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Property |
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Finca de Palmero |
Gaucín, Andalucia, Spain |
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Luxury country house with a real wow factor having an indoor spa area comprising heated pool 13m x 3m, jacuzzi and sauna. Set in 24 acres. This exclusive and very private retreat is situated at the edge of the Ronda mountains with spectacular south facing views across to the Mediterranean.The rolling hills of inland Andalucia have long been a favoured destination for those looking for peace and tranquillity. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 4 |
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Guests:
| 8 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The four bedroom finca has been extensively renovated and refitted by the present owner to create a truly unique home combining the finest elements of rustic Spain with the latest home comforts.
Lovingly remodeled and sympathetically decorated it offers the rare chance to enjoy a luxury home near the picturesque village of Gaucín. From the indoor Spa to the spacious Mirador, it´s a great place to " chill out " |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Sandy beaches are less than 45 minutes away at Sabinillas and Golf Courses at Valderama, Sotogrande, San Roque, La Duquesa, Alcaidesa, Almenara and Estepona are all less than an hour away. For the more energetic, riding, walking in the surrounding hills, sailing and windsurfing at Tarifa, a 60 minute drive. Or you can take a day trip by hovercraft from Tarifa to Tangiers in Morocco. In the winter months skiing in the Sierra Nevada is two and a half hours drive away. Gibraltar Airport is about 60 minutes drive and Malaga Airport about 80 minutes. Nearest shopping is Gaucín which has, 2 banks with cash dispensers, supermarkets, post office, doctor, medical clinic, pharmacist and , of course, restaurants and tapas bars. Marbella with its shops, restaurants and night life is an hour away! |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| On leaving Malága airport follow signs for N340 towards Torremolinos. Exit N340 and take the motorway E15/A7 towards Marbella. Leave motorway at exit 142 for A377 towards Casares/Manilva/Gaucín. Go through toll payment barrier to round about and take the A377 towards Casares. Do not turn off towards Casares keep driving towards Gaucin. At the “T” junction when you
reach Gaucin turn left DO NOT GO TOWARDS THE CENTRE OF THE VILLAGE. At the next “T” junction opposite the petrol station turn left again onto the A369 towards Algeciras. After 2 km you turn right towards Colmenar and Estacion Gaucin. Continue down this road until you come to the entrance of the Hotel Hereza on your right at 4.5Km. Opposite is a track! Go down this track for 600 metres and when you see the house sign “Finca de
Palmero” turn left into our drive (track) and after another 600 metres a warm welcome awaits you. If lost phone 952 11 71 02 or 609 502 622. |
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Nearest airports:
| Malága about 80 minutes. Gibraltar 60 minutes. Malaga 110 Km. Gibraltar 65 Km |
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Nearest train station:
| Estacion Gaucín 5 Km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Algeciras |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| La Heriza 2km |
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Nearest beach:
| Sabanillas 40 minutes |
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Nearest shop:
| Gaucín 7 Km |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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John Powell |
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Contact Phone No. |
+34951168007 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Birdwatching / Climbing / Horse Riding / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Sauna or Steam Room / Telephone / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
There are four bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size 4 poster bed, an open fireplace and TV + Dvd/Cd player. There is also a separate dressing room which could be used as single bedroom. Guest Bedroom 1 has king size double bed and walk in dressing room. Guest Bedroom 2 has twin beds. Guest Bedroom 3 has a double bed. All bedrooms have bathrooms en-suite with walk in showers. Master Bathroom has luxurious inset jacuzzi bath and walk in shower. There is a double height living room with wood burner and Bose sound system. TV/Library. Bookcase with built in 50” TV + DVD player. Large cd & dvd collection, many suitable for children. Kitchen - Lacanche stove with 5 gas rings and double ovens, one gas the other electric. In addition there is a combination/microwave oven, and a separate microwave. There is a fridge/freezer with ice maker, a dishwasher, a wall mounted TV and single and double sinks. There is a separate utility room.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Garden Furniture / Hot Tub / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Outside bar with toilet and shower, fridge, freezer, kitchenette, log burner and CD player. The Mirador seats 10 comfortably and for an afternoon siesta the 2 sofas double up as day beds. A 10 metre long swimming pool wraps around the Mirador. Children are very welcome. If under 12 they must be supervised when swimming because both pools are unfenced. There are plenty of sun loungers and garden chairs. Ample parking for 10 cars and a 3 car garage. Please note that unfortunately the finca is not suitable for wheelchair access.
