Las Golondrinas - Family Holiday Home to rent in Malaga, Costa Del Sol, Spain
About Las Golondrinas
Las Golondrinas is situated on a beautiful mountain overlooking an Andalucian Natural Park to one side, and Malaga City, framed by the blue Mediterranean on the other. The property has recently been tastefully refurbished but retains an authentic rustic style, with traditional local patterned tiles throughout, and hand crafted stone mosaics.
This registered Casa Rural sleeps 12 people, with the option of a pull-out bed for a 13th. There are 2 large bathrooms, one of which is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. The spacious living room has comfortable sofas, a wood burning stove and a well equipped entertainment centre. The whole house is covered by high speed wireless internet. At Las Golondrinas' center is a large, well-lit kitchen built with all the amenities needed to cater for large groups. Its french doors open up onto the patio where you can dine in the open air or relax by the pool.
Getting to our lovely accommodation should not be a cause for concern. If you are coming overseas and are interested to stay at an authentic Spanish holiday villa nestled in a picturesque mountain overlooking the city of Malaga, then just choose among the many available flights Malaga from airlines and book yourself on a flight. The trip from Malaga International Airport to our holiday villa takes only 30 to 40min minutes of driving and the drive is a fairly pleasant wonderful and exiting journey with great views of the city and the Mediterranean coast.Features
The house is fully equipped to accommodate up to 13 visitors in comfort. We offer light cleaning and a change of sheets on a weekly basis, and can arrange to stock the refrigerator to your requirements prior to your arrival. Other specific features this rental home offers include:
- Private Swimming Pool
- Views of the Mediterranean
- Highspeed WIFI Internet
- Access to private tennis court
- Satellite TV and DVD player
- Private Parking
- Large outdoor patio with Barbecue
- High chair and cot
- Washing machine, Dishwasher & Microwave
- Family and Pet Friendly
Local Amenities
- The local area boasts some of Malaga's most highly esteemed Ventas, including the renowned 'El Tunel', just at the bottom of the mountain.
- The nearby Village Las Pitas has a small shop open 7 days a week (closed only on Sunday evenings), which stocks a wide variety of a freshly baked goods, food, drinks, and other household items. Las Pitas is a gentle 20 minute drive from Las Golondrinas.
- A much larger supermarket, Mercadona, lies a little further away in the town of Ciudad Jardin, where you can also find restaurants, bars and other specialist shops. Ciudad Jardin is a beautiful 25 minute drive from Las Golondrinas.
History
Part of an old inn, rustic Las Golondrinas was built over one hundred years ago. Farmers would bring their goods to the Venta, stay over night, and probably drink some sweet Malaga wine. In the morning, they would head down to the market in Malaga to sell their goods and cattle.
Not much has changed since this rental was a waystation. Time has forgotten this land so close to Malaga. El camino real is the road farmers would have taken with their livestock and carts. Even now goats take presidence over cars. After a century of such use, Venta Valiente has been lovingly restored and retains much of its original character. From the front terrace, you enter into a large and comfortable saloon with an old pebble floor containing designs of swallows in the wind with a compass surrounding them. Much of the floor tiling is turn of the last century arabic tiles which give a good indication to the age of this house. Exposed wooden beams form a latticework ceiling.
A small organic farm nearby can provide you fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables, goats cheese, and we particularly recommend the pork. Only a 15min walk separates you from the old Ermita (an ancient church) which comes alive especially during Easter week when locals hold religious processions as well as big fiestas for all.