Andalucian villa with character in a very private country setting
near Gaucin, Ronda mountains, Andalucia Property Ref: RD56-
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Sleeps 8 -
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Property Ref: RD56
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Summary
Once a smithy for shoeing horses, this country house has plenty of room inside and out for a wonderful rural holiday in Andalucia, with trips down to the seaside, nearby Gaucin and Ronda. Very private. Sleeps 2 to 8.
Facilities
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms -
Sleeps 8
Enjoyment
WiFi Internet (limited to 10GB per month); Satellite TV (BBC & ITV free-to-air); DVD; Gated, salt-filtered swimming pool (10 m x 5 m 1.40 m – 2 m deep); 4 sunloungers; Sunshades; Terrace dining furniture; Bali beds; Large barbecue.
Self-catering
4-ring vitroceramic hob & electric oven; Microwave; Toaster; Electric juicer; Coffee makers; Kettle; Dishwasher; Fridge; Freezer.
Practicalities
Washing machine; Tumble dryer; Iron & board; Hairdryer in upstairs Master bedroom; Portable fans; Central heating; Log fire; Cots (2) & highchair; All bedding and towels provided (including pool towels); Private parking.
Notes on Facilities
The mobile phone signal is weak and only works effectively on the other side of the lane.
WiFi is limited to 10GB per month so we are unable to guarantee you will be able to stream.
From beginning of November to end of March, an extra charge of 100 euros per week applies if central heating is required. This sum is payable locally in cash.
Extras
In colder months a load of firewood for the first night is included in the price, but thereafter firewood is available on request and at an additional cost, payable locally.
Layout
Ground floor
Open-plan main room of living room-dining-kitchen; Bedroom 1: Double bed with french windows to main terrace; Bedroom 2: Twin beds; Bedroom 3: Twin beds; Bathroom (shower over bathtub).
First floor
Bedroom 4 (Master bedroom): Double bed with sitting area and en suite bathroom (shower over 3/4 bathtub).
Exterior
Furnished, shaded side terraces; Main sun terrace, also furnished; Barbecue area; Gated swimming pool and gardens; Parking.
Overview
Solid, traditional and genuine: this first impression of the house is confirmed by longer acquaintance, as one notes the wood beams and ceilings, terracotta underfoot, a hunting and fishing theme in paintings and nicely glazed china plates.
An easy drive from Gaucin village brings you to this very secluded old country villa and its inviting outdoor spaces. When we come across properties like this, we cannot help but tell the unique stories behind them. Back in another time, this villa used to be a roadhouse not just servicing arrieros bringing fresh fish by mule from the coastal villages to the interior of Malaga —using an old mule pathway from Algeciras to Ronda— but also shoeing horses and serving meals to travellers in the afternoon. In the evenings, locals would gather here to chill and dance to live music.
Cared for with detail by its proud owners and still in the same family, the property has evolved into a beautiful villa full of character offering comfort and a fantastic holiday experience in the heart of Malaga.
The villa and its private parking back onto a virtually unused country lane. Unseen from here, all the interesting gardens and the grassy pool area are on the other side of the villa where you will enjoy perfect privacy and bucolic views.
With an outstanding Master bedroom upstairs and three ground floor bedrooms, it is suitable for families or a couple who want somewhere special to stay all to themselves.
The kitchen comes properly equipped and there is no shortage of glasses and crockery.
It's cool and fresh inside, providing a welcome contrast with the warm-to-hot outdoors. Fans are also provided in case you need them.
There's indoor dining to seat 8 people and the living area has comfortable sofas for everyone also, by a large fireplace that comes into its own in winter.
Downstairs are three bedrooms. One's a spacious, airy room, simply furnished with table and chairs and enjoying direct access to the main terrace via french windows.
The most striking feature of the house, where a forge once served to shod wayfarers' horses while they put up at the hostelry, is the upstairs. The entire first floor is one fabulous bed-sitting room with its own en suite bathroom. The great expanse of the space comes as quite a surprise: even after providing the room with a new king size bed, there is still plenty of space and a sitting area under a vaulted wood ceiling. There's a sofa, rocking chairs, and windows with different views. There's also a good wooden cot. We did find the bathtub a little small and it's probably best used as a shower.
