2 Bedroom Villa in Ardales Lakes

Villa Las Minas is a beautiful, newly built villa, set in a peaceful location with stunning views of impressive mountains covered in pine forests. Fantastic walks directly from the villa. The villa is well equipped and comfortably furnished, both inside and out. This is a beautiful romantic setting and would be ideal for a couple wanting a peaceful, away from it all break, or is equally suitable for a family of 4. As it is close to the world famous climbing area of El Chorro, it is also a suitable base for climbers. In winter, an effective gas heater is provided and we are happy to arrange for delivery of logs if you wish to enjoy cosy evenings around the logfire.
The terrace, with its comfortable seating, is decorated with potted plants and is a perfect place to watch the dramatic sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine. The pool, with its Roman steps is surrounded by sun loungers and an outdoor eating area and a good gas bbq. Should you wish to unwind, this is the place for you.
OUTSIDE
The villa has a pretty terrace with stunning views, through the olive trees to the pine covered mountains. It is decorated in typical Andaluz fasion, with brightly coloured flowerpots on the patio and walls. Olden wooden ploughs sit on the low walls, adding to the rustic charm. As well as providing a great place for the last drink of the evening, it also provides a good shaded area to escape the sun at the height of summer.
The 8 x 4 m attractively tiled swimming pool is at the side of the villa on another terrace. This has Roman steps for easy access and is surrounded with a sun-bathing area, sun loungers, wooden table and chairs. There is also a good gas barbecue close to the pool. There is a garden with flowers, banana plants and palms at one side of the villa, whilst the remaining grounds are mainly well matured olive trees with beautiful silvery leaves. Some lemon and orange trees line the private driveway from the tall security gates to the villa itself.

Pool towels are also provided in summer months. Iron, ironing board and hairdryer provided. Cot and highchair can be provided for 30 euros a stay

The village of Carratraca- only 5 minutes drive- has a good selection of bars and restaurants and small shops.
There are lovely walks from the villa into the pine forests and also great walks at Ardales lakes- within 10 minutes drive of the villa.
We can provde guided walks if required.
This is a world famous climbing area with El Chorro and Turon both within 20 minutes drive.
There are lovely bars and restaurants around the lakes and swimming, fishing and hire of pedaloes for a great day out.
The costa del sol is only 40 minutes away and Granada, Seville and Ronda are great cities for a visit- all within 90 minutes of the villa.

• Nearest Airport : Malaga at 50 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Malaga at 50 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Carratraca at 3 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: We provide comprehensive directions from Malaga, Granada or Seville airports

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Villa Las Minas is one of a number of properties offered for rental by Ardales Village S.lL- a small holiday rental company specialising in holiday rentals in this truely beautiful area of Spain- easily accessible from Malaga airport(only 40 minutes drive), but a completely different world from the mass torism of the Costa del Sol
The are is montainous with a number of pretty white villages - completely Spanish with excellent value restaurants and tapasd bars.
The draw of the area is the Ardales Natural Park- an area of outstanding beauty , with 3 astounding turquoise lakes where you can swim, hire pedaloes and canoes in the summer months and enjoy wonderful scenic walks.
The Park also contains the El Choro gorge- a world famous climbing area.
The villagee of Carratraca has a luxury thermal baths, dating back to Roman times and the village of Ardales has a museum from which tours of the Ardales caves can be booked, and a Cultural centre with regular flamenco events.