Stylish townhouse with superb views, elegant courtyard, pool and large terraces

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3 Schlafzimmer1 BadezimmerPlatz für 6 Gäste156 m²

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

Parkplätze verfügbar
Wäschetrockner
Waschmaschine
Kamin
Pool
Grill

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Alora, Malaga Province

Castillo Árabe
‪15 Gehminuten‬
Schlucht Garganta del Chorro
‪19 Autominuten‬
Hafen von Málaga
‪36 Autominuten‬
Málaga (AGP)
‪51 Autominuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

3 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 6 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Doppelbett und 1 Kinderbett

Schlafzimmer 2

1 Doppelbett

Schlafzimmer 3

2 Einzelbetten

1 Badezimmer

Badezimmer 1

Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette

Badezimmer 2

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio

Küche

Garten

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The house is perfectly situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in this lively Spanish town. Perched on a hill overlooking the Guadalhorce valley in the Andalucian mountains, Cuarenta is a superb base for exploring this intriguing area of Spain, for enjoying the Spanish style of life in the town (7 minutes walk to the centre) or just chilling out, lounging on the terraces looking at the wonderful views to the mountains of the National Parks of El Chorro (where you will find the world famous Caminito del Rey) and El Torcal. The fascinating cities of Cordoba, Sevilla and Granada are all close enough for day trips, as is the enchanting town of Ronda. Malaga, an equally exciting city, and the Costa del Sol are only half an hour away by train or car - the beaches, water parks, fun parks, etc. of the Costa being particularly handy for entertaining children.

The house has been completely refurbished over the last few years to give a light and spacious feel with a large (27 ft x 14 ft) open plan living area, 3 generous bedrooms, new bathroom and separate shower room and revamped kitchen. We have redecorated and retiled throughout and all furnishing and equipment is to a high standard. But in this part of Spain for much of the year life is best conducted outdoors. There is a delightful, plant filled courtyard, three terraces with a pool and BBQ and stunning views. So, explore historic Old Spain, walk in wonderful hills or enjoy restaurants, shops and life in a lively and very Spanish town - delightful, and plenty for the kids to do as well.

Accredited by Your Holiday Matters: We are extremely pleased to have been accredited by “Your Holiday Matters” - an independent assurance of quality. Membership can not be bought, and is only awarded to owners who demonstrate that they really care about providing a consistently high level of customer service and accommodation. Additionally, all applications are objectively assessed by an owners' panel who also directly consult former guests to vouch for their holiday experience. So if you book with us you can be sure the accommodation will live up to expectations and that we will provide everything we say we will!

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Kevin Mawdesley

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Wäschetrockner

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Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr

Check-out vor 10:00 Uhr

Kinder

Kinder (0–17 Jahre) erlaubt

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Gestattete Veranstaltungen: Familienfeiern und Geburtstagsfeiern

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Keine Haustiere erlaubt

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Alora

Dieses Ferienhaus in Alora liegt in der Nähe von Freizeitparks und in den Bergen. Die schöne Natur der Region erlebst du hier: Schlucht Garganta del Chorro und Strand von Malagueta. Wenn du dagegen eher kulturell interessiert bist, ist Folgendes empfehlenswert: Museo Picasso und Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Dann ist ein Besuch dieser beiden Attraktionen vielleicht genau das Richtige für dich: Aqualand Torremolinos und La Rosaleda. Erlebe Wasserspaß pur beim Baden ganz in der Nähe oder genieße einfach die Natur beim Reiten, beim Bergsteigen oder beim Mountainbiken.

Alora, Malaga Province

In der Umgebung

Castillo Árabe - 15 Gehminuten - 1.3 km
Schlucht Garganta del Chorro - 19 Autominuten - 15.6 km
Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía - 28 Autominuten - 32.9 km
Hafen von Málaga - 36 Autominuten - 41.3 km
Strand von Malagueta - 55 Autominuten - 44.7 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

Álora Station – 16 Gehminuten
Flughafen Málaga (AGP) – 51 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

‪La Taberna de Álora - ‬9 Gehminuten
‪Restaurante los Caballos - ‬3 Autominuten
‪Don Joaquin Asador - ‬7 Autominuten
‪De Kañas - ‬10 Gehminuten
‪Tapas 50 y Uno - ‬9 Autominuten

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Hat Stylish townhouse with superb views, elegant courtyard, pool and large terraces einen Pool?

