Exceptional family holiday villa with pool in Aracena woodlands
, Aracena, Andalucia Property Ref: HA15-
5 Bedrooms -
Sleeps 10 -
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Property Ref: HA15
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Summary
Fabulous! An exquisite, luxury villa with every detail arranged to be just right. Massive pool, spaciousness and walking distance to Aracena. Sleeps 10.
Facilities
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5 Bedrooms
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5 Bathrooms -
Sleeps 10
Enjoyment
WiFi internet; iPod docking station and amplifier; TV (on request); DVD; Library with pool table; Table tennis; Croquet on lawn; Large, gated, salt-filtered private pool (14 m x 8 m; 1.20 m - 3.5 m deep); Sunloungers; Gardens; Trampoline; Gas barbecue; Furnished terraces and patios..
Self-catering
5-ring gas hob; Large fridge-freezer; Large electric oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Toaster; Kettle; Coffee moka pot; Juicer; Hand blender; Nutri Bullet RX.
Practicalities
Washing machine; Open fireplace; Dual air conditioning / heating units (in bedrooms and self-contained apartment); Large woodburning stove; Fans (in all bedrooms); Hairdryers; Cot (on request at an additional cost); High Chair (on request); Child bed (on request); Safety gates for children; All bedding and towels provided (including pool towels); Parking.
Notes on facilities
The kitchen in the self-contained apartment has: 2-ring electric hob; microwave; toaster; kettle; fridge.
Layout
Main house - one one floor (sleeps 8)
Large kitchen through to sitting room with french windows opening to large balcony / summer dining room; Bedroom 1: master bedroom (bed size 1.50 x 2 metres) with en-suite facilities (bathtub and shower) and small private terrace; Bedroom 2: double bedded room (bed size 2 x 2 metres) with en-suite facilities (walk-in shower); Bedroom 3: twin bedded room (bed size 0.90 x 1.90 metres and can also be made up as double bedded) with private bathroom (walk-in shower); Bedroom 4: double bedded room (bed size 1.80 x 1.90 metres and can also be made up as twin bedded) with private bathroom (bathtub with shower over).
Lower floor
Library / billiards room.
Self-contained apartment layout (sleeps 2)
Kitchen; sitting area; bathroom (walk-in shower); Bedroom 5: double bedded room (bed size 1.50 x 2 metres).
Notes
Bedroom 3 and 4 may be made as double or twin on previous request.
The en suite bathroom in bedroom 2 also has door to the hallway.
Private bathrooms from bedrooms 3 and 4 are directly opposite (on the hallway).
The self-contained apartment is directly below the main house.
Below the pool area there is a small cottage that belongs to the estate and this remains closed.
Overview
A driveway through chestnut trees sweeps round to reveal this excellent, L-shaped villa. The property covers 25 acres of grounds and looks out across the fertile valley of Fuente del Rey: what one client called "heart-stopping views".
The grounds are immaculately kept and a stone-walled garden leads down to a sparkling blue swimming pool.
There are few holiday rental properties that live up to such promise. The villa is an interior designer’s dream where space, natural light and tastefully balanced colours create an overall sensation of exquisiteness.
In classic Andalusian style, the main room has been left open-plan, an archway dividing off a very comfortable lounge from the dining area and kitchen. Ceilings are high-beamed and sunlight filters through from the outside to present the nicely chosen furniture and decoration in what feels like a freshly laundered atmosphere.
Four lovely bedrooms are ranged along the other wing of the house. Bathrooms are indulgently mosaic-tiled and attractive; spacious bedrooms have generous built-in wardrobes.
On the north side of the house, an independent apartment has been built into the high stone wall. It has a sitting area, shower room and kitchen. The main laundry room is located alongside here.
Although we may see another cottage below the pool area, this casita belongs to the estate and remains closed while your are on holidays.
Whether indoors or out, you will find standards and style here quite luxurious.
The gardens and lawn are carefully tended and guide you down to a truly marvellous, stepped swimming pool. It's salt-filtered and lined with deep blue tiles. With steps leading into the water and night-lighting, dips are inviting at all hours. All about are cheerful colours of bougainvillea and scents of jasmine, rosemary and thyme.
The location is a very tranquil spot of the Sierra de Aracena, yet only 15 to 20 minutes’ walk from Aracena market town. Perhaps reaching by foot the main square at the heart of this town would take a little longer.
You can enjoy any number of walks in the area by simply following the old public footpaths that link one village to another. The villa has books and maps to guide you. Nearby Aracena is thoroughly Spanish in having some 60 bars to serve a population 7,500. Restaurants, shopping and banks are all here, not forgetting the village’s famous and extraordinary underground cave network.
Tennis and golf are available locally and day-trips include the Rio Tinto mines (complete with train ride), the former mosque in Almonaster, and once-Roman Merida.
The calendar of fiestas in Aracena is one of the busiest in Andalucia: don’t be surprised if your stay coincides with some celebration or other!
