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El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia

El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia

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May 2019
The plunge pool
May 2019
stunning views of the Almijara mountains & the white mountain village Frigiliana
May 2019
May 2019

Overview of El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

Map
torrox, Andalusia
  • Popular LocationBalcon de Europa19 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya en Torrox Costa32 min drive
  • Popular LocationBurriana Beach33 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia

Description: Built designed & decorated by a sculptor & painter, 'el Morusco' is a unique, romantic holiday experience. It is a semidetached house that has been carefully designed by the same owner to maximise privacy to both properties.
There is a 9m long 1.2m wide & 60cm deep plunge-pool to cool off in that is set in a sunken garden that looks North to the mountains. Every detail of the house has been treated as art, from the polished concrete, wood & pebble inlaid floors to the hand furbished stainless steel & glass shower. Much of the furniture & all of the sculpture & painting is made by the artists. The house is situated in the foothills of the Almijara mountains that form part of the Sierra Nevada range. It looks across the olive groves & vineyards to Frigiliana a whitewashed mountain village & Nerja on the Mediterranean coast. Malaga airport is less than an hour away, & the city of Granada is only 100 km from Nerja.

For those guests interested in sharing their holiday experience with friends or family, the neighbouring house is "la Bolina" property 74801 which has an unusually shaped black infinity pool that takes in the 360º breath-taking views.




Situation: "el Morusco" sits in the steep foothills of the Almijara mountain nature reserve & between three villages, Torrox, Frigiliana & Nerja. The roads are windy & narrow, with magnificent views of both mountains & sea. Granada, offering the Alhambra Moorish Palace & the Sierra Nevada ski resort is an hour & a half drive away. Cordoba & Seville two hours. We are also close enough to Morocco to be able to spend a day in Tangiers.

Frigiliana: Frigiliana is a beautiful whitewashed mountain village 6 km. from the coastal town Nerja. The old town dates back to the Phoenicians, the narrow cobbled streets wind between white terraced Moorish houses. The village sits on the edge of a mountain reserve that boasts many wonderful walks. Both towns offer numerous restaurants, bars & other entertainments.


Winter: From October through April there is always a possibility of rain, but now the chance of it is so remote, that we have come to welcome it when it does. It is a perfect time of year for those who enjoy the mountains, walking or exploring the surrounding towns & cities. Granada’s Alhambra, Seville & Cordoba loose the unbearable heat of summer & you have the tourist areas basically to your selves. Christmas & New Year are normally sunny & all of the restaurants are open, although most work with reservation on the festive nights. The Spanish celebrate New Year on the street, it begins with spectacular firework displays in every city, town & village & festivity continues well into the next morning. Spring here begins in February with the almond blossom & yellow clover that line the roads. It’s a good time to visit the little villages around our area & in the Alpujarra mountains south of Granada. If you are into skiing, the Sierra Nevada is famous for its slopes & is less than 2 hours away.

Property manager

Robert Harding
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Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the area

Torrox

Located in Torrox, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Burriana Beach and The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aquavelis Water Park and Capilla del Agua.
Map
torrox, Andalusia

What's nearby

  • Balcon de Europa - 19 min drive
  • Playa en Torrox Costa - 32 min drive
  • Burriana Beach - 33 min drive
  • Calahonda Beach - 35 min drive
  • El Morche Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Virtudes - 15 min drive
  • Plaza 45 - 15 min drive
  • Vinos el Lagar - 15 min drive
  • El Puente - 17 min drive
  • El Mirador de la Sabina - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Morusco, huge views, perfect mountain walks, beaches & exploring Andalusia located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Museo Arqueologico de Frigiliana, The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace and Church of San Antonio. The Old Fountain and Chanquete's Boat are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna-louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility recharge
Lovely peaceful place with many outdoor 'rooms' where you will want to linger longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week stay!
We had a lovely week at the property, it is in the most beautiful location and very special gardens, the fact that it is owned by artists is shown all over! There is no sign for the property from the main road which would help when arriving, we managed to get lost on arrival!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clair G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Difficult To Leave..
A unique property in a stunning and relaxing location!Felt a bit like Colin McCrae on our first drive down but got to revel in and enjoy the drive!We hope to return...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A magical place💫 Private , peacful and so so pretty! Surrounded by art and nature ❤️
Peace, quiet and beauty all around. We had such a great time . Barbecues under the stars, swims under the sun! An inspirational place , the house is breathtaking with most gorgeous surroundings . Only half hour from the coast where you can stock up in all your supplies . Our fantastic hosts were kind enough to even let us walk there dog☺️ We will be back some day for sure. Ireland
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Superb
Everything from the house, the views and the owners of the property were great. A light and airy home filled with the owners sculptures and paintings which continue outside. The perfect place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Robert Harding

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Maggie & I (Rob) are British born artists & arrived in Spain after crossing Africa from South Africa by car in 1978. We adopted Andalusia, its traditional architecture, its tolerant, outgoing, openly friendly people , it`s amazing countryside of mountain & sea & like to imagine that Spain has adopted us. Our only son was born in Málaga in 1992 & now studies art in Granada.

Why they chose this property

We bought the view & reformed the house for it.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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