Property Description
The Estate
Surrounded by a vast bowl of incomparable mountain majesty, this is one of the most beautiful settings in Andalucía. Here, in the midst of glorious countryside, yet just twenty minutes away from Mediterranean beaches, is where renowned architect, Aubrey David, built his own, very special, home.
He subsequently converted this magnificent estate into five unique self-catering villas. Two have one bedroom, three have two bedrooms. Each is described briefly (below) and each also has a separate page with more detail and more photos. Click on the villa name (below) to view the individual pages.
Please note that in summer, only the whole estate (all five villas) is made available (as one large rental property). The villas cannot be rented individually during this time. Click here for details of renting the whole Estate.
Each of the villas have open fireplaces, air conditioning, central heating, satellite television, safety deposit boxes, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, car parking and private patios.
They are set at a discrete distance from each other, surrounded, as everything is here, by wonderful nature. There are seemingly acres of space in which to lose yourselves so there is no sense at all of being in a complex.
There are two beautiful, spring-fed, filtered swimming pools, (both open throughout the year), one reveling in full Andalusian sunshine from dawn until dusk and which can be heated (on request, for a supplement); the other is secluded by trees and natural shade. There's a sauna too.
It would take wild horses to drag most people away from this rural paradise. But anyone who wants to see a little more of Andalucía will be spoiled for choice here. Some of the prettiest and least commercialised beaches on the Mediterranean Sea are literally "just down the road". So, head for the beach, hire a boat and set sail or just enjoy that special "costa" atmosphere from a restaurant at one of the marinas. There are excellent golf courses too.
And, talking of horses, there are also some tame and very well trained ones too! Local guide, Kevin, offers guided rides (anything from half an hour up to four hours per day). There is also a picadero (with jumps) for anyone who prefers this to hacking out. Children can ride here too.
If you follow the little country road up through the wonderful countryside you will soon arrive at the delightful village of Casares, perched, seemingly precariously, on its steep and dramatic rocky outcrop. A little further away is Gaucín, the other white village in this region which has rightly earned plaudits for its charm and quality of life. And, of course, there's Ronda, Gibraltar, Jerez, Estepona, Marbella …
Take to the countryside and walk to rarely visited Roman baths, hike up Estepona mountain (keeping an eye out for the rare pinsapo pine and cabra hispanica) or wander through fields of wild spring flowers.
Whatever your preference, here you are ideally situated between the sea and the sierras, the perfect place to enjoy the very best of Andalucía.
The Villas
ZC30 (Nº 1) Casa Mario : sleeps 2/3; one double bedroom
Set away from the other villas, "Casa Mario" is the most rustic of the vilas, designed in a semi-open plan style with round timber beamed ceilings. It has a south facing terrace under a grapevine covered pergola.
The living area has a wood burning stove. The north facing window commands a beautiful view over the mountains. A picture window seat here can be converted into a large single bed. There is a well equipped kitchen area with a breakfast bar. From the living area three steps lead to the twin bedroom (the beds are pushed together) with an en-suite bathroom.
ZC30 (Nº 2) La Casita : sleeps 2 (and a child); one double bedroom
The ideal villa for a couple with romance in mind. Attached to the main house by a covered porch, with its own separate entrance, it has a semi-open plan design with sloping timber beamed ceilings.
It has its own private, shaded patio (alongside one of the communal swimming pools) and this leads in to the living dining/area, approached via the open-plan kitchen. Besides central heating, a cast iron open fireplace adds to the ambience. The carpeted double bedroom is separated from the living area by a natural stone wall. The bedroom opens onto a second private, south-facing patio. There is a separate dressing room and a bathroom with a spa bath.
ZC30 (Nº 3) West House : sleeps 4 (and a child); one double and one twin bedroom
West house was originally the architect's studio and offers wonderful space and light. All ceilings of this property are timber beamed.
The villa has three levels, a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom on the upper floor and the kitchen and living area on the middle level, opening onto a sun terrace with access down to a garden terrace shaded by a 250 year old cork oak. Half a level down from the living area is the second, double bedroom with open plan dressing, bath and shower areas. A child may be accommodated here because the couch converts into a single bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher and a built-in dining table. Its open-plan design blends with the stone-walled lounge room and the internal garden to provide a very comfortable living area.
