The cottage under the high castle, Gaucin, Andalucia. Sleeps 4.

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At the top of Gaucin, a craggy cliff face rises up to the 12th century castle built by the Moors. Directly below here, and commanding marvellous views of the village and sea while remaining part of the village, is a lovely little cottage in a rocky setting of shrubs and giant cacti.

It’s a perfect village retreat. Located on the edge of the Gaucin, where walks into the countryside start on your doorstep, it is both relaxing and intriguing.

Large windows fill the main open-plan room with light and offer views down through the mountains to the Mediterranean Sea. On clear days, you can make out Morocco. The decoration has gentle colours and furniture is neat and comfortable. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped and there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. The whole house has a holiday bungalow feel to it.

Below the property, a public path leads up to the castle, but it doesn’t detract from the sense of seclusion or disturb the tranquillity of cottage’s terrace and gardens.

A roundish, good-sized pool is 50 metres from the house along a path and is shared with the Spanish artist owners (very friendly people), who live in a house nearby, but unseen from the rental cottage. They sometimes use the pool after sundown, the rest of the time it's all yours.

Small children should be watched around the pool which is not visible from the cottage and has a drop at the back. Otherwise, the cottage is a great holiday choice for kids, who will have fun exploring the limestone hill with its occasional caves.

The pool area also has extraordinary views, and as well as sunloungers and shade.

Gaucin has all the services you may require for your holiday stay, including an organic produce shop, some good tapas bars, a flamenco bar and at least two good restaurants. Those craving the seaside (without wanting to live amidst its crowds and cars and discos) will find Mediterranean beaches just 40 minutes from the house (see location on Ronda map).

Other enticing day trips are the historic town of Ronda at just 40 minutes, also Gibraltar, one hour away. Nearer at hand are traditional Andalucia villages such as Genalguacil or Jimena de la Frontera: well worth a visit and stopping for a meal.

Facilities
TV; radio/cassette/CD player; washing machine; barbecue; oval pool, occasionally shared with owner (8 m x 5.5 m, 1.50 deep); garden & pool furniture; all linen provided; private parking.

Distribution
All on one floor: living / dining / open-plan kitchen (with woodburning stove); bathroom; two bedrooms (one double, one twin-bedded); private furnished terrace. Plenty of outdoor hillside to explore and enjoy.

Notes:
-Subject to adverse weather conditions, the pool will be open from 04 April to 23 October.
-A 100 € security deposit is payable on each booking. This will be refunded three weeks after your holiday, subject to reductions for breakages or damage
-Although this is a great house for families, please note that the pool side has an unprotected drop.

Locations & Distances
At the edge of the village of Gaucin, below the castle. There is private parking close to the cottage.

A short Gaucin video

Ronda (historic town)	40 mins
Estepona beaches (Costa del Sol)	40 mins
Gibraltar	1 hr
Malaga Airport	1 hr 15 mins
Jerez Airport	2 hrs

NOTES ON AVAILABILITY FOR THIS PROPERTY:

Changeover day: Saturday in High Season. *Short breaks of 4 nights sometimes available. Please ask.