Canada de los Cerezos
A carefully restored old cortijo, high up in the Grazalema Natural Park, with breathtaking views over the parkland all around. An ultimately private an quiet place, yet at only ten minutes from the whitewashed village of Grazalema, and at half an hour drive from famous Ronda. An elegant retreat with all the flavour of times long gone.
2-6 persons
| A steep road brings you high up the mountain to this wonderful private Cortijo. This carefully restored old country house is steeped with history and has all the atmosphere of old times, yet offers all modern comfort. It is located in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Grazalema Natural Park. The lovely pool area has breathtaking views of the Grazalema Natural Park all around. |
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| It is so peaceful, you would almost forget that the whitewashed village of Grazalema, with its busy central square with many tapas bars and restaurants, is only a ten minutes drive. The bells of sheep or goats, the barking of a dog or braying of a donkey will be the only sounds disturbing the utter silence in this valley. The pool measures 6 x 4 m. There are plenty of sun loungers. Near the pool is an outdoor dining area. The intimacy of this pool make this a great place to relax. |
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| Next to the house and the pool area is a lovely dining area, shaded by and enormous old encina ( stone oak). This is a gorgeous place to dine al fresco, especially on a warm summer day. |
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| The double height bright and airy living area has large windows opening to the view of the beautiful valley of Grazalema. It has a comfortable couch and a romantic open fire. Its decoration is surprisingly elegant and stylish. It has TV (only Spanish channels). The old cortijo has been restored in the traditional Andalusian style, with the use of many antiques and characteristic authentic details. |
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| The many remarkable details used for the decoration make this house into a warm and welcoming home. The owners have collected antiques and arty crafts from all over Spain to re-create the authentic feeling of this old cortijo. The dark wooden dining table next to the fireplace seats six to eight guests. |
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| Next to the dining area is the well equipped kitchen. The kitchen is very spacious, and pleasantly decorated. It offers all modern appliances you might need. It has a ceramic hob, oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. |
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| Where ever you go, inside the house or around, everywhere you will find lovely eye catching details. The careful attention to detail make this house into a wonderful home away from home. |
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Upstairs at the right end of the corridor is the romantic master bedroom. |
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| This sunny and spacious room has a large double bed. It has a large wardrobe and a cabinet. There is plenty of space for your belongings. |
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| A window from the master bedroom overlooks the double height living-dining area. The authentic elements used give the house lots of atmosphere. |
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| Next to the master bedroom is a bathroom. It has a shower, basin and toilet. The bathrooms are stylishly decorated. All is modern, clean and brand new. |
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| A corridor leads to a single bedroom and a pleasantly spacious twin bedroom. These both have bright colour settings, and will surprise you with many lovely details. |
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| All bedrooms have great views. Some have a view over the garden and the pool area, others over the gorgeous Grazalema valley towards the distant mountains. |
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| Downstairs is a corridor with access to another single bedroom, a separate bathroom with basin, shower and toilet, and a double bedroom at the far end. |
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| This warm and welcoming country house is a wonderful place to either put your feet up and just relax at the pool, or to go out and get a flavour of some of the historic sights and stunning countryside of Andalucia. |
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| Location: From Grazalema it is 10 minutes by car to Canada de los Cerezos. It is half an hour by car to Ronda. Ronda has all facilities. It is 90 minutes to the airport of Seville, 2 hours to the airport of Malaga and one hour to the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Surroundings: Apart from the truly stunning scenery around Ronda (Serrania de Ronda, Sierra de las Nieves, Park of Grazalema, Zahara lake etc.), there are numerous remains of ancient civilizations in the area, including some of Europe’s most beautiful cave painting in the Cueva de la Pileta. Ronda’s spectacular Puente Nuevo spans the deep canyon that divides Ronda’s old and ‘new’ quarters, and there are Moorish palaces, Renaissance mansions and Andalusia’s best preserved Arab baths. Within a 2 hour drive are Seville, Granada and Cordoba. And close to Ronda are a series of enchanting ‘white villages’ clinging to spectacular mountain locations. An easy drive away are good beaches and golf courses. Even a day trip to Morocco is possible from Tarifa on the Fast Ferry, which crosses the Strait in just 40 minutes. |
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For more information see ANDALUCIA
