Casares 010

A wonderful hacienda - a perfect fit for large groups.If you are looking for a luxury property that fits up to 19 persons and 5 children, than this lovely Hacienda may be a good choice. The property consists of 6 independent villas with a total of 10 bedrooms, surrounded by lovely nature of 18.000 sqm of grounds & gardens, 2 spring fed swimming pools and a private sauna for 10 persons.Location and outside areaThe Hacienda is a concept of a South African architect who fell in love with Andalusia and decided to apply its architecture with infinite refinement. Four of the five villa are nestled in an old Hacienda that surrounds a courtyard-like round pool. The fifth villa, with 1 bedroom, is somewhat separated from the rest, on a lower level of the property. Each villa has a sun terrace and/or private patio. The round pool (10m diameter) is very attractive for families with children and surrounded by an exuberant vegetation and provides shady corners. Sun lovers will undoubtedly like the rectangular pool (11 m x 4.5 m, can be heated with surcharge) that is situated on a lower level with spacious lawns and beautiful views on the surrounding countryside. Located in a magnificent green valley, between Casares and the Mediterranean, both are only 15 minutes drive away, whilst the airport of Málaga is just an hour away. The area offers a vast array of possibilities for mountain walks, horse riding, sailing or golf. For sightseeing, visit the White Villages, Gibraltar or even a day trip to Tangier is a possibility!Inside and lay-outIt is not easy to explain the delightful sensation of space and natural lights effects when you enter the Hacienda villas for the first time. The architect has used many split-level rooms and high-beamed ceilings, creating space and a magic feeling. All villas are provided with air-conditioning, heating and satellite tv, making it an excellent option for all seasons. The main house (Villa 1) has a large country kitchen and dining area where you can all come together to share meals, while always enjoying the option of the space and privacy of your own self-contained accommodation as much as you wish.VILLA 1 (SLEEPS 4): This villa is used as the main house, as both the kitchen and dining area are huge, so there is space enough to accommodate all the guests so they can enjoy their meals together. The villa is of style and ambience befitting the home of an accomplished architect, perhaps exemplified by the high timber-beamed cathedral roof and windows. Any gourmet chef would be proud of the kitchen here, complete with dishwasher, and plenty of space and facilities to cook up a banquet for all. It has a bar area and is ideal for entertaining, a very large and spacious living / dining and kitchen area with breathtaking views to the countryside. It opens onto a a south facing terrace under a pergola shaded by grapevines, perfect for dining al fresco. One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor and has an open fireplace on its natural stone wall open onto a balcony with a lovely view over the valley. An attractive stairway leads up to the second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, from which you can enjoy beautiful views over the mountains, has a bath, shower, and separate W.C. and bidet.VILLA 2 (SLEEPS 4 & 2 CHILDREN): This villa has three levels, a bedroom with twin beds and an ensuite 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. Also on this lower level is the second bedroom with double-bed and open plan dressing, bath, shower areas. An extra person may be accommodated in the dressing room where the couch becomes a single bed. The newly built kitchen is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher. Its open plan design blends with the lounge room to provide a very comfortable living area. The open fireplace is ideal for enjoying a cool winter's night and perhaps a bottle of Rioja!VILLA 3 (SLEEPS 4 & 2 CHILDREN): This villa is the smallest of the two bedroom villas but comfortably sleeps more people. The architect and his wife lived in this villa whilst the renovations were taking place. It is separate to the main building and also split-level. The entry is into the middle level which is the living-room and kitchen, with an external half level stair leading to a green covered south terrace and garden, overlooking the second pool. Upstairs is a bedroom, dressing area and en suite bathroom. This is the ideal villa for a larger family. The second bedroom is downstairs also with en suite bathroom; the dressing area is designed to accommodate 2 extra single beds (upon request).VILLA 4 (SLEEPS 2 & 1 CHILD): Formally the property's master suite, this casita-villa is ideal for those with romance in mind. Attached to the main house by a covered porch, its the only villa with a spa bath and is literally two steps into the swimming pool.La Casita boasts its own patio complete with Moorish fountain which naturally cools the villa in summer (you can resort to air conditioning if you prefer) Wake up to views of Sierra Bermeja from the double bed. Besides central heating an open cast iron open fireplace adds to the ambience.VILLA 5 (SLEEPS 2 & 1 CHILD): Set away from the other villas, this cottage was originally built to live in whilst the other villas were being constructed. Maybe this villa is less impressive in its architecture, it does offer the most privacy of all the villas and is only a short stroll across the lawn to one of the two swimming pools. The grape-vine covered terrace is an ideal sun trap in winter yet also a shady retreat from the summer heat. The bedroom has twin beds with en suite shower-room. The living area has round timber beam ceilings and an open fireplace. A picture window seat is a lovely spot to view Sierra Bermeja and can be converted into a large single bed.VILLA 6 (SLEEPS 2): Not really a villa but an independent bedroom located next to the sauna on the opposite side of the round pool. It's provided with 2 singles beds, a large flat-screen TV and an ensuite bathroom with single wash basin, shower and WC. Please note:- To promote responsible electricity use, it is not included in the rental price and must be paid based on consumption at checkout. The cost per kW is EUR 0.40 (the approximate weekly cost is between EUR 150 and EUR 250; the rental price has been reduced accordingly).- Pool heating of the rectangular pool is optional at 120 EUR per week.- Use of the outdoor Jacuzzi is optional at 100 EUR per week.- Air conditioning and Wifi Internet are available at all villas (free of charge).- The estate is rented exclusively to one group at a time. So each group will enjoy of absolut privacy of all grounds, gardens, swimming pools, parkings...