Well-equipped villa surrounded only by woods and pristine countryside

The villa and location is absolutely stunning. In the villa information I think it would help if you explained that the driveway is really steep in places and not suitable for older, less abled people, unless they have a car. Also, having a car is essential as a local taxi service no longer exists. It really is an amazing place."

I appreciate that there’s been no income for the owners for a couple of years but perhaps invest in some new pool side furniture would help - sunloungers and fixed in umbrellas. Also a stock take of the kitchen, throw away electrical things that don’t work and check for a good spread of sharp knives, crockery and serving bowls, glasses etc perhaps so it’s all matching so it would look smarter. The house was fabulous though and very comfortable and we would happily book again."

It is hard to describe the pure unfettered beauty of this house. The setting is remote, so not another house in sight and the most unspoiled views from every angle, to the back, mountains, the sides, forested slopes and the front, a deep cutting valley with layers of distant mountains beyond…I kid you not, you will just sit/stand there for hours marvelling at the majestic distant views. The gardens are so beautifully kept by the owners, full, lush and mature, creating a sleepy blend into the surrounding hills. The pool is great, deep, large and clean with loads of comfy sunbeds and shade for many. The upper terrace by the house works wonderfully, with no less than four seating areas, two of which are dining. The BBQ is sensibly tucked around the corner with an 8-seater table (about) and the comfy wicker chill zone is just too pleasant to describe. The place just goes on and on, offering and offering. To the front is a splendid traditional courtyard complete with orange and lemon trees and a traditional washing well. We had so much choice through the week, we never took advantage of secluded dining there, perhaps in hotter months it would provide a cooler setting. All four bedrooms are huge and ensuite, three of which have terraces, the two upper rooms share a massive terrace that has enhanced views of the valley. There is a cavernous sitting room, which we hardly used, but provided a cool retreat for those seeking humungous sofas in which to sink. The house has a large decadent feel, that London real estate can only lust after…there’s even a sofa on the landing!!! Everything was so well established, the layout and design worked so simply but so effectively, everything was so clean and well looked after, although not your highest tech, perfectly suited to the glorious environment. Another touch which was very appreciated was the use of condiments, washing and dishwasher powder, toilet paper, washing up liquid and so on. The approach to this spectacular house is down a long and winding road, some concrete sections but predominantly gravel and steep and sharp at times. We have a good-sized car, but the track was a bit of a challenge on the ascents. Going down is straightforward, as it just takes gentle driving, but ascending proved slightly harder, especially as the week progressed and the track seemed to deteriorate slightly at the bottom. It is part concrete and mainly hardcore, so where the two meet, worn dips develop and get a bit fruity. That said, we found a simple technique of gathering a reasonable speed from the bottom by the house and maintain it up, taking the bends wide and confidently. Whatever you do, don’t let this put you off as the rewards of this spectacular oasis are manyfold. I could ramble on for ever about this house, but it really is one of the most magical experiences we have had in over 40 years of visiting Spain and we thank the owners for allowing us to sample the magic of their exquisite finca. Gaucin, 10 minutes down the road, was lovely. And we managed to drag ourselves out of the villa to have a couple of dinners out, but it was always great to come back to the house! We’d like to also thank Javier and Maria at Rustical Travel for their uber professional approach and wonderful communications. It made the whole process a breeze and we would definitely use them again – thank you."

Beautiful, comfortable, incredibly well equipped for a rental. If you want some quiet time, this is the perfect house. Warm welcome by Antonia. A lot of wildlife to observe. Some hornets flying around but they did not bother us and don't seem to be interested by us at all. The access is ok, but maybe, the first bend when leaving the house, could do with some mending for a smoother experience. Already thinking about going back."

Stunning location with breath taking views, well equipped apart from a few items in the kitchen like a good sized chopping board a pair of scissors, one of the bedrooms had no air conditioning at all (this is unacceptable) and the barbecue was not clean therefore we had to clean it before use (we cleaned it after our use for the next guests). Wasps by the pool became an issue for the children and the complete lack of Wifi was a huge disappointment as the villa is advertised with this a facility. There were members of our party that needed to continue to work and this proved impossible meaning long unwanted trips to the coast for internet service. I mention all these issues to you in this private message as our written feedback in the visible house guest book was more positive."

The property was everything we thought it would be in every way. It really is as nice as the pictures show it. Beautiful, spacious, and fully equipped."

Beautiful house and the surroundings amazing, totally secluded with the most beautiful views. The property is very well looked after, very clean and very well equipped. The only downfall; Unfortunately there were many wasps around the pool area, and sometimes around the dining table, this did rather spoil things to a certain extent, two of us actually got stung. I appreciate this is very difficult to do anything about, but I wonder if there is a nest near the pool as there were so many. As far as booking with you was concerned the service I got from Javier was very helpful and professional and always prompt. I would definitely book with you again in the future. Thank you! Kind regards Christine"

My family and I spent a wonderful week in this well equipped villa. It has an ample pool and a lovely well kept garden. It’s position at the head of a valley offers you great panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It’s really peaceful and quiet as the nearest road is quite a distance away. If you are looking for peace and tranquillity, this is the villa for you. It’s a place where you can truly disconnect from the world."

Well maintained. Vertraging was there. Beautiful surroundings. Very private. Only thing was that the cleaning ladies came by unannounced."

The best things about this villa were the peace, privacy, gardens and wildlife, beautiful location and view. Luckily we were in a 4 x 4 car which we thought was beneficial when on the villa's access road."

We had an excellent stay. The setting and views were amazing from all the different seating areas The house was extremely spacious and had everything you needed for a relaxing holiday although some may want to have some English speaking TV."

This was a lovely villa, really comfy, gorgeous pool and setting. Some plastic plates, cups and cutlery would be good for kids / pool side. Some of the toilets didn’t flush and you had to hose waste down the loo. Maybe a box of toys or some stuff to play with in the pool would be good."

This is a fantastic property with huge rooms and so much space that you could tuck yourself away and unwind. The pool area is stunning and is well equipped for activity or just lounging in either the open or covered areas. The kitchen was excellent with good storage and the gas hob was welcomed and well used. The BBQ was also excellent. What we loved the most was the diversity in the sitting areas you could choose from with some in the sun and others in the shade. We will definitely come back to this villa and would recommend it to party’s of four or even more. Thank you"