Rent traditional /villa / apartments with pool mountain village, Spain

Spectacular mountain setting: La Casa de la Palmera is located below the Castle of the Eagle in the unspoilt 'white' village of Gaucin with spectacular views of mountains, rooftops and olive groves. The apartments have been decorated in an unconventional imaginative way, emphasising the rustic charm of the original house, with traditional 'Alhambra' hand-made tiles, hand-painted furniture, antique pots, exotic rugs, paintings and limited edition artist's prints. The house featured in the March 2003 issue of House and Garden Magazine, and previously in Gib Air in-flight magazine, and Country Living. The splendid garden packed with exotic plants, shady vine covered pergolas, sun beds and pool, can be enjoyed all year. River, pool and sea swimming are nearby and it is a perfect base for walking, bird- watching, painting and touring. Day trips are possible to Ronda, Seville and Tangiers. We can arrange for guided walks or we can provide advice for you to walk independentlly . Contact us for more information

Flexible accommodation: By combining the different apartments we are able to accommodate any number from 1 - 12. (Not suitable for very young children except babies.) The Courtyard suite and Terrace apartments both sleep 2 but also combine to make a fine 4 bedded self contained unit, and if combined also with the Terracotta room, would sleep 6, and with the studio 8. (this is the whole of the main part of the house) The Moorish Cottage (not shown - details available on our own website) is away from the main house and accommodates 2 (perfect for a honeymoon)but a sofa bed can be added. Camp beds and cots are also available.The best family economy combination is the Courtyard suite and Terracotta room which are adjacent, and for adults the Terrace/Studio combination.

The Terrace suite is a favourite for many couples, as it has a large private terrace with wonderful views of the garden and village. Perfect for a romantic getaway, it is a high gabled room, open-plan living room/ bedroom with kitchenette & large beautifully tiled Moorish bathroom.

All year holiday: During the summer months guests make the most of living and eating outside (each apartment has its own private outside eating area) and there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the communal gardens and pool with a choice of several places to sit in the shade under umbrellas and pergolas, or lounge in the sun, beside the pool or in the garden. We do not have central heating, but in the winter we enjoy a mountain climate often with warm days, and cool evenings around a blazing log fire (warm clothes are a must). Electric heaters and blankets make a winter stay cosy. It may rain heavily in the low season, so guests need to be prepared, but the mountain air, spectacular mists and occasional thunder storms make for a dramatic healthy climate. We can organise walks to suit your personal interest be it birdwatching, botanical, archaeological or simply fun. Check in after 4pm, checkout 10am, although these times may be negotiable.