El Cortijo

The atmosphere at the villa has a calming effect. It’s really laid back. We’ve arranged for everything to be very comfortable. The beds have quality mattresses and linens, the big farmer’s kitchen has a dishwasher, oven, and all the amenities, including a juicer and a toaster. The stunning views really add to this relaxed feeling.

The vacation villa has three double bedrooms, two with big beds and one with two single beds, which is usually where the kids stay. The two bedrooms with large beds are big enough to put in baby beds as well, so the house can accommodate up to six people and a baby. The bedroom downstairs is en suite, so the bathroom is in the room itself. There are two bathrooms, a big kitchen, a small living room, a private pool, and a terrace that wraps around the house, allowing plenty of room to sit outside. The porch has a couple of corner couches on which one can take a siesta.

We have air conditioning upstairs and fans in the rest of the rooms in addition to walls that are thick and well-insulated. They were built to prevent heat from getting into the house.

We customise our recommendations depending on what each guest prefers to do. The same goes for food; we recommend specific restaurants that cater to each guest’s preferences.

No Wifi but perfect 4G connection.

The villa is located among rolling hills. There are many beautiful places to hike or bike in. There are rivers and lakes nearby, and the closest beach is about 35 mins away. There’s even a place where you can paraglide.

I enjoy going down to the local bar in the evenings. You can eat very well for not much. There’s usually some music on the main square as well.

And, of course, there are so many small villages and cities close by in various parts of Andalucia that you can take easy day trips to visit them. Antequera is a historical city that’s probably 20 mins from the house. It’s really worth visiting.