Lovely 3 bedroom holiday home (sleeps 6) in a remote valley of a mountainous area, surrounded by cultivated farmland and Mediterranean forest. All modern conveniences and décor is warm and cheerful.
Private fenced off pool.
Bedroom 1 and 2 with double beds (1,40x2.00). Third bedroom with twin beds (90x2.00). Two complete bathrooms, one en-suite with shower, the other with bath tub. Open plan kitchen, dining, living room. Modern and fully equipped.
Washing machine (placed in bathroom).
HD Television with all the Spanish channels up to date (some can be set to bilingual audio) and access to Netflix and YouTube.
Shelves full of books and guides (in Spanish, Dutch, English and French). Original prints, photos and paintings on the walls give the place a personal touch.
The Spanish/Dutch owners also live in the valley and are as self-sufficient as possible, with an organic vegetable garden, their own water well, and solar panels (with back-up of the main grid). All their surrounding land and the (low-maintenance) gardens are landscaped and maintained naturally, without the use of pesticides, and taking into account the challenging mountain climate (hot, dry summers and cold winters, as well as a significant day-night temperature difference).
They offer their holiday home to nature lovers, families, bird spotters, hikers, peace seeking couples and anyone who looks for a relaxed place to spend their holidays.
Access to the house is through paved country roads (with exception some 200 meters in the middle). At the end however there is a sharp curve and steep descending slope, which is accessible to any type of car though.
Ronda, just 8 km away, is one of the most beautiful cities of Andalusia, steeped in history. It stands on a towering plateau in the mountains of the province of Malaga. The plateau is split in two by a 90 meters deep gap, 'El Tajo', and is the natural separation between the old and the new Ronda. This gap is spanned by a stone bridge, Puente Nuevo, and offers breath-taking views.
The shopping area of Ronda, where some of the traditional shops still maintain, is located in the new part of town.
However, the most enchanting walks can be found in the old town where the Moorish and Roman atmosphere can be inhaled in every street corner.
Nearby village of Arriate provides with banks, small supermarkets and other stores that you need on a daily basis. This charming village is also known for its cheap & cheerful tapas bars and also has a few high quality restaurants.
Ronda lies very central to all the cities that are worth visiting and can easily be travelled in one day, such as Cordoba (Mezquita), Granada (Alhambra-book well in advance!), Seville (Giralda and Reales Alcazares), Malaga (Picasso Museum) and Gibraltar and Marbella/Costa del Sol.
