Charming apartment in Tarifa, One double bedroom with extra sofa bed and large private roof terrace. Al Ebi is a charming self-contained apartment located in the heart of the historic old town of Tarifa, a 5 minute walk to the beach. This property has been recently renovated to the highest standard. It has its own large private roof terrace. The apartment consists of one bedroom, a separate living
area with pull out sofa bed, kitchenette, entrance hallway, bathroom with shower and stairs up to a large private roof terrace. The roof terrace is partially covered and is sheltered from the wind. What’s really memorable about a stay in Al Ebi is the beautiful interiors, which were featured in Irish Homes magazine (an Irish interior design magazine) . Originally this apartment on the narrow cobbled Calle San Francisco was part of a large colonial house, but over the centuries the courtyard was mostly built over as the property was divided among successive descendants. Ingrid and her husband Esteban took on the task of restoring this historic dwelling space and in the process turned it into a warm, cosy little love nest with all the comforts of home. Perfect for a romantic getaway - Al Ebi is like a secret hideaway in the heart of Tarifa. During the restoration, old sections of the wall were revealed and where possible have been left exposed to retain that link with the past. Where they did re-plaster, it was with a mixture of white cement, white sand and lime, the traditional plaster of the region, favoured because the lime repels insects. As with most traditional techniques the effect is one of timelessness as you move from the inside of the house out into the surrounding Old Town. The entrance hall is long and inviting and lit by a wide window at one end, with little alcoves, once used in an ancient form of scaffolding, retained as recessed displays. Where necessary, oak joists were replaced in the wooden ceiling and a stunning custom-made metal studded, thick pine door was installed, complete with a jailer’s viewing hatch - a reminder that Tarifa was a frontier fortified town. Ingrid chose a low key pale green as the accent colour that ties all the rooms together; it marries perfectly with the lime plastered walls and pale exposed brickwork, its simplicity contrasting with the many intricate and lovingly chosen little details she has added. These include traditional Spanish and Moorish tiles in the sitting room and on the doorway lintels, Balinese handmade furniture, handcrafted ceramic splash backs and wash hand basins in the kitchen and bathroom and jeweled lanterns that cast a magical glow over the living area.
---- Facilities ---- * Electric hob * Kettle, toaster, cooking utensils
* Washing machine * Smeg fridge * Bedding, sheets and towels
* Hair dryer and iron * Shower * Ceiling fans and heaters
* Flat screen TV, stereo
Al Ebi es un apartamento encantador situado en el corazón del casco antiguo de Tarifa, a 5 minutos a pie de la playa. El apartamento ha sido renovado recientemente al más alta nivel. Disponemos de A/A, WiFi, una TV de pantalla plana y nuestra propia azotea privada. Tiene un dormitorio con una cama de matrimonio, una sala de estar independiente con sofá cama, cocina americana, vestíbulo de entrada, bano con ducha y escaleras hasta la azotea, que está parcialmente cubierta y protegida del viento. Lo que es realmente inolvidable de una estancia en Al Ebi son los bellos interiores, que fueron presentados en la revista IRISH HOMES (una revista irlandesa de decoración). Originalmente este apartamento, en la estrecha calle adoquinada de San Francisco, era parte de una gran casa colonial. A lo largo de los siglos, la propiedad fue divida entre sucesivos descendientes. Ingrid y Esteban asumieron el reto de restaurar este espacio de vivienda histórico y en el proceso se convirtió en un cálido y acogedor nido de amor con todas las comodidades del hogar. Perfecto para una escapada romántica, Al Ebi es como un refugio secreto en el corazón de Tarifa.