Property Description
At the very top of the village and looking out from the forest to a heavenly panorama of mountain, hill and wooded slopes, this is an intimate, enjoyable and friendly house, a great place to stay.
The house is built on several levels, climbing up the mountainside above the village. Decoration is simple, yet stylish and southern. An open hearth, whitewashed beams and terracotta tiles impart an authentic Andaluz flavour whilst bright textiles and rugs collected in Asia, Africa and South America add spice and colour.
The sitting room has French windows which look out onto the terraces (part shaded, part open) and the swimming pool below, with that wonderful view as a constant backdrop. It also houses an extensive collection of books on Spain, a CD player and a good selection of music.
There is a computer too, (with 24 hour internet connection). It's available for clients use but is tucked away discreetly so that it won't disturb the peace of mind of clients who have come away on holiday precisely to escape from information technology!
Alongside is the dining room which comfortably seats eight, opening through to the large, fully equipped kitchen (which also has it's own sitting area on a lower level). There is also a dining table on the terrace outside which also seats eight. A delightful spot, you will be loathe to leave!
Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. One also has a small living room annex. All of the bedrooms have top-of-the-range mattresses, excellent linen and attractive bathrooms with both shower and bath. Sinks are marble topped with masses of space for toiletries and there is attractive ceramic tiling. All bedrooms look out to the Sierra de Grazalema. There are more books, bright bedspreads and kilims. Each bedroom is also equipped with a CD player of its own.
The fourth bedroom is located in a separate wing of the house (with dressing room and en-suite shower room).
The house is surrounded by a mature garden where a beautiful round swimming pool has been sculpted into the terraced hillside. There are almond, olive and orange trees, bamboo, jasmine, roses and bougainvillea and an enormous palm tree. And although you are at the very top of a small village you see no other buildings, only the craggy peaks of the distant mountains. There is nothing to disturb your intimacy yet you can wander down to the village shops, bars and restaurants in less than ten minutes.
Montecorto is a little village of 950 people, with a couple of bar / restaurants, an easy pace of life and, of course, plenty of Andalusian good nature and bonhomie. There is a bank, chemists, post office, doctor's surgery and shops where you can buy most essentials.
In Ronda (just 20 mintes away) there area number of larger supermarkets as well as other interesting shops and, of course, masses of excellent restaurants including the Michelin-starred "Tragabuches". And a short drive away in Zahara is the superb 'Al Lago' restaurant.
Quite apart from the wonderful countryside all around and the natural treasure-trove of the nearby National Park, it's also an ideal location for exploring much of the best that Andalucía has to offer. Apart from Ronda, of course, Grazalema and the other pueblos blancos of Cádiz province are close at hand, and it's not so far, either to Sevilla, Gibraltar and the wonderful beaches of both the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean Sea.
Delightful local lady, Paqui, looks after the house. Unless you prefer not to be disturbed, she cleans, irons and keeps everything neat and tidy for you, every weekday (two hours daily). And not least of the many attractions here are "Paqui's raciones", authentic Spanish snacks, which you can order in the mornings (Mondays to Fridays) and she will have them ready for you, freshly cooked and delicious, later in the day.
All in all, an exceptional holiday property. As confirmed by client comments such as, "We had a wonderful holiday in Montecorto. The villa was seductive, charming, relaxing and very beautiful. A very BIG thank you!"
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Property Details
Ground Floor :
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Shaded and sun terraces (with furniture)
First Floor :
3 bedrooms :
1
double with en-suite bathroom (and with a living room annex)
2 twin bedrooms (the beds can be pushed together), both with en-suite bathrooms
Separate Wing :
1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room/W.C
Facilities
Satellite TV (Free to view) • DVD • CD Player • All bedrooms also have CD/Tape players plus a selection of music • Computer, with 24 hour internet connection (please note that laptops cannot be connected to this system) • WiFi internet is being installed (which you can connect to from your laptop) • Extensive library including many books on Andalucía and Spain
2 wood burning stoves • Electric Radiators • Fans in all bedrooms
Gas Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • 2 Fridges • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Blender • Coffee pot • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Tumble Dryer • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Filtered swimming pool (circular, approx. 7.5 m x 5.5 m, 1.5 m deep).
Pool terrace • Garden • Sunbeds • Sunshades • Barbecue • Outdoor dining and garden furniture
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)
The house is built on several different levels and so there are a number of stairs, making it unsuitable for toddlers or the handicapped
When the house is rented for just six people, (see prices below), the fourth bedroom will be closed off
Prices are inclusive of daily cleaning, Mondays to Fridays
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
In the village of Montecorto (basic facilities, bank, restaurants etc); Ronda 20 mins; Grazalema 25 mins; Arcos de la Frontera 50 mins;
Costa del Sol 1 hr; Jerez 1 hr; Sevilla 1½ hrs, Málaga 1¾ hrs
See the location map above
Airports
Jerez 1½ hrs; Sevilla 1¾ hrs, Málaga 1¾ hrs; Gibraltar 2 hrs
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