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Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sport court

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Jimena de la Frontera, Cadiz
  • Jimena de la Frontera Castle
    18 min walk
  • Castillo de Jimena
    18 min walk
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club
    42 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB)
    78 min drive

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About the area

Jimena de la Frontera

With a stay at this cottage in Jimena de la Frontera, you'll be on a river, and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Algeciras Harbour and 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from Rock of Gibraltar. .This cottage is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Castillo del Aguila and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Castillo Castellar.

What's nearby

  • Jimena de la Frontera Castle - 18 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Castillo de Jimena - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Valderrama Golf Club - 30 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club - 42 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Los Alcornocales Natural Park - 54 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Jimena De La Frontera Station - 6 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante el Ventorrillero - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante los Cachollas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Perez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Venta de las Acacias - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mingo Bar Restaurante - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park

The cottage sleeps 4 in this magical setting with exclusive use of the pool area. .

The grounds are set in 8 hectares in the highly protected Natural Park giving privacy and peace. There are outstanding unspoilt views of the sierras and river valley which is Andalucia's only remaining virgin river.

The cottage is open plan with high vaulted ceilings and is modern and light. There are 2 terraces, one of which is covered with comfortable seating and a dining area. There is a master bedroom with a seperate bathroom. The living area is open plan that has a mezzanine bedroom that is again open plan. The open plan living area has a fully fitted kitchen and dining area as well as a comfortable seating area and with a high ceiling gives a wonderful sense of space. There is WiFi throughout the cottage as well as SKy TV, DVD and a sound system

The swimming pool and tennis court area is an ideal place to relax on the sun loungers or hammocks or play badminton or table tennis. There is seating for 12 for dining and a BBQ. Fridges are on hand for drinks as well as a small kitchen for the BBQ. There is WiFi at the pool as well. At night the pool can can be lit up as well as the romantic fairy lights in the trees that surround the area. The pool is situated 100 metres from the cottage.
All sports equipment is provided as well as beach towells. The pool is 11 x 6 metres and the tennis court is grass with a few unpredictable bounces!!

Around the Finca there are amazing views of the Sierras and the breathtaking sunsets that sillouette the olive trees perched high up on the sierras. At night it is a stargazers paradise and with little light pollution the milky way lights the sky. The Finca is set in the Natural Park of Los Alcornocales (The Cork Forest) and has areas of woodland with wild olives and towering cork trees that are from the oak tree family. There is a gate that leads to the river where there are walks from gentle strolls to exploring the breathtaking scenery. 100 metres from the house are great bathing areas in the river pools with views of Jimena's Moorish Caslte. In May and June the river is a garden of Pink Oleanda and these months have fantastic wild flowers that spring up.
You are unlikely not to see the eagles and many different birds that frequent the Natural Park as well as the many different animals that live along side us in this protected habitat.

The finca is very private but only a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk to Jimena that has many restaurants and bars where you can sample the local cuisine of Iberico ham to the fruits of seafood from the Med. There are supermarkets and Banks as well as a medical centre just in case but many of the little shops sell the fruit and vegetables cultivated by the locals in their vegetable gardens.The Andalucian people are incredibly helpful and friendly. There is a festival in May marking the Andalucian history with horses. In July their is a music festival with Flamenco and world music and In Mid August is the main Summer Feria that goes on for 3 days

During your stay there is a member of staff, Jose Luis, that will ensure that the pool and gardens are maintained as well as cleaning the terraces.
Naturally he will be discrete and fit in with your wishes.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Duncan MacInnesI

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1722 sq ft (160 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 VTAR/CA/003064

