El Jardin

El Jardin details

In an age where houses are built quickly and cheaply, it’s a refreshing change when somewhere is converted with love. And that’s exactly the case at El Jardin. Over 100-years old, it’s part of a small group of cottages and houses called El Acebuchal which sits in the folds of a lovely valley in the National Park of the Tejeda and Almijara mountains. The surroundings are nothing short of exhilarating – you’ve got pine trees at every turn, while aromatic thyme and rosemary scent the hillsides.

The villa itself was converted by a local family and has a traditional Spanish feel, with a distinctly rustic finish. Inside, impressive beamed ceilings and terracotta floors are mixed up with walls of varying colours. And there’s more than a hint of modern about the place, too, with a TV, DVD player and fully-equipped kitchen that includes a dishwasher.

Outside the villa, meanwhile, there’s your own covered circular pool. And as you’d expect, you’ve also got a barbecue and patio furniture for al fresco meals. Further afield, you’re a 15-minute drive from the restaurants, bars and shops in Frigiliana with little else but countryside in between. But that’s the beauty of this villa – the setting is idyllic and the crowd’s a million miles away.

Your Villa
• 2 double bedrooms • Air-conditioning/heating • Bathroom • Lounge with TV and DVD player • Kitchen with oven, hob, grill, kettle, toaster, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and iron/board • Wi-Fi • Barbecue

Private covered pool: circular, approx. 4x4.5m, depth 1.0-1.7m • Sunbeds • Parasols • Table and chairs