Consider a stay at Well-maintained, independent finca in the foothills of Andalusia, just for you and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10280 sq m
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Well-maintained, independent finca in the foothills of Andalusia, just for you
Fuente de Hierro, the "iron spring", has been the name of the country for many centuries on which your finca with old trees stands. Even the Moors stopped here on their way from the coast via the Sierra to Granada and fetched their water here. During your stay on your finca you can have approx. (2x) 150 m² living space (ground floor, upper floor) with weather-controlled underfloor heating. The pool is heated on request. Depending on the position of the sun, you can choose between an east, south or west roof, pool or grill terrace. You can enter the ground floor either directly from the large parking lot via the dining room or via the living room / south terrace. The kitchen, all doors and cupboards were made by a carpenter from Vélez-Málaga for Fuente de Hierro. Natural and earth colors characterize the interior of the finca. The walls have been specially cleaned in a rustico style, just as the fincas all looked much earlier. You are the only guests. :-) Finca Fuente de Hierro has its own private pool. You are always the only guests. Finca Fuente de Hierro (approx. 1,500 sqm) is 800 m high, is built on two floors and has 150 sqm on the ground floor and 140 sqm on the first floor. You are always the only guests and can enjoy your vacation with up to 10 (max. 15) people. Depending on your taste, you can retreat and enjoy the peace and quiet on the various spacious terraces, or socialize with the others in your group or with your family members.
The pool of Finca Fuente de Hierro is approx. 9m x 4m in size, with pool interior lighting and can be heated by arrangement. The counter current system is also available.
Finca Fuente de Hierro has quiet microprocessor-controlled air conditioning systems. The weather-controlled underfloor heating is simply very pleasant, especially for the transitional period or for the winter months. The system is mainly powered by the sun through solar thermal panels. The auxiliary heater for low-solar days is a quiet heat pump. Of course bed linen and towels are available for you, the two kitchens are fully equipped. Especially the washing machines (incl. Washing powder) are welcome for our guests with children: just wash your clothes so that they are fresh the next day, your luggage will be easier. Hiking (maps in the living room) in the Sierra de Almijarra / de Tejeda nature park and golfing on the coast (Baviera Golf) are possible. This is the ideal place for individual holidays for lovers and demanding people. You will find peace and relaxation here and are the only guests. You will be looked after by our lovely administrator Candido.
There are soap dispensers with pH-neutral soap on all sinks. There are also soap dispensers in the showers, filled with pH-neutral shower gel.
Additional information: We would be happy to send you our brochure or the very detailed information folder. Fuente de Hierro has a free DSL Internet connection and WiFi for you.
Getting there: You can either arrive by car or fly directly to Málaga and then take a rental car at the airport. You can find a detailed description in the brochure or the information folder, which we will be happy to send you. You will be received by our administrator and instructed in the finca. If your arrival is late, the manager will be waiting for you, should the delay extend into the night, you will find everything illuminated and open-minded. The administrator then comes the next morning. Depending on the weather, the manager will be present several times a week on the finca for watering the plants, cleaning the pool and taking care of the land. Cheap flights via: Ryanair, Condor, TUIfly, Easy Jet, German Wings, Lufthansa, Iberia, Vueling.
Cultural sites near the finca / climate: hours by car: Granada (Alhambra) 2.5; Seville 3.5; Ronda 3; Cordoba 2.5; Toledo 5; Gibraltar 3; Algeciras, for Ceuta / Morocco, 3. The Axarquia (Rincon de la Victoria to Nerja) has the mildest annual climate in Europe. The location between the sea and the mountains ensures constant temperature equalization and, in addition to olives, almonds, wine, persimmons, etc., allows the cultivation of avocados, sugar cane, magos and papayas.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Bitte nur draußen rauchen.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Heated pool
Table tennis
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Babybett, Hochstühl, versch. Spielsachen vorhanden
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Bitte nur draußen rauchen.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number ESFCTU0002901300105121100000000000000000CR/MA/014033
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Salares, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Paseo de las Tradiciones and Museum of Arts and Customs are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Balcon de Europa and Bentomiz Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Aerobaby Medina, or check out an event or a game at Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Salares travel guide
Does Well-maintained, independent finca in the foothills of Andalusia, just for you have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Well-maintained, independent finca in the foothills of Andalusia, just for you pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Well-maintained, independent finca in the foothills of Andalusia, just for you?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Well-maintained, independent finca in the foothills of Andalusia, just for you located?
