Country Holiday Villa Rental, Casares

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Why not escape from the hustle and bustle of life to find peace and tranquillity in our Andalucian country hideaway? This rustic villa, surrounded by olive and chestnut trees, on a hillside just outside Casares, is a perfect place to relax in the sunshine by the pool, admire the views and get away from it all!

Las Golondrinas will accommodate up to 6 people, but special pricing makes it attractive for couples too.

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The Location

Set in its own grounds in the picturesque hills of La Celima, this charming rustic villa offers a perfect escape from the world; the only sounds to break the silence are the songs of the birds and the tinkling of sheep and goat bells. Views of the mountain are wonderful and on clear days the Rock of Gibraltar and the North African coastline are clearly visible.

An ideal retreat, Las Golondrinas is also conveniently located for other holiday attractions. It’s only 10 minutes drive to the beach and there many excellent restaurants and ventas in the area (wayside restaurants serving traditional Spanish food). A dozen or so championship golf courses are nearby - with the exclusive Finca Cortesin only 10 minutes away, and the stunning white beaches of the Costa de Luz are just over an hours drive for people who want to try their hand at water sports.

Las Golondrinas is also a good base to explore historic Andalucia. The lovely white village of Casares is just up the road, Gaucin a little further, and Ronda, Granada and Seville are all within striking distance. Gibraltar too is easily accessible.

If you do decide to take a break from the peace and quiet and go in search of some typical holiday hustle and bustle, then this isn’t too difficult to find either. The Spanish holiday resort of Estepona with long golden beaches is 15 minutes away by car and the bright lights of Marbella and Puerto Banus are just three quarters of an hours drive east.

Las Golondrinas is approximately 1¼ hours drive from Malaga or ¾ hour from Gibraltar.

The Villa

The villa comprises living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. As you enter you are surrounded by the rustic charm of the villa with the wood beamed ceilings, traditional tiled floors and Spanish antiques. The fully equipped kitchen leads to the L shape dining room with wood burner, balcony and stunning views over the valley. Moving through to the living room you are immediately struck by the cosiness and charm of the room with its large open log fireplace and again stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a cloakroom style bathroom with WC and wash hand basin on this level.

The three bedrooms are located downstairs – the house being built into the hillside. The large master bedroom has an en suite bathroom (shower only); the second large double bedroom and third bedroom with two single beds share the family bathroom (also shower only). All the bedrooms have direct access to the pool area via the balcony at the back of the house.

The stunning 10m x 5m pool is surrounded by a large terrace area with a rustic style pergola for cover when needed and this is a perfect place to relax and watch the sunset over the mountain. There is a barbecue area and small summer kitchen next to the pool which is ideal for al fresco dining.

The villa offers all the modern comforts you need whilst retaining the rustic Spanish charm and is a perfect ‘get away from it all holiday’.

A car is essential as we are 1½ km up a track winding round the hillside – but to arrive here is to find the idyllic hideaway you yearned for!!

Information at a Glance

Location:

Malaga Airport 93 km, Gibraltar 44 km, Casares 4 km

Facilities:

Fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room
3 bedrooms - 2 double, 1 twin,
3 bathrooms - 1 en suite, 1 family, 1 cloakroom style

Capacity:

Max persons - 6
Beds - 2 double, 2 single

Outdoor:

Pool (10m x 5m), garden furniture, sunbeds, barbecue

Kitchen and Appliances:

Cooker, microwave, fridge, deep freeze, washing machine, dishwasher, cookware, cutlery, crockery, iron and ironing board (ughh!)

Multimedia:

Television with free sat, radio/CD player, internet

Beaches:

Casares Playa, Sabinillas, Estepona; clean sandy beaches with restaurants and bars, long wide promenades.

Golf Courses:

Finca Cortesin, Sotogrande, Valderrama, Alcaidesa, San Roque, Almenara, La Duquesa, La Canada, Estepona, Atalaya, Guadalmina, Monte Mayor, El Paraiso

Local Markets:

Estepona – Wednesday,
Estepona Port (crafts) – Sunday,
Sabinillas (rastro) - Sunday

20% DISCOUNT FOR A GROUP OF JUST TWO PEOPLE

Christmas & New Year, Easter & May Bank holiday periods are high season.

Cot or high chair can be arranged for £15 each/ per week

All bed linen and towels provided with a weekly maid service and welcome pack on arrival.