Location
Unspoilt woodlands in the Natural Park of Sierra de Aracena
In open countryside, about 1.5 km from the market town of Aracena
Nearest Airports Prices
Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.
| From | to | Price per week |
|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | 24/04/2026 | €2,950 |
| 25/04/2026 | 26/06/2026 | €3,300 |
| 27/06/2026 | 04/09/2026 | €4,630 |
| 05/09/2026 | 25/09/2026 | €3,300 |
| 26/09/2026 | 15/12/2026 | €2,950 |
| 16/12/2026 | 06/01/2027 | €3,320 |
Booking information for HA15
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There is a resident cat and it may occasionally walk into the property. People with an allergy may need to be aware of this
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The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of October.
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Obligatory costs not included, payable locally:
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- Heating in colder months is not included and the price per week is 100 euros (payable locally).
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Optional costs not included (facilities), payable locally:
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- Cot (Max. 2 cots): 15 euros per stay per cot (payable locally).
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Check-in time: from 16:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h
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A refundable security deposit of 300 euros applies to this property. This sum is payable to the keyholder on arrival (in cash) and subject to deductions for breakages/damages, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.
Changeover day HA15
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The changeover day is Saturday during the main summer season and flexible at other times.
Availability
Or, request a hold
YOUR REVIEWS
We really enjoyed our stay. The villa is cosy for when the weather isn’t kind! Very well equipped kitchen. Nice views from the pool. Worth noting that there isn’t enough room to use the pool table. There is also a cat that comes inside, so if you are allergic this won’t be the property for you. There are family photos around so it does feel like you are staying in someone’s house. The local town is lovely and there are good walks in the area."
+ Read moreThe most beautiful villa and location- total heaven! A lovely owner to deal with too"
+ Read moreVery enjoyable and peaceful family and friend stay, should mention a few hiccups for your notice. No one to receive us or advise on villa access on arrival, no hot water until Monday when engineer arrived to fix the heating system, could not use the pool table as it is located in a confined location, 20 minute walk to town unpleasant due to many car users on track lifting clouds of dust. But we did enjoy our stay and Mariposa xx."
+ Read moreSuperb genuine family home property, excellent quality and room to breath. Kitchen , courtyard, pool, views and bedrooms all excellent. Communication with the owner was spot on, grace and generosity personified! We had an impromptu visit by 5 marauding piglets from neighbouring property which were delightful and a highlight of first week along with the vuelta and Local parade/ celebration joyous parts of week 2. As is always the case, walk into town on a evening turned from a slight chore on day one into a relaxing part of the day by the end, bring comfy shoes and you will be fine. The town itself is definitely worth it with lots of choice, authenticity and quality. Great holiday for relaxing and imagining living a life on the dehesa"
+ Read moreLovely location, excellent facilities and well maintained."
+ Read moreWhat an amazing villa, we had a wonderful time despite the weather. The pool was incredible, the house even more so. Aracena was delightful. It was brilliant from start to finish."
+ Read moreWe have a fantastic week. I do have a complaint, though - I think your website definitely undersold the property!! But then again, I suppose we were extra impressed when we got there! Thank you for the advice which helped us to choose this ideal of properties for our needs. I will certainly recommend you to friends and look forward to booking again."
+ Read moreJust wanted to say what a wonderful week our family had in the most beautiful villa ever. HA15. We so loved the villa and views. Thank you. I forgot to write in the guest book and maybe you could tell the owners how much we loved staying there.
+ Read moreMany thanks for organizing our holiday stay. The villa was amazing and we had a fantastic time."
+ Read moreIt was the most beautiful villa loved by all our family. Every need was catered for and we were all sad to leave after a lovely week xxxx"
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Ample lawned gardens
The pool seen from the house
The large private pool is some steps down from the villa
Salt-filtered 14 m pool just below the house
Shaded relaxing area by the swimming pool
Steps up to the villa from gated pool area
Broad lawn
Furnished terraces with shade and views
Views from porch terrace, Aracena lake is visible in the distance
Terrace overlooking lawn
Your garden villa in Andalucia
Open plan country kitchen / dining area
Al fresco dining
The lounge is a light, open space
Master bedroom en suite, with small terrace
Master bedroom en suite facilities
Some bedrooms can made as twin bedded on previous request
Double bedded room
Twin bedded room
Bedrooms with private bathrooms
Double bedded room
Refitted bathroom in 2022
The house is mainly on one floor
Billiards room on lower floor
Self-contained apartment (directly below main house)
Self-contained apartment (directly below main house)
Pretty shaded corner by chestnut tree
Enjoy the pool in total privacy (below cottage is closed)
There is also shade
Sunloungers by the pool
Private and complete Aracena villa
Villa entrance
Main entrance leads to external patio
Pagoda with views
Table tennis by front patio / porch
Aracena town is 15 to 20 minutes walk away
