Gorgeous hideaway near Ronda with stunning interior design
Montecorto, Ronda Mountains, Andalucia Property Ref: RD29-
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Sleeps 4 -
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Property Ref: RD29
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Summary
A special and spectacular choice for couples, perfectly private, overlooking its attractive Ronda village and mountains. Sleeps 4.
Facilities
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathrooms -
Sleeps 4
Enjoyment
WiFi internet (optic fibre); Satellite TV (free-to-air channels) with Netflix; DVD player; Music system; Hairdryer; Large book, DVD & CD collections; 2 sunloungers; Sunshade; Swimming pool (3.5 m x 3.5 m, 1.50 m deep); Electric barbecue (hot griddle).
Self-catering
4-ring gas hob; Electric oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Kettle; Coffee maker; Juicer; Blender; Large fridge-freezer.
Practicalities
Washing machine; Iron & board; Radiators; Dual air conditioning/air heater in main living floor (2); Woodburning stove; Fan (in bedroom); Terrace furniture; Cot & Highchair (on request); All bedding and towels provided, including pool towels; Parking close by.
Extras
1 hour's housekeeping included (Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays, from 12 noon to 1 pm), although you are under no obligation of making use of this free service.
Welcome bottle of cava on arrival.
Catering services may be available on previous request (payable locally).
Layout
Lower floor
Bedroom 1 (Master bedroom): Extra-large double bed (1.60 x 2 m), walk-in wardrobe; Bathroom/WC.
Ground floor
Very large open-plan room; Living room / dining room / kitchen and Internet study annexe; Covered, furnished terrace; Pool terrace; Garden.
First floor
Bedroom 2: Double or twin-bedded room (as preferred).
Notes on layout
Although the property sleeps 4, we think it´s best suited for couples.
Overview
A wooden door opens to the scent of rosemary and a hint of lavender and honeysuckle. Up the garden steps and all of a sudden, you feel you’re on top of the world.
You’re standing on a perfectly private terrace above a sleepy, whitewashed Andalusian village and the views of the Grazalema Mountains are fantastic. Behind you there is just the pine-forested hillside.
Next to you is a small but sexy infinity pool with the same views.
The main surprise comes when you open the front door: the interior of the villa, sculpted into the rock of the hill, is an immense space. It's clean and white, set off by colourful rugs and paintings.
It's all brightly illuminated by sunlight from the huge windows, draped in white curtains and somehow the furnishings seem dwarfed by the size of the room, which opens up and extends further in like a white cavern, decorated with the colours of ethnic art and artefacts.
It’s smart and ethereal at the same time, a smooth white floor reflecting natural light from an overhead skylight, which is semi-covered in summer to gently filter the Andalucia sun.
As you move further in, you come to a side room provided with a desk and iMac computer.
Opposite is an impressive rock feature from which plants grow here and there, quite at home in their interior garden.
French windows open to the terrace which is a marvellous, shaded place, set with with comfortable armchairs and a table to eat al fresco with mountain views of Grazalema.
Walkers may already be familiar with Grazalema Natural Park: it's great limestone rambling country with caves to explore and only a short drive away. Another Natural Park, the Sierra de las Nieves, doubles the interest for walkers. As for walking guides you couldn't be in a better place: the villa owner is the author of the very best local walking guide book and this, along with a wealth of additional information and maps, is provided here for your use.
The infinity swimming pool by the terrace is maintained year-round at this very warm, south-facing Ronda location, but not heated, so we would recommend swims no earlier than May or later than October. Having said which, when we were there in late October, the weather was still very warm.
Returning inside, the main room ends in a spacious kitchen with all mod cons and a dining area. A black slate floor here contrasts effectively with the airy white elsewhere.
Although this is a perfect hideaway for a couple, there are two double bedrooms, and plenty enough space and comfort for four people. Simply bear in mind that the Master bedroom is distinctly superior to the other, perfectly nice double room.
The Master bedroom is down some stairs from the main room and has a deep red backcloth depicting a Moroccan wedding. The mattress and linen are what you would expect of luxury accommodation and the window is set deliberately low so that you have a view of the Sierra de Grazalema from the bed itself. There’s netting on the window to deter any stray insect from disturbing you.
The rock garden feature is continued in the bedroom and even more so and to greater effect in the bathroom directly opposite. A large round tub is sunk into a massive rock in such a way as to give the impression of a hot tub in a natural mountain setting. It’s a big tub, designed for two to share, by candlelight perhaps.
The second bedroom is two floors away, reached up wooden steps from the living room. It enjoys the same fine view and can be made up double-bedded or twin-bedded to suit. Because of the distance from the Master bedroom and the nature of the steps, it is appropriate for older children or another couple.
