Vacation Rental Description
We are situated on the side of the mountain with stunning unrivalled views down the valley, across the Mediterranean as far as the Rif Mountains in Morocco. We have 7 patios, 3 lawns, a swimming pool, 2 BBQ's & a lovely mature garden for you to relax in. Even when we are fully booked there is always a secluded corner for you to relax in. We have solar water installed, A/C in the Apartment & and Orange Room and our drinking water is fetched from a fresh spring in the National Park.
We have two ensuite rooms and one apartment for rental all with their own terrace areas, drink making facilities, fridges and fans and heating. The apartment has kitchenette and large lounge complete with library, games, DVDs and television. We are entirely flexible on the change over days.
Breakfasts can be arranged on request. You have a choice of a full English breakfast or scrambled/fried eggs on toast, beans on toast or a wide range of cereals and yogurts all served with toast and homemade jam, tea/coffee and a choice of fruit juices. Helen will serve your breakfast to you whilst you sit in the garden where you can take in the fantastic view of the pool and you can see the small whitewashed village of Corumbela and further down the valley to the coastline of Torre del Mar. Or you may sit on the shaded terrace where you are surrounded with a wide range of trailing flowers and have the lovely smell of jasmin in the morning air. We require 1 day's notice and the charge is 6 euros per person.
We also offer a Champagne Breakfast for those special occasions or for you to enjoy because you are on holiday, the breakfast consists of smoked salmon with capers, serrano and york ham, cheese, creme cheese, baps, tea/coffee and a choice of fruit juices and CAVA. We require 2 day's notice and the charge is 10 euros per person.
Why not come and join the family and have a BBQ during the Spring, Summer and Autumn evenings (and maybe winter evenings), Phil will cook your food for you and Pauline will prepare the Delicious salads and sweets, whilst you sit in the garden having a chilled glass of wine or cava looking at the spectacular views listening to the bird song or to the donkeys in the valley below.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cleaning Service
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
All rooms have; Bed linen and towels, Heating, Fans, Kettle, Fridge, Hair dryer and Torches.
All our guests have access to : Private outdoor swimming pool, Sun loungers, Balcony / Terrace, Gardens, BBQ, Parking, Washing machine (€5 per load), Iron/board, Clothes dryer, Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 6, Highchair and cot (please book before arrival). Beach towels can be hired for use around the pool or taken to the beach 1 euro a day. Beach umberellas and cool boxes can also be hired for €5 each per day.
Activities
There are 2 walking packages available light & intermediate. Maps, routes & walk leader (for long walks only) are provided. Over 80 routes are available.
The Axarquia is a great place to get out and about, and where better than in the Sierras Almijaras. Finding your way around can be a bit tricky, but you can purchase detailed instructions for individual walks and guide books from us during your stay. All routes have been walked and plotted with a GPS, there is an accompanying map and instructions with photos.
We can arrange a comprehensive equestrian experience including hourly, half day rides, day trekking, and trail riding, all with Spanish horses.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Malaga at 67 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Malaga at 63 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Travelling From Malaga airport bus (no.19) runs every 15 minutes from the Airport to the Central Bus Depot in Malaga where the Competa bus can be picked up three times a day. The service is very cheap (less than €4.00)and the coaches are comfortable and air conditioned. The bus stop is at the entrance to the village, opposite Bar Marcos.
Or you can catch the train from the airport they run every 20 minutes and costs 1.40€ and the train station is next to the bus station in Malaga.
Competa-Malaga Bus Timetable
Monday-Friday: 7.00am, 9.30am and 3.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am and 3.30pm
Sunday: 9.00am and 6.00pm
Malaga-Competa Bus Timetable
Monday-Friday: 11.30am, 1.15pm and 6.30pm
Saturday: 1.15pm and 6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am and 8.00pm