El Rancho is a luxury holiday retreat established for over 15 years, set in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, surrounded by 4 acres of private organic olive groves, with views of pine clad mountains. We offer 3 luxury self catering villas. Our 2 bedroom villas also have 2 bathrooms (a rare find). All Villas have their own fibre optic WiFi connection, ideal for digtal nomads. The villas are beautifully designed with private terraces and are totally independent. There are 2 swimming pools (the main pool is 20ft x 40ft) with vast terraces and numerous comfortable sun beds with cushions and umbrellas and side tables. There is ample space so families and couples can easily have their own zones. Also we have seperate shaded areas, with large communial wooden dinning furniture and a lounge area with rattan sofas, a prefect place to share a glass or two with new friends. There is a heated jacuzzi. (available April - October) All the villas have private dinning and sunbathing terraces, with wooden table and chairs complete with gas BBQ (ideal for dinning El Fresco) and have been individually designed and lovingly furnished in a typically Andalucian style, to the highest standards. The villas are equipped with their own eco friendly pellet burners to give heating during the cooler months. An ideal retreat for couples and families of all ages anytime of the year, seeking a relaxing holiday. El Rancho is also a registered organic olive farm with exclusive equestrian facilities, we do not offer horse riding on site but we are more than happy to arrange horse riding for our guests at a local professional riding school. (riding needs to arranged in advance). We have a childrens swing frame and petanque area.
We are ideally located in the countryside for hiking, cycling and getting back to nature. We are perfectly located with close connections to the motoreway, ideal for those wishing to do some sightseeing, (Antequera, Granada, Alhambra Palace, Ronda, Seville, Sierra Nevada) only 40 mins from the the beaches of the Costa del Sol . The traditional village of Villanueva del Trabuco has numerous tapas bars and good restaurants offering a wealth of local cuisine and varied wine lists, all just 5 minutes away.
Our olives are farmed by ourselves and cold pressed to make our own organic extra virgin olive oil and guests are welcome to sample our very own olive oil whilst visiting. We can also arrange olive oil tasting and authentic tapas at our close friends old restored olive mill, the first olive mill in this area. The mill has been restored and the owner is only too happy to provide organised tours of the mill. His olive oil has won numerous awards all over Europe.
The local village of Villanueva del Trabuco has a weekly market on a Wednesday as well as an indoor market selling fresh local produce. The pretty plaza is a great place to enjoy a coffee or tapas and watch the world go by and of an evening in the summer is a hive of activity with its restaurants and bars offering El Fesco dinning in true Spanish style. The village has its own modern medical centre, various banks, pharmacies, butchers, bakers, etc.
El Rancho is a professionaly run exclusive luxury holiday destination with exceptionaly high standards. Many guests return year after year, often to meet up with each other throughout the different seasons. An ideal destination for all generations, friends and families who like to be together but also like to have their own separate accommodation.