ZC30 (Nº 4) El Cortijo: sleeps 4; one double and one twin bedroom
This 2 bedroom villa comprises the original living room, dining room, bar and kitchen, with a style and grandeur befitting the home of an accomplished architect. Any gourmet chef would be proud of the kitchen here, complete with dishwasher, and plenty of space and facilities to cook up a banquet.
Ideal for entertaining, it has a very large and spacious living / dining and kitchen area with wonderful views to the countryside. This opens onto a a south facing terrace under a pergola shaded by grapevines, perfect for dining al fresco.
The master bedroom is on the ground floor and has an open fireplace on its natural stone wall. Opening off this bedroom is a bathroom with separate shower. An attractive stairway leads up to the second, first floor bedroom where french doors open onto a balcony with a lovely view over the valley.
ZC30 (Nº 5) Villa Carmen: sleeps 4 (and two children); one double and one twin bedroom
This is ideal for a larger family as it comfortably sleeps up to six people. Separate from the main building "Villa Carmen" is also designed with split levels. Entering to the living room and kitchen on the middle level, an external half level stair leads to a covered south facing terrace which in turn leads on to a private, terraced garden overlooking the second communal swimming pool.
There are two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, both with dressing areas and en-suite bathrooms. Both dressing areas are designed to accommodate an extra single bed.
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Property Details
ZC30 (Nº 1) Casa Mario :
sleeps 2/3
Living room with a single sofa bed
Kitchen (with breakfast bar)
Steps up to twin bedroom (beds pushed together) with en-suite bathroom
Private terrace (with garden furniture & barbecue)
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ZC30 (Nº 2) La Casita :
sleeps 2 (and a child)
Open plan living / dining room
Open plan kitchen
Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with bath & shower)
Two private terraces (with garden furniture & barbecue)
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ZC30 (Nº 3) West House :
sleeps 4 (and a child)
Open plan living room
Open plan kitchen / dining room
Down half a level to master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room (with a sofabed)
Up one level to the twin bedroom (with en-suite bathroom)
Sun terrace (with garden furniture)
Garden terrace (with garden furniture & barbecue)
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ZC30 (Nº 4) El Cortijo :
sleeps 4
Large open plan living / dining room with kitchen area and breakfast bar
Master (double) bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Up one level to the twin bedroom (with en-suite bathroom, bath only, no shower)
Sun terrace (with garden furniture)
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ZC30 (Nº 5) Villa Carmen :
sleeps 4 (and two children)
Open plan living / dining room / kitchen area
Up one level to twin-bedded room with en-suite bathroom & dressing area (with an extra single bed)
Down one level to double-bedded room with en-suite bathroom & dressing area (also with an extra single bed)
Covered terrace (with garden furniture)
Private garden area
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Facilities
All Villas : Satellite TV (Free to view) • WiFi Internet (depending on where you are on the Estate; it doesn't work inside all the villas). Bring your own laptop
Open fireplace (or wood burning stove) in the living room • Central Heating • Air Conditioning • Portable Fans
Electric Oven • Electric hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher (in Nº's 3 & 4 only) • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Shared Facilities : 2 swimming pools (one 11 m x 4.8 m, 1.6 m deep; the other circular, 10 m in diameter, 1.6 m deep) • Pool terraces • Sauna (payable locally) • Grounds and gardens of the Estate • Parking • Communal laundry room (a laundry service is available, payable locally)
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pools will be open throughout the year. The rectangular pool in the front grounds can be heated (see below)
Heating for the pool is on request, charged at £30 per day. We recommend that you request its heating for two or three days in advance of your holiday, too, to bring it to a comfortable temperature ready for your arrival
Please note that in summer, only the whole estate (all five villas) is made available. The villas cannot be rented individually. Click here for details of renting the whole Estate
Rentals for these properties can start on any day of the week
Location
5 km south of Casares (most facilities)
Costa del Sol 20 mins; Gaucín 25 mins; Gibraltar 35 mins; Marbella 35 mins; hr; Málaga 1¼ hrs; Ronda 1¼ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
See the location map above
Airports
Gibraltar 35 mins; Málaga 1¼ hrs Jerez 2 hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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