El Jardin

'Unique' sums up this home. Set in an area which is famous for its beautiful villas. 'El Jardin' is a rare treasure. Rustic and completely authentic, it has one of the finest locations in Andalucia. The house was originally a traditional farmhouse rediscovered by a great musician and you can see why she chose this enclave to be her sanctuary. The first thing that strikes you is the magnificent location, south facing, perched on the top of a hill. Splendid panorama of Mediterranean Sea spreads out in front of your eyes. Majestic mountains of Sierra de Tajeda Natural Park set breath taking scenery. Surrounding hills, wide spread valleys filled with farms and orchards entwine all around you. It's absolutely wonderful. From the moment you walk through the front door you realise this is so much more than a regular holiday home. Bright colours, vibrant art and joyfull Spanish feel contrast with solid wood and warm terracota. The colour scheme of warm oranges, earthy reds and emerald greens fill open spaces. Sizable windows make the living areas of this spacious property bright you could ever wish for. It is an autentic Andalusian house that is not posh and doesn't try to be, it is compellingly unique. Tranquil library in the center of the house is a perfect spot to calm your body and emotions. It offers a retreat after an intense day. In a spacious music room you will find musical instruments and a collection of vinyl and CD records to play to your tastes. Cordoba style patio with its charm and romantic ambiance is popular escape from a full summer sun. Shaded and airy with lush greenery it stays fresh even in the hottest days. The swimming pool is set on elevated patio area, from where in every direction, the views are superb. There are three appartments in this house, each of them independently accessable. Each one can be made completely private or joined with one or two of the others to accommodate larger groups. We named the apartments after the most beautiful gardens in Andalusia - EL PATIO (Cordoba Gardens), EL REAL ALCAZAR (Seville Gardens), AL ALHAMBRA (Granada Gardens). 1. EL PATIO An ideal place for 2/4 adults, couples, friends and families with children. As its name implies, one of the delightful features of this ground floor apartment is its private Cordoba style patio. This beautifull place has a feel of a romantic and personal dinning area and it is carefully overplanted with exotic plants. It has its own small kitchen sufficiently equipped to cater for family needs. The hub of 'El Patio' appartment is a grand living room, which also functions as a music room. With high celing for great acoustics, music living room is purpose built to accommodate family entertainment. It offers panoramic views that extend over the surrounding hills and valleys to distant farms and avocado orchards. This living room with its sofa bed could be used as an addtional sleeping area or as a venue for medium sized groups of guests. The master double bedroom in 'El Patio' is very spacious with antique woodburner and special sleeping area for children. To sum up, 'El Patio' contains a double sofabed in the music room, its own bathroom and kittchen, master double bedroom with extra sleeping space for kids, common gardens and common pool. The pool area is accessible from Music Room, situated in the center of the garden, seen from most of the windows. Shared with the other guests, it's inviting and large enough for all. Sunloungers and sun shades are set around the pool terrace and the southerly views are fabulous. 2. EL REAL ALCAZAR 2/4 adults or a family with children will live here comfortably. 'El Real Alcazar' is probably the most conveniante of all the apartments we are offering. It is located in the oldest part of the house. Its thick walls provide first class insulation, keeping the house cool and calm in summer and warm and cosy later in the year. Entrance to this apartment is closest to the parking. Access is via eleveted front garden and a porch. This is the main entrance to 'El Jardin' house with an outdoor sitting area surrounded by a Medditerean garden. The main door leads straight to the hart of 'El Real Alcazar' - a spacious living room. The living room opens to kitchen, bedroom, terrace and library. The living room is furnished with antique cabinets, dining table that can seat four people, armchairs and an open fire place. A colorfull and inviting traditional country kitchen with brick arches and hand crafted doors complete genuine Andalusian ambiance. From this vibrant space you enter a terrace where incredible panoramic views over Mediterian Sea will keep you happy and smilling with every meal. The terrace is fitted with a table for six and an outdoor BBQ. The main double bedroom has en suite bathroom. The bathroom has a full-size bath tub with shower over. In the living room there is a sofabed, an additional sleeping area can be compromised in conjoined Library Room which has a second sofa bed. 3. AL ALHAMBRA Perfect place for 1/2 adults or a couple. A first floor studio appartment is accessed by a beautiful Moorish style staircase. It is always popular retreat for couples. Uniquly shaped and beautifly decorated bedroom echoes colour scheme and architecture of famous Alhambra Palace. Happy torquise, pistachio green and warm orange, Arabic arches and star shaped tiles create unforgetable Moorish ambiance. An amazing Andalusian bathroom, with walk in shower, is kept is same style. For winter months the appartment is equiped with a woodburner stove. What differentiate 'Al Alhambra' from the rest of the house is a multi leveled terrace, almost as big as the whole house itself. It offers 360 degrees views over the sea, coastline, mountains, white Frigiliana village, orchards and gardens. A truly unbeatable, breath taking view - you will not find a better one. In this most remote place of the house it is easy to de-stress, relax and get your body in tune with your mind as if in the best yoga retreat. For al fresco cooking and eating there is a compact, outdoor kitchen and dining area. Sipping Sangria with tapas is the quintessential joy of eating out. Life doesn't get much better. At night a million stars shine like diamonds on a pollution free sky. It's a brilliant spectacle, a show which has to be seen to be believed. Once seen, never forgotten. This apartment is not suitable for children.

Andalusian cuisine is light and healthy. Largely based on seafood, fish, vegetables and exotic fruit. Rabbit and poultry of all meat are most widely available and eaten here. We share Spanish love for their famous northern red wines and lighter Andalusian whites. Our favourite local meals that we never get tired are: la plancha grill, Paela and Gambas 'Piri-Piri'. If you want to taste citrus or exotic fruit from our orchard, nibble on almonds in the shade of the ficus tree, make a Paela or to pickle olives - you have come to the right place. El Jardin is situated between olive, mango and avocado plantations, there will never be a shortage of these fruit on your plate. We eat on charming terraces where every meal is an unforgettable experiance, in the garden surrounded by fragrant flowers or on a shaded patio when the sun is in zenith. We drink Spanish cafe con leche, and go to the coast for an ice cream. Each apartment has its own well equipped kitchen, so you can cook in your private. In El Patio there is a functional kitchen with a dining area on the patio. At El Real Alcazar there is a traditional Spanish kitchen. In Al Alhambra there is a huge multi level terrace with an open air summer kitchen and dining space, designed only for you.

From last year Agnes become a guide and started her own site: Active Cultural Holidays with many water and mountains adventures,please have a look on new 2024 brochure on andalusiaholidayhouse.com Our best currently are e-bikes guided tours ! We provide bikes and we will take you around. From short half a day trips to more challanging full day adventures we are here to help you plan, organize and fascilitate it. We have a wealth of good suggestions and we know little local secrets on how to relax actively here or where to enjoy blissful idleness. We will share with you all of our knowledge and experience. In summer, we organize trips to the Rio Verde Canyon, Rio Chillar Canyon and El Choro, nature and wild animals watching trips. We lend kayaks and mountain bikes. From water voyages along the wild beaches of Costa Tropical and Falls of Nerja to mountain biking trails, trekking in the mountains or even climbing - it all awaits you. In winter, our biggest attraction is skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains. Fell free to use our library where you can find a wealth of guide books and maps.