Cortijo Cantarranas
This authentic Cortijo just inland from the Costa de la Luz was originally a bullfighting farm, belonging to an aristocratic Spanish family. The Andalusian Cortijo, traditionally centred around a spacious courtyard, has been carefully renovated, without disturbing any of the charming characteristics. Don’t worry: all bulls have been carefully removed... Nowadays this is a luxurious estate, airy and bright, with lots of privacy and plenty of space.
12 persons
| Cortijo Cantarranas is located at the very edge of a hamlet, surrounded by the beautiful Alcornocales Natural Park with its amazing cork oaks, right in between the famous ‘pueblos blancos’ Vejer de la Frontera and Medina Sidonia. Here you have it all: you can enjoy the peace and quiet of authentic inland Andalucia, relax at the crystal clear pool, sniff some culture or enjoy a lazy day at the beach. |
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| Towns steeped with history like Jerez, Cadiz and Sevilla are within easy reach. At the same time it is only some twenty minutes by car to the unspoiled white sandy beach of El Palmar and other stunning Atlantic beaches of the Costa de la Luz. The estate is set within two acres of private land. A lovely lawn is bordered by olive and citrus trees, many fragrant herbs and colourful flowers. |
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| When entering the estate through the large electric gate, when walking up to the next gate and crossing the central courtyard to the main entrance of the house, you will definitely be impressed by the magnificence of this authentic Spanish Cortijo. The central courtyard is a lovely area to relax in the evenings, enjoying the shade and serenity. |
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For those who wish to enjoy the sunshine, the pool area is the place to be. It has plenty of comfortable sun loungers. |
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| The main part of the pool is a marvellous 15 m x 6 m, it goes from 0.9 m to 1.9 m deep. The pool is surrounded by a terrace, bordered by a lovely lawn. With the night lighting of the pool this is a very romantic place for the long warm summer evenings. |
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| On the estate you will find many more areas to relax and enjoy. On the warmer days you will love the many shady terraces. |
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| A terrace covered by bougainvillea and enclosed by many colourful flowers is a lovely place to have an al fresco dinner. The large wooden dining table easily seats up to 12 guests. Here you will also find a barbecue. |
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| Doors lead directly from the kitchen and from the dining room to this terrace. At the other end is a utility room, where you will find the washing machine and two tumble dryers, iron and board. The exquisite gardens are planted with many colourful plants, fragrant herbs, lovely flowering shrubs, various kinds of fruit trees, and swaying palms. |
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| The owners have taken great care in restoring the house, whilst keeping many authentic elements to preserve the original atmosphere of the place. Yet all the latest modern comforts have been added, like air conditioning and heating throughout, flat screen TV’s with SKY satellite, broadband internet connection, DVD and CD player. Comfortable sofas face the romantic open fire. |
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| All is spacious, bright and airy. The main theme is white, carefully combined with occasional dark tones of antiques and colourful artefacts. On one side of the living area is a study with antique writing desk, and the entrance hall, on the other end is the elegant dining room. The dining table can be extended to comfortably seat up to twelve guests. |
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| From the dining room you enter the well equipped kitchen. The kitchen offers a double sink with marble work surface, an electric oven, American style fridge-freezer, five-ring gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and even a wine fridge. Doors lead to the dining terrace. Maid service is included 3 hours a day, 3 days a week. A cook or catering can also be arranged, or advance food shopping for guests, all upon request. |
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| Upstairs is the romantic master bedroom. It is extremely spacious, which is accentuated by the airy double height. This room offers a huge king sized bed, and is comfortably furnished with stylish sofas and some beautiful antiques. The floor is made of dark, beautifully polished wood. It has satellite TV. |
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| The luxurious en-suite bathroom has both a large walk-in shower and a bath. |
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| Next is another double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath with shower over. Apart from the master bedroom, all the bedrooms can be made up as doubles or twins, according to your wishes. In a separate wing on the ground floor there are two more double/twin bedroom suites, each with en-suite bathrooms both with bath with shower over. All are tastefully decorated. |
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| From the inner courtyard you have an entrance to a second living room, with adjoining a third bedroom and en-suite bathroom with bath with shower over. It is possible to lock the door connecting this suite to the rest of the house, thus creating a separate suite for staff or a group of teenagers. The living room has a sofa, that can be changed into one more double bed. |
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| The old barn, set apart from the main house, is partly converted into a large games room. It is equipped with an American pool table, table tennis, gym equipment, and even four bicycles which can be used by guests. The games room has a music centre. The other part of the barn is still untouched; it has an amazing cobbled floor. |
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| Cortijo Cantarranas provides luxury accommodation for a large group and is very comfortable for smaller groups too. You may choose to just relax at Cortijo Cantarranas, and enjoy the garden, the pool and the tranquillity. Or you may go off exploring the area’s many historical sites, the lovely beaches, local restaurants and tapaz bars, or go walking or riding. The choice is yours! |
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| Location: Cortijo Cantarranas is located at the edge of the small village Cantarranas, which has the basic facilities. Thus you will find the nearest shops and restaurants at walking distance in the village of Cantarranas. It is only 10 minutes by car to Benalupe and a 15 minutes drive to Vejer de la Frontera, where you will find all facilities. The airport of Jerez is at only a 40 minutes drive, Seville is a 90 minutes drive, and Malaga is approximately 2 hours. |
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| Surrounding area: The authentic typical Moorish hilltop village of Vejer de la Frontera is steeped with history. However you will not only like it for its many cultural sites, but also for its lively atmosphere, the cosy Plaza Espana, and the great restaurants. |
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| The luxurious Fairplay Golf Hotel, just a 10 minute drive away, has a golf course, spa and tennis. More great golf and horse riding is available at Montemedio, only a 20 minute drive away. The beach of El Palmar, a 20 minute drive away, offers long stretched beaches with miles of pristine sand. Quite different form the busy Costa del Sol… A little bit further are the busy beaches of Tarifa, especially famous for its kite and wind surfing. Even a day trip to Morocco is possible from Tarifa on the Fast Ferry, which crosses the Strait in just forty minutes. |
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