Rural break Loved the place. Very well maintained. Host went above and beyond. Can't wait to go back. Lots of trekking trails in the surrounding area.

PERFECT The property was even better than the pictures. Colin is a wonderful guy and was always available. We couldn't have been happier with every aspect of our stay.

Peaceful getaway Lovely villa, with stunning views across the valley. The property is well equipped, and the air con in the bedrooms was really effective. Plenty of space for us all, and Colin was really helpful with useful information and advice from booking till we left. Thank you for a memorable family holiday!

July 2022 Andrew and Karen Cottage, pool and outdoor facilities are excellent. Views of the mountains and across the valley are spectacular. The local villages are very welcoming and friendly with good food and wine to be had. Colin and Francesca are great hosts and always there to help if needed. We would certainly recommend this fantastic property to anyone who wishes to experience the true heart of Andalucía. As for us, we would definitely love to return in the future.

Beautiful and relaxing The House and garden with pool was even better than its description. Very spacious for a family of four and very good value for your money. During the heat wave in Spain, we could still enjoy a breeze that made even the middle of the day comfortable. Colin arranged for everything needed, we only had to enjoy our stay.

Great hideaway in the mountains Very charming property in an idyllic location, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes from the terrace and pool. The house was spotless and maintained well, we had a very comfortable stay. The outdoor areas were excellent, with multiple spots for relaxing and eating. The situation of the property is perfect for exploring the area, such as Caminito del Rey which is just 20 minutes down the road, and the nearby cities/towns of Ronda, Mijas, and Antequera. You will need a car for this property, be aware there are some roads which are curvy and steep (which we enjoyed on our drives). Overall a wonderful stay!

Another wonderful week in this beautiful villa We love the remoteness, yet easy access to local villages and towns. The villa itself is amazing, 3 large double bedrooms, huge lounge. Lots of places to eat inside and out. And a wonderful good sized pool, and spectacular views with eagles overhead.

La recomiendo Recomiendo esta casa, excelente. Debe de mejorar el carril de entrada. Pero aún así, merece la pena. No le falta de nada. Y excelente en comodidad y vistas.

Beste uitzicht ooit! Dit vakantiehuis in de bergen bij Malaga is echt prachtig. In- en exterieur verraden veel aandacht voor detail. Het uitzicht vanaf het terras aan de achterkant van het huis is wondermooi. En het zwembad is goed onderhouden, schoon en een super plek om te zitten. Wij vonden het zo’n fijne plek dat we overwegen terug te komen!

Una estancia genial Una villa ideal en una ubicación envidiable. La vivienda estaba muy bien equipada: todo comodidades! Pudimos disfrutar de la zona y la tranquilidad que da encontrarse en un lugar como ese.
Colin fue súper amable y servicial con nosotros, muy agradecidos por eso.
Muy recomendable.

Great place This place is superb for a group of 6 people. It is quite close to the little town of El chorro has a fantastic view overlooking the valley. The house is very well appointed with two bathrooms and lots of space, lovely wood fired, good WiFi and Netflix for TV entertainment. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Only mild downside is occasional sulphurous smell from courtyard drain. We would definitely hire again if we come on another climbing trip.

Beautiful Property in an ideal location This was an amazing find. The cottage is beautiful and is surrounded by amazing scenery.
As nature lovers, it was a fantastic location to hike and enjoy the Andalusian countryside. Colin and Francesca were exemplary hosts, and nothing was too much trouble.
Even though the weather wasn’t on our side during our stay, the the wood fires kept the cottage cosy. Thank you!

Espectacular El ambiente, la casa y sus detalles, accesos... Todo perfecto! Hemos disfrutado muchísimo y Colin nos ha dado todas las facilidades!
Recomendadísimo

Días de gloria en una casa preciosa y un paraje único. Desde la primera conexión con sus propietarios super amables, hasta el último minuto en la finca, nuestra experiencia ha sido maravillosa.
Buscábamos un sitio para relajarnos y desconectar en el que no faltara de nada, desde sofás, cobertura, internet, menaje, exterior bonito, rutas, casa cómoda, barbacoa etc.
Tenemos que decir que todo superó nuestras expectativas.
Unos días inolvidables desayunando con los buitres volando encima nuestra, con unas vistas espectaculares y unas puestas de sol increibles.
Genial!!

