Large Andalucian Farmhouse, stunning views, pool & gardens,close to Natural Park

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Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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El Tropezon, Colmenar, Andalusia
  • Hermitage of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria
    6 min walk
  • Parque Natural Montes de Malaga
    9 min drive
  • Port of Malaga
    30 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Colmenar

When you stay at this farm stay in Colmenar, you'll be in the mountains and 9 minutes by car from Parque Natural Montes de Malaga. .This family-friendly farm stay is 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Port of Malaga and 21.1 mi (34 km) from Malagueta Beach.

What's nearby

  • Parque Natural Montes de Malaga - 9 min drive
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 27 min drive
  • Málaga Cathedral - 29 min drive
  • Port of Malaga - 30 min drive
  • Malagueta Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Málaga María Zambrano Station - 28 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taberna de Flores - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪30 y Tantos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Belen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Venta Galwey - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Romana - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Large Andalucian Farmhouse, stunning views, pool & gardens,close to Natural Park

This impressive Andalucian farmhouse, located in an elevated position, amongst olive and almond groves, has the most stunning views. Overlooking the valley, across white-washed villages, the scenery stretches across to the Tejeda mountain range. The farmhouse has been a family home for many years and in the process, has been lovingly restored yet has retained many of its original features. The rooms all have the traditional beamed ceilings, many with terracotta floor tiles, open fire places/wood burning stoves, decorative wrought iron lights and beautiful wooden doors. 'Modern' and 'comfort' have been sympathetically introduced and the farmhouse is furnished in an ecclectic fashion including antiques along with modern necessities. The large farmhouse kitchen is the core of the house, along with plenty of rooms to relax, watch tv and read. The bedrooms are all prepared with fresh linen and towels, are spacious and airy and again all have spectacular views. The outside of the property is a delight and is an important part of a normal holiday enjoying the pool, gardens and views. The mature gardens with mediterranenan trees, flowers and shrubs is a beautiful feature of the property. There is an outside kitchen with fridge, oven and hob close to the small courtyard area finished in local stone which is cool and shaded. There is also a large gas BBQ. The terraces are extensive, the main one surrounding the pool and has sun beds..Here there is also a gazebo with shaded dining/seating area and also plenty of room for the table tennis table. The other side of the house also has another large enclosed and secure patio ideal for younger children. It has Moorish arches, plenty of shade, seating areas and panoramic views.
The private drive to the property is shared by another private property which is located in the grounds of the farmhouse also with its own private pool and gardens.
Colmenar is the nearest local village and has good tapas bars, restaurants, local shops, weekly fruit and veg market, banks, butchers, bakeries, chemist, 24 hour medical centre etc.
Our farmhouse is an ideal location if you also intend to explore this beautiful area. The main dual carriageway heading inland or to the coast is only 10 kms away. Historic Granada has the famous Alhambra Palace, Malaga has its Gibalfaro castle, Cathederal, new Muelle Uno marina with great shops and restaurants and the old town has traditional tapas bars. Also a huge selection of restaurants from simple to 1 Michelin Star, Picasso Museum, small boutiques etc. Cosmopolitan Marbella with its beaches and Orange Square, Nerja with its famous Balcon de Europa, Burriana Beach, Ronda with its bullring and gorge, Cordoba with its ancient Mezquita to name but a few. Lots of other beaches and shopping centres are all an easy trip and the airport is approx 30 mins.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This farm stay also features barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Angela

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Chef
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number CR/MA/01804