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Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

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Dieses Ferienhaus für Familien liegt in den Bergen und ist dank der hervorragenden Lage in Alora nur 15,5 km von Schlucht Garganta del Chorro entfernt. Im Umkreis von 40 km befinden sich zudem: Naturpark El Torcal und Lauro Golf. Ebenfalls nur bis zu 40 km entfernt: Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium und Universität Málaga. Álora Station ist zu Fuß in 16 Minuten zu erreichen.

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Die Bewertungen werden in chronologischer Reihenfolge angezeigt, unterliegen einem Moderationsprozess und wurden verifiziert, sofern nicht anders angegeben.

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8,8/10

Sauberkeit

10/10

Check-in

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,6/10

Lage

9,6/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sara L.

11. Jan. 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

great location town and house

Lovely home, all the facilities you need and in great postion to explore th town nada region.

Aufenthalt von 24 Nächten im Dezember 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

margaret e.

23. Jan. 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Winter Sunshine In Alora

Large traditional Spanish house in quiet area of town with everything you need for a comfortable stay.Splendid views from the house & balconies. Alora has plenty of traditional cafes, bars & restaurants open - even in January! Great base for exploring this part of Spain. The owners helpful communication couldn't be faulted.

Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Januar 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joanne H.

23. Okt. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Peaceful break in the mountains

A beautiful house, high up looking over the Town and the far off mountains. Highlight was the people of Alora coming out for the parade of Our Lady of Flowers on Saturday night... and Caminito del Reyes, and just lazing in Autumn sun.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Oktober 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mary C.

19. März 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Spring break

Fantastic house and location! We were lucky with the weather, walked in the surrounding hills and saw amazing wildlife.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im März 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Johan O.

2. Mai 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great stay!

Very nice location. A cozy house with very nice outdoors. Several levels, sunshades, and sunny areas combined with a small pool make it an ideal vacation home. The owner is easy to communicate with as well.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im April 2023

8/10 – Gut

Scott B.

23. Aug. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beautiful spot and lovely terraces

We had a really nice break in Álora, by chance arriving just in time for the Feria. The terraces and pool in the garden are lovely and we spent time looking at the hills and stars, as well as visiting Malaga, which is also great and was a little cooler (though still very hot!).

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

nick s.

7. Feb. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Perfect for Climbers

We are keen rock climbers and Kevin's place was a perfect base for our day trips. We stayed in January. The heaters & fireplace made our stay nice and cosy. Situated in a quite cul-de-sac best to back the car in for an easy getaway!

Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Januar 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jason D.

28. Apr. 2023

Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Wonderful Views in a Charming Town

Thoroughly enjoyed the views and layout of this apartment. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop patio, pool, private courtyard at the back, and the extra surprise amenities in the fridge. The games and toys on-site were also a treat for the kids. Grocery, bakery, and restaurants were easy to find and the town is a delight to walk around. It truly felt like a home away from home! Special thanks to our hosts!

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im April 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

adam b.

12. Dez. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing property. My second visit & not my last.

This is the second time iv stayed here with my friends on a rockclimbing trip. Amazing property in a beautiful little village. Highly recommend this place. 👌

Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im November 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Stephen C.

9. Mai 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Alora May 2023

Our first time in Alora and what a surprise , the house was as described and had all and every amenity you could expect , down to a welcome pack which was a nice touch .The outside areas covered all bases , if you wanted to sunbathe there was an outdoor spacious terrace , and if you wanted to sit in the shade this was also possible . Tonnes of outdoor and indoor space and close enough to the town centre to walk there in 10 minutes or so , a fantastic place and a great holiday

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mark H.

1. Apr. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

What a gem!

Wonderful cycling holiday and the property exceeded expectations! The outside space is sensational - we enjoyed every evening on the roof terrace with a beer. We lucked out with the weather - we don't usually! We go on a cycling holiday every spring and aim to explore somewhere new ... so many great rides right from the doorstep and other road users were extremely courteous to cyclists. Overall we clocked about as much elevation as we would in the alps or pyranees - surprising! The area is much more lush than I was expecting and we were frequently bombarded with the sweet smell of citrus blossom - gorgeous. Alora is a fabulous little white town - very Spanish (obvs!) perched on a hill - a great place to explore and get lost in! Great communication with the owners too. What more can I say?!! A wonderful holiday thank you.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im März 2024

4/10 – Schlecht

julia C., uk

19. Juli 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage

Pleasant townhouse but pool unpleasant.

