Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Loja Granada, AL
  • Ermita del Santo Cristo
    15 min drive
  • Church of Santa Maria
    16 min drive
  • Plaza de Espana
    17 min drive
  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
    50 min drive

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About the area

Loja

At this farm stay, you'll be 12.8 km (7.9 mi) from Ermita del Santo Cristo and 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Church of Santa Maria. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .This farm house has a fitness centre, a games room and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, barbecues and a porch. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Loja farm house include Plaza de Espana and Narvaez Palace.

What's nearby

  • Ermita del Santo Cristo - 15 min drive
  • Church of San Gabriel - 23 min drive
  • Valdearenas Beach - 58 min drive
  • Granada Cathedral - 61 min drive
  • Plaza Nueva - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Loja-San Francisco Station - 35 min drive
  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Bar Pedro - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Maera Meson Restaurante - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doquio - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Huella Gastrobar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dany Taberna - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R

If you are looking for a beautiful rural retreat, you won't find a better, or more authentic setting than this. The location is magnificent with rolling hills of olives, almonds, oak and pine all around, and views in every direction as far as you can see. It's classic Andalusian countryside at its very best.

This attractively restored farmhouse has a fabulous setting in a fabulous location. In the midst of some of Andalucía's most genuine countryside. Once upon a time this was just a humble, crumbling rural ruin. No longer! It has been completely rebuilt, renovated and extended by its English owners into a beautiful, spacious five bedroom holiday home.

One enters into an external courtyard with a giant oak tree welcoming your arrival, through traditional double wooden doors and into a central internal courtyard, complete with an Andalucian tiled fountain - – a perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee or breakfast.

The internal courtyard is at the centre of the house, from here doors and stairs lead to its various “wings”. One door leads directly into the hub of the house, the main living area, divided into varying environments for reading, TV, games , dining and cooking.

First, the games or reading area with a built in sofa and comfy 2 seater, low coffee table and a large screen for games and movies.

Through to the sitting, dining and kitchen areas - The kitchen is well equipped, thoroughly modern and efficient, light and bright, with all mod-cons: electric oven, 5 ring gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, it also has a walk in larder with a 2nd freezer to store the extra ice and ice-cream for those hot Andalucian days. A centre island unit with two stools adds work space and a place to drink your morning tea, or coffee made by the coffee machine available. A glass dining table seating 8/10 makes the inside dining area fully functional to fit all the villa residents in one sitting.

At the other side of the room the living area with two large, comfy sofas, a glass fronted fire place for the cooler evenings and big French windows opening onto a terrace with the most wonderful views!!

The two downstairs bedrooms are accessed from this living room. First a twin with en suite shower room, then two steps down to a well appointed double bedroom with en suite bathroom and access to a lovely little private terrace for two, looking through pine trees to the same spectacular views – Or on the other side of the room a door leads back to the central patio. These two interconnecting rooms are ideal for a family with children – But also the door can be closed and they can both become totally private and independent.

On this ground level there is also a WC/laundry room that can be accessed from the dining area or from the pool area providing easy access for those lazy pool days.

From the living room, stairs lead up to the master bedroom. A large, light, bright room with high ceilings, whitewashed walls and terracotta floors and a super-king sized bed – A truly relaxing space. The en suite bathroom is in keeping with the bedroom: large, light and what views! It has a walk in shower and a freestanding claw-bath (with shower).

From the master bedroom, there are doors on one side that open on to a small terrace looking on to the “era” (the old stone threshing circle) at the back of the house. On the other side, there are doors that open onto the most spectacular sun terrace, complete with sun loungers and views of the hills and mountains that roll and roll across the vast, undulating horizon which sweeps out in front of you. There can be no better place from where to enjoy the sunsets and the night skies - Truly spectacular. From this terrace a backstairs can take you down to the pool area.

Back at the central courtyard a metal stair and walkway leads up to what remains of the original old farm house, now converted into two lovely bedrooms. One double, with access onto the large “era” at the back of the house. The other room in this part of the house is a long room with vaulted ceiling, Kingsize bed and fabulous Juliet balcony double doors. It enjoys plenty of natural light, excellent views and the charm of the old, rustic country cortijo. These rooms share a large shower room - which also has incredible views!

The inside of the house is comfortable and pleasing but, for sure, you will be spending most of your time outside. There is so much outdoor space.... and what lovely space.

From the kitchen, large glass doors open onto the pool area, and oh what a pool! If in the mood to relax in the sun, you will no doubt simply while away happy hour after happy hour enjoying the sun, or under a parasol, on one of the many sun beds, daydreaming the day away – Or, if in the mood for relaxing in the shade, you can levitate towards the well placed outdoor Moroccan relaxation area under the shade of a majestic alcarrobo tree - the built-in benches, topped with plush cushions, are an ideal place for an afternoon siesta or just chilling - A real oasis of calm.

