Family homes
On this site you will find unique family homes in the most beautiful areas of andalucia. These romantic holiday homes are privately owned and are like treasures to the owners. All are of uncompromising standards and unique quality, whether it be the interior design, exterior architecture, facilities or setting. We have selected these holiday homes carefully, visited them regularly and reviewed them on many criteria.
All family homes have comfortable bathrooms and facilities as well as a pool. Most have facilities for small children. They are located in unique grounds, have outstanding gardens and large terraces. Each of them extraordinary in its own way, either by heritage and antiques, or by a surprisingly modern design, yet all blending beautifully with the surrounding nature.
Family homes
La Casita de la Vela
A haven of tranquillity at a peaceful location in the foothills of the Sierra de Ronda. This is pure inland Andalusia, yet at only a fifteen minutes drive from the famous beaches and the upmarket coast. The Casita has breathtaking views of the surrounding hills up to the Mediterranean Sea. It provides a luxury retreat for a romantic couple or small group. Be it to explore the area, go to the nearby beaches or to relax at the pool, with its exquisite furnishings, delightful gardens and lovely heated pool this is the perfect getaway year-round.sleeps 2-8
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Canada de los Cerezos
A carefully restored old cortijo, high up in the Grazalema Natural Park, with breathtaking views over the parkland all around. An ultimately private an quiet place, yet at only ten minutes from the whitewashed village of Grazalema, and at half an hour drive from famous Ronda. An elegant retreat with all the flavour of times long gone.sleeps 2-6
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Cortijo de las Arizas
Perched on a hill high above endless olive groves with stunning views over Lake Iznájar on one side and the mountains of La Subbética National Park on the other, Cortijo de las Arizas offers a very private retreat. The views from its terraces and from the infinity pool are breathtaking. Its location between Cordoba and Granada gives ample opportunity to explore the many interesting cultural sites and famous Natural Parks in the area. This is a great place for a family or group of friends to relax or explore the area.sleeps 12
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Finca los Almendrillos
Finca Los Almendrillos is a haven of peace, perched on a hill just outside Gaucin. The slightly Gaudiesque design is enchanting, the views from its terraces and from the pool are divine. Finca Los Almendrillos is a very private retreat. Its location in the Gaucin area gives ample opportunity to explore the many interesting cultural sites and famous Natural Parks in the area. A great place to relax and enjoy the wonderful countryside.sleeps 2-8
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Finca Leria
Set in the unspoilt rolling landscape of the Guadalhorce Valley near El Chorro, Finca Leria has the true feel of authentic inland Andalucia. A large Cortijo, built in the traditional Andalusian style, surrounded by its own extensive orange grove. This is a true family home away from home, with breathtaking views at only a stone throw from the sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol.sleeps 4-8
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Villa Benitez
At just two kilometres from the little whitewashed village of El Gastor lies Villa Bénitez. A newly built cottage on a very private location. Here you will find tranquillity, comfort and gorgeous views. The cottage easily sleeps six, but is also very suitable as romantic hide-away for two. This is intimacy and romantic seclusion all over.sleeps 2-6
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Las Palmeras
Las Palmeras will remind you of the fairytale of 1001 nights…an utterly romantic Moorish house located just outside the village of Arriate, at only a 10 minutes drive from Ronda. It has extensive mature gardens with many fountains, water channels, lovely pebbled mosaic terraces and delightful hidden corners. The large pool is surrounded by a lawn, and next to it is a covered barbecue area. What else would you need to cocoon and relax…sleeps 2-6
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Villa El Pantano
On the top of a hill, overlooking the lake of Zahara, Villa El Pantano offers a very private retreat. The views from its terraces and from the huge pool are breathtaking. Its location in the Ronda area gives ample opportunity to explore the many interesting cultural sites and famous Natural Parks in the area. A great place to relax for a couple or a small family.sleeps 2-6
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Casa de la Era
Perched halfway up a hillside, set in ancient olive groves, Casa de la Era is all about peace and quiet, and breathtaking views. Imagine relaxing on the terrace, looking across the valley floor to the turquoise lake at the foot of Zahara de la Sierra and the rugged mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. The nearest neighbour a few hundred meters below, and still at only a ten minutes drive from an unspoilt white village.sleeps 2-6
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Finca Flavia
In a lovely valley close to Ronda, with a view on the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda, Finca Flavia is the perfect rural idyll. A carefully restored 200 year old farmhouse, offering it’s guests a warm atmosphere of authenticity and tranquillity. The place to get away from it all, yet having easy access to all amenities.sleeps 2-6
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Casa Cascada
Casa Cascada is an utterly comfortable, spacious and luxurious country house. The views from its terraces and the romantic pool area are stunning. Its location in the El Torcal area enables you to explore the many interesting historic cities in this region or to make great hikes in the famous El Torcal Natural Park. A fabulous place to relax or explore the area, or to relax at the pool and enjoy the comfort of this house, the peace and quiet and the amazing views.sleeps 2-4
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La Mejorana
A grand old mansion at the edge of the picturesque whitewashed village of Grazalema. Located in pure inland Andalucía, in the heart of the Grazalema Natural Park. Here you will experience the real Spain in a cosy and comfortable setting. Lots of space and privacy, panoramic views over the impressive Parkland all around, yet the many shops, bars and restaurants of this typical Moorish village at a stone throw away.sleeps 6-12
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Los Algarrobos
At an absolutely stunning location, set in the foothills below the picturesque whitewashed village of Gaucin, the Spanish owners of Los Algarrobos have built this friendly home. It overlooks the wooded countryside from the rolling hills up to the coastal area and Africa beyond. A secluded retreat, yet at only a five minutes drive to the nearest village. A perfect place to get away from it all, to discover the area, or to relax by the fabulous pool.sleeps 2-8
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Los Melchores
The dramatic outcrop of rock Puerto de las Palomas is one of the most beautiful areas in Grazalema Natural Park. Just below this peak in the valley La Ribera, Los Melchores is situated. An extremely secluded place, at just a ten minutes drive from the famous village of Grazalema and half an hour to famous Ronda. This country retreat is very private and peaceful. A perfect place for walking in the Park, or just relaxing by the pool.
