Sleeps 8 persons – Price – Starts at 4000 euro per week – 4 bedroom, 4 bath – Please contact us for availability – 1 week minimum

This is a luxurious and grand countryside Villa which exudes Spanish charm and beauty, while combing the finest of modern comforts. It is situated on a south-facing private 24 acre estate of rolling forested hills. It is well located in Andalucia at just 7 kilometres from the picturesque village of Gaucín.  This stunning house has exquisite furnishings, delightful gardens, and fabulous indoor spa area (with heated pool, jacuzzi and sauna), plus a beautiful outdoor pool and several lovely terraces to enjoy!  The villa is quite spacious at 900 m2 and mostly on one level with differing levels within.  The large and very comfortable living room is decorated with charm and good taste. It features an extra tall ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a wood burning stove (there is also a warm air heating system which operates throughout the villa). Quality furnishings and beautiful works of art give the house an old Spanish “hacienda” feel.   Low lighting and the sound system adds to the ambiance. Arched double doors open to terraces on each side.
A separate library / TV room has a large 50″ flat-screen satellite TV and DVD player. There is an Xbox 360 Kinetic play station connected to the TV, as well as a large selection of DVD’s and CD’s.
A few steps up from the living-room is the beautifully appointed dining area, or you may want to eat “al fresco”  as the terraced dining area features a glass ceiling …  you will dine under the stars as you overlook the floodlit gardens.
Kitchen – modern with high-end appliances – a five burner gas Lacanche stove, a double oven and combination oven/microwave as well, a fridge/freezer with an ice maker, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine, and a wall mounted TV. There is an herb garden just outside.  Meals can be prepared for you by a chef, (please ask for details).The washing machine and tumble dryer are located in a separate laundry room.
4 Bedrooms- each with en-suite bathroom/shower room. They all have fans and mosquito blinds.  There is also an air cooling/warming system.
Master bedroom – is huge and in the main tower on two levels with a king size four poster bed, a fireplace, TV and DVD/CD player.  Spectacular views. Luxurious jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower. Large dressing room, on the floor below, which can be used as an extra single bedroom if needed.
Three additional En-suite bedrooms -all equally attractive, beautifully appointed, and open to terraces outside. Two are double bedded and one has twin beds.
There is also a stunning indoor spa area, with a 13m X 3 m metre heated (28 C) swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.  It is 1.1 -1.5 m deep. It also has shower facilities and its own audio system!
Outdoors:  There is a 10 metre long outdoor pool (with underwater lighting) which basks in sunshine from mid-morning to night.  The furnished “Mirador” overlooks the pool and is the perfect place to enjoy the amazing views and spectacular sunsets. Here you can relax with friends and family, read a book or sip a glass of wine.  Two sofas double up as day beds making it a great place for a siesta too!
The outside bar and barbecue area, is beside the glass-covered outdoor dining terrace. The bar is kept well stocked and (drinks are charged at a fraction more than cost price). This area also has a fireplace, fridge and freezer, CD player, shower room and a space heater.
The villa is accessed by a 1.4 km dirt road (the steeper parts are in concrete) which leads off from the road to Colmenar. There is parking for ten cars (there is also a three car garage).
Far from the villa is a separate small house where the English/Spanish-speaking house managers live. They can assist you and make for an enjoyable stay. If requested, they will also provide baby- sitting services. They can also organize meals such as light lunches or evening meals on request, as well barbecue meals or paella for you to cook yourself.
Gaucín is a charming mountain village with views to Gibraltar and the Rif mountains of North Africa. There are bars and restaurants serving local and international cuisine. Above the village are the ruins of its old Moorish castle, Castillo del Aguila (the Eagle’s Castle). Riding stables offer guided walks, treks, nature trails and bird watching. Sandy beaches are 45 minutes away at Sabinillas.  Superb golf courses, sailing and windsurfing are all within 60 minutes. Marbella with its shops, restaurants and night life is also just an hour away.  You can even visit Morocco! The high-speed boat from Tarifa to Tangiers takes just 40 minutes. Once you return to the property you will enjoy peace and tranquility in exclusive and luxurious comfort!

Notes: Welcome pack is provided on arrival (this consists of flower arrangements and fresh fruit).Rentals for this property run from Saturday to Saturday. No smoking indoors.Catering services can be organized on request. A weekly change of linen and towels is included for rentals of more than one week. Babysitting services are available.
Security Deposit-A 600 Euro security deposit is held against your credit or debit card and will be cancelled one week after your holiday, less any reductions for breakages or damage.

50 ” Satellite TV in TV lounge  with UK Programming, Kinetic play station, TV’s also in the master bedroom (with DVD/CD player) and in the kitchen, Yamaha sound system in the living room, audio system in the indoor spa area, DVD/CD player in the master bedroom, CD player in the outdoor bar.
Large collection of CD’s and DVD’s (many for children), games (for all ages) and video games. Fiction and non-fiction books, Table Tennis, 2 bicycles, golf clubs, binoculars.
Air Cooling/Warming System throughout. All bedrooms have fans and mosquito netting, all linen is provided (including pool towels).
Outdoors – Outdoor swimming pool (L shaped, 9.2 m x 5.6 m, 0.9 m – 1.5 m deep, with entrance steps and a shallow part for children, 5 m x 3.6 m) with underwater lighting, extensive terraces, sun loungers and garden chairs, outside bar with W.C and shower, fridge, freezer, kitchenette and log burner
Mirador (furnished)
Night lighting around the pool, bar areas and parking area, 2 outdoor space heaters, gardens & estate grounds (fenced), security gates.