High in Grazalema’s craggy hillside, a new hideaway villa with pool

The villa just a brief drive from Grazalema has been beautifully restored with some really well thought out modern features blended excellently with the old building. The location is remote and really quiet so don't expect any interaction and distraction with other people, as this is the place for a peaceful holiday surrounded by nature. The views are spectacular and don't be put off by the narrow private road up to the villa, once you've done it a couple of times it's nothing. A four wheel drive car would be welcomed but not essential, although may increase your confidence. Booking is super simple with Rustical Travel and they provide an excellent welcome pack with really helpful information that will ensure you enjoy your stay. This is a gem if you're looking for a peaceful holiday with great views, I would recommend it to anyone."

Most beautiful spot high in the hills, stunning house, breath taking views. A true gem. Will be back"

Absolutely stunning location, so peaceful with just the occasional cries from the vultures to interrupt the silence. The owners are lovely, absolutely non obtrusive and the care and delight they take in everybody having a fabulous holiday at this location shows. Grazia village is a short drive away and so pretty. We didn't want to leave!"

Lovely Villa in a superb location. Very private but with a good sized town nearby. r"

We had a great holiday. The house is comfortable, well equipped and in a beautiful, rural location. The owner was extremely helpful. Overall I would strongly recommend this property."

Quite magical We can’t recommend this villa enough. It has everything you need for a totally relaxed and away from it all break. We spent lazy days by the pool, going for local walks or adventuring out beyond Grazalema, but always eager to return to the tranquillity of RD49. OK, so the approach track is a little challenging the first time, but the reward you get at the end is worth the tiny effort. The views are just jaw dropping. Every which way you look there is something to see, whether the changing colours of the mountains, the circling eagles, or just lying back at night stargazing. Wonderful. And so very quiet and totally peaceful. The perfect place to relax and unwind. The place was spotless, spacious and airy. The pool kept sparkly and clean. The owners have put a great deal of effort into making the place perfect and it shows. We have very happy memories of a superb holiday. Thank you!"

We came to stay in this wonderful villa at the beginning of November. It really is a very special place, quiet apart from the occasional goat bell and is set in some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. The drive is steep but manageable and well worth the effort. The villa itself is very comfortable with every facility you could hope for. Wifi is slow but sufficient for news, weather reports and local information, the wood-burner more than a match for the chilling of the evening. Quite apart for its location in a spectacular national park, the villa is in a great spot for trips out to a fine array of Andalucian towns, such as Ronda, Cadiz, Jerez. All are easily accessible while driving on good roads through superb scenery. Genuinely this was one of the best holidays we have ever had and we will be sure to come back. Many thanks to Sergio and family for making us so welcome."

Superb location. House well presented, with plenty of space. Plenty of wildlife about. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, with great weather all week. Would certainly use again."

We had another excellent holiday in this villa. The setting is amazing with stunning views and so peaceful except for the rather haunting sound made at night by the dear as they were rutting. We also had regular visits from an ibex as well as sitting by the pool watching vultures and eagles circle high over head. The villa itself is so lovely - beautifully decorated and with so many extra touches to make you really feel at home. Thanks to Rustical Travel for making the booking process so quick and easy and for all the useful information you sent beforehand. Special thanks also to Sergio who took us on an amazing walk. Much of the time there didn't seem to be a proper path but Sergio knew exactly where we were going and we reached a peak with spectacular views across the whole area and down to the lake at Zahara. Along the way Sergio gave us so much information about the area, the wildlife, where he used to live, etc - a walk with Sergio is definitely recommended and we hope we can do another one next time we visit. As well as enjoying some beautiful walks in the Grazalema area we also went to the coast for a day - I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly you can reach the coast from Grazalema; made even better by the beautiful countryside all along the route."

What a beautiful villa! We were off to a great start even before the holiday started with all the excellent information that Rustical Travel sent us. Once we arrived in Malaga, the driving directions were excellent and we had a very straightforward trip to Ronda where we stopped for lunch. Then onto Grazalema where we met Sergio and Jero, the owners of the villa - they were very friendly and helpful. I have to say that the track up to the villa is very steep near the top - I think our car was happy when the holiday was over! The villa itself is every bit as beautiful as it looks in the pictures on the website and there are so many extra touches that make it perfect. The setting is amazing and if you want to get away from it all then this is the place for you. Sitting by the pool on the first evening I heard some rustling and looked up to see a deer walking up the path beside the house - it reappeared on other occasions during the holiday. The pool is small, great for a dip but not if you want actually want to swim. Having said that, it is just a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the amazing scenary. It is possible to walk to Grazalema from the villa but the path is not well defined from the villa and if you go wrong (as we did) it's an awkward descent back down! Grazalema is a beautiful village although it does attract coach loads of tourists - it's best to visit in the evenings after the day trippers have left. The main purpose of our holiday was to walk and there are some really lovely walks. Unfortunately the tourist office in Grazalema was closed which meant we had to go to El Bosque to collect permits for the Garganta Verde walk - thoroughly recommended. On the plus side, this gave us the opportunity to do the river walk from El Bosque to Benamahoma - another really lovely walk. All in all a fantastic holiday - so good we are considering a return trip for later this year!"

The first thing I should say is that I found the website very easy to use and any e-mails I had from the company were very polite. You never know when booking on line if the property you have rented is as good as the photos. Well, I can tell you that this property is even better. If you want to get away from it all, then this is the place to go. The journey from the airport in the car is lovely and doesn't take too long and the directions given to us were spot on. I would recommend stocking up in the supermarket, as told by the property owners, as this property is very high up in the mountains and the nearest shop is a car ride away in Grazalema village. After the very steep climb in the car to the villa, it doesn't disappoint! It is very tastefully decorated and has plenty of room. It is very well equipped in the kitchen and even has pool towels supplied. It is clear that the villa has recently been decorated and feels very luxurious. The views from the villa and the pool are fantastic! It is so quiet and peaceful and a great place to get away from it all!"