Property Description
It's three kilometres from the road, a long track, but when you arrive here it's more than worth that minor inconvenience. The view from here, across the Straits of Gibraltar to Africa is one of the most sensational in the whole of Spain.
Africa is so close you feel that if you reached out you could almost touch it! Ships pass through the Straits of Gibraltar, moving silently across your line of vision - which takes in a huge panoramic sweep of the Moroccan coast, the street lights of Ceuta and Tangiers twinkling clearly beneath the huge rocky crags of the Rif mountains.
It's a magical little corner of our world, quiet and attractive countryside all around, long-horned red Retinto cattle ambling contentedly between the trees, flocks of migrating birds circling overhead. The Rif Mountains on one side of the Straits, the Rock of Gibraltar equally prominent on the other. You are still in Europe yet just about as close as it's possible to be to Africa.
The property comprises the owner's house, a small rental cottage alongside and, just below, two more, adjoining rental cottages. All three have just one bedroom and children are not accepted here, so it really is a perfect retreat for couples.
Beyond the cottages, the pretty country gardens and extensive lawn sweep down to an infinity swimming pool and that indescribable view across the sea.
ZC11(1) Casa Luna and ZC11(2) Casa Sol
These two adjoining cottages look out over the lawn and flower gardens to the swimming pool and beyond, of course, to that magnificent vista. Each has it's own shaded terrace area, richly planted with mature shrubs and with mature wisteria clambering attractively over the terrace pergola.
Inside, decoration is tasteful and cheerful. All on one floor and quite compact, each has a living room / kitchen, a double bedroom and bathroom. They are well equipped with satellite TV, radio-cassette players and central heating.
At some time during your stay you will surely be tempted to walk past the pool and carry on down the slopes below the property (it's a two kilometre path, a bit tricky in places) to the small, rocky but picturesque bay where you can swim or fish, or just carry on marveling at the view of Africa.
ZC11(3) Trasmontana
This is the most recent of the three, built just above "Luna" and "Sol". It is the most spacious, very attractively fitted out and finished. It enjoys the view from its furnished roof terrace. Light pours into the stone-floored living room, which is partly wood-paneled.
Wood has also been effectively used in furnishing the kitchen. A glass chandelier and dried flowers decorate the sitting area which is divided off from the en-suite bedroom by a glass-paned wall of checkered opaque and transparent design.
The cottage has a fan for the summer and is centrally heated in winter. There is no view from inside the cottage but exterior steps go up to the terrace, a marvelous place to sit and survey Africa, the sea and the passing ships heading both to Morocco and out into the vast ocean.
Guests staying here also share the gardens and pool with guests at "Casa Luna" and "Casa Sol".
There's not much reason to leave this rural hideaway. But there's lots to do and see close at hand: Tarifa is the surfing capital of the South Atlantic and it's lots of fun. The long stretches of white sandy Atlantic beaches on the Costa de la Luz are just a few kilometres away, there's Gibraltar 'around the corner', the white villages of inland Cádiz to explore, windsurfing, golf, riding et al.
And there's always the option of a day trip to Morocco … ships leave regularly from both Algeciras and Tarifa, it's a wonderful trip (especially the longer, 3 hour trip from Algeceiras to Tangier), the ship often accompanied through the Straits by dolphins and even whales.
And when you step ashore, you will certainly know that you are in a different world!
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Property Details
ZC11(1) Casa Luna (sleeps 2) :
Open-plan living / dining room / kitchen
1 double bedroom
Bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Terrace (with furniture)
ZC11(2) Casa Sol (sleeps 2) :
Open-plan living / dining room / kitchen
1 double bedroom
Bathroom (shower only)
Terrace (with furniture)
ZC11(3) Trasmontana (sleeps 2) :
Open-plan living / dining room / kitchen
1 twin bedroom (beds pushed together) with en-suite bathroom
Roof terrace (with furniture)
Facilities
SatelliteTV (some channels in English; also German, French etc) • Radio/CD player
Central Heating • Portable and Ceiling Fans
Casas Luna and Sol have small electric ovens and 2 ring electric hobs; Trasmontana doesn't have an oven. It has a microwave / grill and 4 ring electric hob • Fridge / freezer • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
All linen is provided (including pool towels)
Terrace dining furniture • Barbecue
Shared use of : Laundry Room (Washing Machine • Iron & board) • Filtered swimming pool (12 m x 4 m, 0.50 - 1.80 m deep) • Gardens • Shaded Pergola • Sunbeds • Hammock • Outdoor furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (although, because it's not heated, the normal swimming season is from April to September, inclusive)
This is a property for couples so, sorry, no children
Rental start and finish days for this property are flexible
Location
Accessed by a 3 km track, 4 km from Pelayo (bars, restaurants); Algeciras (all facilities) 15 mins; Tarifa (all facilities) 25 mins
Gibraltar 30 mins; Marbella 1 hr; Málaga 1½ hrs; Jerez 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
See the location map above
Airports
Gibraltar 30 mins; Málaga 1½ hrs; Jerez 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
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