Exceptional unspoilt natural location for beach and mountain lovers
Tarifa, Costa de Luz, Andalucia Property Ref: RD164-
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Property Ref: RD164
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Summary
Fascinating location with views from its pretty gardens to the Ocean and Morocco. This charming traditional cottage is 10 mins drive from some of Europe's best beaches. The rustic house is in a delightful rural hamlet, within walking distance to a great bar and close driving distance to superb facilities. Sleeps 8.
Facilities
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4 Bedrooms
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4 Bathrooms -
Sleeps 8
Enjoyment
WiFi internet; Smart TV; Private swimming pool (10 x 4 metres, up to 2 metres deep); Sunloungers; Furnished porch; Bali gacebo; Electric Weber barbecue; Private gardens; Finnish sauna; Small table tennis; Darts
Self-catering
Induction hob: Oven; Dishwasher; Fridge/freezer; Kettle; Coffee machine (Dolce Gusto); Toaster; Juicer; Hand blender.
Practicalities
Washing machine (in utility room); Iron and board; Electric radiators; Fireplace; Fans (in bedrooms); Hairdryer; Cot (on request); Highchair (on request); All bedding and towels (including pool towels).
Notes on facilities
The trampoline must be checked and carefully tested before use.
Extras
Some coffee capsules are provided for the Dolce Gusto coffee maker.
Basic toiletries included (shampoo, gel, and soap).
Layout
On two floors
Ground floor
Open-plan living room/kitchen; conservatory/dining room; 2nd living room; Bedroom 1: double bedded room (bed size: 1.50 x 2 metres); bathroom (walk-in shower); Bedroom 2: twin bedded room (bed sizes: 0.90 x 2 metres); Bedroom 3: twin bedded room (bed sizes: 0.90 x 2 metres) with en suite bathroom (walk-in shower).
First floor
Bedroom 4: master bedroom ((bed size: 1.50 x 2 metres); bathroom (walk-in shower).
Notes on layout
The beds in bedroom 2 are pushed together.
The steps to the master bedroom are a little steep. On the ground floor, there are only some steps.
Overview
After we visited this holiday home, we felt this would be one of our favourite holiday homes where we would love to stay ourselves one day.
The location is pastoral and genuine. It is hard to believe you are around the corner from fashionable Tarifa, known as Surfers Meca, a sea town with a relaxed Moroccan feel.
This fully restored 200-year-old cottage oozes rustic charm with original features and lovely touches here and there. We particularly loved the Ocean views from the first-floor shower room and the bedroom.
Although an eclectic mix of facilities ranges from luxurious to more basic and rustic, the house ranks well for comfort. The bare built-in bedroom shelves to store clothing may be primary. Still, you find excellent quality tilt-and-turn windows or high-quality kitchen appliances, among other attractive facilities throughout the house.
We found this quirky holiday home to be tastefully decorated. It is welcoming and attractive, with plenty of natural warmth from elements such as the old terracotta floors and wooden beams.
At nighttime, this holiday home becomes just as exciting as during the daytime, thanks to its night lighting. The atmosphere here, where Europe meets Africa and the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, is intriguing.
Although the villa is in a hamlet and there are few other houses around, you can enjoy good levels of privacy.
We had a chance to visit the local hamlet bar, a great little place with a little supermarket to have a delicious breakfast or a gin and tonic! And it is within walking distance from the house.
But what's even more exciting is that you are less than 10 mins drive from two of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. To one side lies the unspoilt beach of Bolonia, with its fascinating Roman ruins. On the other side of the rocky mountain of San Bartolo, which rises up directly behind the property, is the beach of Punta Paloma with its enormous sand dunes.
Both are renowned for their clear blue waters and expansive, golden beaches of the finest sand.
The entire area around you is a highly protected Natural Park called Parque Natural del Estrecho (The Strait Natural Park), an emblematic spot for nature lovers.
You'll be spoiled for choice with so many activities in this area. Staying at your villa, lounging by the pool or spending a morning at the beach is attractive, but there is so much more to do!
If you are active and like hiking, the local area is excellent for walks, and you don't need to drive.
The local restaurants are excellent; some are so close you can practically walk to them.
There are also local chic bars and clubs, and the ambience for younger people (and not so young) may be just as appealing as it would be somewhere in Ibiza.
Depending on the season, you can watch dolphins and whales; this is one of the most popular activities here.
The fact that you can almost touch Africa from this location, with towns like Tangiers easily visible, may entice you to take a ferry and spend a day there. And don't worry, you won't be too far from your holiday home; the ferry to Tangiers from the nearby town of Tarifa is only 35 minute's away! You will be amazed to find such a different culture within just a few kilometres.
Location
Hamlet in the hills of natural protected parkland (Parque Natural del Estrecho).
On edge and above a hamlet close to Tarifa. There is a primary shop and bar in the hamlet. A rural track of 100 metres accesses your holiday home. All you need is an ordinary car (but not a low-slung sports car).
Nearest Airports Prices
Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.
| From | to | Price per week |
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| 01/01/2026 | 27/03/2026 | €1,990 |
| 28/03/2026 | 06/04/2026 | €3,975 |
| 07/04/2026 | 30/06/2026 | €2,650 |
| 01/07/2026 | 31/07/2026 | €3,890 |
| 01/08/2026 | 31/08/2026 | €4,970 |
| 01/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | €3,800 |
| 01/10/2026 | 31/10/2026 | €2,650 |
| 01/11/2026 | 21/12/2026 | €1,990 |
| 22/12/2026 | 31/12/2026 | €3,670 |
Booking information for RD164
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Families with small children should know about a drop around the main terrace.
