Traditional farmhouse, converted into two attractive cottages - Torcal Vista, Andalucia
Both cottages have 2 double bedrooms, Mill Cottage sleeps 4, the Farmhouse sleeps up to 6.

The Property: This traditional Andalucian farmhouse and olive mill has been converted into two comfortable, attractive and well equipped cottages. One can accommodate four people and the other up to six. Each is furnished to a high standard, complete with central heating, air conditioned bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens and lounge areas with satellite tv and cd/dvd players. A welcome pack is provided. Guests are requested not to smoke inside.

The nearby towns of Villanueva de la Concepcion and Casabermeja (an 8 minute drive) have supermarkets, banks, medical centres, bars and restaurants. There is also a small supermarket a 3 minute drive away and a restaurant and a bar just down the road.

Why not spend your holiday relaxing on your own private terrace or cooling off in the pool? Alternatively, there are great beaches only 30 minutes drive away and the cottages make an excellent base for exploring everything that Andalucia has to offer.

Extra information:

Mill Cottage: The cottage has two en-suite double or twin bedrooms with air conditioning. Bed linen and towels (including pool towels) and a hair dryer are provided. All rooms have central heating.

The living area has a fully fitted kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. It is comfortably furnished and has satellite tv with cd/dvd player. There are games and a selection of books (dvds can be rented). There is a separate utility room with an automatic washing machine and second fridge. The extensive private terrace has teak furniture and a barbecue. It includes a covered area for summer shade.The views from here are great. Below the terrace is the 10m by 5m heated pool.

The Farmhouse: This cottage has two en-suite double or twin bedrooms with air conditioning. In addition, a large sofa bed in the living room can be used to sleep an extra two. Bed linen and towels and a hair dryer are provided. The cottage has central heating.

There is a fully fitted kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave and automatic washing machine. The lounge is comfortably furnished and has satellite tv with cd/dvd player. There are games and a selection of book (dvds can be rented). There is also a wood burning stove. The spacious private terrace includes a covered area for summer shade and has teak furniture and a barbecue. The view of El Torcal from here is spectacular. The terrace leads down to the Moroccan garden and from here you can access the 10m by 5m.

The pool: With stunning views from the terrace, this large pool is a perfect place to spend many relaxing days.

Shared by both cottages, this 10m by 5m heated pool is available to swim in all year round. It's depth is from 1.3 to 1.7 metres. So far our guests have found it hard to leave this area. There are plenty of comfortable sun loungers, chairs and sunshades. Once again the views are marvellous.

Location: Torcal Vista is an excellent base for relaxing, walking, cycling, bird watching, horse riding and exploring Andalucia. From the cottages you can walk down to the river below, listen to the frog chorus in the spring and watch turtles and a variety of birds including egrets, hoopoes, vultures and the occasional eagle. Good climbing can be found nearby and bikes are available for hire from the finca. Painting lessons can also be arranged.

The Natural Park of El Torcal, with its unusual and dramatic limestone rock formations and spectacular views, is only a fifteen minute drive from the house. There are clearly marked walks here. You can drive on to the attractive town of Antequera with its historic churches and buildings, its castle and ancient dolmens. Antequera has many traditional shops and restaurants and a bull ring. In common with most of Spain, Antequera can always find an excuse to hold another fiesta.

Malaga is thirty minutes from Torcal Vista. This popular and lively city has many excellent restaurants and tapas bars both in the centre and by the beach. It boasts two castles and several museums, in particular the new Museo Picasso in the Buenavista Palace. Granada is only an hour away and the world famous Alhambra Palace and gardens should not be missed. Seville, Cordoba and Ronda are all within reach too.

The El Chorro Gorge and lakes and the Fuente de Piedra with its famous flamingoes are nearby. Also within easy reach of the cottages are the beaches of the Costa Del Sol. They are great for swimming, sunbathing beside the sea and enjoying a fine meal from one of the seafront restaurants. The fish is particularly good.

Andalucia has many fine golf courses, the nearst being at Antequera.

Travelling: This old Spanish finca is 35 minutes from Malaga airport and 50 minutes from Granada airport. We will send you a map and detailed directions to the property after you make your booking but you can always get hold of us by telephone if you have problems finding us. We can meet you in Casabermeja by arrangement.

Rental Rates per week for Mill Cottage :

Notes to the Rental rates
The Farmhouse: Prices for booking this cottage are available on request - please remember that it will not be available until June 2006.

If you would like to contact the owner, Tony Runham, please click on the link below.

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