Stone cottage with natural swimming pool in the woods of Andalucia

Aracena, Huelva, Andalucia Property Ref: HA22
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Hidden away in the oak filled Aracena woods, this sweet stone cottage offers al fresco space, shaded gardens and an eco-filtered swimming pool for long summer days. Only 7 minutes from the market buzz of Aracena, you can blend the beauty of nature with Andalusian charm. Sleeps 6

Booking information for HA22

  • The pool is naturally filtered (no chemicals).

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • The usual swimming season in this region is from the middle of May to the middle of September.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request, in which case additional costs will apply. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

  • A refundable security deposit of 100 euros applies to this property. This sum is payable to the keyholder on arrival (in cash) and subject to deductions for breakages/damages, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day HA22

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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Booking information for HA22

  • The pool is naturally filtered (no chemicals).

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • The usual swimming season in this region is from the middle of May to the middle of September.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request, in which case additional costs will apply. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

  • A refundable security deposit of 100 euros applies to this property. This sum is payable to the keyholder on arrival (in cash) and subject to deductions for breakages/damages, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day HA22

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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Aracena, Huelva, Andalucia

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Summary

Hidden away in the oak filled Aracena woods, this sweet stone cottage offers al fresco space, shaded gardens and an eco-filtered swimming pool for long summer days. Only 7 minutes from the market buzz of Aracena, you can blend the beauty of nature with Andalusian charm. Sleeps 6

Facilities

  • Bedrooms
    4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
    2 Bathrooms
  • Beds
    Sleeps 6

Enjoyment

WiFi internet; TV (Movistar Plus); DVD player; HiFi with pen drive & CD player; Bio-filtered swimming pool (5 x 3 metre, 1.40 metre deep); Sunloungers; Furnished terraces; Pergola; Gardens with lawned areas; Elastic bed (this outdoor game was in good condition in Summer 2019).

Self-catering 

Induction hob; Oven (no dishwasher); Microwave; Fridge / freezer; Coffee making facilities; Toaster; Juicer; Kettle; Hand-held stick blender.

Practicalities

Washing machine; Tumble dryer; Iron & board; Heating system (by pellets); Open fireplace; Wood burner (a reasonable amount of firewood included in colder months); Ceiling fan (in kitchen); Hairdryer; All bedding and towels included (except for pool towels).

Layout

All one one floor

Open plan living / dining area with doors opening to terrace and gardens; Bathroom (walk-in shower); Kitchen with door opening to patio; Bedroom 1: master double bedded room (bed size: 1.50 x 1.90 metre) with en suite bathroom (walk-in shower); Bedroom 2: double bedded room (bed size:1.35 x 1.85 metre); Bedroom 3: single bedded room (bed size: 0.90 x 1.80 metre); Bedroom 4: single bedded room (bed 1.05 metre wide).   

Exteriors

Terraces; front and back garden; pool area behind the house; private grounds.

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Overview

Rubbing shoulders with Portugal, the Aracena parklands boast long summer seasons, shady groves, and thick woodlands. For travellers seeking secluded romantic cottages, lively market towns, and vibrant cuisine – this part of Andalucía is one of our favourite spots in rural Spain.

This sweet little four-bedroom cottage sleeps 6 and offers an idyllic setting, perched in the folds of the hills but only a stone’s throw from the bustling market town of Aracena.

Stretched out across one floor, with wraparound semi-wild gardens that add to the charm and a natural swimming pool, families and couples can make the most of purely organic and magical surroundings.

The natural pool is one of the highlights, fed via biological filters, the water is fresh and pure and completely chemical free, making it all the more inviting on sweltering summer days.

On the south of the property is a pretty pergola where breakfasts and sunset drinks can be enjoyed beneath the shade.

On the north you will find a small lawned garden area for the children to play, and private woodland dotted with thick oak and chestnut.

Back inside, the pleasant finca is rustic and unpretentious but with nice touches. It is certainly inviting with its terrace doors, generous kitchen with log burner, and plenty of space for the family to spread out.

We do imagine one couple with children is a perfect match for this cottage since the Master bedroom is superior with its ensuite bathroom and larger double bed.

The whitewashed walls, exposed wooden ceilings, and stone walls capture a sense of traditional Spanish charm. The cosy living and dining room open out to the patio and north side terraces, offering a seamless blend of indoor and alfresco space for soaking up the sunshine.

Only a seven-minute drive you will find the wonderfully rustic Aracena with its meandering hills, Moorish castle, and Cave of Wonders. The wholesome surroundings of the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park are also beguiling with their hillside towns, clear water streams, and rich mulberry forests.

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Location

Setting

Cork oak forests, olive groves and fruit orchards in the Aracena region.

Location

In open countryside 2 kms from Aracena town, very private and surrounded by orchards and oak woods. Access via approx. 1 km rural track (with the ocassional bump), all you need is an ordinary car (no low-slung sports cars).

Aracena 7 mins
Market town ,most facilities
Portugal 45 mins
 
Seville 1 hr
Historic city
Atlantic Coast 1 hr 30 mins
Beautiful sandy beaches
airport Nearest Airports
Seville (SVQ) 1 hr
Jerez (XRY) 2 hrs
Faro (FAO, Portugal) 2 hrs 45 mins

Prices

Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.

