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House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting

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A patio with outdoor furniture, a swing, and a red umbrella.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a washing machine.
A narrow street with white buildings, one with pink bougainvillea, leading to a view of mountains.
A rural pathway leading to a white building with a wooden door and arched windows, surrounded by dry grass and a stone wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a television, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With a hot tub, this vacation home accommodates 7 guests in 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 hot tub, games, and a pool. Enjoy mountain views from the deck and patio while exploring nearby birdwatching, hiking, and biking activities. The property is pet-friendly and located in a rural village near the bay or sound.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Patio
  • Washer
  • Hot tub on site

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El Ferrer

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting

Cortijo Paco is situated at the entrance of a small 200 year old
lwhite washed village. From the two terraces all areas are covered whether it be lounging in the sun, a dip in the small jacuzzi,( summer only ) to watching the stars at night or simply entertaining with the BBQ, the outside space suits all. Inside you will find three bedrooms, one en suite. one family bathroom . The house can easily sleep 5 within the bedrooms and two extra beds can be placed in the upper lounge for children at a small extra charge per night .
Two lounges, one with Spanish TV & firestick and wifi. So plenty of space to relax in. A good selection of games and dvds are provided for all ages. All rooms have fans for the summer and heaters for the winter in addition to wood burners in both upper and lower lounge. The lower lounge has a pellet burner for any very chilly nights. After the starter wood and pellets, addition supplies are at guests cost.
Linen including towels is provided, we provide towels for the beach as well as use in the house. Hair dryers and all the usual items, such as an iron and ironing board, washing machine and a well appointed kitchen.
The Village is located 2km up a party surfaced track/road, it is tranquil and peaceful and has no through traffic and thus is a safe and carefree location for all the family. A car is essential as there is no public transport to the village. It is a place to relax, walk, bird watch or just unwind. As the village has little light pollution it as excellent place to star gaze and watch the night sky. The house offers a very comfortable and well equipped base for your stay. The village is approx 7.5 kms (15 minutes) from the costal town of Castell de Ferro, with its beaches, bars, restaurants and shops. Within easy drive to the numerous beaches along the coast and historical sites within the area. The combination of peace and quiet in the mountains and the close proximity to the coast make it a great place for those wanting to get away from it all.
Whether you are a couple, a group of friends wanting a break from work or a family wanting a holiday you will be comfortable in Cortijo Paco. Spend your day relaxing in the hills or down on one of the local beaches, but within easy access of Granada and the Alhambra. Or visit the Sierra Nevada ski slopes, the Caves at Nerja. Almunecar and Salobrena. La Alpujarra- Pampaneira & Trevelez. Lanjaron, take the waters in the spa town or visit the national park at Cabo de Gata Nijar. So much to do and see.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Boards games, puzzles, books DVD, available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Damage to be paid for. Pets not to left unattended
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On the terraces ONLY. Not in the house
Please Do not smoke in the house, Please remove all rubbish when you leave. Please ensure the oven, hob and BBQ are clean on your departure

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VTAR/GR/02676
Property # 6402884ha
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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Located in Rubite, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sugar Museum and Andaluz Oil Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa Alpujarreña and Castle Lanjaron. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like birdwatching.
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El Ferrer

Restaurants

  • ‪Heladeria La Goleta - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Restaurante El Ancla - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Conjuro - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bar Polopos - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪El Ancla - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting on Nov 1, 2026 start from $108, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is House with character, found in a small white washed village in a rural setting located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Playa de Cambriles, El Lance, and Playa de La Mamola. Calahonda Beach and Carchuna Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous calm place to relax

Beautiful place to stay, books aplenty, a sun trap terrace, helpful owners and all around only the sounds of birds and sheep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic, a hidden gem, perfect holiday cottage

From the moment we arrived we were captivated. The cottage is in an amazing location - hidden away up a valley, up a rather steep windy road which you get used to very quickly. It is beautifully furnished with everything you could want and more for a very comfortable stay. Our three children (aged 5,10 and 12) settled in immediately and loved playing with the toys, hopping in the jacuzzi ( a nice cool down on a hot day) and relaxing. The beach is just a short drive away, and the house is very handy for exploring the region including a trip to Granada. Nicky and Rupert came to meet us to show us the way and made us so welcome. There were cold drinks and food supplies in the fridge too which were most appreciated. The property was spotless, perfect, so well set up with plenty of space for everyone and even better than the photos had suggested. We would love to return one day for a longer stay. We recommend this as a wonderful place to come and stay. It is a highlight of our trip so far.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we appreciate your comments on your stay with us. You where a delightful family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome scenery, a house that caters for your every want and need, and impeccable hosting