This upstairs floor-and-bedroom has a door at the foot of the stairs to close it off from the sitting room below. Some people will desire this, while parents with very young children may wish to consider if they want to be separated from the little ones on a different floor.
Outside the kitchen is a simply furnished dining area, whose shade makes it ideal for lunches in the fresh air. Children will be curious about the swallow's nest which is something of a fixture here, the birds returning year after year to the same simple home.
Continue round to the main terrace and you come to the main outdoor area, where you're likely to be spending the lion's share of your holiday time.
Dining with a view from the broad terrace is very agreeable and you have the use of a large brick-built barbecue among the clementine trees.
Gardens, which include a gated pool garden, run down to beautiful Ronda hill country, with some pretty walks in the woods from the doorstep. The swimming pool is a large 10 m by 5 m. It's tiled in mosaic and there's a pool shower. You're secluded and not overlooked, looking out at the natural scene and a few cows —who needs a lawn mower?— belonging to the finca, whose bells are about the only sound you will hear in the distance. There's a handsome white bull, too, who roams the hillside.
After our most recent visit in Spring 2015, we were very pleasantly surprised to see that plenty of work, as well as dedication and attention to detail, has been put in to raise general standars, such as a new latex matress, memory foam pillows or the improved fence outside —just to name a few— and many other little details that keep adding to the general comfort and quality standards of this unique holiday home.
No shortage of sunbeds here, and there are brushwood sunshades, although the poolside trees provide a better, more complete shade.
The views and the peacefulness go very happily together.
Location
Wooded Mediterranean countryside and hills. The early folds of Ronda mountains.
Access down a short 200 metre track from the country road to Gaucin.
Nearest Airports Prices
Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.
| From | to | Price per week |
|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | 31/03/2026 | €987 |
| 01/04/2026 | 31/05/2026 | €1,240 |
| 01/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | €1,386 |
| 01/07/2026 | 31/08/2026 | €2,060 |
| 01/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | €1,386 |
| 01/10/2026 | 31/10/2026 | €1,240 |
| 01/11/2026 | 22/12/2026 | €987 |
| 23/12/2026 | 07/01/2027 | €2,060 |
Booking information for RD56
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The swimming pool is open all seasons.
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The usual swimming season in this region is from the beginning of May to the end of September.
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Optional costs not included (facilities), payable locally:
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- From beginning of November to end of March, an extra charge of 175 euros per week applies if central heating is required. This sum is payable locally in cash.
- In colder months a load of firewood for the first night is included in the price, but thereafter firewood is available on request and at an additional cost, payable locally.
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Check-in time: from 16:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h
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Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.
Changeover day RD56
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The start and finish day has some flexibility.
Availability
Or, request a hold
YOUR REVIEWS
Great service from Rustical Travel as always. Antonia sorted the issue with the pool pump promptly. Thank you Salvatore. We have stayed at this property three times. It is extremely rustic but is perfect for the two of us as we like the rural setting and we enjoy observing the wildlife. The sun umbrellas and loungers probably need replacing. We did meet the lovely owner who cut the grass."
+ Read moreThe property is in a beautiful location, close to Gaucin with beautiful views , garden with plenty of space to sit out and the owners were very kind ….however, we did have a few problems with our stay which would need to be addressed if were to book it again Unfortunately We were lacking a fan in one room despite the heat slept very badly. The downstairs twin bed room smelt damp. kitchen very dated; Some of the kitchen equipment was tired - the bin broken . A water pipe burst while we stayed leaving us without water for one night. ( the owner kindly mended it) There was bee and wasp/ hornet infestations/nests around almost every window in the property and burrowing in the render in outside wall where the dining table is located. We also had to keep topping the pool up with water otherwise the filter made a loud noise. We appreciate that the owner cannot control wasps however the wasps are a big problem if someone is stung with an allergy."
Rustical Update
Following our conversations with the owners, we are providing an update as of October 2024 based on the information they have shared.
