El Rancho is a luxury holiday retreat established for over 14 years, set in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, surrounded by 4 acres of private organic olive groves, with views of pine clad mountains. The Organic olive farm has exclusive equestrian facilities, complete with 20m x 40m professional dressage arena and offers 3 luxury self catering villas. All the cottages are beautifully designed with landscaped gardens and terraces. We have 2 swimming pools ( main pool 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. We also offer a heated jacuzzi. ( available April - October) All the villas have private dinning and sunbathing terraces and have been individually designed and lovingly furnished in a typically Andalucian style, to the highest standards. The villas are equipped with their own fibre optic internet and have 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. Ideally located for sightseeing, (Antequera, Granada, Alhambra Palace, Ronda, Seville, Sierra Nevada) only 40 mins from the the beaches of the Costa del Sol and only 20 mins from the beautiful beaches of the fresh water lake of Iznajar. 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 only 5 minutes away. (license No. RTA VTAR MA 01197)
Bedroom 1 consists of 1 kingsize bed and fitted wardrobes, ceiling fan and en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 consists of 2 single beds, complete with bedside cabinets and fitted wardobes, ceiling fan and en-suite bathroom. Bathrooms, both en-suite luxury bathrooms feature ganite vanity units, shower cubicles and wc. Fully fitted kitchen, with granite work surfaces, full size fridge/freezer, gas hob and electric oven and Nespresso coffee machine. The kitchen is fully equipped with quality cooking utensils and glassware and BBQ utensils. Lounge/dining area, fully furnished with comfortable sofas and dining furniture, Eco pellet burner, provides heating, pellets provided at no extra cost, DVD player, blue tooth portable speaker and ceiling fan. Private landscaped terrace with shaded eating area, complete with outside kitchen and built in gas barbecue, ideal for eating alfresco, full wooden dining table and chairs, and sunloungers. Bed linen and all towels are provided including pool towels. Baby cot with quality mattress and bed linen and high chair provided free upon request.
Childrens swing frame and petanque area.
We have on site a private equestrian facilities, Our horses are part of the family and are impeccably looked after. Please note we do not offer horse riding on site but are happy to arrange riding for our guests at a local riding school . ( riding needs to arraged in advance).
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 3 course lunch 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 a daily fresh fish and meat market. 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 Sapnish tradition. The village has its own modern medical centre, various banks, pharmacies, butchers, bakers, etc.
For those seeking further adventure we are happy to organise flights in a micro light aeroplane from our local airfield, a spectacular way to see the beautiful countryside. this can be booked upon arrival and is dependent on weather conditions.
El Rancho is a professionaly run luxury holiday destination, where guests return year after year due to our exceptionaly high standards.
