This is a truly lovely house, very Spanish and full of charm and character. We have refurbished it with style and filled it with lovely furniture, some modern and some antique, with Moroccan and Spanish influences.
The house sits in half an acre of cyprus, olive and almond trees stretching across three terraces. On the lower terrace, partly secluded by trees and shrubs, is the 9m (30ft) swimming pool with spacious stone terrace, perfect for sunbathing or relaxing in the shade. There are sun loungers and umbrellas but for most of the day there is shade in one perfect spot, under the old olive tree.
We have created beautiful gardens which lead to the house and down to the pool, from the formal entrance garden to the stone path with pretty fountain, you will be surrounded by flowers and shrubs. The trees are mature and give much needed shade, but the oleanders, lilies and lantana lift everything with brilliant colours.
The large, bright living room leads straight onto the pool terrace through the french windows and is open plan so the kitchen is at the far end, originally part of the old house but now connected. There's a comfortable 4-seater sofa, with matching chaise-long and armchair - so you can relax and watch the kiddies playing by the pool. There's air-con in the living room/kitchen which also reaches through to one of the bedrooms, Suite Rojo. Next to the kitchen there's a large dining table (seats 8) The kitchen is well equipped for a large group with room to cook in comfort while others relax close by in the living area. A perfect space to watch the setting sun through the french windows and across the pool to the mountains.
POOL: the 9m (30 ft) pool is very private and surrounded by a large terrace with green shrubs and trees. The whole pool area is south facing and gets loads of sun, it's always a big hit with guests who often hurry back from trips to relax here until dusk. There are sun loungers, plus table and umbrella, with a shady area under the generous olive tree.
FOUR BEDROOMS: There are two large L-shaped bedroom suites, both with a curtained area for privacy, both with ensuite bathrooms. Bedroom Suite 1 leads off the living room, it is bright and airy and sleeps a couple and two kiddies. Bedroom Suite 2 features french windows leading into the private back garden, this is at the back of the house and has two patios for relaxing in the sun or shade. Both bedroom suites have room for a couple and one or two children, there's also a cot for baby (optional). Bedroom 3 is a double, it's next to the house bathroom. Bedroom 4 overlooks the pool with large curtained windows for privacy - here there's a single bed with an option for another single. The house sleeps 10 comfortably, or even 12 with some sharing, eg. 3 or 4 young children sharing with Mum and Dad or grandparents in one of the large L-shaped suites. The five single beds (option for an extra bed) have good mattresses and the double and two queen-size beds are in good shape.
All the rooms in the house have fans, with two in the large bedroom suites.
NOTE: in June and September we offer a slightly smaller version of the house, with just the two large suites, sleeping 8 on a sharing basis. With suites have ensuite bathrooms and are L-shaped making sharing easy and comfortable.
BATHROOMS (3) We have good plumbing with extractor fans or windows in the bathrooms. All the bathrooms have been renovated in the last few years and are modern and easy to keep clean. We make sure everything is spotless for your arrival and can provide cleaning services if required during your stay.
GARDENS: There are several garden areas starting with the entrance gravel garden with paths and fountain, the pool is surrounded by gardens and finally there's a large very private back garden accessed from the kitchen and also via the french windows in bedroom suite 2. For a large group this means people can relax in different spaces and have some privacy or quiet time away from the kiddies.
DISCOUNT: The house is suitable for two families or a large group of close friends, we can at a stretch sleep 12, but if you are a family or group of six or less, make this clear and we will offer you a 10% reduction.
NOTE: In June and September, for a discounted price, we close up part of the house, this leaves the two large bedroom suites available with ensuite bathrooms, sleeping 7 or 8 comfortably. Suitable for two couples with children.