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Large Andalucian Farmhouse, stunning views, pool & gardens,close to Natural Park Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annik A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in a stunning property
We had a wonderful week in this large property with stunning views over the andalusian countryside, only 10 minutes away from the pretty village of Colmenar. How marvelous to sit by the pool and watch the awesome scenery! Inside, the house is full of charming little sitting areas with lots of character in addition to the main sitting room. One week is not enough time to use them all as well as all the outside sitting areas. Angela is a very attentive host that will do everything in her power to make your stay more agreable. From there we went visiting all the main town like Granada, Cordoba, Malaga and Ronda. Plus Comares, closer at hand. We kept Seville for the beginning and end of our stay as it is further away and that was the town of arrival and departure in Spain. We would have loved to stay longer, this was such a lovely place. Thank you Angela.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colmenar Tranquility
If you want the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is not the place for you. If you are looking to get a taste of rural Spain, then this might just be your oasis. The farmhouse is large and can accommodate a big group. There are multiple areas both indoor and outdoor to congregate. The views from the patio are beautiful at all hours of the day or night. The outside propane grill was a big plus for us. When we ate at the farmhouse, we cooked on the grill and ate at the outdoor dining area. There is a small pool for cooling off and many lounge chairs for relaxing and sunbathing. Our biggest problem was finding the farmhouse upon arriving in Colmenar. The location is 5-10 minutes from the village of Colmenar up the winding and narrow road to Solano (just a side note: if you are unfamiliar with Spain, all the roads in the villages and rural areas are narrow). You will be about an hours drive to Malaga and a little more than an hours drive to the the beaches at Torre Del Mar and Nerja. If you like to sleep in, be forewarned that there are roosters on and about the property. They will let you know when dawn is breaking. All in all, we had a very relaxing stay in Colmenar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Joy N.

House was nice, but attached to another property and has a small pool
The positives - the house is nice, has a charming rustic feel, aircon in most bedrooms, in a nice location with good views and Angela was welcoming and helpful when we needed to find a doctor (ear infection). The negatives - the pool is around 4m by 7m, and around 1m deep which was a disappointment for us; we were also surprised to find we couldn't use the patio with the best view as its the roof of the attached properties kitchen; the wifi is out of range from the pool area as the walls of the villa are so think; the access road is not for the faint-hearted and there were a lot of wasps (but Angela organised someone to come and spray towards the end of the week). Overall we still enjoyed our week there, but I felt the price and description of the villa were out of keeping with what we found
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Stunning views, peaceful and relaxing.
We had a lovely stay here and enjoyed the extra things for the children like the trampoline, tree house, slide, chickens and ping pong table. There was so much space that it was very comfortable for us with four children. The house was very clean and well looked after. The track leading down to the house is not ideal as it is very bumpy and steep but the surroundings made up for it. Would highly recommend and we hope to come back in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

2/10 Terrible

Manolo M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible
Muy dejado todo antiguo roto sin mantenimiento sucio,de los cuatro días sin piscina el agua sucia y turbia sin poder bañarse el último día si agua en los grifos, todo un desastre y llamando ala propietaria y prometía venir y no aparecía,fatal,. QUE LASTIMA DE VACACIONES,. NUNCA MAS
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

José Alberto B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decepcionante estado
Casa bonita pero muy muy muy desatendida, está llena de cosas viejas y rotas, parece un trastero

4/10 Poor

Mercedes D.

Avispas, a granel.
Siento tener que decir que, las avispas arruinaron nuestra estancia. La piscina se llenaba de ellas haciendo imposible bañarse sin arriesgarse a un aguijonazo. El segundo día tuvimos que ir a urgencias con mi madre por dos picaduras de este insecto que le produjeron una hinchazón horrible. Además, las avispas entraban en las habitaciones por agujeros que tienen los mosquiteros y no digo una avispa, la cantidad era exagerada. Comentamos el problema con la propietaria que quedó en hablar con quien mantiene la propiedad para poner un producto que las ahuyenta pero, nunca se hizo, por lo que solo podíamos bañarnos a partir de las seis de la tarde, hora en la que las avispas se iban yendo. Por otro lado, el acceso es de tierra, con pendiente pronunciada y curvas muy cerradas... los coches derrapaban. La zona en la que se encuentra la cama elástica ("zona de juegos') está llena de trastos (electrodomésticos viejos, herramientas de trabajo en el campo, vasijas, etc.) esparcidos por allí, incluso bajo la cama elástica, con el riesgo que supone si vas con niños. La casa, hay que decir, está bien equipada y las camas no están mal, aunque todo está más deteriorado de cómo aparece en las fotografías. La zona del patio de acceso a la casa, al igual que la zona de la piscina, estaba llena de hojas secas y restos de confeti de alguna fiesta que, nosotros mismos, limpiamos. En definitiva, no es el lugar para relajarse que esperábamos y, para colmo, el día antes de nuestra salida, mi hijo de 11 años también se llevó un picotazo de avispa, por lo que recomiendo llevar vinagre :( Eso sí, salvo caso de ola de calor, la casa es fresca, no hace falta aire acondicionado.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Vanesa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recomendaría la casa
Es una casa perfecta para familias, amplia y tiene de todo para los niños, wiffi disponible, lo malo la ubicación que está en lo alto de una montaña y el acceso es complicado y que sólo hay televisión en inglés, perooo en general recomendaría esa casa
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Maryvonne R.