The owners have confirmed that they will be purchasing a new fan for the bedroom in question.
They noted that neither they, the local manager, nor the cleaner have detected any signs of a damp smell, and assured us that the rooms, like the rest of the house, are regularly ventilated.
In September 2024, the owners stayed at the property for a few days and undertook a large shopping trip to replace several kitchen utensils.
While they regularly inspect the property for wasp nests, they acknowledged that wasps are common in the surrounding countryside, as is typical for the area.
A leak was identified in the pool, and now that the season has ended, repairs are underway. They expect the pool to be in proper condition for the next season.
We loved the house, the garden, pool and the beautiful rural surroundings. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. The pool was a great size and we swam every day. The barbecue was really good and the gardens were lovely with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine. We would not hesitate to rebook this property. Great service from Rustical travel as usual."
+ Read moreA nice, spacious villa in a lovely setting. Garden and pool area very attractive (though wooden pool loungers are falling apart). Interior of villa needs work: kitchen very dated; lighting harsh; no proper shower. You really must make anyone bringing a dog aware that the boundary fencing is not secure."
+ Read moreBooking service was great. We loved the remote nature of the property. The house is beautifully decorated with the master suite affording gorgeous views. Great position to explore further south of the area."
+ Read moreIt is indeed a pretty house with a lovely pool. We were disappointed with the quality of the kitchen with its very old oven, fridges with rusty doors and broken shelves in the doors (have photos if you would like them), inadequate extractor which dripped grease each time it was switched on (yuck!) plus the general lack of working space. We were advised the pool would be cleaned 3 times a week by Paco who did the gardening but it was only cleaned once in 2 weeks by the owner. The track going past the house was used a surprising amount and, as the house is near the main road, the noise from motorbikes on the weekends is pretty intrusive. On the plus side, the owners were very responsive to requests and quickly fixed/replaced other items. We had a good two weeks there and, overall, enjoyed our stay."
Rustical Update
On 2023 the property owners confirm they bought a new large fridge and an oven.
Fabulous, charming and remote. Just stunning! Perfect for our family of 6. Well equipped and in a beautiful setting. The pool was popular in the heat of July! The agent and the owner were both very helpful. Would highly recommend this villa and Rustical Travel. We’ll use them again."
+ Read moreWe absolutely loved our stay, the house was beautiful, great secluded location, well equipped kitchen. The only problem was that the dishwasher was not working, they had promised to send someone but that never happened. And just a thought- in the trip preparations it said to bring beach/pool towels. That surprised me a bit with a property like that and was a bit tricky with limited Ryan Air luggage, and in the end there were really nice beach towels in the house. So maybe specify, that you would only need towels if going to the beach? Thanks for everything, it was really a great place, and also communication with your company was perfect!"
Rustical Update
The Facilities section indicates that there are pool towels provided at this property.
The booking service was efficient and friendly . Lovely villa in beautiful location"
+ Read moreThe house was wonderful and the owners very kind.The views are outstanding across the valley.The house was warm and there was plenty of cutlery and plates for all of us.The garden and pool areas were lovely.The weather was perfect and we sat outside on the terrace in the sun."
+ Read moreMy family of five had a lovely holiday here. The property is really beautiful and far away from any noise or trouble, but close to Gaucin for groceries and dining. We explored the whole area, but also spent a lot of time at the house enjoying the pool and the grounds. This corner of Andalusia was magical to visit. We went to Ronda, but also little nearby villages, swimming holes and hiking trails. The inside of the house stayed cool on the hot afternoons, which was a relief. We enjoyed every minute of our stay! Thank you very much!"
+ Read moreA lovely comfortable property, in a very peaceful location and beautiful setting. Very friendly people including the caretaker, gardener and agent, lots of useful information and lots to do in this gorgeous part of Spain."
+ Read moreBeautiful location, very well equipped, and the owners went out of their way to be helpful, providing cots etc. Generally very well maintained, except that the gate to the pool has warped a bit over time, so it's hard to shut it properly A lot of stone floors and a few rough edges, so expect a few bumps and scrapes if you have a wobbly toddler who won't slow down - but older and younger children will be fine. All in all, thoroughly recommended!"