A six week stay that went so fast. The property catered for our every want and need. Our two dogs loved the breathtaking surrounding hills and all the walks that came with the property. The local beach and nearest town with shops and amenities are a ten to fifteen minute drive away and were more than adequate for our wants and needs. The main mediterrean motorway that can take you from Almeria in the East to Malaga,Marbella and Gibralter in the West and up to the Sierra Nevada and Granada to the North, is a ten minute drive from the property, if exploring the diverse region of Andalucia is on your "to do list". Our hosts and owners, Nicky and Rupert, (and their two dogs, May and Monty),are genuinely lovely, and available should you need to ask any questions or advice, without invading any privacy. The property description was extremely accurate We have never recommended a property as highly as Cortijo Paco, in over thirty years of travelling all over the world. We would return without any hesitation.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour passé en famille! La maison est atypique ce qui fait tout son charme. Les propriétaires l'ont restauré avec soin et avec beaucoup de goût. Vous trouverez dans le logement un petit album photo racontant l'histoire de ce petit village tout blanc de montagne. La maison dispose de tout ce qu'il faut et même plus, n'encombrez pas vos bagages, vous trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin : linge de lit, serviettes douche plage, jouets pour enfants, livres, DVD, CD, jouets de plage, chaises de plage, produits de première nécessité (gel douche, shampooing, crème solaire.. ). Nicky et Rupert vous accueillent avec chaleur et le sourire. Nicky est toujours à l'écoute et disponible si besoin. En même temps discrète et vous laisse passer un séjour en toute tranquillité et intimité. Vous avez accès à une jolie piscine dans le village, ce qui est un sacré plus pour se rafraîchir lorsque le thermomètre dépasse les 30 degrés. La maison n'est pas équipée de la clim mais vous avez des ventilateurs dans toutes les pièces. Les enfants et nous-mêmes avons adoré cette location de vacances au charme fou! La terrasse vous offre une vue magnifique sur la vallée et les montagnes! Allongez vous dans un transat à la tombée de la nuit et observez les étoiles.... Spectacle garanti! N'oubliez pas d'acheter quelques grillades pour profiter d'un moment convivial autour du barbecue! Le jacuzzi vous attend sur la terrasse pour un moment de détente. Merci encore!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Maison agréable

le positif : la maison située dans la montagne est agréable, confortable, nous avons beaucoup apprécié les aliments et boissons mis à disposition à notre arrivée ainsi que le nécessaire de toilettes (gel douche, papier toilette, serviettes etc). la maison est très bien équipée, parasol, jeux pour enfants, livre (en anglais), matériel pour cuisiner etc et la propriétaire très disponible et soucieuse du bien être de notre séjour. le négatif : Le trajet pour s'y rendre est très périlleux et demande beaucoup de prudence. la maison n'est pas équipée de climatisation ce qui a été difficile à la période où nous sommes allés (juillet 40 degrés) et une conséquence d'être en montagne c'est qu'il y a beaucoup de mouches et moustiques ce qui ne nous a pas permis de profiter des magnifiques terrasses.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Une magnifique découverte !

Un séjour très agréable dans la maison de nos hôtes. Très bon accueil avec de quoi faire un repas pour nous 7. Maison très agréable à vivre avec des petits salons où chacun pouvait s’isoler si besoin. Jacuzzi très sympa pour les fin de journée. Deux terrasses bien agréables et une vue magnifique ! De jolies balades aux alentours et la mer à moins de 8 km. En résumé : séjour très agréable dans un petit village au charme fou !!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A total delight, an extremely well-appointed house, a wonderful rural retreat.

It was the best equipped of any gite we've ever stayed in. Our hosts, Nicky and Rupert, were extremely kind and helpful and the tiny village setting was ideal as a place for complete relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you needed

Nicky and Rupert are great hosts ,we arrived with a lovely welcome pack which had all the essentials to start us off,the house is a beautiful Spanish house that has everything you need from books to DVDs log fire just perfect for that total relaxation holiday,only a 10 min drive if you want bars restaurants etc,great base for visiting the rest of Andalusia ,we stayed 6 weeks and wished we could have stayed longer just for the stunning view from the house alone ,so thankyou both we will be back soon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

einfach gorßartig

Wir waren als Familie bei Nicky und Rupert zu Gast und ich habe mich wirlich gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Das Haus ist wunderschön und mit sehr viel Detailliebe eingerichtet. Vielen Dank für den gefüllten Kühlschrank, es war wirklich toll bei Euch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastisch plekje in de bergen in authentiek vakantiehuis