Directly outside the kitchen a wide porch runs along the length of the house. To the right of the doors a long tiled dining table and chairs, to the left yet another sitting area with sofas which is a lovely spot to enjoy a glass of wine or to eat outside in the fresh air.

On the far side of the pool is, yet another, covered dining area and a large outdoor kitchen with a built in BBQ .

In all, a perfect place to lounge next to the pool, dine alfresco, or take in the surrounding landscape.

In addition to all of the space both inside and outside the house, for those that like to work out or socialize in a smaller group there is a large external games room next to the era and terraced gardens with a pool table, small bar area and gym equipment – perfect for any teenagers in the group or just those young at heart!

All in all a beautiful property which you will never want to leave!

Property manager

Mané Ryatt

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only please

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: However no cots available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please inquire before booking
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please inquire before booking For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number VTAR/GR/00822

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Fabulous House in Rural Andalucia for Serious R R
Fabulous House in Rural Andalucia for Serious R&R Loja

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R?

The closest beach to Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R is Valdearenas Beach (16.1 km).

Does Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R?

No, Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fabulous house in Rural Andalucia for serious R&R Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin W.

Family holiday
We enjoyed a weeks stay at this property. A great villa and pool area in a fantastic location. Thank you Mane for being so helpful. Excellent communication and help organising the rest of our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long awaited holiday
We had booked this villa pre covid and the owner kindly postponed each year until we were finally able to go this summer. The communication with the owner was excellent and any problem or query we had was responded to immediately. The villa is up in the mountains, away from it all, which is just what we wanted. The town of Loja was about 25mins away and had plenty of cafes and two good sized supermarkets. (Lidl and Mercadona) We spent many days in the pool or alongside the pool getting the long awaited relaxation in. The villa is very spacious and just as per the photos. Just love the views. We drove to Granada from the villa a couple of times as it was only an hour away. We also visited the Caminito Del Rey (gorge walk) , an experience not to fotget and was about 1hr 30 away but go early in the summer! There is a riding centre about 45mins away which we went to also. I would highly recommend the villa and the owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

nickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious property in superb region
Easy to book and to communicate with Mané, our host. The information given to get to the property was really helpful as the main Loja road was closed when we arrived. Frank, who manages the property is close by and really helpful. The house is lovely, comfortable and peaceful. Pool area is well equipped with loungers and shaded areas - something for everyone. We didn’t use the tv but the music system worked well. Perfect place to chill and relax in the sunshine . Lots of lovely villages to explore ( definitely need a car) as well as the stunning Moorish architecture in Cordoba and Granada. So much to see do little time!!! We will have to come back as we totally fell in love with the region . Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay at the property. Nice and quiet and relaxing.
Very nice property with lots of indoor and outdoor space. Kitchen facilities were excellent. We personally would have liked air conditioning in all the bedrooms as the children struggled with the heat at night. Very quiet location was nice for a relaxing stay, a car needed for any time away from the villa as local towns too far to walk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

alison f.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful villa
We were a party of 9 staying end of August. The villa was more than adequate for a party of that size and felt very safe for younger and older children. The villa itself was well thought out with different seating areas- in the house and around the pool. The kitchen was well equipped and sofas/beds comfortable. Lovely decor. The pool area was fabulous and had the most comfortable sunbeds ever and various seating areas to lounge out of direct sun too. Location wise the villa is isolated and most trips out to Granada, Cordoba and Malaga do involve a 30 minute drive down the mountain before you hit the main roads. That said there is a village 5 mins away with a supermarket and restaurant. Loja is the nearest town and has many large supermarkets. We though Lidl was by far the best for choice, quality of fresh food and price. Dont think Lidl Uk, it felt more upmarket than that. the benefits of the location though were amazing views, spectacular sunsets and space. We ran and cycled when we were there and felt safe. It was lovely to run with such lovely views. also to mention that for me, who gets bitten all over on every holiday and take every anti mosquito resource available, there was a refreshing lack of them and the only bites we got were in Cordoba and then only a couple, In the mornings and evenings there is a wonderful breeze flowing through the house so sleeping at night was not an issue as things did cool down even if it had been 35 degrees outside. Simply though this is a wonderful villa . You can get away from it all and also travel to some great local towns and onto cities further away. if this is your type of holiday you will love this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petri K., Finland