There are plenty of opportunities for eating out both in Montecorto and nearby villages and we’ll send you our recommendations in a local guide as one of your holiday documents.
Ronda, one of Andalucia’s star cities, is just 20 minutes up the road. A stay here wouldn't be complete without seeing the gorge, the old bullring and other sights.
Seville, Jerez, Cadiz and Marbella are other intriguing day trip options.
Local activities run from horseriding and mountain biking to paragliding and canoeing in the nearby lake.
The Virgen del Carmen local fiestas in Montecorto normally take place around the 16th of July; if you stay at the property during those dates you will be able to enjoy plenty of events, music, dance and shows in the village, especially on Friday and Saturday.
Winter bookings are definitely suitable here and the house is well-heated, with air conditioning units switching to warm air blowers. There are also radiators, and a wood-burning stove in the living room.
Location
Top of hillside village just below woodland next to Grazalema Natural Park.
The property is at the end of a short, very quiet, no-through street with car parking at the other end below pine woods, above Montecorto village (simple shopping, bakery, café-bar-restaurants, bank, pharmacy).
Nearest Airports Prices
Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.
| From | to | Price per week |
|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | 27/03/2026 | €1,300 |
| 28/03/2026 | 30/10/2026 | €1,440 |
| 31/10/2026 | 18/12/2026 | €1,300 |
| 19/12/2026 | 06/01/2027 | €1,440 |
Booking information for RD29
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We don’t consider this property to be suitable for parents with toddlers because of the number of steps and sleeping arrangements.
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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 middle of May to the end of September.
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Check-in time: from 15:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h
Changeover day RD29
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The start and finish day has some flexibility.
Availability
Or, request a hold
YOUR REVIEWS
Very comfortable property, with amazing views. It is very well equipped, although, I think the bed can be improved as very old. You do hear neighbours, one family below are very loud, so if you want absolute peace this isn't for you but we loved being close to an active village. Nice bars to sit at, and a handy shop for basics. We parked at end of lane, no issues at all."
Rustical Update
During our visits to this property, we’ve always appreciated its calm atmosphere and peaceful setting on a quiet, traffic-free street. As it’s a village house, you might occasionally coincide with people staying in nearby homes. Still, it’s generally quiet here — this is consistent with both our own experience and the feedback from the property manager.
The villa was beautiful,the village was stunning and the local people very friendly. We've had a fabulous 2 week holiday."
+ Read moreWe had the most relaxing and wonderful week in Montecorto staying in this beautiful house. The views are breathtaking, the terrace and pool are perfect. The house is stylish, spacious and very comfortable. If you are looking for somewhere to escape and fully unwind then you couldn't pick a better place. The instructions given before we arrived were comprehensive and we found the property easily. Ruben, who was there to greet us was very friendly and helpful. This really is a special place. We hope to return next year!"
+ Read moreThe property is beautiful with stunning views. Loved it but would say it was very dirty, especially the plates etc. in the kitchen which is why we gave it four stars"
Rustical Update
Gracias a este comentario, pudimos hacer seguimiento con los propietarios. En este caso, es la primera vez que se menciona una preocupación sobre la limpieza en esta propiedad, que siempre había sido bien valorada por los huéspedes.
El propietario de la villa, responsable de los servicios de limpieza a través de Paqui, es consciente de la importancia de mantener un alto nivel de limpieza. Paqui, junto con otro miembro del equipo local, se encargan de revisar que todo quede en perfecto estado antes de cada llegada. Tras esta valoración, el propietario ha decidido revisar el proceso de limpieza y cambiar las pastillas del lavavajillas para evitar posibles restos de jabón.
Estas medidas se implementarán para asegurar que las futuras estancias cumplan con las expectativas de los huéspedes.
Wonderful property in a fabulous location, everything regarding the booking, contact etc was easy and went smoothly. Great holiday we would definitely return!"
+ Read moreA lovely setting right at the top of the village under the pine woods with spectacular views. This is an unusual property which has been designed around the hillside, incorporating the limestone cliffs; really nicely done. The house itself is airy and bright; the balcony and plunge pool nice relaxing spaces to spend time. Once unloaded, we chose to park our car in the small village car park below the house (it is visible from the kitchen) rather than along the road near the property. The local support for the property was exemplary; could not have asked for a more helpful caretaker. This was our first booking with Rustical; everything was really well handled, very friendly, efficient and informative right from the start. Would definitely choose to arrange future trips with the company."