This family-friendly Salares holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and Bodegas Almijara. Paseo de las Tradiciones and Museum of Arts and Customs are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Ralph’s place is very well cared for, very clean and has great views.
The house has everything you need.
Check in was very easy.
Be prepared for the drive up, it is a beautiful place but the roads and very windy and it takes around 30-35mins to get to the bottom.
We did have an issue with wasps, dozens flying around the pool and in the pool.
I’d recommend nearby restaurant Venta El Curro
We had a wonderful stay at Ralf’s place. The accommodation was lovely and peaceful and there’s lots of different exterior spaces to enjoy. The views are amazing. The pool terrace was particularly lovely to chill and relax. Would recommend going to the supermarket on your way to the Finca as there are no local shops close by, the last leg of the journey is off road so bear this in mind. The kitchen was fully equipped which was perfect for our stay. Ralf was a very attentive and responsive host. Would highly recommend this property.
Wonderfully well equipped - the kitchen has every gadget you could wish for and everything outside and inside has been thought of. Everything is of really high quality - from the gas bbq to the underfloor heating. Beds are comfy, bathrooms are excellent. There are at least four different areas to enjoy outside - a pool balcony with bbq; a roof terrace, a ground terrace and table tennis table. We loved the location - you can walk straight out into the National Park and hike to a local village (30-45 minutes).The host was exceptionally responsive and really cared that our stay was as perfect as it could be. An absolute gentleman. This villa is perfect for two groups as it is actually two completely self contained apartments upstairs and downstairs. Probably the best villa we have stayed in in Andalucia. Thank you!
This is probably the most well equipped villa we've ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, and little things like suncream, spare chargers and adaptors made all the difference. There is tons of space, inside and outside.
The finca is beautifully positioned, in stunning countryside, totally private and secluded. Nonetheless, it is still only 15 minutes from the little town, which has a little grocery shop for basics. Competa is only a couple of minutes further and has a full supermarket, and a number of restaurants. Restaurante Contijo Paco is highly recommended!
Back to the villa, the beds are comfortable, the wifi reliable and the air con efficient. The pool is fabulous- be aware there are HUNDREDS of wasps, but they are not at all aggressive, and fishing them out of the pool became a daily game for my youngest!
This is not a villa for party people, or those who want an English pub nearby, but for those who want to experience proper rural Spain, and who value peace and quiet, I cannot recommend the finca highly enough. We cannot wait to return! Thank you Ralf for our care and attention, and letting us stay in your beautiful property.
We had a wonderful stay at Fuente de Hierro. Ralf is very friendly and accommodating. The finca is stunning with everything you could need for a family holiday or a secluded getaway. The views are out of the world, I’m sure we saw Morocco, and with no light pollution the night sky is amazing. Very highly recommended.
What an amazing property to unwind and relax. It has everything you need and more. The house was spotless and couldn’t fault it at all. What’s great is that the property is split in two, ideal for two families wanting to maintain their own space (separate kitchens and lounges etc) so suited us perfectly. It was great value too and would definitely recommend it for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoying some quiet time (children’s noises aside). Ralf the host was also very attentive and always quick to answer any questions and offer help where needed.
We had s great stay in the spacious and really Well equiped finca. The pool was fitting for us four adults and the Area around it was splendid. Overlooking the pool and the mountains from the cool and shaded pavilion. The two different “Apartments” of the White House with their own key worked perfectly with two teenagers in the family. The owner, Ralf, was very attentive and service minded during our stay. The onely negative thing is that it takes as much as 30 minutes to drive Down the steep, curvey and very narrow mountain Road and get to the buttom of the mountain of you Want to go to the Beach or shop in a Liedel. We recommend the finca to everybody who loves the quiet and Beauty of the Spanish mountains and Nature. The Porsborg family.
(English below)
Un grupo de 9 familiares pertenecientes a tres generaciones hemos pasado una semana estupenda en Fuente del Hierro. El entorno es espectacular, la casa espaciosa y agradable, dividida en dos viviendas independientes perfectamente equipadas, y el anfitrion, Ralf, es extraordinariamente atento y amable. Esta claro que disfruta del area y de su casa y le gusta compartirlas. Muchas gracias, Ralf por todas tus atenciones. Hemos pasado unos dias estupendos!
A group of 9 family members from three generations spent a fantastic week at Fuente del Hierro. The area is spectacular, the house, divided in two apartments completely independent, is spacious and pleasant and perfectly equipped, and the host, Ralf, is extraordinarily attentive, helpful, and kind. It's clear that he enjoys the area and his house, and takes pleasure in sharing them. Thank you very much Ralf for all your help and kindness. We had a wonderful time!
