Villa Bancales

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. Downstairs there are 2 twin bedrooms one with an an en suite bathroom with a bath as well as a walk-in shower, this bedroom has direct access to the pool area, the other with an en suite shower room. The upstairs bedroom facing the pool has a Queen bed, the other bedroom upstairs bedroom has twin beds which can be pulled together as desired. These 2 upstairs bedrooms all have en suite 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 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, 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).

The 'hide away' Pool Suite is located in the gardens just below the pool & is ideal for those guests that would like a little extra privacy. The Pool Suite is air conditioned and has a king size bed and an en suite walk-in shower room with wc & basin. If you want that little extra privacy bag this charming room for yourself!

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.

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.

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.