Private rural villa with Africa view close to Costa del Sol beaches

Very peaceful, relaxing week with fabulous views, soaring eagles, swooping swifts, and very loud cicadas. Wonderful meal at Arroyo Hondo on our final evening, and very helpful guidance from Jim. Good experience again booking through rustical travel ( last year was in Catalonia)."

We enjoyed everything about our stay from start to finish.jim went out of his way to help when we got delayed on our arrival.the villa was beautiful and the location perfect Just an amazing holiday! Thanks dawn"

This is an excellent place with a great view. The house is very well decorated and everything is available what you are used to at home. The keyholder is very kind and is willing to answer all your questions, usually within an hour :-) The only negative we could find is that you need a car which can drive up to the hill when you arrive with 4 people and fully packed.(not a big issue, but could be mentioned in the brochure)."

We enjoyed our week at villa RD78. The villa lived up to all our expectations, it was well equipped, clean and comfortable and we were well looked after by Jim who met us and showed us where the villa was. After this good experience we would certainly arrange a holiday through Rustically Travel again."

What can I say that has not already been said. Great villa in a perfect setting, very well maintained. Fantastic views, brilliant birdwatching, excellent situation for access to sea or mountains. We had brilliant weather, which made it even better. This is the third time we have used Rustical Travel and we have never been disappointed."

We had THE most amazing time at RD78 for one week mid August 2017. we were two adults with our 3 and 5 year old sons....boys had the best time, so much room and space in the villa, swimming pool deep but è year old had armbands so it wasnt really too much of an issue for us. Well equipped, location was up in the hills, fairly remote but just a little drive away from village with supermarket and some fantastic local restaurants. We managed a few day trips...Ronda and down to the coast a few times. Everything in the villa was spot on for us...lovely spacious bedrooms...ceiling fans, bbq, tv with cable so kids could watch kids channels when too hot outside. Washing machine which we used lots...conservatory area was our favourite as we'd sit every morning with our coffee...have lunch in there and sit drinking wine admiring the gorgeous views in the evening. Rustic travel were amazing...so much info before hand...very acurate description of villa and surrounding area. Highly recommend this villa to anyone who wants to be removed from hustle and bustle and chill, yet close enough to drive to gorgeous areas of Andalucia. Must have a car...we managed with a relatively small hire car with BA. loved this villa and had such a great week...will return for sure. Thank you to Jim who greeted us and gave great tips."

Villa is situated in a very nice location. Very well equiped and Guests can easily forget everyday hussle there and just chill out for a few days. The garden is also well maintained and looked after. We liked the pool so much too! When we were there it was not extremely warm but i can imagine if the temperature goes above 35+ an airconditional would be nice to have. We would definitely recommend this villa to rent to our friends. I would also like to highlight the service we received from Rustica Travel and all the very helpful information prior to our trip! Well done!"

A very comfortable house in a very beautiful spot; and all managed by the brilliant Jim, half-Spanish, half-English, and a 100% good bloke full of useful advice, tips, etc. to help you live like a local."

An excellent choice for a family holiday villa - rural and private with own extremely accessible pool and shade, yet with easy access to the coast if wanted, and with various good quality, differently priced restaurants available within 2-5 minutes drive."

We visited this villa in September 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed it. With 2 adults and 2 kids (3 and 1) we were looking for somewhere with a pool which was quiet and not too hot that the kids couldn't sleep. This villa provided the perfect solution. The villa is about 1 and 1/2 hours for Malaga airport and probably closer to Gibraltar if you can be bothered with the border crossing. Following the main road you turn off around Esteponas and go up in to the mountains. Eventually you leave the mountain road and follow a track (unbelievably covered by google maps) to the front door. The approach is a bit hairy with steep gravel tracks but we managed no problem in a Ford C-Max. The altitude meant that at this time of year the temperature was about 2-3 degrees Celsius below that at the coast. There was also a breeze which was useful as the villa does not have air conditioning but does have roof fans. The pool was warm enough to use at this time of year (temp was about 26C most days) although not so warm that you would use it to cool down. The kids loved it! The accomodation itself is beautiful. A 3 bed detached villa with a great pool. There are steps in for the kids and the pool area is surrounded by grass. Inside there is a main room with kitchen, dining and living areas. Off this are 2 bedrooms which are generously proportioned and both en suite. There is also a sun room which is fantastic. The full width of the property is lined by movable glass panels which give you the feeling you are sitting outside whatever the weather. The kitchen is small but perfectly functional and there is a gas barbecue outside. Additionally there is a utility room with laundry facilities and a second fridge freezer which we used for big bottles of water. There is also an additional toilet off the main room. The master bedroom is technically detached although you can reach it via a walkway from the main room. Again this is generous in size and en suite. All bedrooms open directly to the garden but the master opens on to the pool area. The property is in great condition and was spotlessly clean throughout. The situation, up a mountain, may be challenging to reach but affords spectacular views over the costa del Sol, down to the Rock of Gibraltar and on over the med to North Africa. The view is initially hard to believe it is so beautiful. It can be enjoyed from the pool and garden, the sun room or the master bedroom. In fact all views are spectacular form this vantage point, whichever way you look. Nothing is walkable unless you are particularly motivated! I believe there are lots of walks close by and the locals seem keen on cycling up the mountain roads but, particularly with kids, you should plan on taking your car wherever you go. The local town is Casares which has a few shops, a castle and church. There is a town square with cafes and a play area for children round the corner. A 15-20 min drive takes you to the coast where there are lots of beaches and supermarkets. There is also obviously access to the nightlife in the area, although if that is what you want to do I doubt this villa is ideal for your holiday. There are a variety of eateries around. The Forge is closest and was a great place to eat. Less formal was Venta Victoria, about 2 minutes in the car. Again great food and good prices, particularly if you are used to UK pricing! The service provided by the travel company was excellent. Good communication, a great welcome document which was extremely useful and further useful documents on arrival. We met the representative at a local restaurant to pick up keys and be shown around the property. I would highly recommend their service. In summary this is not a good place if you want to walk to bars or enjoy the nightlife at the coast. However, if you are looking for a warm and quiet villa with a lovely pool and breathtaking views you would be hard pushed to find one better.