La Cancela is situated in a beautiful valley close to the old town of Ronda.

Thus it provides you with the perfect mixture of peace and quiet on the one hand, and having an interesting and lively city nearby at the other hand.

On one side you have great views on the mountains of Grazalema Natural Park, on the other you overlook the garden and pool area.

The size of the land and the trees surrounding it guarantee total privacy. 

The lawned garden is well maintained, with many colourful plants and Mediterranean trees.

It is a peaceful location although there is a small gauge railway line which runs adjacent to the estate and has an infrequent service.

The dining table seats six in the dining area inside.

French doors are opening to the covered dining terrace and then to the garden with the large swimming pool.

You are hidden from views from anyone else. Absolute discretion and a perfect place to relax.

There is a large portable barbecue, to enable you to have a relaxed dinner al fresco, enjoying the fragrant warm Andalusian nights, gazing at the billions of stars in the sky.

The house is spacious and comfortably furnished. With its central heating and open fire place, it is a gorgeous place for visits throughout the year.

There is a music system, a TV which can be used only with DVD, or VCR, plus large video and DVD library on request.

The kitchen is well equipped, with four-ring cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

The bedrooms are tastefully furnished, creating an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. The master bedroom has a king size double bed. There is an en-suite shower room with spacious shower.

The second bedroom is a twin bedroom, also with  en-suite shower room.

For colder winter nights, electric blankets and duvets are available on each bed. All rooms have overhead fans.

Garden and pool maintenance are included.

Maid service is included two times a week for two hours.

The house manager provides a luxury welcome hamper which includes wine, beer, fruit juice and everything you need for a delicious breakfast. If you like she can also cater for dinner upon arrival for you.

She will meet you when you arrive. She speaks English and Spanish. She can answer all your questions regarding the house and the Ronda area.

There is another guest house situated on this large property, Los Olivos, which can be rented either separate or together with La Cancela.

Location:

From Ronda it is less then 10 minutes by car to La Cancela. Ronda has all facilities.

It is 90 minutes to the airport of Malaga or Seville and less than 60 minutes to the beach of Marbella.

Surroundings:

Apart from the spectacular countryside near Ronda (Serrania de Ronda, Sierra de las Nieves, Park of Grazalema, Zahara lake etc.), you will find many interesting remains of old cultures in the area.

In Ronda, the spectacular Puente Nuevo, crossing the deep canyon that splits Ronda into the old and “new” part, but also Moorish palaces and the famous Arab baths.

Within 2 hours you can visit the famous cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba. Also around Ronda there are the “white villages”. Old Moorish villages nestled in the mountains on strategic locations. In the direction of Marbella or Gibraltar you can find numerous beaches for everybody’s taste, golf courses and even a day’s visit to Morocco is possible.