Beau mais difficile d'accès
Maison de détente pour une famille où rien ne manque. Vue imprenable sur la nature. Calme pour un bon repos. Attention cependant au mobilier qui pour certain est très vétuste.

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhiges Haus im Hinterland mit tollem Blick
Die Lage des Hauses und der Blick von der Terasse sind atemberaubend. Hier haben wir uns die meiste Zeit aufgehalten, das Haus wurde fast nur zum Schlafen benutzt. Es gibt einen gut funktionierenden Gasgrill für häufige Grillabende. Das Haus ist alt und sehr verwinkelt , sehr charmant. Ich könnte auch nach 10 Tagen den Grundriss kaum aufzeichnen... Es gibt ein großes schönes DZ mit eigenem Bad im OG, die anderen Zimmer sind einfacher ausgestattet. Viele Schränke, die Tischtennisplatte etc. sind etwas kaputt und wackelig, aber uns war das nicht wichtig. Ich hatte erst Sorge, daß der Pool zu flach ist, aber zum baden waren uns die 120 cm auch für Erwachsene völlig ausreichend. Wir waren 4 Erwachsene und 4 Kinder, dabei blieb ein Schlafzimmer sogar übrig. Die Kinder haben den Pool und das Trampolin geliebt. Wenn man zum Meer will, muss man schon ca 45 min fahren. Die nächsten erreichbaren Strände sind in Malaga (über Autobahn erreichbar). Falls jemand die Lage sucht: 36°52'52.0"N 4°17'39.7"W Die Straße zum Haus ist wirklich steil, aber das sind viele Straßen, die wir in Andalusien gefahren sind. Man sollte besser von Colmenar aus (aus Nordwest) kommend hinabfahren, nicht aus Richtung Comares (Südost), da es sonst beim Abbiegen initial zu steil ist, und man Gefahr läuft aufzusetzen. Die Vermieterin Angela ist sehr herzlich und sehr unkompliziert. Es gab ein kleines Begrüßungspaket mit Wein und Essen auf dem Küchentisch. Vielen Dank! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können das Haus wirklich empfehlen!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valentina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice house
we had a wonderful time in Columnar. Nice friendly host....super nice house and the surrounding is stunning. We will come back
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Reindert K.

Groot huis in de bergen
Het huis ligt op 45 minuten vanaf Malaga. Het is ruim en heeft een fraai uitzicht. Het is echter wel aan een flinke op knap beurt toe. Keuken en badkamer zijn gedateerd. Stijle zandweg naar de woning toe.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theo B., Arnhem

Mooi huis op een prachtige plek
We hebben erg genoten van het huis. Mooie authentieke sfeer, een enkele tegel lag los, niet te lang douchen en sommige deuren sloten slecht, maar de totaalindruk was prima (gezin met 3 volwassen kinderen). Angela was een fijne gastvrouw. We denken er over nog eens terug te komen (en dat wil wat zeggen voor onze begrippen)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018