Peaceful This was our third attempt at booking this cottage (mainly due to COVID issues). It was well worth the wait. Exactly as the photos,if not better. Cottage as everything you need. Set in the mountains and the views are spectacular. The pool was our favourite, fantastic. Great WiFi too. We also enjoyed visits from the ibex & sometimes we could see the vultures. Colin was so helpful and always there if we needed advice. We also enjoyed a lovely meal with Colin & Francesca, such nice people. This is a perfect “ get away from it all and relax” holiday. Hope to visit again soon.
Thank you Colin & Francesca

Tranquilidad y paz en un precioso entorno natural Mi pareja, mi perro y yo hemos pasado una semana estupenda. La casa es muy cómoda, dispone de todo lo necesario para pasar unos días. Es tal cual aparece en la fotos de la web. La cocina es muy completa, tiene todos los utensilios que se necesitan para cocinar diariamente. Nosotras usamos la habitación más amplia, es muy silenciosa, la cama es cómoda y tiene un baño completo. Nos ha encantado la terraza que da a la parte de la piscina; aunque nosotras no La hemos usado hay una barbacoa de gas. La casa está ubicada en un entorno natural bellísimo, diariamente vienen cabras montesas a beber a la piscina y se puede observar buitres. Nosotras hemos llevado prismáticos. La zona de piscina está genial, ideal para darse unos baños, nadar un poco y tomar sol o leer en la tumbonas. El trato y disponibilidad de Colin y Francesca ha sido excelente.

Wonderful place to stay Views are breath taking. Accommodation beautiful. Came close to lots of wild life including wild Goats, Eagles and Vultures. Pool was well received also. Lots to do locally. Would definitely recommend.

Paradise in the mountains We stayed at this beautiful house for 10 days and wished we could have stayed for many more - even though it is secluded and you can enjoy complete privacy, the area is full of surprises. One day you might see baby wild goats passing through the garden, the next day vultures circling above the mountain top next to the house and so forth. It feels like one is in the middle of nature while still enjoying modern luxuries like the big (and deep enough to dive!) pool where we spent most of our days. The house itself is very cute and adorably decorated with wall paintings themed to each room, it is perfectly clean with big comfortable beds and strong warm showers. There is even AC which we did not use since the breeze was cool enough at night to sleep comfortably (we stayed in late June-early July).
Moreover, Colin is the perfect host - helping us with any enquiry that we had while showing utmost respect for our privacy. We felt welcome and encouraged to enjoy the place to the fullest. A solid five-star vacation at a very reasonable price as well.

Muy recomendable Lugar espectacular con vistas increíbles y para desconectar. Casa muy bien cuidada y limpia, muy completa. Los propietarios son muy amables y serviciales. Muy recomendable.

Inmejorable Todo correcto,el propietario muy amable y el lugar inmejorable.Buena escapada,muchas gracias

Fabulosa Nos encantó todo, la casa, el equipamiento, limpieza, todo muy cuidado, su jardín variado, las vistas desde la piscina magnificas. Colin ha sido un estupendo anfitrión, atento y amable. Recomendadisimo.

Estancia muy agradable en un enclave único El alojamiento tiene una ubicación única. La casa está completamente equipada y es recomendable tanto para invierno como para verano. Collin y Francesca fueron muy atentos en todo momento. Pudimos disfrutar de una estancia muy agradable en la Sierra magueña.

Escapada de Navidad encantadora Hola,hemos pasado 4 dias y tres noches incluyendo nochebuena y dia de Navidad.bueno decir que es maravilloso,una casa super acogedara con todo el menaje suficiente para todo,no nos ha faltado nada,dos chimeneas,aparatos de aire tb en los dormitorios.El enclave es maravilloso,con los buitres volando encima nuestra.Plena naturaleza,nos hemos quedados maravillados y ahora a ver si podemos cojer unos dias para verano que la piscina y demas es maravilloso.Muy amables los anfitriones y flexible.Sin duda volveremos a repetir.

Fin de semana de 10 Un entorno de 10, en una casa con un encanto único. Con todo lo necesario en la casa para disfrutar de un fin de semana tranquilo. Colin ha sido muy atento y servicial en todo momento, sin duda repetiremos.

Fin de semana increíble La casa contaba con todo lo necesario para disfrutar y relajarte. Colin, el anfitrión fue encantador y muy flexible.

Fin de semana genial Nos ha parecido un gran fin de semana, en un alojamiento fantástico y precioso con todo lujo de detalles. Rodeados de naturaleza y unas vistas espectaculares. Colin, el dueño, muy atento.
Muchas gracias por todo

Thanks to Colin and Francesca Tastefully decorated cottage in a Spanish style. Enchanting scenic surroundings with exotic plants and animals. Excellent hiking opportunities. The owners have a professional understanding of developing and managing their excellent service concept. The perfect holiday environment to experience the vacation of a lifetime.

