A self catering stay in this villa is the perfect hoilday rental. 3km from the picturesque, historic white village of Competa, yet only 20 minutes drive to the coastal resorts of Torrox & Nerja, it's the ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year. With stunning views down the valley and across to the Almijara Sierra National Park, the house is in a peaceful but not isolated location. Sur
rounded by delightfully planted gardens, there is a large sun terrace with heated pool & outdoor shower. The jasmine decked porch leads you to an open plan spacious air-conditioned lounge & dining room with archway & breakfast bar to the fully equipped kitchen. The lounge has large comfortable sofas, 32' flat screen TV with all UK channels, BBC, ITV etc plus many more. With it's shady pergola, it's the perfect place for al fresco dining, safe for children to play or just 'listen to the quiet' and enjoy the spectacular scenery. This terrace also has a handy drinks fridge. The villa has 3 bedrooms, 1 en- suite bathroom to master bedroom & 1 family shower room, all bedrooms have air conditioning. Owners Shaun & Kath live on site and are therefore available to help and assist their guests if they have any questions or requests while at the same time keeping a respectful distance allowing our guests to treat the villa as their own. Villa Barbaro: Situated on the border of the Sierra Almijara National Park, the villa is very easily reached from the main Torrox to Competa road 200 metres down the well maintained concrete drive. The gardens have pretty paths through a shady pine forest & a variety of olive & fruit trees which lead to a boules pitch with convenient drinks fridge and seating area. A pretty rock garden overlooks the 7.5m x 3.5m heated pool & surrounding terrace has outdoor shower, shaded dining area with seating for six & brick-built barbecue. The open plan lounge/dining room has air-conditioning plus eco-pellet burner. The lounge leads through double doors to a further large, shady terrace with stunning views across the Sierra Almijarras. An ideal area for al fresco dining seating 6, this terrace has an additional fridge for drinks. This is also a safe & separate environment for small children away from the pool. There are 2 twin bedrooms, 1 double bedroom, all with air conditioning/ heating units, 1 shower room & 1 bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen has electric oven, gas hob, grill, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher & fridge-freezer. A washing machine is housed in the laundry area at the side of house. Surrounding Area: 3km from the villa lies the pictureque white village of Cómpeta. Known as the 'pearl of the Axarquia' it is steeped in history dating back to the Moors. Famous for it's wine & honey, Cómpeta also has a wonderful variety of excellent tapas bars & restaurants emanating from the beautiful village square as well as several supermarkets, bakeries, banks & excellent craft shops. A wonderful base to explore the Axarquia region & surrounding white washed villages. 15 minutes drive away is Torrox pueblo with more eateries in it's orange tree lined square. Torrox Costa has a great expanse of beaches and restaurants. A further 5 minutes drive will take you to the popular, lively resort of Nerja where the mountains meet the sea. A visit to the famous Nerja caves & Balcon de Europa is a must during your stay. Just under 2 hours away is Granada with it's magnificent Alhambra Palace and only 2 and a half hours drive to the Sierra Nevadas. If you want to experience the 'real Spain,' this is the place to be. Low season holidays: We offer all year round rental at Villa Barbaro. Cómpeta & the surrounding area is a walkers paradise from October to May. The Almijara & Tejeda National park is an area of outstanding natural beauty and it's right on the doorstep, springtime is an excellent time to be here. Calling all bird watchers (twitchers) we are able to arrange tours with fully experienced guides with 8 years experience of viewing species such as, various types of Eagles, Pelegrine falcons, Black kite and many more birds. Local guided walks or horse riding can be arranged during your stay. Have a relaxing swim in the heated pool, then enjoy an evening in one of Cómpeta's magnificent choice of restaurants. The mild winter is a great time to visit Granada or Cordoba, a much more comfortable temperature for sightseeing. New eco-friendly pellet burner for cooler evenings & air conditioning/ heating units in all bedrooms. Discounts for 2 week bookings. Our rates and changeover days may be flexible during this time, please enquire. There is an additional charge of 60 Euros per week for air conditioning/heating units.
