Fascinante finca con extensos jardines atrapados entre el mar y la montaña

From the first glimpse of El Maestro from the winding track you know it’s a special place. Surrounded by mountain ranges, looking down the valley to water and local villages, it is perfectly positioned. The house is welcoming and generous, a great balance between a superb holiday villa and a family home. A wonderful variety of spaces to eat together. A fantastic cook’s heaven of a kitchen. Using the blinds and following the suggestion of closing windows to the sun helped to keep the house cool, aided by breezes blowing through. Jasmine perfumes the air, bright geraniums, bougainvillea, roses, honeysuckle, ox-eye daisies fill the garden and walkways. Being able to walk out and pick; lemons, pomegranates, kumquats, grapes, rosemary and mint was wonderful. Charming Jose was lovely quietly working away. The wildlife was spectacular, from huge eagles, falcons, dragonflies, butterflies, baby geckos, through to grasshoppers of all colours and sizes. It was difficult to leave the pool and poolside so beautifully positioned. The pool was well looked after by Miles and his daughter who ensured all was well throughout our stay. Jen was really great, readily available to help at any point. Mari Trini was such a lovely person helping Jen to change bed linen and towels but also she cooked a wonderful meal for us (9 with various allergies) eaten on the top terrace well into the night until the sky, unpolluted by light, lit up into magnificent starlight, breathtaking. Finding fault anywhere would be immediately balanced out by all the peace and joy. A word must go to those who originally had the vision and foresight on finding this place and were inspired to create such a haven. It must have taken a lot to achieve given the ease one now experiences of living there. Claramente hemos caído bajo el hechizo mágico de El Maestro!"

We spent two weeks with our six young kids at this property and can't wait to come back. It was a truly special place - well-appointed for visitors but still felt very much like a home. Our kids explored the property, hiked up nearby ridges, and enjoyed the pool. It truly felt magical at times. It felt entirely remote, but grocery was only 10-12 minutes away, and the beaches 35 - 45 mins away. Property manager was excellent, very responsive and friendly."

The house is a real family home with an amazing kitchen and huge sitting room. The views are spectacular and the heat of the day is kept at bay by the gentle breeze coming up the valley. The gardens and lovely with many fruit trees and several quiet book reading spots if you want to get away."

Very responsive to our requests when the electricity and generators were having issues. Thank you for the warm welcome."