+ Read moreThe property was lovely and very private we will be booking it again next year but for 2 weeks as we only booked 1 this year. Great shop in Gaucin that did home made cooking so if we wanted we could go in there each day. The sound of the cow bells each morning also very relaxing. The service from Rustical Travel was 10/10 and all the directions perfect. I want to come later in year but partner wants to go Sailing!!! Will be in touch soon about the 2 weeks next year. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Sue Stuart"
+ Read moreThank you for a beautiful and comfortable villa. We arrived later than expected and were so grateful to Ines who looked after us well and gave us a wonderful welcome. The villa was well equipped and had everything we needed. The pool was superb, the views amazing and the sound of the cow bells in the evening with a glass of wine was so relaxing and peaceful. The Gaucin area is somewhere we would definitely visit again."
+ Read moreWe found the villa and the setting beautiful, it is an excellent place for outdoor living.The scenery from the terraces and pool were abosultely stunning and the weather was just fabulous.It exceed our expectations, thank you.Lis
+ Read moreWe had a wonderful time at the property reference RD56. The property was in a perfect location with superb views. Our only criticism was that with the master bedroom upstairs being so vast a larger double bed would have been expected."
Rustical Update
Master bedroom has now a king size bed since early 2015.
You are right it is a bit of a distant memory! But here goes: We really enjoyed our stay in RD56 and Gaucin was very pretty and was a good place for restaurants and shops particularly the daily fish market and butcher (although it was a bit of a drive)Good points 1. plenty of loungers by pool 2. very friendly owner who kept us supplied with figs! 3. Lots of outside eating areas 4. Serious barbecue 5. Good bedrooms (we thought the details suggested the downstairs rooms would only be suitable for children but we found them perfectly ok for our "grown up" children and partners.) 6. Good separate laundry area 7. Great views and melodious cow bells! 8. Paella delivery. Points for improvement 1. Pillows not enough and poor quality -asked the caretaker for more but she was unable to supply. 2. Kitchen equipment a bit rudimentary eg no whisk, weighing scales, cake tin. Making a birthday cake a bit of a challenge but we did manage! Pans had been non-stick but this had worn off so difficult for cooking. Plenty of frying pans but could have done with more saucepans especially medium size. Good supply of crockery, cutlery and glasses. 3. Upstairs bathroom sink a bit tired, enamel worn and a lot of lime scale. 4. Lighting a bit random, many bulbs gone and couldn't get light to work on stairs despite changing bulb. Also lighting on outside terrace a bit poor for supper. (it was September so less of a problem probably in summer) Fine by the barbecue. 5. Provision of a visitors book might be an idea. Most places we stay have these and people can jot down good restaurants, place they've visited, what day you can get fresh churros from the market etc "
Rustical Update
Kitchen equipment and lighting has been improved for 2015.
Your private villa in rural Andalucia
Villa and grounds at glance
Villa, gardens and pool seen from above
Enjoy perfect privacy and bucolic views
Views from RD56
Bali beds by swimming pool
Comfortable Summer furniture
Pool orange and clementine trees
Sunbeds
Views from the main terrace
Entrance to farmhouse
Zona de barbacoa
Outdoor dining area next to kitchen
Country style kitchen
Dining area
Living corner
Open plan spaces
Large master bedroom on 1st floor
First floor bedroom is a beauty
1st floor bedroom with en suite facilities
Views from master bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Twin bedded room on ground floor
Ground floor bathroom
Bedroom with doors to gardens
Double bedded room
Front terrace with outdoor furniture
Front terrace leads to pool area
Sunbeds and pool is a highlight at this villa
Good size pool
Lanwed areas
Barbecue area
More corners for you to diconnect
Shaded side terrace for dining
Gardens and private pool
Pool and garden area
Relaxing holidays
A wonderful spot for holidays
This finca goes beyond the fenced areas
Seclusion at this Gaucin country house
Virtually unused country lane at the back of the property
Gaucin is 8 minutes away
Eagle Castle, Gaucin
Beaches in Casares are 40 minutes away