Vacaciones Disfrutamos de una semana de vacaciones, en agosto, en esta propiedad. Mis hijos, nosotros y mis perros hemos estado de maravilla, la casa es estupenda, cuenta con todo lo necesario. El lugar es preciso y está muy cerca del Chorro, donde hay muchas opciones de ocio. La única desventaja para nosotros es el hecho de no estar vallado, no es recomendable en caso de viajar con perros, si estos tienden a correr aventuras por su cuenta :), ya que pueden acceder a la carrera. No obstante, después de todo, conseguimos que nuestros perros permanecieran en los alrededores y pudimos relajarnos.
Repetiríamos sin duda alguna, la recomiendo al 100%.
Gracias a su propietario por el maravilloso trato recibido y a los encargados del cuidado de la piscina y del jardín, por su estupendo trabajo y simpatía.
Hasta pronto.

CARMEN - Semana de relajacion y desconexion. Extraordinaria Hemos estado una semana en esta casa y hemos disfrutado mucho. La casa esta totalmente equipada, por lo que no echas nada en falta. Esta Ordenada, con una decoracion muy acogedora y muy limpia, lo que hace que tu estancia sea muy agradable. En el patio se esta muy agusto duerante todo el día y por la noche es un placer tirarte en la tumbona y poder admirar las estrellas desde allí. La piscina es una delicia. Colin (propietario) lo tiene todo muy bonito con diferentes tipos de arboles y plantas, que le da un toque muy entrañable.Es una zona tranquila y al estar en lo alto de la sierra, sin otros alojamientos muy proximos, te da una privacidad que la hace especial. Tambien es especial observar a los buitres volar por los alrededores o recibir las visitas de las cabras montesas con la intencion de beber en la piscina. Todo fantastico.
Colin es un encanto de persona, muy agradable y cercano. Nos ha atendido muy bien, y ha estado muy preocupado de que nuestra estancia fuera lo mejor posible. Gracias por todo Colin, tendremos que volver para hacer el caminito del Rey que no pudimos hacer y alguna otra ruta por la zona. Un abrazo fuerte y enhorabuena por la casa, es un bonito lugar para desconectar del ruido, de la ciudad y pasar unos dias en la naturaleza.
Un saludo. Carmen

Genial La casa es una maravilla, el entorno espectacular, con naturaleza casi salvaje (buitres, cabras montesas, etc.).
Merece mucho la pena, y con ganas de volver.

Muy limpio y muy bonito el lugar Perfecto

Great ! Best location into natural park in altitude (5 degrees less than into big cities).
Great comfy house.
Great Host (Rioja was excellent).
We will miss our stay at Majada Alta !

Fred

Excelente La casa es mucho mejor que en el anuncio y las fotos, la piscina es genial perfecta para descansar y desconectarte entre amigos o en familia,anfitriones excelente nos sorprendió lo limpio y cuidada esta la casa pensamos volver en algún momentos

Fenomenal Una casa muy bien equipada y todo limpísimo, el entorno muy bonito y tranquilo. Suficientemente alejado para sentirte aislado del mundo pero con el pueblo a 10 minutos por una carretera bien asfaltada por si hiciera falta algo de última hora. Repetiremos.

Un sueño La casa está espectacular a los pies de la montaña que sólo mirarla te carga las pilas....A 15 minutos del Chorro que es otra maravilla y Colin es un anfitrión genial
Lo hemos pasado muy bien, mi mujer y yo junto con mis hermanos
Lo recomiendo 100%

Nos ha encantado! Repetiremos! Me ha encantado. Una casa preciosa, cómoda, con todos los detalles para pasar una estancia muy agradable. Gracias¡

Excelente La casa es preciosa, no le falta un detalle. Bonita, limpia, acogedora y pintoresca. El entorno fascinante y los asfintriones amables, muy pendientes de nuestra comodidad. Estamos muy satisfechos.

Experiencia espectacular Eramos un grupo de amigos de 7 personas. El lugar nos pareció precioso, tanto entorno, paisaje y la casa eran espectaculares.
El interior muy limpio y amplio con todas, todas las comodidades. Había de todo.
Los propietarios muy amables y atentos.
Recomendable 100% nuestra experiencia.

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage Das Ferienhaus liegt sehr ruhig und in perfekter Lage für einen Kletterurlaub in El Chorro. Colin hat uns das Gefühl gegeben willkommen zu sein.

Jolie maison dans un cadre superbe de nature. Charmante et très jolie maison située un peu à l'écart dans un cadre de nature magnifique. De belles terrasses et une jolie piscine avec des transats et une très jolie vue sur les environs. Seule la qualité de la literie laisse à désirer, en effet les matelas sont fatigués et les mousses les constituant sont devenues très molles ce qui pose problème en particulier dans les lits doubles, c'est vraiment le seul point négatif car sinon la maison est confortable et bien équipée. Ce fût une très bonne expérience (à part les lits)

Una casa muy completa He estado en muchas casas y aunque tengan camas para más gente, no suelen tener objetos para tal. En esta casa no ha faltado detalle.
La cocina cuenta con mucho menaje, y más habiendo ido a celebrar una nochevieja. Una casa muy limpia, con calefactor en baños, máquinas de Ac en cada habitación y dos chimeneas.
También dispone de secador del pelo.
Todo muy limpio y ordenado.
No está vallado, y admiten Mascotas, un alojamiento muy pero que muy recomendable.

