Comfortable Countryside Chic!
"Comfortable Countryside Chic!" - Reviewed by Lisa
WONDERFULLY WIXXY
MIGUEL PERFECT PICK “What a marvelous place to unwind, recharge and thoroughly enjoy being pampered. I miss the afternoon, poolside homemade ice creams!”
The mellow tones of warm stucco and the clean mix of jasmine, rosemary and wildflowers fill you with a sense of well-being as soon as you walk through the front door. The welcome continues as you enter the beautifully-restored country cortijo – where the owner hands you a glass of full-flavoured, local wine. The tone is set. This lovely home is a labour of love for the British-born, well-respected interior designer/owner – no detail in comfort or aesthetics has been forgotten. Hospitality, too, is first-class with a wonderful team of super-friendly staff to cater to your every whim.
While away your day poolside with nothing but the frantic buzzing of the busy bumblebees or the lowing of the Retinta cows in the adjacent pastures to keep you company. This area is renowned for its pleasant breezes, so lounging away the hours in the beautiful gardens is relaxing and refreshing – especially as the staff is on-hand to supply a constant flow of drinks, sweets and house-made, savoury snacks.
If halcyon days by the pool are not your thing, take a quick trip up to nearby Vejer for a taste of a busy, bustling Andalucian hill town. Casa de los Sueños is well-located for lazy days on the beach, sightseeing and golf.
EMPHASIS ON GASTRONOMY
Breakfasts are served in the great room or al fresco – with home-made jams and breads, pastries, sweet breads, tomato confit, cheeses, fresh fruit and fresh squeezed juices.
Lunch is served poolside or on the covered patio – three courses of light, simple, fresh fare with lots of Spanish classics.
Dinners are casually elegant, served under the stars by candlelight in the central courtyard. Three to four courses of tasty Spanish dishes specially prepared with fresh ingredients purchased daily.
Special Features
- Swimming pool
- Lawns
- Large dining patio
- Covered pergola and outside bar
- Excellent food
- Wine cellar
The 8-bedroom home (house and cottage) offers ample dining and living space for a large group and comes with gardens and two pools. In the 2-3 bedroom cottage, you can enjoy your own front door, living, dining and kitchen areas and a private garden and pool.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
All bedrooms have high ceilings and exterior access either from patios or terraces around the communal courtyard. Many rooms have views over the pastures and gently rolling hills of Andalucia. There is an emphasis on comfy beds, great linens and snuggly armchairs. Fantastic use of reclaimed wood from old houses which has been given a refreshing new lease on life all add to the Old-World charm.
Bathrooms are quirky but well-appointed with claw-foot tubs, huge walk-in rain showers, polished concrete and the clever use of hand-painted, traditional Spanish tiles giving them a modern twist.
MAIN HOUSE
BEDROOM 1
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Large upper-level room with a private balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. En-suite bathroom with shower and roll-top tub.
BEDROOM 2
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Large ground-level room with a private balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. En-suite bathroom with shower and roll-top tub.
BEDROOM 3
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Ground-level room with a private balcony, indoor/outdoor seating and stove. En-suite bathroom with shower and roll-top tub.
BEDROOM 4
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Ground-level room with a private balcony and indoor/outdoor seating. En-suite bathroom with shower.
BEDROOM 5
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Situated on the lower level with patio access. En-suite bathroom with shower.
COTTAGE
BEDROOM 6
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Situated on the lower level with a private balcony. En-suite bathroom with shower.
BEDROOM 7
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Situated on the lower level with a private balcony. En-suite bathroom with shower.
BEDROOM 8
Sleeps 2 – King-size bed. Situated on the lower level with a private balcony. En-suite bathroom with shower.
ALL BEDROOMS INCLUDE HOTEL-QUALITY SHEETS, BEDDING, TOWELS, TOILETRIES, HAIRDRYERS, BATHROBES, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES, IN-ROOM TEA-MAKING FACILITIES, IPOD DOCKS AND A/C.
Living Areas
You enter the home to a large comfortable “great room” – living/dining room with a big fireplace, cozy chairs and comfy sofas. Walls are a rosy hue of stucco which, coupled with the red earth outside, seems to bathe the home in a happy, warm glow. Country chic décor is the theme at Casa de los Sueños – the use of hand-painted ceramic tiles and reclaimed woods add an original charm that will lull you into a state of contented luxe.
- Fully-fitted, staffed kitchen
- Large outdoor patio
- Outdoor pergola and bar area
- Great room with fireplace
- Laundry room
- Powder rooms
- Wine cellar
Rental Price Includes
- Full-time Housekeeper
- Daily breakfast and snack preparation service (Groceries €)
Know Before You Go
- Not all rooms are the same size
- Some bathrooms are open to the bedrooms
Kids Services & Activities
- Kid- friendly property
Pet Policy
- Please contact us for details
Activities Available On-Site or Nearby
- Golf, wine tastings and vineyard visits, hiking, mountain biking, yoga, basking on the beach, sightseeing, local village visits, restaurants, shopping
Additional Services
- Itinerary planning – pre and post-arrival
- Round-trip airport transportation
- Private tour guide
- Chauffered transportation
- Grocery shopping service
- Babysitting services
- Organizing car rentals
- Booking tours, excursions and restaurant reservations
- Other services may be available – just ask!
