Accommodation in Malaga mountain village - Andalucia white village holiday home

Do you want to experience the real Spain away from the Costas? Would you like to enjoy comfortable accommodation in a typical Spanish "pueblo blanco" with good road access to all the sites in Andalucia? Trabuco Heights is in the older "barrio" of Villanueva del Trabuco, and forms the upper floor of a traditional village house with its own access. It is a modern, comfortable 2 bedroomed apartment (first floor bungalow). Set on the edge of the pine forest with panoramic views over rooftops to the olive groves and mountains beyond. To the rear it has an enclosed private garden with terraces and bbq. The main plaza with all amenities is 3 mins walk. For vehicles there is space near the property to drop off passengers and luggage. Parking is available in the lower streets or in the free municipal car park. Trabuco is only 45 minutes away from both Malaga and Granada airports. 3km from the motorway it is ideally situated for visits to historical Andalucia. Day trips can include Granada (70km), Malaga (45km), Seville (180km) and Cordoba (140km). Gibraltar is approximately 2 hrs and Portugal 4 hours drive. Most of the towns are linked by fast dual carriageway. You can even cross by ferry to Morroco. The old provincial centres of Antequera, Archidona and Loja are less than 30 mins away. All offer good restaurants, tapas bars, historical architecture and shopping for local handicrafts. Famous historical sites include the Alhambra(Granada), Cathedrals (Seville, Malaga), Mesquita (Cordoba), Picasso Museum (Malaga). There are nearby lakes (Iznajar, Vinuela, Ardales) and of course the Costa del Sol resorts of Marbella, Benelmadena, Nerja etc.

Views:Panoramic view over village, olive groves and towards mountains.

Floor Area:70 sq meters

Trabuco Heights apartment is centrally placed for visiting all the historic sites of Andalucia and for enjoying the coast and ski slopes! Only 45 minutes away from Malaga and Granada airports and just over 3km from the motorway, Trabuco is ideally situated for visits to the old towns and villages of the region. Day trips can include Granada (70km), Malaga (45km), Seville (180km) and Cordoba (140km). Gibraltar is around 2 hrs and Portugal 4. Most of the towns are linked by a fast dual carriageway. The old provincial centres of Antequera, Archidona and Loja are less than 30 mins away. All these places have good restaurants, tapas bars, Moorish architecture and shopping.

Rental notes: Prices are for the property per week for up to 4/5 persons. There is a 10% discount for bookings of 2 weeks or more. *Please note that this discount cannot be combined with any other special offer. All prices include a basic "welcome pack". electricity and barbecue gas. Short breaks of 3 nights minimum may be available in low season for 60€ per night - please email or phone.

Trabuco Heights is a comfortable modern apartment accommodating 4/5 adults. Facing south, the sun streams in through the windows and balcony doors during summer and most days during winter. It is a pleasure just to sit and enjoy the views as the shadows move across the mountains opposite. Living Room Spacious open plan living area leading to kitchen/diner. Air-conditioning/heater. Sofa bed, chairs, Satellite TV (FTA), DVD player, CD/cassette/radio with selection of DVDs, CDs and books. Patio doors lead onto small balcony with superb views. Kitchen The kitchen is modern and well equipped with ceramic hob and electric oven, extractor fan, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, cooking utensils, crockery, glasses and a shopping trolley. Bedrooms There are 2 double bedrooms with wardrobe, drawers, bedside tables and lamps, hairdryer, ceiling fan and fantastic views over the village to the mountains. Portable halogen heaters are provided for cooler months. There is a sofa bed in the living area. Bathroom There is a spacious shower room with vanity unit and basin, wc, panel heater, storage shelves and bathroom scales. Linen/Towels Towels and bedlinen are provided. There are spare sheets and plenty of extra towels. Duvets and extra pillows are available. There are beach mats for the coast and lakes but we ask you not to take our towels out of the property please.

Outside Area:Trabuco Heights has some of the best panoramic views of Trabuco's 'pueblo blanco' and the mountain range backdrop. It immediately looks over a quiet, wide residential street. Be prepared for the occasional spontaneous flamenco singing and perhaps a neighbour bringing his miniature pony to the front of his house! To the rear of the property is a private garden with terracotta tiled patio. There is a table and chairs for al fresco dining. Another raised patio has a gas-fired barbeque for grilling the local meat, fish and vegetables The garden is very tranquil with the rustle of the pine trees and bird songs being the only distractions whilst relaxing in the hammock. The municipal swimming pool is on the road through the pine forest approximately a 5 min walk. Open mid June to mid September,it has beautiful gardens. Accessibility As Villanueva del Trabuco is a mountain village, there are many slopes and steps. The property is on a high level, and as such, it is unsuitable those with walking difficulties. Young children will need extra vigilance. Pets are not allowed. Smokers are asked to respect our property and smoke outside although caution should be observed near the pine forest! Provisions & airport pick ups We provide a 'welcome pack' with the basic essentials to get you started (shops do not open on Sundays). We can arrange a pick up service to and from Malaga or Granada airport (approximately 40 euros each way).