The villa is located on a hilltop with glorious views of the Sierra de Grazalema and the surrounding countryside. It has fabulous gardens with fruit trees and grape vines, which surround a large pool. Despite other properties in the area, the villa is completely secluded.
Directions were easy to follow (don’t rely on Google, as it does not recognize the exit at the relevant junction). The owners were there to welcome us and show us round.
The villa is well equipped and stocked with everything needed (including a welcome pack). Unlike some properties, there are plenty of essentials: bin bags; washing up liquid; loo paper; bath and pool towels, etc.
There is effective A.C. All the windows have shutters and full mosquito screens, to keep the villa cool and, almost, mosquito free. There are large, shaded terraces for eating and relaxing. If you want sun, the pool area is bathed in it for 12 hours a day (in June).
El Gastor is a 5 minute drive. Probably a 30 minute walk, with a challenging ascent on the return journey. There are plenty of bars/bistros. The Piscina (out the other side of town) and the Posada (on the main road) are both very good.
The other nearby white mountain towns are all well worth visiting.
We had a fantastic fortnight and would wholeheartedly recommend the villa to others.