'A converted Spanish farmhouse that has served the rolling smallholding for centuries, its two rental homes combine comfort with history.
La Alcantarilla is a place to make your heart soar, a place for inspiration, for creativity.
Its owners; a British writer/journalist and an artist, have converted the place with great sensitivity.
- Come inside to find out more...
Villa Alfredo
Casa Maia
Preserving all of its original features - from the pantile roofs and doors to the ancient Moorish aquaduct that still functions to this day - there is very much a sense that you are treading on hallowed land.
And indeed you are, for this winding valley was once populated by the Romans and later became the frontier between Arabic and Christian Europe, with fortresses lining its river and a famous battle taking place in the 15th century near the house.
Only ten minutes from Ronda in a quiet, sleepy corner of the beautiful Llano de la Cruz valley there are stunning views towards distant shimmering mountains and five acres of terraced fields, orchards and formal gardens to explore.
Encircled by two streams (the Guadalcobacin reaching sea at Sotogrande), the farm is verdant throughout the year and the sound of water is ever present.
Functioning throughout the year there is an abundance of fruit and nuts which are available on request. A local fruit and vegetable box can also be delivered to the house. Please ask for details.
Babysitters and masseurs can also be arranged and information is provided for all the local activities including cycling, horse-riding, vineyard tours, paragliding and bird watching. Please see our 'The Area' section.