Wonderful home, beautiful views, quiet and private. The house was comfortable , two bathrooms, full kitchen, with three bedrooms. There were two fireplaces , we spent our evenings by the warm fire. Thank you for making our stay in El Chorro fantastic.

Entspannung pur in traumhafter Landschaft Wir kamen an und waren vom Haus und der Lage begeistert. Die Kommunikation mit Colin war hervorragend! Wir hatten noch keinen Vermieter , der sich schon im voraus so um unsere Anliegen gekümmert hat. Vielen Dank nochmal, wir kommen gerne wieder.

review Beautiful and peaceful rural location for those who want to get away from it all.

Heartbreaking to leave 🙁 Wow, just wow! We met Colin who guided us up the mountainside into the relative quiet (crickets is all you hear and a wonderful strange whoosh as the wind wraps around the cliff side). The house was beyond expectations, so much room for just the four of us, and air conditioning meant no hot sticky nights! The ensuite shower was amazingly powerful and even though my husband is a 6'8" giant, he only hit his head once! The steps down to the pool....where I can honestly say I spent so much time swimming and reading, I think I lost weight!
The local town with a few cafes and supermarkets was lovely and very 'untouristy' so practice your Spanish.
The house, the pool, the view, the eagles flying overhead was simply marvellous, and I shall return!
Thank you Colin and Francesca for your attentiveness (especially with the ants!) Bee xxx

Perfect location for a relaxing holiday. We spent two weeks here and wished it could have been longer. The villa was comfortable and very clean, Colin was extremely helpful and easy to contact if needed. The views from the villa and pool area are breathtaking. There's
lots of interesting wildlife, we spent many evenings watching the Ibex drinking from the pool. Rocabella is an excellent restaurant, just a few minutes drive away, we enjoyed quite a few meals there, it's reasonably priced and the food is good.
We would love to visit again and next time we will definitely book, Caminito del Rey.
Thanks again, hope to be back in the future.

Great house, great location We are a family of 6 (4 big children) who had a fantastic week in this lovely house. The view is magnificent and it was difficult to choose between looking out over the valley or up the cliff wall where vultures circled all day long. Several times a day wild mountain goats came by; sometimes they drank from the pool to our great enthusiasm.
The house was well appointed and cozy.
Colin (the host) was very helpful and responded quickly to our queries.
We can highly recommend this lovely place

Beautiful Villa This is the perfect place to visit if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy seaside resort. The views are fantastic, and it is so peaceful. We loved playing in the good sized pool and the local wildlife is a plus. If you are active their are some good local walks and the lakes are great to swim in but if you just want to relax and unwind you can sunbathe, watch a bit of sky sports and chill out at the villa. The wi-fi got the thumbs up from the children and the owner Colin couldn't do enough to make our stay as good as possible.

Lovely property Great communication throughout, very helpful. Lovely villa and pool with amazing views. Visits from the local goats to the pool were fabulous! Nearest restaurant is 5 mins away by car- good food and views.. try a bit further afield as well.. worth it!

A lovely week Driving from the airport to the house was quite easy, the directions that were provided after the booking were very clear. We followed the advice of Colin and did our groceries at the supermarket close to the airport. The last part of the road is a bit exiting for people who are afraid of heights.
Contact with the owners was very easy, Colin was helpful and did everything he could to help and advice. He responded fast when we sent a message on whatsapp and by phone he was very easy to get in contact with. We didn't have the pleasure of meeting him, because he was not in the area, but as I said, it was easy to get in contact.
The checking into the cottage was with the sister of Francesca, who didn't speak English, but for us that was no problem at all.

We had a great time at the house, the swimming pool was soooo nice and got cleaned twice during our stay. The view and privacy were very much appreciated, the house is the 2nd last on the road, so very few traffic (we think the upper neighbors came once per day to take care of the horse?) and none of the other houses had a view on the pool.

In the house was all you need, and more, for example there were binoculars we used to look at the surrounding area and the vultures! Also in a drawer in the living room there are maps and information about the area.

We like to thank Colin and Francesca for letting us stay in their house!