 
FromtoPrice per week
08 Jan 202408/01/2024 22 Mar 202422/03/2024
€1,210
23 Mar 202423/03/2024 05 Apr 202405/04/2024
€1,500
06 Apr 202406/04/2024 30 Jun 202430/06/2024
€1,210
01 Jul 202401/07/2024 31 Aug 202431/08/2024
€1,500
01 Sep 202401/09/2024 30 Sep 202430/09/2024
€1,210
01 Oct 202401/10/2024 22 Dec 202422/12/2024
€1,340
23 Dec 202423/12/2024 07 Jan 202507/01/2025
€1,500
 
FromtoPrice per week
08 Jan 202508/01/2025 11 Apr 202511/04/2025
€1,210
12 Apr 202512/04/2025 21 Apr 202521/04/2025
€1,500
22 Apr 202522/04/2025 30 Jun 202530/06/2025
€1,210
01 Jul 202501/07/2025 31 Aug 202531/08/2025
€1,500
01 Sep 202501/09/2025 30 Sep 202530/09/2025
€1,210
01 Oct 202501/10/2025 22 Dec 202522/12/2025
€1,340
23 Dec 202523/12/2025 07 Jan 202607/01/2026
€1,500

Booking information for HA22

  • The pool is naturally filtered (no chemicals).

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • The usual swimming season in this region is from the middle of May to the middle of September.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request, in which case additional costs will apply. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

  • A refundable security deposit of 100 euros applies to this property. This sum is payable to the keyholder on arrival (in cash) and subject to deductions for breakages/damages, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day HA22

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

+ Booking information and changeover day for HA22

Booking information for HA22

  • The pool is naturally filtered (no chemicals).

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • The usual swimming season in this region is from the middle of May to the middle of September.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request, in which case additional costs will apply. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

  • A refundable security deposit of 100 euros applies to this property. This sum is payable to the keyholder on arrival (in cash) and subject to deductions for breakages/damages, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day HA22

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

+ Booking information and changeover day for HA22

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YOUR REVIEWS

Richard | April | 2024

Had a truly amazing week. The weather window I hit was exceptional. House perfectly appointed and siting in the garden listening to cuckoos etc was a real highlight. It a superb location. Highly recommended. Carmen was great too. Took some convincing to turn the heating off. I live in Scotland! ?"

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Coen | July | 2022

We stayed at this beautiful stone cottage mid July 2022. It is situated in the middle of the woods, outside Aracena. It offers a very private setting with places with shade throughout the day. You just have to keep moving your chairs to another corner of the garden. We were pleasantly surprised by these corkoaktrees-woods and to see how many birds we could see flying around there such as the many nuthatches, tree-creepers so close and crested tits that joined us in the evening at the pool area. It was one of the perks of this house for us to see and hear so many birds. The naturalpool is very pretty and refreshing too. Do not expect to go swimming but it refreshing and more a place to soak for a few minutes and look down the hill into the green valley. The overflow part of the natural swimming pool attracts all kinds of birds as they come to drink there. it is lovely to sit there for a while and just observe and enjoy the wildlife. We even saw a fox one of these evenings up at the pool. The many plumbtrees seem to provide food for the blue tits, interesting to see them eat there. And then there are the 2 horses strolling by in the distacne now and then, a reassuring sight as well. The house is quite large for just the 2 of us and we used little of it; the living room only to watch the Tour de France a few times . It was mostly the kitchen we used. The kitchen is quite large too and well equipped. We managed to keep the house , which is without airco, cool enough by opening all windows and doors in the house and in our bedroom in the evening to let the cooler breeze in, but not until it has cooled down outisde. I cannot tell whether this would work in the smaller rooms. There are plenty of towns or villages to see and there are plenty of walks in the vicinity. And the supermarkets are close by on the outskirts of Aracena. Carmen speaks good enough English to communicate with you. She will come 2x a week for maintenance of the natural pool but she will let you know when that is. She was most kind and we thoroughly enjoyed are stay here."

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Marleen | July | 2022

The house was nice and authentic. The owner was very friendly The pool was a little bit of a let down as there are a lot of wasps around We loved the garden with beautiful trees"

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Deanna | April | 2022

Fantastic rural setting that suited our love of nature. The owner, Carmen was just as welcoming and helpful as before. Some members of my party found the beds uncomfortable, however I slept well!"

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Hugh | April | 2019

The villa was set amongst glorious woodland. It was completely secluded - and yet only 5 minutes drive from two supermarkets and 10 minutes drive from Aracena - a beautiful town with many restaurants and all facilities. We walked from the villa every day, enjoying the wonderful birdsong and spring flowers. The villa itself was spacious and had everything we needed. It was nice to relax and cool off in the small pool at the end of each day. Carmen, the property owner, met us at the beginning of the holiday at the arranged meeting point and took us to the property - which was down a narrow lane so we were very happy with this arrangement. Carmen spoke very good English and made us very welcome, checking that we were ok on a couple of occasions and telling us about things we might like to do in the area. She was a first class host. Thankyou, Carmen!"

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Deanna | September | 2018

This place was quite magical, everything we hoped for and more. This is a fantastic location if you love nature. Carmen was lovely and very helpful. I'd recommend Rustical Travel - they are very well organised, with excellent communication throughout. I hope to book with them again!"

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Emma | August | 2018

My family and I had the the wonderful 2 weeks in this property. The natural pool was refreshing with the most splendid views and lovely to escape the August heat. The villa was well equipped had everything for our needs. Carmen was incredibly helpful and advised us with plenty of local information and great suggestions on where to visit. If you want to get away from it all then this is the perfect retreat."

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Stephen | April | 2018

We had a wonderful holiday - it was a perfect situation looking out over the cork and chestnut forest, surrounded by birdsong and wild flowers. Carmen very helpful ,a lovely person and made us all feel very at home - so much so that we didnot want to leave. The National Park is very beautiful and if you are interested in walking and bird life - you couldn't wish for a better spot. All in all a wonderful time and thankyou to Rustical Travel for making everything so easy and Carmen for all the laughs we had. regards Steve and Annie"

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