+ Read moreHouse is fine, outside space to sit and lounge is limited"
+ Read moreWe absolutely loved the house and the views. The only criticism we had was that the upstairs bedroom was too hot and could do with a mesh over the window and shutters. As always with Rustical Travel, the housekeeper was excellent and the house notes were very good, but they are a little out of date (the owner has since died and he/his email address is referenced in them). We would love to return."
+ Read moreGreat place, really well equipped. Easy to find with good instructions. Host lovely and very helpful. Only complaint would be we found there was no barbeque available to be used, even though the listing said there was one. Buying charcoal etc prior to arrival proved to be a waste of money."
Rustical Update
In September 2024, the local manager confirmed that an electric hot griddle is now provided for outdoor cooking, as the use of charcoal or wood barbecues is prohibited due to local fire safety regulations.
First time users of Rustical Excellent service. Also excellent villa - absolutely top notch. And so central for the Local national park."
+ Read morePerfect"
+ Read moreThe house was lovely to stay in: interesting, stylish, really comfortable and everything worked well.It was very clean and we liked Paqui coming in every weekday to tidy. Howeve one reason we had chosen the house was to be in a village and be able to eat out in the evening and we expected to use the service of tapas cooked by Paqui sometimes too.So we shopped en route at Ronda as recommended with that in mind .We saw Paqui on the Monday and she explained there were no order forms because, quite understandably, she had no time to cook as she was looking after her mother who was ill.There was nowhere to eat out at night. We often stay out of a village and didn't mind that much but would have liked to known in advance to shop with that in mind .The main shop, Rubio's, had good cheese,some wine and fruit and veg. There was no visitors' book in the property and that can be useful in giving up to date info.There were a few wee discrepancies between the notes emailed to us (which we'd printed and brought)and the paper copy at the house. Guy had had some email difficulties when travelling which didn't matter much but I liked previous bookings where I dealt directly with Rustical Travel. Wonderful house, hammocks we had known about in advance provided welcome shade for fairskinned Scots, and we had a very pleasant time."
+ Read moreThis property was lovely - a beautiful setting at the top of the village of Montecorto giving gorgeous views from the terrace across the surrounding countryside. We wanted somewhere to relax and this was the ideal spot.The villa had all that we needed and was very comfortable. Guy, the owner was extremely helpful and responded promptly to queries. This is the third time we have booked a villa through Rustical Travel and we would definitely use the company again. If you want a relaxing break away from the crowds, then we would recommend both this villa and Rustical Travel."
+ Read moreThe house is as beautiful as the pictures suggest, with fantastic views over the village and valley. A real treat is the extensive library of books to sit and read, with occasional dips in the pool."
+ Read moreWe found the property very relaxing and comfortable. Although it gave the feeling of being away from it all, it was only a 20 minute drive to Ronda, where you could access large supermarkets for your everyday needs. We wanted a property that had a view, and this place certainly didn't disappoint. The only criticism we had, would be the quality of bed pillows, which we found to be too soft. But that could easily be rectified."
+ Read moreThe perfect spot and host!"
+ Read moreWe had a fabulous 2 weeks in July although it was very, very hot! The property was great with everything we needed. It was spotlessly clean and kept that way by Pacqui who came in every day. It was exactly as described and we were very impressed by the detail in the information of how to get there and how to work everything. There was also good information about eating places and where to visit. We honestly could not fault it. Pool was lovely to cool off in and the terrace a nice place to sit with beautiful views. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!"
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Terrace view at your holiday home in Ronda mountains
Terrace and entrance
Pool view
Relax by the pool with a view
Entrance and pool
Pool area
Infinity pool surrounded by nature
Terrace dining is a must at this property
Outdoor dining facilities
Al fresco meals in Spring
Terrace and pool area
Porched chill out area
Terrace and the village in the back
Outdoor dining area | Sitting room
The living room is bright and breezy
Living room with air conditioning for the warm summer days
Living room and kitchen on the back
Bright large open plan areas
Open plan space
Kitchen and diner table
Dining table
Original and stylish
Skylight, bedrock and natural plants
Stairs to second bedroom
Unique features at this holiday property
We loved the layout
Upper view to the dining area
Stairs and entrance to Master Bedroom
Master bedroom
Master bedroom with double bed and walk in wardrobe
Original bathroom sculpted on bedrock
Rock garden bathroom
Bedroom 2 is upstairs
Bedroom 2 is twin bedded
View from second bedroom
Internet study annexe
Terrace
Stroll down to the village
Your are here in quiet corner of the village
View across the village to Ronda mountains
Springtime
Rio Guadiaro: Ronda mountains
Your views to the Grazalema mountains