VERY SPECIAL! My husband and I have rented eleven properties through VRBO in recent years, in France, Italy, Argentina and the South Pacific. All but one were very good and we have never taken the time to comment after the fact. This latest experience however is noteworthy, as the owners were not merely “very good” but exceptionally so, and exceptions warrant special consideration. The property itself is most endearing, so much so that we asked to extend our stay. However, what sets it apart from the other “very good” properties is the total commitment of the owners to ensure that their guests’ experience is a positive one from the first contact. Communication was always timely, helpful, courteous and friendly. Colin went out of his way to accommodate our requests, his assistance was invaluable in helping us plan our itinerary and he was, first and foremost, a facilitator throughout the rental process. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to both Colin and Francesca for making our 11 days at La Majada Alta a truly memorable holiday.

Muy recomendable! Las vistas de la casa son una pasada, situada en un entorno totalmente recomendable de visitar! Cerca del Caminito del Rey.
Totalmente equipada con chimeneas y calefacción (máquinas de aire acondicionado).
Hemos estado en diciembre y afortunadamente hizo buen tiempo para disfrutar de la terraza y barbacoa, pero intentaremos volver en verano!

Deseando volver! La casa está muy bien, en un sitio fantástico en medio del campo. Exáctamente lo que veníamos buscando! Colin y Francesca muy atentos. En definitiva, deseando volver, ojalá que la próxima vez la estancia sea un poco mas larga!

Genial, una casa muy comoda, con unos espacios al aire libre fantasticos La casa esta muy bien. Cocina grande y bien equipada. Salón con una chimenea que vino genial para el frío. Terraza con piscina con vistas magnificas (aunque con el frio no pudimos disfrutarla tanto como hubiesemos querido). La cama en la que yo dormi estaba bien (aunque el colchon no era tan bueno como el resto de la casa, pero tampoco estaba mal). El acceso a la vivienda un poco dificil, pero es normal, pues ha llovido muchisimo los dias anteriores a nuestra estancia. Los dueños muy atentos.

En general, la casa esta fantastica.

Peaceful and remote We had a really enjoyable time at the property which is of a good size, well stocked and with a lovely pool that is in the sun most of the day. It is remote and peaceful which is what we wanted. The property was clean,well maintained and in a beautiful area. The owner was very helpful. Well recommended.

Fantastic location, fantastic cottage. We have just returned from our stay at Colin and Francesca's cottage end of August 2018. We stayed with our older children being 18 and 22 and found the whole time there wonderful. Griffon vultures on the tor behind and Ibex goats drinking from the pool. You really felt that you were away from it all.
Three bedrooms, space to eat at the front or rear of the house and an amazing pool with views to die for. Great facilities in the kitchen with a large gas BBQ to back it up.
Spending the evenings with a glass of wine and just taking the the views was great.
Locally, there is the Rocabella restaurant which is OK within 15-20mins walking distance, but any other restaurant requires a drive. We ate in all nights bar 2 for the week.
Caminito del Rey was fantastic, but book ahead.
Antequera is a great town to visit for many sights including the Moorish Alcazaba castle, as is the El Torcal nature reserve (unique limestone rock formations).
Overall, Colin and Francesca were incredibly helpful with great feedback and always returned messages promptly. Thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone.

exceptionnel ! Pour les amoureux de la nature et des beaux sites, ce gîte avec sa piscine a pour vue les montagnes andalouses cordoue seville et Grenade. Situé de 2h à 2h30 des 3 principales villes andalouses. Colin et Francesca tres disponible ainsi que leur petite équipe ! nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable nous conseillons vraiment ce gîte ! Peut être aurez vous la visite de bouquetin à la tombée de la nuit, venant shydrater ave l'eau de la piscine !

idyllic relaxing holiday fantastic return visit to la majada alta- the grounds and pool are beautiful and peaceful with exemplary cleanliness of the pool, the house is very well equipped and the air con was a necessity in the evenings in the recent heatwave!
Ibex came and visited again and we spent a number of days relaxing watching the vultures circle overhead.
Treated to the most delicious paella by Francesca's sister- thank you so much again

You will not regret booking your holiday here We are a family of 2 adults & 3 children, 13,10 & 8 and have spent 2 weeks in La Majada Alta.
Colin and Francesca are excellent hosts, from the moment of booking and throughout the holiday itself they are helpful, knowledgeable and easily contactable, whilst never intrusive.They arrange for a family member to guide you to the cottage from the village and show you round so there's no stress and there is a lovely welcome pack.

The cottage itself is a real home from home, beautifully decorated, spacious, with everything you could need and more. The air con in the bedrooms works fantastically well, so no sleepless nights. Showers are powerful, there are plenty of bath towels with extra towels for use by the pool. Laundry and bedding are changed weekly and Colin will text you to let you know the time the ladies are coming. The pool is fantastic, and cleaned regularly, there are lovely outdoor seating areas, full sun or dappled shade.

