Owned by the same family as Don Toribio and Las Barracas, this lovely house, on the same large country estate, is at least 300 years old and has been restored with great love and respect for tradition.
Nestled into the rocky hillside, there are mulberry and almond trees in its garden and an orchard of peach and orange trees below the natural terrace on which it stands. The views are awe-inspiring in their magnificence, the perfect antidote to the stress and strain of modern life. The entire top floor is occupied by the master double bedroom and en suite bathroom – a handsome teak bed lies serenely beneath the old whitewashed beams of this pretty room. Downstairs the comfortable sitting room opens on to a covered terrace which overlooks the pool and is ideal for summer al fresco dining. The swimming pool itself is lovely and has a wonderful setting with unimpeded views over the countryside. Combined with Don Toribio and Las Barracas, nearby but entirely separate, this cortijo would be ideal for a larger party.
VILLA ONLY: Cortijo de La Arailla, sleeps up to 6 VILLA RENTAL price from £730 to £1620 per week based on maximum occupancy. For smaller parties call or e-mail for details (Saturday changeover)