Here long hot summers merge into the mildest of winters making southern Spain a great year round destination.
Bancales is perfect for large family gatherings & multi-family holidays. We also accept reservations for small weddings & celebrations (less than 50 guests). There is though an additional charge for using Bancales as a wedding/celebration venue.
Luxuriously furnished & decorated with an electic mix of modern & Spanish antiques
Main House - faces south/ south-west and gets sun all day long from sun-up to sun-down, with fabulous country and sea views.
The main house accommodation comprises of 4 air-conditioned (with heating in the winter) bedrooms all with en-suite walk-in showers. The downstairs bedroom has twin beds & an ensuite bathroom with a bath as well as a walk-in shower, this bedroom has direct access to the pool area. The upstairs bedroom facing the pool has a Queen bed, the other two bedrooms have twin beds which can be pulled together as desired. These 3 upstairs bedrooms all have ensuite walk-in type shower-rooms; all bathrooms/shower-rooms also benefit from underfloor heating.
There is a 40' long combined kitchen/dining room with large dining table and separate central granite island unit. The new modern kitchen is fully equipped with a large double fridge with ice-maker & a filtered water dispenser, 5 ring gas hob, 2 electric ovens, large drum dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, juicer etc. There is a separate utility room complete with washing machine and dryer, ironing board & iron. Leading from the kitchen/dining room is large shaded terrace with a built-in Andalucian style BBQ and dining table with seating for 16 ... this terrace has views to the mountains in the west and the sunsets.
The vaulted living room is bright & airy and has a wall of folding doors which opens the room out to the front patio & garden/pool areas. There is ample seating in the lounge and on the front terrace - here there are fabulous views towards the coast and North Africa ... a perfect place for a sundowner with friends and family. The lounge has a fireplace for those cool winter evenings; situated in the lounge is a Plasma TV, Surround sound system, SKY satellite (full pack with sports & movies), DVD player, an extensive film & music library. Villa Bancales also features a WiFi wireless internet connection (please bring your own laptop, no extra costs involved).
A recent addition is the 'hide away' Pool Suite - this is located just below the pool & is ideal for those guests that would like a little extra privacy. The Pool Suite comprises of a bedroom that has a double bed & an ensuite shower room with a walk-in type shower, wc & basin.
Relax in the Jacuzzi and soak up the views of the Mediterranean
Laze the day away soaking up the sun around your own private pool ... you also have a Jacuzzi which is situated just above the pool and is large enough for six people ... how perfect is that! Sun loungers, parasol etc are all provided for your use.
Villa Bancales is accessed via a private driveway with electric security gates, it is completely secluded by high cypress and pine trees. There are extensive mature gardens with a large range of rare tropical plants and shrubs which have night time soft lighting. The main house has direct access across the lawn to the large heated infinity pool, pool house with seating and adjacent shower, and 6 person heated Jacuzzi. Ample sunbeds, parasols etc are provided.
The entire pool area is secluded and has fabulous views in all directions to mountain and sea. Paths lead down to the lower gardens where there are further seating areas, and a selection of lemon, orange & pomegranate trees. Once again this level is completely private with great views and provides many places for members of a large party to find their own corner to take in the views and relax. Due to its location Bancales benefits from a range of wildlife including peacocks in the grounds, and conveys a great quality of peace and tranquillity.
Outdoor living is very much part of the lifestyle when staying at Villa Bancales
Overlooking the pool & gardens is a lovely shaded terrace which is stylishly furnished with rattan sofas & armchairs ... a perfect place to relax on a balmy summer evening sharing a glass of Rioja with your friends and family whilst cooking the 'gambas' on the bbq. Or perhaps you might prefer to read a book or just simply day-dream of your next visit to Villa Bancales!
Venture just a little way inland to uncover the delights of the 'Real Spain' with breathtaking mountain views, unspoilt white villages nestled in rolling mountains and many 'Ventas' - the typical Spanish restaurant. One of my favourites is Venta Morenos, just 10 minutes by car on the Coin road. It's great for Sunday lunch - very cheap, very Spanish, very noisy - why not give it a try! ... see my restaurant guide.
They call this the Costa del Golf and with nearly 60 golf courses in Andalucia, including more than 30 on the Costa del Sol, it's easy to see why! With year round sun the Costa del Sol is perfect for your golfing vacation; and Mijas is ideally situated for these many championship courses.