The property is nestled high in the mountains which affords spectacular views and complete seclusion as well as a variety of wildlife (not mosquitoes though, yey). It's location is perfect for exploring the surrounding small villages, The Camenito del Rey is absolutely worth the trip, but our favourite trips were to the the lakes. They are very busy at weekends and it is almost impossible to park (unless of course you are Spanish and then anything goes), but during the week it is quieter and you can spend all day there, the water is warm and clear for swimming in, there are pedalos with slides, canoes and paddle boards for hire and cafes nearby. Water shoes are useful as the banking around the lake can be steep and stoney.
All in all there is plenty to keep you busy or the option to do absolutely nothing in beautiful surroundings. Thank-you Colin & Francesca we have had a wonderful time.

Muy amable y atento?? Hemos estado dos semanas. La casa con todo lo que necesitas, todo limpio y en orden. Tranquidad, silencio y relax.
Recomendable 100%

Beautiful place and amazingly responsive hosts This place is absolutely beautiful, as other reviewers say even better than the photos. The hosts are by far the most responsive and helpful I have ever encountered - for example, our fridge had some problems and to my surprise they were able to get it replaced almost instantly. The area in general is lovely - we spent most of our days visiting the nearby lakes at el chorro for swimming. Thank you very much to them for having us!

20 Minutes from Camino Del Rey Perfect Spanish Casita! It is 20 minutes from the Camino Del Rey. It is built on a hillside and has a lovely view over the valley. It was one of the cleanest rentals I have stayed at. The sheets were fresh and clean. There was plenty of firewood, however it is important to pick up meal supplies before arriving. We stopped at the Carrefour in Antequerra. Basic spices were provided-salt, pepper, etc. The directions were easy to follow. Our hosts were pleasant and helpful.

Beautiful finca in a breathtaking location. My parents, my husband & myself stayed here for an idyllic week at the end of September and almost don't want to review it as its the kind of place you want to stay a well kept secret!
From initial inquiries to the end of the holiday the owners Colin & Francesca were fantastic hosts, always contactable and extremely helpful.
The Finca is beautiful and really well equipped, comfortable beds & aircon in all the bedrooms. The outside spaces & the pool area are all overlooking stunning open landscape & amazing geological rock formations which are a home to vultures, eagles & Ibex making for interesting watching.
Although well equipped enough to make this a relaxing pool side holiday I would highly recommend getting out & about. The Caminito Dey Rey is an absolute must but there are also plenty of well marked walking trails in the area. There are also several historical & geological sites close by and many interesting towns & villages within driving distance.
The other thing to note is that the Rocabella restaurant is a convenient 1.1k walk away from the Finca if you don't fancy driving to eat out.
All in all this is one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in and I would highly recommend it for anybody who likes an active holiday or just wants to spend a chilled out week by the pool. Thankyou Colin & Francesca.

A beautiful mini honeymoon stay in paradise Colin and Francesca were amazing and helpful from the moment we booked to the moment we left. We were met in a nearby town after a beautiful drive from Marbella. And let me tell you, the views driving to the house are amazing, and somehow even better when you get to the villa itself. Colin and Francesca left us some lovely basic supplies in the fridge, even a bottle of bubbly ! Which we drank by the beautiful pool the second we unpacked. The villa traditionally decorated and very clean. It's extremely peaceful and tranquil.... and oh my the sunsets and sunrises will be some that we never forget! The hillside and mountain formations are extremely pretty. And one afternoon we even had the pleasure of seeing some wild Spanish ibex visit the pool - which was a surreal and wonderful moment being so connected to a herd of wild animals. Thank you to you both for truly making our stay one we will never forget!

Blair & Dara

wonderful thanks for all Colin and Francesca
Hope we can come back one day.
sincerely
A de Dourassoff

Idyllic setting A wonderful family holiday- firstly I echo a earlier r/v about the correspondence between the owner Colin and ourselves which was prompt and he went beyond the call of duty to access a guitar for our daughter whilst there, and gave us lots of useful information about the local area and the feria.
The meeting arrangements were clear and we were met to take us the last couple of kms.
The property itself and its surroundings were breathtaking- the pictures on homeaway and their own website gave us high expectations but it was actually even better in reality. Visits by the ibex, watching the vultures soaring, the sound of an eagle owl as well as the tinkle of the goat herds were daily occurrences and we were happy to spend a number of days by the immaculately kept pool and gardens.
Overall a fantastic place to stay and we would definitely consider booking again.