Wir waren knapp 3 Wochen im August auf der Finca und haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Das Haus und der tolle Garten mit Pool lassen absolut keine Wünsche offen! Noch nie hatten wir so ein grandios ausgestattetes Haus. In den Küchen gibts mehr Ausstattung als wohl die meisten Menschen zu Hause haben, es fehlt an nichts. Es gibt super viele Handtücher, Spiele, Bücher, Babyausstattung usw. sodass keine Wünsche offen bleiben. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön, der Garten und die Sitzecken sind gemütlich und gepflegt und man hat zu jeder Tageszeit immer ein nettes schattiges Plätzchen zur Verfügung. Auch die technische Ausstattung mit Klimaanlagen, Beleuchtung und E-Ladestation ist klasse. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter ist sehr herzlich und angenehm, man fühlt sich sehr Willkommen. Danke dafür Ralf!Wir haben uns jederzeit sehr Wohl gefühlt und uns bestens entspannt. Das war bestimmt nicht unser letzter Aufenthalt an diesem tollen Ort :-)
Wir haben wunderschöne 11 Tage in der Finca verbracht und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Die Ausstattung ist sehr umfangreich und in gutem Zustand. Bei bestem Wetter konnten wir die Umgebung erkunden und den Pool genießen.Eins der Highlights waren die Wildpferd bei Llanada de Sedella.Der Vermieter hat sich um alles gekümmert und stand bei allen Fragen immer sofort parat.
Séjour parfait
La maison est grande et il y a TOUT ce qu’il faut en terme d’équipement.
La piscine est parfaite
La Clim fait du bien et Ralph est au petit soin et toujours joignable
Merci
Die Finca ist in Wirklichkeit viel schöner als auf den Fotos oder in der Beschreibung. Das muss man einfach erleben. Wir als Familie haben uns in die Finca verliebt. Es gibt alles an Ausstattung, was man sich vorstellen kann. Uns hat an nichts gefehlt.
Der Vermieter ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit,
Het verblijf en het huis was echt heerlijk. De uitzicht en de rust perfect. De tuin, bbq het zwembad ook helemaal top. De weg erna toe vond mijn vrouw iets minder maar ik vind het mooi om in spanje in de bergen te rijden. De vakantie was voor ons ideaal.
Mvg ramon
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cet propriété, qui est magnifique et très bien équipée. l’emplacement est vraiment très isolé avec un accès en voiture un peu rude, en pleine montagne pour un vrai dépaysement. Mais un peu loin de des magasins !!!
Le propriétaire est très à l’écoute pour n’importe quelle questions, il est près à trouver une solution pour tt problème éventuel. Je recommande c’est propriété !!!
Meine Frau und ich hatten das Glück spontan für 11 Nächte in der Finca Gäste sein zu dürfen.
Eines vorweg, jedem Gast sollte klar sein, dass die herrliche Aussicht und die absolute Privatsphäre damit einhergehen, dass die Anreise auch etwas länger und abenteuerlicher sein kann. Jedoch ist es wie so oft im Leben, dass die tägliche Routine die anfängliche Nervosität schnell verdrängt. Nach nur einem Tag erzeugte die Fahrt keinen erhöhten Puls mehr. 😊
Die Strecke zum Haus wird mit Google Maps fehlerfrei navigiert. Das nur als Tipp.
Das Objekt lässt in Sachen Ausstattung, wie die Rezessionen vor mir bereits lobend erwähnt hatten, keine Wünsche offen. So viele Geräte, Geschirr und Besteck hatten wir niemals zuvor in einem Ferienhaus. Absolut TOP.
Der Außenpool wurde auf unseren Wunsch beheizt - eine wahre Wonne !!!
Ein abschließendes Wort noch zu dem Eigentümer Ralf - Danke für alles!!! Du hast uns in allen Situationen geholfen, Auskunft gegeben und Dich immer gekümmert. Großartig, dass es sowas noch gibt. Die Historie der Finca und die Zukunftspläne aus erster Hand zu erfahren, waren sehr interessant und spannend.
Zusammenfassend, wer Ruhe und Entspannung mit grandiosem Blick über die Berge bis zum Meer sucht, wird hier fündig.