Apartment available from 3.00 pm on your day of arrival and must be vacated for cleaning by 11.00 am on day of departure.

How to Book

We operate a provisional booking system and reserve dates for you while you arrange flights.

To check availability phone Howard Seddon
UK Mobile 07889 983 987
or email howard.seddon@talk21.com

Dates held for one week subject to your confirmation by email or phone when you have flights arranged.

25% deposit needed within seven days of confirmation to secure booking. Balance due 6 weeks before holiday starts.

How to Get Here

For flights, you might find the following website useful: www.skyscanner.net

Sky Scanner compares prices and availability for different airlines and different routes. The list it provides is not exhaustive, but it does seem to cover the main low cost scheduled airlines.

Fly to Malaga or Gibraltar

Although Gibraltar is nearer, most people fly into Malaga. The number of flights into Gibraltar is quite restricted and can be expensive, whereas there are a wide range of flights and prices available to Malaga.

Low cost flights available from Monarch, BMI Baby, Jet2.com and EasyJet.

The journey to Las Golondrinas from Malaga Airport takes about 1¼ hrs. Approximately one hour travelling south along the main motorway, the E15/ N340, and then another 15 minutes travelling inland towards Casares.

The journey to Las Golondrinas from Gibraltar Airport takes about ¾ hour - approximately half an hour travelling north along the E15/ N340 and then another 15 minutes travelling inland to Casares.

Fly to Jerez, Sevilla or Granada

It is also feasible to get here from Jerez, Seville or Granada and some of our clients do (low cost flights from Ryanair and a company called Clickair) – but of course it means your journey here by car takes longer.

The car journey takes about 1½ hrs from Jerez, 2¼ hrs from Seville and about 2½ hrs from Granada

Car Hire

A car is essential for a holiday with us and we can arrange car hire for you. The car will be waiting at the airport when you arrive and you just leave it at the airport when you return.

About Andalucia

White villages

Casares is one of the first villages you come as you drive in land on the famous ‘Ruta de Pueblos  Blancos’ or white village route. A charming, picturesque village with a ruined Moorish castle at the top of village approx 13km inland from the Mediterranean coast

Gaucin is another 10 kms inland after a delightful drive across the valley separating the two villages. There is a nice walk up to the castle that sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the village. The area offers many nature trails.

Sotogrande

The exclusive port and marina of Sotogrande, offering a range of upscale bars and restaurants. Surrounded by yachts and motorboats, and also offers some upmarket shopping. Sotogrande is also renowned for Horse polo and the local golf courses of Valderama and San Roque Golf Club. 

All the local beaches from Casares Costa to Sotogrande have their own chirinquitos, rustic bar/restaurants right on the beach.

Estepona

Estepona is another popular, all year round holiday destination. There is still plenty of evidence of it’s fishing village past, picturesque squares, traditional buildings and unpretentious tapas bars.

Estepona has four museum's located in the town's bullring, charting this area's colourful past which include periods of domination by the Romans and the Moors. Nature lovers can take a stroll through many beautiful parks or head into the stunning Sierra Bermeja mountains.

Marbella & Puerto Banus

Around three quarters of an hour’s drive east from Casares is the town of Marbella, with its famous ‘golden mile’ of hotels and beachfront villas. Tucked away a few blocks from the seafront, Marbella’s old town El Casco Antiguo is delightful, with traditional Andalucía architecture.

Puerto Banus is where you can find all the latest designer shops while admiring the large yachts and motor cruisers. And there is a very lively nightlife including alfresco bars, piano bars, and discos.

Gibraltar

Gibraltar– todays modern world mixed with plenty of history, caves and rock with infamous apes. A museum at the top of the rock highlights the fascinating history of the region displaying military and architectural points of interest.

The Alameda Botanical Gardens, City Gates and Fortifications (first built by the moors).The Convent, official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728. The Convent is haunted by a Franciscan Nun dating from 1531.

Costa de la Luz – The Atlantic Coast

Just over an hour’s drive to the west of Casares – past Gibraltar and Algeciras – are the golden beaches of Spain’s Atlantic coast, and a world famous destination for kite surfing and windsurfing.

The charming and historic town of Tarifa is at the southern most tip of continental Europe, and is a haven for surfers and holidaymakers, with excellent shopping and nightlife. There are numerous local beaches and teaching schools to brush up on your watersports.