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Refurbished holiday apartment in an Andalusian farmhouse in The Lake District

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

Sleeps 225 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Refurbished holiday apartment in an Andalusian farmhouse in The Lake District

Be tantalised by turquoise lakes flashing in and out of view on the way to this old
farmhouse. It stands alone amid wild flowers, and borders the National Park where
golden eagles soar, and olives and peppers ripen in the sun. Rikke and Michael (who
live round the back) have created a little beach by the lake and there’s magical footdangling
to be had from the pontoon. These spotless open-plan studio apartments with
their kitchenettes, shower rooms and terraces are cosy, bright and functional; three are
upstairs and three are down. Bag one of the bigger ones on the first floor for
mesmerising views over one of the three lakes. The apartments are simple but there are
some individual touches too: hand-stitched quilts, family paintings. Listen out for the
baker who brings deliciously fresh bread three times a week, and note the onsite shop
for bare essentials. Lap up the unspoilt outdoorsy flavour with fantastic walking,
kayaking, biking, swimming and fishing – or just relax.


Activities: By the lake you will find different restaurants and picnic sites as the area is a quite popular excursion spot. Here you have the option to do different water sports such as kayak or canoeing. You can even fish in the lake, we have a couple of fine fishing rods for free disposal. Do you enjoy walking or mountain biking you will find several marked walking paths across the fields. And the mountains behind our finca have some of Spain's best possibilities for mountain climbing. Paragliding and Repelling is also very popular. The beautiful lakes and the amazing mountains are just outside the door of your holiday apartment. Kayaks and water bikes are rented out at 3 different places by the lakes. Here you also find different picnic places where you can enjoy yourselves for a whole day. Paragliding points are only 1,5 km. from the finca and the mountains behind gives you some of the best climbing or rappelling challenges in Spain. Also endless kilometers of hiking and biking routes.


Nature: The nature reserve by our finca is called Desfiladero de los Gaitones and has an area of 2.016 hectares situated between the municipalities of Ardales, Antequera og Alora. The area is characterized by its many funny and fascinating stone structures which have evolved through thousands of years by water and wind. A dramatic and lovely tourist attraction is La Garganta del Chorro; a 3 kilometer long and 400 meter high gorge, which connect the three lakes; Embalse de Gaitanejo, Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce og Embalse del Guadalteba-guadalhorce by the river Guadlahorce that runs to the coast of Málaga. The area's flora is a true pleasure for everyone. There are lots of aromatic pine, eucalyptus, olive, oak tree, cactus and cypress. Smaller vegetation as rosemary, thyme, wild roses and different flowers make small bushes up to 40 cm high. No matter the time of the year the nature is always covered in the most beautiful colors and the air is fresh and clean.

Culture: El Arpa is close to Malaga and some of the World's most appreciated cultural treasures such as the impressive Alhambre Palace in Granada, the big Moorish mosque in Cordoba with the beautiful columns, La Giralda cathedral in Seville and not to forget the bullring and the impressive bridge in Ronda. Malaga has been going through a huge development both cosmetic and cultural during the last 10 years. In 2003 the opening of the impressive Picasso Museum took place and today it exhibits more than 200 pieces of his art. Also a visit to the village museum by the Alcazaba-Gibralfaro- fortress and the roman theatre is very interesting. Picasso's native home and the magnificent cathedral. Or maybe just a walk through the city with all its life, small alleys with busy coffee bars and modern shops on the renovated main street Calle Marques de Larios. Everywhere lots of life and joy. Antequera is a very historic city and the city with the highest amount of churches per inhabitant in Spain (200).