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Further Details |
To help you enjoy your holiday at Finca de Palmero Craig and Catherine are there on site to make sure everything goes smoothly. Their cottage is separate from the finca and they are very aware that your privacy is important. Should you need help it is reassuring to know they they are there to assist you.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Prices are for the property per week in Euros.
Payment by international bank transfer please. First payment due is a 30 % non-refundable reservation deposit. We appreciate that cancellation charges cause distress, but for a small operation they are unavoidable. We rarely receive late booking requests, thus cancelled bookings are almost impossible to replace. We recommend that you take out insurance against cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Balance due 28 days before holiday arrival date.
There will be a cash deposit of 500 euros payable on arrival to cover any damage during your stay.
Change over day is flexible. Arrival is no earlier than 4pm and departure by 11am. Please call ahead if late arrival. At times other than High Season we can be more flexible. Please ask. Maid service included 7 days a week between 09.00-13.00. Continental breakfast included available between 09.00-10.00.
Cleaning/towels. Linen and towels provided.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / No Smoking
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What visitors have said about Finca de Palmero |
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We were greeted by our fantastic hosts Catherine and Craig on arrival,who throughout our stay looked after our every need. The finca is incredibly well appointed and very child friendly-we had a five week old baby, a one year old and a two and a half year old. The provision of high chairs, baby baths etc made life really easy. Craig cooked for us on quite a few occasions and the food was fab. We all really relaxed,thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are very sad too be leaving! A great place to chill out.
Nicole, Reigate, Surrey, UK, Jun 2010 
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WOW! What an amazing holiday. Our family decided to meet in Spain for a family gathering as part of us reside in London UK. We could not have picked a better region and property for our reunion. Finca de Palmero exceeded our expectations. The property itself allowed our children to explore nature in a perfect contained environment and boy were the swimming pools a big hit!!. The house is a perfect set up for more than one family and was inviting and relaxing. My sister in law´s favorite place was the herb garden, which we used for meals. Craig and Catherine took great care of our needs and the dinners they prepared were nothing short of fabulous! We were spoiled and enjoyed every minute of it! Catherine introduced us to tinto de verano. We couldn´t get enough of it. What a perfect drink to have while relaxing by the pool looking at the stunning views! John and Jane gave us a warm welcome and we enjoyed a great dinner at their house into the early hours of the morning! All in all a perfect holiday!
P.S. We also took in trips to Granada, Seville, Gaucín, Mijas, Ronda and Casares. If time allows explore some of the small white washed towns. You will not be sorry.
Tracy Collins, USA, Jun 2010
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From the 22nd to the 29th April, my family (3 couples with 2 babies) stayed at the Finca de Palmero, near Gaucin, Southern Spain. Our experience there was so good, that I would like to share it with you all. We were all impressed with the taste, quality and luxury of this place. Even though we had seen the photos in their site, the live impression was fantastic !! The place was spotless and very well equipped for all aspects of family life (including cots, high chairs and bottle sterilizing equipment). This Country House was surrounded by trees and vegetation, giving it a sense of privacy and peace. The view towards the Coast was magnificent and it was even more stunning in the afternoon, when the sun set in the horizon. The proprietor, Mr. Powell, attended promptly to the few needs we had (access to football matches on the telly !!!). Mrs. Powell showed us her herd of alpacas, which are cute but funny looking animals. But, the creme de la creme was the last night's dinner, prepared by the site manager, Craig, with the help of his partner Catherine. It cost 25.00 Euros p/head including wine and it was well worth it !! The meal was sophisticated and delicious. The best meal I have had in Spain for many years. I never thought I could get a meal like that in the middle of nowhere. We invited a couple of Expats who live in Puerto Banus, to share this meal with us, and they were just as impressed. We strongly recommend this place and we are planning to go back next year (but this time without the babies...)
Carlos Simas, London, Apr 2010
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