Absolutely Fantastic 2 weeks We are just back today having spent a fabulous 2 weeks in this wonderful cottage. My wife and I went with my son, his wife, and their 2 children aged 8 and 11. The children were in the pool every day (as were the adults) and it was a joy to see how much they enjoyed their time there. Add to that the lovely surroundings for our meals each day and the time we spent watching the vultures circling overhead and the Ibex who visited virtually every day to have a drink from the pool and you might just imagine how good this was. We did have a problem on the first day of arrival when a tyre on the car was absolutely ruined but Colin and his nephew Jose were on hand to help us get a new tyre fitted by the local garage. It did take a few days as the tyre required to be ordered before it could be fixed but that just forced us to start our holiday by spending most of the time at the cottage. A fantastic holiday for all the family. Thanks to Colin, Francesca, and the family.

A little bit of paradise in the mountains I usually don't write reviews of my stays on HomeAway but was moved to make this my first.
Firstly a huge thanks to Colin. I have never before experienced correspondence as good as what we received before and during our stay. Although we didn't require special assistance, the offer was there and I get the impression Colin would go to the ends of the earth for his guests.
Colin wasn't in Spain but provided the numbers for two family members to contact to collect the keys.We were met by Jose in a nearby town and followed him up to the house. There were no restrictions on times and we arranged to meet up at 18:00, all we had to do was phone when we arrived and Jose was there in 5 minutes.
If you haven't driven in the mountains outside Malaga get a car and do it. The roads are like pool tables with a good few near the house being newly tarmaced while we were there. The journey from Malaga is 40 miles of snaking twists, turns and hairpins through beautiful countryside culminating in a cheeky off road hill climb 😉 I'm itching to get back on a motorbike!!
When you get up to the cottage its just beautiful. Its looks small from the front but once you're through the door the tardis effect kicks in.
The kitchen dining area is huge and very well equipped easily accommodating the 6 of us as we unpacked groceries and luggage.
The living area is also large and comfortably furnished..
All the bedrooms were a good size.
The main bathroom is ginormous and the shower comes at you like a fire hose. You get a massage while you shower, Perfect!!
There is full sky TV and wifi broadband as quick as what I have at home.
Inside the cottage is spotless.
The outside space at the rear is large with plenty of seating.
There is a gas and traditional BBQ which was perfect for the amount of food we were cooking.
A path and steps snake down from the patio to the pool area. The pool and surrounding patio is amazing with plenty of loungers. The pool was cleaned twice by very discrete maintenance men (we were only there 5 days).
I could turn this in to a 1000 word essay as there are so many positive things to say but will spare you.
We will definitely be back for another stay.
If you are looking around on HomeAway for somewhere to stay stop. You have already found it here.
Thanks again Colin.

fantasic We waren met 6en en allemaal helemaal weg van the cottage. Geweldige ligging, geweldig uitzicht. Heerlijke rust en lekker dicht bij de camino! Wij hebben er van genoten. Bij iets beter weer hadden we nog meer gebruik kunnen maken van het zwembad en geweldige terras. Maar ook nu zijn we super tevreden.

We loved it! This is a really perfect place to stay and we spent two perfect weeks in Andalucia! The Majada Alta ist really beautiful, well equiped, with many space and there is a nice pool with a wonderful view!

Colin and Francesca made sure that everything went well even they were not in Spain themselves at the time. They answered questions very fast and if necessary, the sent someone to help.

Before we arrived to Andalusia Colin gave us many tips so we were prepared very well!

It was great to see the vultures flying overhead. Really amazing! And the nature around is absolutely fantastic!

During the 2 weeks we visited Malaga, Ronda, Gibraltar, Bobastro, Fuente de Piedra, El Torcal and many other places around!

We even climbed and walked in the mountains and walked the Caminito del Rey.

We have been there with 4 adults an 2 children and we all loved it!

If it's possible we will come back one day!



Thanks again for the wonderful stay!

Anja, Hans, Nicole, Christian, Phillip & Elisa

We loved it! This is a really perfect place to stay and we spent two perfect weeks in Andalucia! The Majada Alta ist really beautiful, well equiped, with many space and there is a nice pool with a wonderful view!

Colin and Francesca made sure that everything went well even they were not in Spain themselves at the time. They answered questions very fast and if necessary, the sent someone to help.

Before we arrived to Andalusia Colin gave us many tips so we were prepared very well!

It was great to see the vultures flying overhead. Really amazing! And the nature around is absolutely fantastic!

During the 2 weeks we visited Malaga, Ronda, Gibraltar, Bobastro, Fuente de Piedra, El Torcal and many other places around!

We even climbed and walked in the mountains and walked the Caminito del Rey.

We have been there with 4 adults an 2 children and we all loved it!

If it's possible we will come back one day!



Thanks again for the wonderful stay!

Anja, Hans, Nicole, Christian, Phillip & Elisa

Una excelente elección Maravillosa elección. Propiedad magníficamente acondicionada y equipada. Lástima no haber podido hacer uso de la piscina por el tiempo. Chimenea excelente y barbacoa, a gas, perfecta.
Muy grata impresión. Para volver.