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in amazing location
We had a lovely 10 day stay at Duncan’s cottage. The kids loved it. The pool is perfect; it was too hot to do much else. The little town nearby is great with all the shops and restaurants you’ll need. The cottage itself is great and has everything you need and Duncan is a perfect host.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A blissful, comfortable retreat; perfect pool
  A perfectly appointed, charming, peaceful, well equipped little cottage (it’s quite cosy for a growing family – you’d better all get on!) with fabulous amenities — even a sharp kitchen knife and a blender — and a kind, respectful and responsive host. The location is good for those wishing to be close to a village yet rural. The village itself makes for a delightful, if hilly!, paseo of an evening through pretty, winding streets and has a few lovely restaurants, but is not very lively in late August and you need to be there after 7-8pm to really get a sense of local life. There are two decent supermarkets but for a big hypermarket you’ll have to travel 45mins+. The castle at the top is the only real landmark there and provides a great view of the landscape. You can’t quite see Africa, but the coastal wind farms are visible. We took a couple of day trips: to Ronda (5*, highly recommended), 1.5hrs away, and to Tarifa (worth it), 1hr 10 mins away. Both made for very pleasant diversions. The pool and tennis court area is not right next the the house but a steep climb up the hill (approx 60m away) which put me off at first but in the end did not matter. If you have small children it may be tricky having to clamber between house and pool for trips to the loo and forgotten sunglasses etc, but with older kids (aged 9-13) whom it was safe to leave in the pool alone, it did not bother us. Also, there is a fridge and a rudimentary kitchen unit up by the pool so we were able to store drinks and snacks up there which significantly reduced the number of trips needed to the house. Top features in my view: * the aircon in bedrooms * the large and perfect-temperature pool * the pool-side fridge * pool-side basic kitchen set up (cupboard with utensils, sink, bin and cups) * BEAUTIFUL handmade poolside dining table * fantastic, handbuilt barbecue * charmingly wonky tennis court and tennis equipment * vastly superior pillows and comfy sofas * excellent WiFi * vultures n eagles soaring overhead * ping pong table * and especially the generous household supplies — plentiful soft towels, loo paper, and even emergency sun cream — including a lovely welcome pack of food and beer left by the host! * Special mention for the nearby river @5mins’ walk, a haven for tiny frogs and kids who like to catch them. ‘Going frogging’ became our go-to afternoon diversion. We were genuinely sorry to leave. Absolutely worth every star!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural delight
Fantastic rural setting to wonderful house and great pool. Duncan very helpful and check in / out process very simple. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niamh T., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stya
We loved our time in the cottage. Duncan was a superb host and looked after us so well. The welcome hamper was much appreciated as we arrived late. It was everything it said on the website. Walks were beautiful along the river. Steep hill to get to the pool area though!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking escape and haven!!!
This was a truly fabulous break away from it all. The facilites, especially the pool and tennis court were brilliant. The river walks on our doorstep were wonderful. We felt perfectly cocooned away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Duncan was a kind and affable host, who made us all feel extremely welcome. A very highly recommended rural retreat for those wishing to escape the stresses of the modern world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely escape
A great cottage set in beautiful surrounds. Rustic in feel and no AC, but very comfortable and with everything we needed (pool, tennis, walks, wifi, tv, baby cot etc). We had a great stay and Duncan was really helpful throughout.

8/10 Good

Jürgen v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus, mit einigen Einschränkungen
Das Haus war sehr schön. Die Ausstattung war sehr gut. Die Lage im Naturpark superschön. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die beiden Punkte, die uns nicht gefallen haben, waren, dass der Pool 100m den Berg hoch oberhalb des Hauses war und dass die Elektrik im Haus nicht zuverlässig funktionierte. Das mit dem Pool steht so explizit nicht in der Beschreibung. Wir hatten das Haus nicht gebucht, wenn wir das gewusst hätten. Man muss alles zum Pool hochtragen über den Zuweg hinweg, der auch zum Haus des Besitzers und eines weiteren Hauses führt. Privatsphäre haben wir uns anders vorgestellt. Alle!!! Elektrogeräte waren über nur 4 Sicherungen abgesichert. Wenn die Spülmaschine lief ging nichts anderes. Die Klimaanlagen konnten nicht gleichzeitig laufen, weil sonst die Sicherung raus geflogen wäre. Besonders für die zwei Schlafplätze unterm Dach ist das schwierig, weil es hier besonders heiß ist. Die Sicherung könnte auch nicht einfach wieder eingeschaltet werden, weil der Sicherungskasten heiß wurde.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jens R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holidays
We had a wonderful time at Jimena de la frontera, not only because it is such an absolutely amazing place for vacation, but also because Duncan as a host was just super nice, helpful and accommodating. The house and the property were exactly as in the advertisement and we lacked nothing. We'd love to come back sometime.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmant cottage pour 4 personnes
Tranquillité et détente. Idéal pour une famille sportive, nos enfants ont 11 et 14 et ont profité des installations, piscine, terrain de tennis et table de ping pong. Le cottage a tout le confort nécessaire pour un séjour agréable. Notre hôte Duncan a toujours été disponible .José qui s'occupe de l'entretien a fait preuve de discrétion et d'attentions particulières. Le cottage est dans une zone très calme et en même temps proche du village Jimena de la Frontera. Le terrain sur lequel il est situé est en pente et en paliers donc évitez de venir avec des enfants en bas âge ! Et surtout pensez aux répulsifs à moustiques ! 😅 Nous avons passé un très bon séjour à la hauteur de nos attentes. 100% recommandable !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sander V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
We've stayed 14 days in this beautiful cottage in the middle of nature. A big pool, great views and Duncan is a super friendly host.It is even more beautiful then the pictures. We recommend this accomodation to everybody.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

christophe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances au cœur d’une réserve naturelle.
Très belle propriété dans un cadre magnifique. Barbecue, piscine, terrain de tennis, tout est là pour rendre le séjour agréable. Voiture obligatoire pour faire le plein du frigidaire.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and calm.
Very nice house, well situated near a village but with virtually no neighbour. Nice swimming pool. Perfect to relax and chill. Very nice and helpful host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine K., Munich/Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time
The house and the landscape are beautiful. Ideal for hiking, enjoying nature and the large pool. You can get away from it all whilst there is also a very good WiFi connection if you want to re-connect. Duncan is a great host and was always available if we had any questions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019