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The Cottage |
Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain |
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This cottage is a beautiful rural retreat on the River Genal, near Gaucin in the Ronda mountains. Surrounded by greenery all year round thanks to the nearby river, which provides safe swimming in a series of natural pools, the cottage enjoys a good degree of privacy from the main house, and is a wonderful place for an escape! |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Riverside / Waterfront / Romantic / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 1 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The Molino is a very special place; part of the building dates back to the Moorish occupation of Spain. The gardens shaded by fig, mimosa orange and almond trees, with the sound of the river rippling by, are unbeatable to enjoy the long lazy summer afternoons. Many guests return year after year, wanting a change from the classic villa in Andalucia holiday. Gaucin and the valley of the Genal river are in the Serrania de Ronda, Andalucia, an outstandingly scenic area of mountains and river valleys. It is an area of white villages, often crowned with Moorish castles To the North, beyond Ronda the peaks give way to rolling countryside while to the South the mountains run almost to the seashore . The main road south from Gaucin reaches Algeciras, where a short ferry ride to Morocco is an easy day trip. From Algeciras the coast road climbs the headland marking the beginning of the Atlantic coast, wide sandy beaches quite different from the Mediterranean. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The pretty white village of Gaucin is only twenty minutes away by road and has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. The whole area is one of great scenic beauty with many outstanding places within a short driving distance. The pleasant, not too big, coastal towns of Estepona and Sabinillas are forty minutes drive for those who fancy a dip in the Mediterranean. A good day out can be had in Gibraltar, only an hour away, or even Tangier in Morocco with an early start. Another interesting visit is Ronda, only just over an hour away by a stunningly scenic road thrugh the Sierra. Ronda, with its famous gorge, Arabic and Roman remains, and many other sights is one of Andalucia´s most famous towns. Or you can take the scenic railway, from tiny Colmenar, in the morning, all the way to Ronda and return in the afternoon in time for tea. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Malaga is just 100km away and is served by lots of international airlines, including lots of the budget airlines, so if you book well in advance you’re likely to get yourself a good deal! |
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Nearest airports:
| Malaga 100km |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 8km |
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Nearest beach:
| 25km |
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Nearest shop:
| 8km |
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Nearest market:
| 8km |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Paul Sutcliffe |
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Contact Phone No. |
+34658764769 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Linen provided
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Interior Details |
The cottage has a large living sleeping area opening, through double doors onto a private terrace, the floor is in natural pitch pine with the terrace in terracotta. Guests have often commented that the cottage has a special , almost Japanese, feeling. All bedlinen is provided, along with an ample supply of towels, all in fine, top quality cotton. Blankets and covers are woven at the nearby mill , home to the Lanas del Rio artesan weaving company, which works there during the winter months. The cottage is normally provided with a double bed and is fitted out for two people, there is plenty of space, however, and extra beds can be added to sleep up to four. A travel cot is also available along with a high chair. There is a shower room with toilet and washbasin, very charming in traditional Andalusian style with rustic green and yellow tile work and a natural terracotta floor.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
There are spacious gardens and terraces running down to the river bank. The garden arrangements allow a good degree of privacy. The house terrace is shaded by an ancient fig tree, where guests can enjoy hot summer afternoons relaxing after enjoying the crystal water of the river, or sit on the cottage lawn, at a table made from an original Molino millstone listening to the river bubbling just below. Out on the terrace and in the gardens, all the furniture is in wood, made from sustainable hardwood forests.
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Further Details |
Hosts, Paul and Dawn have lived in Andalucia for many years and have a wealth of knowledge about the area. Paul and Dawn are happy to advise on where to visit, from a selection of local restaurants to a scramble to the top of Sierra Crestellina, the Snowdon sized peak overlooking the valley, Paul can on occasion, with a promise of cold beer to follow, be persuaded to act as guide to the top. There are any number of walks to do and beauty spots to visit, by car or on foot within easy striking distance. A walk up the river is one of the most popular with guests. Peace and tranquility are assured at Molino Taponero, a natural rural retreat set in a paradise, far from the madding crowd. Guests always leave rejuvenated.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Deposit payable to confirm booking in this villa in Andalucia. The house and cottage are let separately or together from the beginning of May to the end of September. However these dates aren't set in stone, if you want to come a little earlier or later Paul and Dawn will always try to accommodate. Paul and Dawn recommend anyone interested in visiting should send an email and they will contact them personally by phone within a short time. Guest arrive to find a generous welcome hamper, filled , according to their preference, with bread, cheese, ham, wine, beer etc. Mineral water and ice are included for the whole stay, and a full range of organic food and drinks are available locally. Electricity is from solar panels, at mains voltage backed up, on an evening, by a silent generator running on eco bio diesel.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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