What can I say ...apart from this place is AMAZING. The communication from the owner from the moment we booked to when we landed back in the UK was absolutely fantastic . We went with our friends so the seperate apartments were great to allow us our own personal space . The pool area is fantastic too!!
The road up is off road at a certain point but we managed with 2 little fiat 500's and the directions from Ralf were spot on ! We did call at the local Lidl ( 30 mins approx)from airport before arriving at Finca , which is a must so you can just chill for a few days . The place is more than well equipped for everyone's needs . This was the first time our friends have experienced a week in a Finca and off the beaten track and are totally smitten ... who wouldn't be ... you get your own space, a great pool , outside area and stargazing at its best
So thanks Ralf for an amazing stay and hope we get to come back again!!!
Superbe villa au style Andalou parfaitement équipée, il ne manque rien.La piscine est magnifique . Nous avons passé un séjour reposant et inoubliable.
Merci encore à Ralf pour sa disponibilité,son efficacité et sa gentillesse ainsi qu'à Candido et José très réactifs eux aussi !
Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !!
Zuallererst: Der Vermieter ist wirklich und aufrichtig bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Jede Anmerkung wird dankend angenommen, Probleme (und mögen sie noch so klein sein) bestmöglich behoben.
Das Objekt selbst bietet mit seinen zwei Stockwerken eine wunderbare Auswahl an Räumen und Aufenthaltsmöglichkeiten in einer noch wunderbareren Umgebung (damit ist durchaus auch das Grundstück gemeint).
Wir sind jedenfalls begeistert und hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt und werden die Finca Fuerte de Hierro wieder buchen - oder ihre Schwester, auch in der Umgebung ;)
Zuletzt: der Fahrtweg mag manche erschrecken, er ist aber mit einem SUV und ein (klein) wenig Fahrerfahrung absolut zu meistern. Wer Vertrauen in sich hat (und das gilt auch für Fahranfänger) und sich etwas Zeit lässt. schafft nicht nur ohne weiteres die Strecke, sondern kann auch die herrliche Aussicht dabei genießen. Entspannt euch! Ihr seid im Urlaub!
Es la segunda vez que visitamos la casa en vacaciones, es una finca muy bonita y completa ( tiene todo lo necesario y más...), solo había tres noches libres cuando fuimos a alquilarla, aunque nos hubiese gustado estar más tiempo. El lugar es muy tranquilo, en plena naturaleza, lo único malo es que nos pilló uno de los días con muchísimo aire ( frio en la piscina a finales de julio, jaja).
El dueño está atento en todo momento por si surge algún problema poder solucionarlo.
Gracias.
La ubicación es inmejorable en plena naturaleza, la casa cuenta con todos los detalles y todas las comodidades, el trato con el dueño espectacular. Muy recomendable.
We had a fantastic stay at this property. Ralf was an exceptional host and was always contactable and on hand to answer any questions we had.
As others have stated, the property is a bit off the beaten track and some of the roads take a bit of getting used to but once you’ve mastered the roads you’ll love the location. The finca is located on top of the mountains away far enough away from the handful of other villas so you have the peace but close enough that you don’t feel isolated.
The property is around 1 Hour 15 Minutes from Malaga airport; you’ll 100% need a car and a top tip would be to visit the shops before you arrive as it’s about 30 minutes back to a big supermarket!
As for the property itself it is split into 2 very good sized villas which also works well as 1. We used both and loved having a kitchen next to the pool area.
Each bedroom has aircon including the smaller single bedroom upstairs.
The BBQ area is excellent and even includes a washing area and a fridge (for beer ... or food!)
Lots of outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the views including a covered terrace area if you feel like it but the stars are so visible you probably won’t want to miss them!
The swimming pool is great and we had plenty of room for 10 of us. The pool slopes from shallow to deep; deep is around 2 meters. Outdoor shower is heated ... pure luxury.
The villa is very well equipped with all you’d need to stay for weeks on end so don’t pack towels or any kitchen equipment as you won’t need your own.
We enjoyed walks around the mountains and day trips to the beach (30 mins) and Competa for ice cream (15 mins).
A few tips;
Understand before you set off where the villa is and don’t trust Google maps to take you the best way ... do your research!
Wasps were everywhere when it got hot as they wanted a drink from the pool and whilst they weren’t aggressive they could be quite annoying!
Do your shopping on your way from the airport.
Roads are bumpy so consider hiring a 4x4/SUV.
We had a fantastic time and I recommend this property for a family getaway if you are looking for relaxation or a beautiful base to explore the mountains.
Thank you Ralf for your hospitality.