Vorig jaar zomer boekten wij dit idylische vakantiehuis met fantastisch uitzicht op de beregn en vallei. Een ruim opgezet vakantiehuis in authentieke stijl. Het weggetje naar het huisje was erg stijl en zonder hulp moeilijk te vinden. Vandaar dat devriendelijke eigenaars ons opwachten bij het benzine station onderaan de weg en ons voor reden naar het vakantie huis. Eenmaal bij het goed ingerichte vakantie huis was de koelkast gevuld om een eerste dag door te komen zonder boodchappen te hoeven doen. Je hebt wel een auto nodig maar strand is op 10 min. rijden. Het gedeelte van spanje waar het huis zich bevindt is nog niet overspoeld door toerisme waardoor zelfs het strand heerlijk rustig was. En in de omgeving nog authentieke tapa's gratis bij je drankje geserveerd worden. Enige minpunt van de locatie midden zomer waren de vele vliegen in dit gedeelte van spanje. Tip: Door zwenk ventilators op het terras te zetten kun je ze verdrijven.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nur Vogelgezwitscher

Eine herrliche, sonnige und entschleunigte Zeit in El Ferrer konnten wir in dem äußerst komfortablen und gemütlichen Haus unserer Gastgeber verbringen. Abgelegen, nur über eine abenteuerliche Fahrt zu erreichen, liegt das Minidörfchen. Von 2 Terrassen hatten wir einen traumhaften Blick in das weite Tal. Natur pur den ganzen Tag! Das liebevoll ausgestattete alte Bauernhaus lässt nichts zu wünschen übrig. Selbst Bademäntel und Sonnenhüte stehen zur Verfügung! Die Abgeschiedenheit und Stille bedeuten allerdings auch, dass Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Gastronomie und das Meer erst nach 15-minütiger Autofahrt, in Castell de Ferro, zu erreichen sind. Wanderungen und Kulturausflüge, Meer und Strand, Ausruhen und Andalusien genießen - was möchte man mehr!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place

A beautiful house, so well decorated, perfect for a quiet, relaxing family holidays. Our sons loved playing in the countryside around the house and we all enjoyed the cosy house. Ruppert and Nicky are lovely people who welcomed us so well with a full fridge and a house full of everything we needed. A huge thank to them !
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
It was lovely to see the boys enjoying the hillside. Thank you for your kind comments
Archival

10/10 Excellent

great place

We had an excellent time in Nicky and Rupert's house. The house was clean, so well decorated, peaceful atmosphere. Nicky an Rupert were so nice with us. We had everything we needed in the house even a full fridge! We felt even better than at home. It is the perfect place for a quiet, relaxing holiday. Our kids were delighted with the surroundings of the house, they could play ine the village, building sheds.... and they also loved the legos for them in the house, the beach games ...... A huge thank to Nicky and Rupert!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superbe séjour

Superbe séjour! Nicky et Rupert sont vraiment sympas, nous avons rarement été accueillis comme cela , Rupert est venu nous chercher à Castell del ferro. Lorsque nous sommes arrivés à la maison, le frigo contenait plein de choses pour le repas du soir et petit déjeuner, c'est agréable, coca, eau et bière au frais ! Dépaysement total "l'Andalousie la merveilleuse", autour de nous, les amandiers, les figuiers et ces belles nuits étoilées à contempler depuis la terrasse, quelle tranquillité... Le chemin d'accès est vraiment surprenant , mais comme dit Nicky, on s'y fait vite. Merci à Nicky et Rupert en espérant les revoir lors d'un autre séjour. Sandrine, Mohamed et les enfants.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking location exceptionally well equipped

Everything you could possibly need was provided,including ample provisions to start your holiday. We loved our stay and would thoroughly recommend it. As arranged we were met by the owner and followed her up to the village The rough track makes a bumpy ride but that all adds to the pleasure of this holiday retreat. Thank you too for welcoming our pets. Such an idyllic location.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A very beautiful place to stay.

We had a very nice stay in this lovely house. Everything was perfect. When we arrived at Castell de Ferro, we where guided to this house thanks of the helpful owners. The house was even bigger than we expected, it was clean and perfectly equiped, especially the kitchen. For the first day there was some food in the refrigerator. It is a perfect location, if you are looking for nature and if you want a silent place to stay. Especially at night we enjoyed star-watching from the terrace. The beach at Castell de Ferro is very nice and clean, perfect for snorcheling. It is very easy to get to Granada, Malaga and Cordoba. The owners are very friendly and helpfull. Thank you very much for this perfect vacation.

About the host

Hosted by Nicky Lawrence

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Having moved to Spain with my husband Rupert in 2008, we enjoy living in the peaceful little village of El Ferrer, escaping the hurried life style of England now we can spend our time at the coast on relaxed beaches, only a short drive away. Or perhaps visting Malaga, the Alpujarron villages, the famous City of Granada, not to mention a little skiing in the Sierra Nevada Resort, what more could we ask for. So come and join us,

Why they chose this property

For the peace and quite, but not to far to travel to the coast or surrounding countryside

What makes this property unique

The village is approx 7.5 kms (10/15 minutes) from the coastal town of Castell de Ferro, with its beaches, bars, restaurants and shops. Within easy drive to the numerous beaches along the coast and historical sites within the area. The combination of peace and quiet in the mountains and the close proximity to the coast make it a great place for those wanting to get away from it all.

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