Property manager

Rikke & Michael

Languages

Danish, English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Im Appartment nicht erlaubt

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 269 sq ft (25 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 20

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Nicht für Kinder geeignet.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number A/MA/01851

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Antequera, Malaga

What's nearby

  • Ardales Park - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • The Gorge of Gaintanes - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • El Chorro Gorge - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Torcal de Antequera - 46 min drive - 29.5 km
  • El Torcal National Park - 49 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Campillos Station - 23 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Kiosko - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Posada del Conde, Hotel Rural Restaurante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hostal el Cruce - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Tienda del Turista - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bar Millan - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Refurbished holiday apartment in an Andalusian farmhouse in The Lake District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Refurbished holiday apartment in an Andalusian farmhouse in The Lake District located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from El Chorro Gorge and within 20 mi (32 km) of Castillo Árabe and El Torcal National Park. Antequera Castle and Torcal de Antequera are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Refurbished holiday apartment in an Andalusian farmhouse in The Lake District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nele W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft schöne Finca
Es war alles perfekt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea I.

Erholung pur
Es war wunderbar hier! Die Infos perfekt Gastgeber sehr nett Unterkunft gemütlich Komme gerne wieder....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthias B., Flensburg

Sehr schön gelegene, ruhige und entspannte Wohnung in umgebauter Finca
Uns hat es super gefallen. Man schaut von der Finca und der Terrasse direkt auf den schönen See. Mit dem Blick kann man frühstücken, auf bequemen Liegestühlen entspannen, Abendessen, den Sternenhimmel anschauen, ... Rikke und Michael sind top Gastgeber, hilfsbereit und entspannt. Die Wohnung ist gut ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Vor allem die Küchenausstattung fanden wir super, da wir häufig selbst gekocht haben. Es gab sogar eine Mokka-Kanne für den Herd. Sehr nützlich war außerdem das kleine Nahrungsmittel-Warenlager, das zur Selbstbedienung angeboten wird. Dort kann man Getränke wie Wasserflaschen, Cola und Bier und Wein zu guten Preisen kaufen. Auch nicht verderbliche Nahrung wie Nudeln, Saucen, ... sind dort zu haben. Abgerechnet wird einfach bei der Abreise. Direkt am See stehen Sonnenliegen und man kann sich auch super darin erfrischen und schwimmen. Die Gegend um die Finca herum hat mit den Stauseen, einem sehr schönen Wanderweg in / um die die Berge an der Finca herum mit tollem Panorama auf alle drei Seen, dem Camenito del Rey auch sehr viel zu bieten. Die Ruhe an der Finca tat ebenfalls sehr sehr gut. Wir können sie also für alle, die einen idyllischen Platz zum Herunterkommen suchen nur allerwärmstens empfehlen!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maresa S.

Erholt!
Rikke und Michael sind sehr nette und zurückhaltende Gastgeber, die stets um das Wohl ihrer Gäste bemüht sind. Die Studios sind zwar nicht besonders groß, aber mit viel Liebe und einem Blick fürs Detail eingerichtet. Bei unserer Ankunft hat uns eine saubere und hell erleuchtete Wohnung erwartet. Auf der Terrasse hat man einen wunderbaren Blick auf den See und ist weitgehend blickgeschützt. Die Matratze hatte ihre beste Zeit schon hinter sich und sollte erneuert werden. Damit wir trotzdem gut schlafen konnten, hat sich Michael sehr schnell um eine Lösung bemüht. Wer nicht jeden Schritt der Obermieter hören möchte, dem empfehlen wir eine Wohnung im Obergeschoss, die auch größer ist als die Studios unten. Die Lage der Finca ist herrlich - wer gerne wandert, im See badet (ging auch im Oktober noch!), kleine spanische Dörfer mit viel Flair mag oder beim Caminito del Rey auch ein bisschen Nervenkitzel spüren möchte, der ist hier genau richtig! Auch Tagesausflüge nach Sevilla, Córdoba, Málaga oder Granada sind von El Arpa aus sehr gut möglich. Wir sind erholt aus dem Urlaub gekommen und können uns gut vorstellen, wieder herzukommen! Wer sich übrigens Gedanken wegen der Sprache machen sollte - Michael spricht fließend Deutsch und hilft, wo er kann!