Cortijo Fruitful Hills

Location

Peaceful, rural location between Alhaurin el Grande & Coin, Malaga, Andalucia, southern Spain.

How to get there:

Flights to Malaga airport with inexpensive car hire. We are a 35 minute drive from the airport.

Nearest Town:

The towns of Alhaurin el Grande and Coin are both about 3 miles away

Local Area

The sun-drenched property nestles in a sought-after area of fertile rolling hillsides between the traditional white-washed towns of Alhaurin el Grande and Coin. Both are just a 3-mile drive away with all convenient modern facilities, supermarkets and restaurants. The newly-renovated, stylish Miralmonte restaurant, including covered outdoor seating, is a pleasant 20-minute walk away. The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses (ARCH), featured-on-TV, is just a short 10-minute walk away. “Alhaurin”, a name given by the Moors, means “God´s garden”, the area being fertile and with a pleasant winter climate. There are abundant fresh fruit and vegetables grown and sold locally and a mix of traditional Spanish people/culture and a large, established, international community.

You can enjoy easy access, within 35 minutes, to the golden beaches of the Costa-del-Sol at Marbella , Fuengirola and Malaga. The world-renown El Caminito del Rey with its spectacular rope walkways is 45 minutes away (prior booking essential) and day trips are possible to Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Ronda. Local beauty spot, Barranco Blanco, offers picturesque walking. Your award-winning, 5-star rated hosts, affiliated with the Quiet Garden Trust, welcome people who would benefit from the prayerful, peaceful, nature-rich environment, for holidays, quiet retreats, longer stays and sabbaticals.

Facilities

A choice of three options, all high-quality accommodation in a tranquil, nature-rich, yet accessible, location just 35 minutes from Malaga airport and the Costa del Sol. Each has independent access, is newly renovated, enjoys beautiful views and has shared use of the 4-acre garden estate (affiliated to the Quiet Garden Trust) with saltwater pool, tiered lawns, diverse plant-life, nature trails, friendly animals, and shady places to sit and enjoy the peaceful setting. Secure parking and wi-fi included.

GARDEN APARTMENT – two ensuite double bedrooms, a lounge/dining area and fully equipped open-plan kitchen, covered terrace and garden area with gas barbecue. The master bedroom has a king-size double bed and French doors onto the terrace. The second bedroom has a super king-size/two single beds.

PENTHOUSE APARTMENT – ideal for two people, with pool and garden views, a first-floor super-king bedroom with kitchen area, bath and shower ensuite, covered terrace with outdoor lounge and dining, and garden bridge connecting to the estate.

STUDIO VIEWS APARTMENT – ideal for the solo traveller, or smaller double, with stunning views over the valley and hills, a first-floor ensuite bedroom with kitchenette, part-covered terrace, gas barbecue, washing machine, outdoor lounge & dining and garden bridge.