El paraíso Una casa maravillosa y alejada de todo. Una tranquilidad inigualable. Perfecta para venir con familia y/o amigos para pasar unos días inmejorables en cualquier época del año... chimenea para el invierno y piscina para cuando apriete el calor. Sin duda, repetiremos.

Excellent place in a superb location. We have just returned from a week stay here and already we can't wait to return. I stayed here with my fiancee and 3 of our friends for a week of rock climbing in and around El Chorro, And i must say that this is a perfect location for all the nearby crags.
I would like to point out how excellent Colin and Francesca are as hosts, They couldn't do enough to make our stay better (even though they weren't in Spain). We were arriving on a Sunday afternoon when all the shops were closed so Colin offered to get everything we needed from the supermarket before we arrived so we could settle straight in, I have never known service like this and i have stayed in a lot of places.
We met Francesca's sister Marie at the meeting point in the village and she lead us to the cottage...A very easy meeting place to find and the garage shop is handy.

The cottage itself is perfect from the excellent pool and terrace which was a god send after a full day out climbing to the log burning fires for the cooler nights.
One of my personal favourite things to do was watching the Vultures right above the house which nest on the crag just up from the grounds...these birds are beautiful and HUGE!!, there is also mountain goats in the area too which often pass by.
The night skies here are another thing of beauty too and for a photo enthusiast like myself i spent a lot of time outside on a night time.

I could go on and on about this place but i have to go to work now haha.....just book it and enjoy!!!
If you think it looks nice in the photos i can tell you the photos don't do it justice.

Thanks guys

Shaun, Rachel, Silas, Mark and Bob

Great view and relaxing stay We had a wonderful time here in the first half of October, enhanced by stunning weather. The house has a great situation on the mountainside, with views of the valley below and rocky crags behind it. These are populated by ibex (we even had one come to drink from the pool!) and griffon vultures soaring overhead on the thermals. Colin is an affable and attentive host, and came by twice with one or two items we didn't have in the kitchen. The two modern fireplaces work very well if it gets cold in the evenings. Gentle strolls over roads with little traffic are on hand as well as more rigorous walking and climbing. Alora (30 minutes' drive south) has the next supermarket of any size, while the larger Antequera (40 minutes' drive to the north) has many shops & supermarkets, as well as attractive historic buildings. Perfect for anyone who wants to "get away from it all" and enjoy the peace of this beautiful landscape.

Excellent Retreat This is one of the best villas we have stayed in. The facilities are excellent - a private and good sized pool with a fabulous view, three decent bedrooms with air conditioning, a clean and well equipped kitchen and a good wifi signal. It was particularly nice to find a clean BBQ for once and a kitchen that didn't seem to attract any ants! What more could you want for a wonderfully relaxing week in Spain? How about having your breakfast with vultures flying overhead and then wild mountain goats drinking from the pool as you lunch. Wonderful! We had spent 10 days visiting Barcelona, Madrid and Cordoba so we didn't venture out much, however there was a decent restaurant a short drive away in El Chorro. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to get away from it all.

A peaceful and relaxing stay with great views We had a very relaxing stay at the cottage. It is in a very quiet spot a few miles from the nearest village, on a hillside with lovely views. It is well equipped and the outside areas and pool are lovely. The owners were very helpful both before and during our stay.

Fabulous We had a really wonderfull time here! The cottage is extremely nice, spacious and very well equiped. Colin and Francesca made sure that everything went well despite they were not in Spain themselves at the time, they were Always available for some help if neccesary. We especially enjoyed all the animals surrounding us here, every day again, never saw something like that before!
Just one small minus for us (we are probably spoiled) were the beds, wich are a bit small with a pit in the middle.
We will definitly recommend this place to our friends....indeed we already did!!

séjour inoubliable nous avons passer 10 jours inoubliable, pour les amoureux de la nature je vous le conseille vivement.
site splendide, les bouquetins nous rendez visite tout les jours
la vu est incroyable le village est très agréable ainsi que les habitants...
je remercie les propriétaire pour votre cottage d’exception, avec tout le confort nécessaire, un vrai bijou MERCI
merci a votre neveu
merci a votre femme entretien
merci au jardinier

j’espère a bientôt

WOW! We are a couple of retirees from Canada and this beautiful spot was our base for exploring the area and walking the El Caminito del Rey trail nearby. Perfect location. The stone cottage was very clean and comfortable, had everything we could need or want including fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, indoor and outdoor furniture. We especially enjoyed the stunning views from the deck and pool. Our hosts Colin and Francesca do not live on the premises but were readily available to us. I have already recommended this place to friends and hope to return again some day.