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Finca Bonilla
Perched halfway up a hillside in plain view of the Mediterranean, Finca Bonilla has the true feel of authentic inland Andalucia. A large finca, built in three wings around a lovely courtyard in the traditional Andalusian style. This is a true family home away from home, with breathtaking views at only a stone throw from the sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol.sleeps 6-16
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El Balcon de Lijar
El Balcon de Lijar takes its name from its spectacular location: it is situated at an elevated position, overlooking the valley of the Lijar near Ronda. The panoramic view goes all the way up to the far away Grazalema mountains and the lake of Zahara on one side, and to the whitewashed Pueblo Blanco Olvera on the other. A very private house, in a rural setting amidst Natural Parks, famous cities with lots of heritage and whitewashed Moorish villages. A great place to explore the area or to relax at the pool.sleeps 2-6
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Las Amoladeras
Perched on a hill overlooking the lake of Zahara Las Amoladeras offers a very private retreat. The views from its terraces and from the pool are breathtaking. Its location in the Ronda area gives ample opportunity to explore the many interesting cultural sites and famous Natural Parks in the area. A great place to relax for a couple or a small family.sleeps 2-6
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El Tejar
El Tejar is situated above a pretty whitewashed village, just quarter of an hour from Ronda. This stylishly converted farmhouse has panoramic views of the Grazalema mountains. Decorated in Andalusian/Moroccan style, the house has included daily maid service by a charming housekeeper who can also prepare delicious tapas. The pool is surrounded by terraced areas shaded by olive, almond and citrus trees.sleeps 4-8
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Los Olivos
Delightful spacious villa with private garden and swimming pool, situated in a beautiful valley just outside the ancient city of Ronda. Perfect for a small group of friends or a family.sleeps 2-6
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La Herradura
Romantic hideaway in a superb setting, with spectacular views towards Gibraltar and the mountains of Africa. An extremely luxurious villa, tucked into the side of a hill just below the beautiful mountain village of Gaucin. Secluded, but in no way isolated.sleeps 2-4
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Casa Mosaica
A lovely Moorish style property on the edge of the picturesque mountain village of Gaucin, with many terraces, a pretty garden and a spectacular pool area. The pool is shared with guests from La Casita Mosaica, the neighbouring cottage. Casa Mosaica has many stunning mosaics and lots of eye catching details. Perfect for those who wish to be in a village with all amenities at hand, and at the same time have the peace and quiet of a house in the country.sleeps 2-4
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Casa el Huerto
In the valley La Ribera, one of the most beautiful areas in Grazalema Natural Park, Casa El Huerto is situated. An extremely secluded place, surrounded by an olive grove and bordered by a little stream. At only a ten minutes drive from the whitewashed village of Grazalema and half an hour to famous Ronda. This rustic country retreat is very private and peaceful. A perfect place for walking in the Park, or just relaxing by the pool.sleeps 2-10
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Villa Arancha
This is a villa that you will not choose for its decoration: this is a holiday of a lifetime for teenagers. It enables you to explore the area or just relax by the pool, while the kids enjoy the many sports and games provided: soccer, table tennis, swimming, darts, baseball, you name it. It is located at a stones throw from the famous city of Ronda, completely hidden from view, set amidst a lovely olive grove.sleeps 4-8
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Las Adelfas
A romantic Andalusian country house set in wonderful mature gardens with a panoramic view over the Tajo of Arriate at a few minutes drive from famous Ronda. An elegant retreat, with lots of privacy and plenty of space, indoors as well as outdoors.sleeps 2-8
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El Pueblecillo
A luxury rural estate in the heart of Andalucía, situated on the old trading route from Antequera to Ronda, at only a ten minutes drive from the picturesque whitewashed village of Casarabonela. Lots of space, privacy, simplicity and beauty all around, yet the Moorish village with its many shops, bars and restaurants nearby. With its high level of comfort, delightful gardens and lovely pool area this is the perfect year-round escape.sleeps 2-12
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