As well as our self catering accommodation we also run a walking & bird watching holiday company – Frontier Holidays and so we can provide you with walking notes and advice for the surrounding area. We can also recommend the best places to eat and also arrange Gourmet tasting for the food lovers.

The accommodation
We have two self contained properties available for rent either seperatly or as a whole

South Wing (Sleeps 4, 2 Bedrooms)
Well appointed and furnished in rustic Rondeña style. The ground floor has twin bedroom; bathroom with large twin headed shower, and an open plan dining kitchen. The kitchen provides kettle, toaster, hob, microwave/oven/grill, fridge with ice box.

Mezzanine has an open plan sitting room with views and double bedroom area. The sitting room has UK satellite TV and DVD player with selection of films for your use. There is a small library and some board games.

The outside area at the front has a large furnished terrace with BBQ & views of the Sierras. At the side there is a secluded shady little patio.

North Wing (Sleeps 4, 2 Bedrooms)
There is one large twin bedroom (perfect for kids and extra beds or sofa bed can be arranged) and one further double bedroom with a French door that opens on to Moorish patio. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower.

The sitting room is equipped with satellite TV, DVD and the French doors open on to the lavender garden. There is an Entrance porch which doubles as a garden room. A well equipped large dining room and kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine.

There is a 200m walled courtyard with fountain and water channel, large shaded dining area, sand pit and toys for children..

In summer, our vegetable plot has plenty of home grown produce.

Around the finca
The swimming pool is unheated, 5m x 10m with a shower, terrace and BBQ. This is equipped with outdoor furniture such as hammocks, parasols, tables and chairs and loungers.  The pool is fenced in with a locked gate making it childproof.  2 Pergolas also offer shade for dining, reading or swinging in a hammock. Wild flowers abound all year. Iris, narcissus, almond blossom, bee and mirror orchids, anenomes, periwinkle,poppies, gladioli. Each part of the property has it's private outdoor areas and separate access.

There is a newly finished sand pit corner with a fantastic marine mural.  It is fenced and is a totally safe place to deposit little ones while you check the BBQ. Kids love to paddle in the stream at bottom of the land with plenty frogs, newts, fresh water snails, crayfish, kingfishers, minnows, dragonflies and mayflies to discover. At the top corner of the land there is a water deposit pool used to hold irrigation water for the olives and traditionally it was used for swimming by previous owners - very cold indeed!

The village
El Burgo is a Buzzing village of 2,000 people and has plenty of shops. There are bakers, grocers, butchers, fishmongers, banks and small family supermarkets. Several bars and restaurants supply pizza and roast chicken takeaway. There is weekly food market every Wednesday and there is a regular bus service to Ronda and Malaga stopping off at neighbouring white villages. During the summer there is a wonderful municipal swimming pool with bar/diner and disco. During the hot months enjoy late night summer dining with the streets filled with tables and there are many fiestas and celebrations occurring all year round. Enquire when booking and we will let you know what’s coming up.

The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park (Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves)
A limestone massif clothed with evergreen oak trees and also home to the rare Abies Pinsapo or Spanish fir. The name refers to the winter snow which was an important commodity. Snow wells can still be seen on the exposed high areas. The snow would be collected by workers, deposited in the hand built, deep hollows. The snow was compacted, creating ice to be removed later in blocks and delivered to the coast on mule or donkey trains.

The summit of Torrecilla is at 1919m altitude and although close to the Mediterranean coast receives higher precipitation due to an Atlantic influence. Not far from the highest point is also the deepest in the form of the G.E.S.M cavern “Los Hoyos del Pilar”. At 1101m deep it is the third deepest such abyss in the World. (Grupo de Exploraciones Subterráneas de Málaga).

The whole area is stunning and is ideal for anyone who has an interest in photography, walking, bird watching, botany or just enjoys soaking up the tranquillity of Spanish nature.

Accessibility
Please check with us when booking as we are not specially constructed for wheelchair users. However, the layout should provide ease of access to most of the house and its' surrounding gardens, patios etc including the swimming pool. There is a concrete ramp from the parking to the house and the house is paved on 3 sides with a ramp to the pool which allows for easy access. The pool has 3 gentle steps down into the shallow end. The Mezzanine floor would not accessible. Further provisions can be made so please just ask us if you have any concerns.

Booking notes
50% deposit is required on booking to UK business account, plus 300 or 600 Euro damage deposit (casita or cortijo) to be repaid in cash by our staff on your departure day. Full balance payable 6 weeks in advance of arrival date. Late bookings (less than 6 weeks) are payable in full.

Strictly no dogs allowed.
There is private parking for several cars and summer rentals include the services of gardener/pool attendant. The manager who will be at the house to welcome you can come mid-week to attend to the property by arrangement. She will also refund in cash, your breakages deposit on the day of departure.

Please see our website for more information about us, our self catering accommodation and guided walking holidays in Spain. www.frontierholidays.net