was very hot weather! Just watch where you park as our brothers car was towed away! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi K.

12 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Magical Stay

We just returned from an incredible week-long stay at La Panificadora. The house is simply stunning; built in the traditional style against a hill in a small hamlet full of white-washed buildings. It’s a “wow” moment when you come around the curve of the road and see it! There is no better place to relax than in the garden, and we enjoyed our days by the pool and eating big meals on the terrace. It’s a little oasis full of greenery and flowers! For us, the location was perfect. It was nice to be out of the hustle and bustle of Nerja but at the beach within 10 minutes, and the walk up to Frigiliana was easy enough even with strollers. The town and surrounding countryside is beautiful. We were two couples traveling with our 1-year-old sons, and Stephen the host was nice enough to provide two cots for the boys, which I was not expecting but greatly appreciated! Unfortunately I broke my foot at the end of our trip, which forced me to push my flight back a day, and Stephen kindly let us stay another night last minute and came to check in on us. This helped me out a lot on a very stressful day! We would love to come back and visit with our family one day. I can only highly recommend this beautiful home!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary I.

13 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Stay!

We had the pleasure of staying here for 5 nights and the home is exactly as you see it. Plenty of rustic charm and beautiful gardens and pool. The key for us was the location, with Frigiliana close and by far the nicest village of all in the area for waking and some very good restaurants. We stayed mainly close to this area and Nerja, with a day trip to Marabella. Any questions are answered by Stephen virtually immediately.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally w.

28 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Beautiful old converted mill, amazing atmosphere and an amazing serene oasis outdoors, Thank you Stephen for a warm welcome and a great stay. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Grégory N.

3 Jul, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Très agréable

Logement très bien situé

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES C.

8 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sitio con mucho encanto

Un lugar con mucho encanto y relajante . Precioso balcón de la Axarquia. Nos ha gustado mucho

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Reinhard B.

30 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Außergewöhnlich schön

Wir waren zu dritt mit 2 Hunden dort. Das Haus hat eine tolle Atmosphäre, auf verschiedenen Ebenen und einen wundervollen Garten. Es liegt allerdings an einer Straße. Nachts ist es ruhig und nur ein Schlafzimmer ist zur Straße ausgerichtet. In den anderen Schlafzimmern im Garten hört man nichts. In der Umgebung gibt es unzählige Wanderwege durch Canyons, Flüsse mit und ohne Wasser. Zur zum Meer sind es 20 Min. Wir waren sehr glücklich dort. Einiges müsste repariert werden. Dieses hat Stephen, der Landlord zugesagt. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Washington, DC

3 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical mountain villa with beautiful views and backyard oasis!

We had a great stay at La Panificadora, La Molineta. We were here for three weeks and found it to be a very comfortable home and a great base to explore the coastal area. We were here during the brutal summer heat wave, and although there is no air conditioning throughout the home (except in one of the bedrooms) - the beautiful garden backyard was our oasis during the day and early evenings once we returned from exploring. We also found that the evening mountain air cooled the home for comfortable sleeping. The home is part of a historical neighborhood built into the mountain, it is located just off the main road from Nerja (beach town) to Frigiliana (white town), and there is a walking path located just north of La Molineta to walk into Frigilina which took about 10 minutes. We loved walking up for dinner and exploring the town. And Nerja was only 10- 12 min by car to the beach. There is also a bar right across from the home where neighbors and hikers stop in for refreshments. There is so much to do in the area: the Cueva de Nerja, the beaches of Nerja (esp. Burriana), La Herradura beach and kayaking, Torrox, etc, the picturesque mountain towns, and you're only about an hour from Granada (for a great day trip). We thoroughly enjoyed this home and the area and plan to be back many times.

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier F.

17 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buena zona en Málaga, casa perfecta para grupo grande

La estancia en la casa es muy agradable. La terraza y la piscina están muy bien, y Frigiliana, Nerja, y Málaga son buenas opciones para visitar/salir...

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Todd

Stephen Todd is an architect who retired in 1997 and accidentally started to adopt abandoned dogs and cats, currently seven of each.
Jackie Todd wrote about moving to Spain and adopting the animals. Her book 'Dog Days in Andalucia' is available from Amazon. Sadly Jackie died in 2010.
Stephen has since been extraordinarily lucky and married Patricia. He speaks Spanish and lives close by his rental properties providing on site help when needed.

Why they chose this property

You only have to walk in to La Panificadora to be transported to a world of Arabian nights. This stunning house was part of a group of flour and olive mills driven by water brought from the mountains in channels built by the Moors. It has been sensitively converted to maintain the character and beautifully decorated with handmade tiles and original ceramics and paintings.