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The swimming pool is open all seasons.
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The usual swimming season in this region is from the beginning of May to the end of September.
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Obligatory costs not included, payable locally:
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- A final day cleaning charge of 90 euros apply (payable locally on arrival).
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Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 11:00h
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Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.
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A refundable security deposit of 600 euros applies to this property. This sum is payable to the keyholder on arrival (by credit card swipe) and subject to deductions for breakages/damage, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.
Changeover day RD164
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The changeover day is Sunday from early June to early September and flexible the rest of the year.
Availability
Or, request a hold
YOUR REVIEWS
We had a fabulous stay in this lovely spacious house. The layout and stylish decor along with the huge garden and great pool area make it an easy place to just while away the days relaxing and unwinding. The walks from the house are also wonderful and Amalio was so helpful with routes and local knowledge. Every you need, including lovely beaches, is so close by. We also loved the local donkey visiting us frequently to enjoy the grass. We'd hope to return."
+ Read moreThe 4 bedroom villa is surrounded by a spacious lawn and has wonderful views of Gibraltar in the distance. The villa itself is quite quirky and a little bit run down but has everything one needs and the pool is a perfect size. We loved it and will return."
+ Read morePerfectly rustic and rural, whilst near enough everything you’d need. Plenty of room in the house, well equipped kitchen, beautiful garden and pool, Stunning setting with a wonderful view, a donkey who would wait patiently by the gate, we chose to let him in. I also loved the sounds of the cow bells and we were visited by horses and a foal too! Air con is only in the master bedroom, plenty of fans throughout. The sounds at night were magical, it at times felt like you were in Africa which you could see across the sea. Great communication from the hosts. Our plane was delayed by 24 hours and they were so helpful and accommodating, even allowing us a later check out. We have two teenagers and we spent the week pretty much relaxing by the pool, chilling in the pool house, Hiking in the mornings straight from the house, we went sunset horse riding at the local beach (definitely recommend), stunning beaches nearby with cafes, small supermarkets etc. We definitely needed a car to visit places and stock up on supplies. Loved the really friendly local little shop/cafe/bar a five minute walk away. A wonderful relaxing week, and a really special part of Spain. i’d love to come back."
+ Read moreThis villa is absolutely wonderful! We loved it and would very happily stay here again. The house has got a lot of character and has all the amenities you need for your holiday in this beautiful part of Spain. It is very tastefully furnished and we loved the big bold paintings filling the walls. The garden is huge and the pool very well maintained, with a large pool 'room' where you can relax in the shade or use the sauna! Our daughters enjoyed early morning walks in area behind the house, finding great views from the top! There is also a friendly shop and cafe at the bottom of the hill which we enjoyed most days. There were 8 of us in our party and there was plenty of space for everyone! The booking process with Rustical Travel was so easy and the service was excellent. Monica and Amalio who were the representatives for the villa were brilliant and kept in touch with us throughout our stay - they were super helpful! Amalio met us at when we arrived at the villa and could not have given us a warmer, friendlier welcome. He showed us around and gave us tips on where to eat, thelocal beaches and general useful information. The area is totally unspoilt. We only wished that we had spent longer there as we would have loved to explore the hinterland - next time! Thank you to Rustical and especially Amalio who was exceptional and ensured we had a wonderful stay!"
+ Read moreGreat stay"
+ Read moreLovely spacious villa with a large pool in beautiful surroundings, close to a spectacular beach.The stairs outside the master bedroom are irregular and the landing outside the bedroom is minute so would not suit anyone with mobility issues. Other than we would thoroughly recommend the property."
+ Read moreLoved the enclosed yard for the dogs to play in. Loved the sunrises. Loved the fireplace and Angel's services. Would be good to let people know, however, that there is no hot water in the kitchen sink or the washing machine."
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Gorgeous sunrise from this lovely villa
You are on edge of hamlet next to another house, but it's a villa!
This donkey was invited to come in!
Your villa seen from above with Morocco and the sea beyond
You are on edge of hamlet
House, garden porch, swimming pool and gardens
Entrance to your villa on edge of hamlet
Path from house to pool area
Bali gacebo, gardens and porch with sauna and toilet
Views to pool and porch with Morocco as backdrop
House seen from pool area
Bali gacebo
Pool porch
From the pool porch we have access to a sauna
Pool toilet and sauna
2,500 square meters of private gardens
Furnished porch by the house
The terrace along the house has an unprotected drop
Porch along the house with stunning views
Entrance to the property
Open plan layout with large windows
Kitchen
Attractive layout
Kitchen with central island
Conservatory style dining room
Lounge
Tasteful decoration
Bathroom with 200 year-old original feature!
Hallway on ground floor
Views towards the west
This the only bedroom on first floor
Views to the rocky outcrop of San Bartolome
Views also from this bedroom to Morocco and the ocean
Shower room on first floor next to bedroom
Views from shower room!
Path from pool area to the house at night time
Pool area at night
10 metre long pool
You can almost touch Morocco!
Pool area and villa early in the morning
Sunrise over the pool
This the view to Africa you get from your morning walk
Tarifa town is 15 minutes away