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay with fantastic views
We stayed only 1 week and all 10 of us agreed, 2 weeks would have been a lot better. Everything that is in the property description is accurate and pictures represent the place correctly. The house sleeps 10 persons very comfortable and is large enough so that there is plenty of room for everybody. Special mention to master bedroom in the upstairs, it is huge with a lovely bathroom and amazing terrace. Kitchen has all the tools you need and plenty of plates and utensils for a big group. But the pool area is the king! It is big, gets sun pretty much all day and it has fantastic views of the surrounding olive gardens. The outdoor kitchen is well equipped and the fridge in the outdoor kitchen is a nice touch, no need to go inside to grap a beer :). Communication with the owner prior to our trip was easy and fast, we asked few questions and answers were provided very quickly. And the information on how to reach the villa, excellent, you really can't get lost with those. The location is quiet, so if you are looking for shops or bars in walking distance, this is not a place for you (although I guess you could walk to the nearest one, Tokio, but with heat, I don't think that I would enjoy the walk back :) ). All in all, highly recommended, we had a lovely time and would not hesitate to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Fantastic Stay
The house had everything we were after with the added benefit of incredible views as the sun set. The large living area inside was perfect for our big group and the external areas were well maintained and full of different spots to relax around the large pool. All the rooms are finished to a good quality and it is clearly a well looked after property. Highly recommend if you are looking for a peaceful relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

A little piece of Andalucian heaven
Loathe to tell others about this property in desperation to keep it a secret, I am torn as the property and its owner deserve a candid review. We stayed in August 2018, having visited the area in May looking for our own property, If you are looking for walks to restaurants and human life within walking distance, this isn't the place for you, so read no further. If you are looking for tranquillity, space, peace and magnificent views, pure relaxation - then this is the place to be. The property adequately houses 10 people in 5 bedrooms. There are 2 master suites (one in the house and one accessed through the courtyard) double and single beds. Two families could stay here without getting under each other's feet. There is a large terrace on the first floor and even though we were there for a week, we had no reason to use it as did not move from the glorious pool area. The outside kitchen was well equipped and the fridge handy for ease of access to drinks. The pool beds were the best we've used and the area clean and well maintained. The inside space of the house is immense with a great area for the kids watching DVDs (or playing the wii) with a comfortable sofa area looking out onto rolling hills and olive groves. There is also an external fitness room with rowing machine, weights, bike and a pool table. The beds were comfortable and little touches like toiletries and even laundry baskets, made a difference. We stopped at the Supermarket on the way and did a huge shop to last 4 days and went back on the 4th day to stock up again. You need to think about what you need as you can't pop out to a shop. (Think kitchen roll, toilet rolls etc.) Depending on previous guests you won't always know what is at the property (we left a lot). Although we didn't visit anywhere in our week at this house, we have previously. Iznajar is very pretty and Granada is stunning. You are an hour and a half from Malaga (nearer Granada) so there is plenty to do if you are happy to drive. Take insect repellent / plug ins in the Summer months as we were bitten to bits, but a small price to pay for such an amazing time. The owner responded to questions promptly and gave comprehensive information, a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely return - and if we move we will recommend this house to our visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

annelies j.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic holiday accommodation
had a wonderfully peaceful holiday. very beautiful surroundings, but you have to realize that you are far away. the house was in tip top condition, kitchen and outdoor kitchen were well equipped, everything was there. 1 small negative point, bathroom in the annex had a musty smell. but we enjoyed it very much, thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wouter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Everything you need and a very helpful host
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

vauthier m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe villa au calme
Nous avons passé une super semaine dans cette villa andalouse meublée avec goût . La description de la villa faite par la propriétaire est conforme à la réalité . Cette villa est très spacieuse pour 10 et bien isolée comme nous cherchions . Les vues des terrasses et des fenêtres sont magnifiques . Les lits sont très confortables . La piscine est assez grande pour faire des volley comme nous aimons . Franck nous a accueilli très gentiment et est à notre écoute tout le long du séjour . L’attention du petit panier garni à l’arrivée fait plaisir . Il ne faut pas s’inquiéter pour les courses car il y a tout ce qu’il faut à l’épicerie du village qui se trouve à 4 km pour racheter ce qu’il manque une fois le gros caddie fait à Loja ,le jour de l’arrivée ( Zagra). Le petit bar Tokyo ( 4Km)est très sympa pour boire un coup et manger des tapas un soir ( on peut y aller à pieds mais attention au retour ça monte …) La salle de muscu est très complète . Le seul petit bémol est l’eau qui est parfois coupée en pleine journée ,mais c’est indépendant de la propriétaire c’est courant en Espagne . Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir . Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Javier M.

Perfecto
Estuvimos muy agusto, es una casa grande con camas muy comodas y muy limpio, es ideal oara reuniones familiares o de amigos
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

mickael L., NANTES (FRANCE)

Très belle propriété
Très belle propriété dans une magnifique région d’Andalousie
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rocio E.

Muy bonita
La casa por dentro es preciosa, tiene una decoración rústica muy bonita.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Elisa H.

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Fallaban muchas cosas...piscina sucia, se iba la luz todas las noches, el horno no pudimos encenderlo...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastisch
Die Kommunikation verlief perfekt. Wir kommen gerne wieder <3
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019