Pleasant townhouse in a quiet location but unfortunately the pool was not fit for purpose having been internally painted with a sealant which was flaking off and so left loads of floating bits of plastic in the water. H&S issue? Very disappointed that we were not informed before our stay so we could have looked for an alternative, as booking accommodation with a private pool is a priority for us.

Aufenthalt von 11 Nächten im Juni 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Miriam C.

22. Aug. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

What a lovely house!

This is a lovely house set in a quiet neighbourhood of Alora with no passing traffic but parking outside. All the bedrooms were of a good size with lovely wooden shutters and ceiling fans. It was great having the shower/wet room straight off the ground floor patio. No need to go inside when you needed the loo and drag pool water through the house. It has an excellent layout with a dining area straight off the kitchen. The kitchen was well-equipped and easy to keep clean. The outside areas are what really make this property special. The splash pool was perfect for cooling off. The middle floor terrace is covered with built in seating. The top terrace has the views! The terraces have lots of well cared for plants which adds to the atmosphere. The caretakers were really responsive to any request we had, as was the owner. El Chorro and the Caminito del Rey is not far away. We spent a few days at the inland beach at la Isla del Chorro which was superb and not crowded at all. A great house to base yourself for exploring the province of Malaga.

Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im August 2021

8/10 – Gut

Verifizierter Reisender

19. Aug. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Spacious property in a beautiful small town

A traditional Spanish, rustic property with fantastic outdoor space. A little tired in places but with character and charm. The town and shops are approx 10 minutes walk away, with a range of bars and eateries. This is a typical Spanish town and they don’t really cater for tourists like they do on the coast. The village and scenery is just stunning. We hired a car and could get to the coast in about 40 minutes. Try Maria’s Bar for food and drinks, it’s English owned and the only English bar we came across. A big issue for us was the lack of aircon, we had no idea how hot it would be inland, plus we were there during a heatwave and it never went under 30 degrees, even at night. There are plenty of fans but it’s not the same. The plunge pool was bigger than expected and much needed in the heat. As the last review mentions, the blue paint on the insides of the pool is peeling off quite badly, so the water is full of flakes of paint. It didn’t stop us using it though. All in all, we had a lovely break and would return. Great communication from the owner and the food welcome pack was much appreciated after arriving late at night. Thank you for having us.

Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

jean christophe a.

21. Aug. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Maison et extérieur très agréable

Nous avons profiter des différentes parties extérieures ainsi que toutes les commodités de la maison. Piscine très appréciée par cette forte chaleur. Situation et village superbes. Très bon séjour.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Matilde S.

12. Aug. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Muy cómoda

Casa muy cómoda, justo lo que estábamos buscando. Zona tranquila y cercana a tiendas y supermercados. Con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días tranquilos y agradables. Con la sorpresa de encontrar un detalle de bienvenida 😃 Lo recomendamos sin duda!

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

ILYAS C.

17. Aug. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Très jolie maison méditerranéen

Nous avons passé ma famille et moi un agréable séjour. Les espaces extérieurs sont très appréciables, le cadre est reposant.

Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im August 2021

6/10 – Okay

Jan V.

31. Juli 2020

Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit

Alora town house

The house was at the outside of the town Alora. 15min by foot to the centre which was perfect. The house itselve was OK but used and not perfectely clean, especially the kitchen. The multiple teraces were ideal for enjoying the different corners of the house. We've rented the house for a week and there was no towel and linen change foreseen. This was very unfortunate We could use the washing machine but no soap was foreseen. The welcome drink and snacks however were very appreciated.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2020

8/10 – Gut

Andrew P., Poole Dorset

24. Sept. 2019

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Alora stay

We had a pleasent two weeks at Cuarenta over all the house was comfortable and clean. The outside space was wonderful and we very much enjoyed our stay .

8/10 – Gut

Sophie P.

27. Aug. 2019

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Au Top !!

Maison très agréable et très bien équipée. Elle est à proximité du centre ville d'Alora, de ses commerces, bars, restaurants... nous y allions presque tous les soirs à pied pour manger une glace, boire un verre ou manger des tapas ! Il y a beaucoup de choses à faire et à visiter à proximité : Ronda et les nombreux villages blancs des allentours, Le Parc Naturel del Chorro (Rando, lac pour la baignade, pédalo....à environ 30 mns), El Caminito del Rey (Splendide et à faire : on vous conseille de réserver sur internet), Nerja et Maro (vous y trouverez de splendides criques avec une eau cristalline... pour la plongée c'est top - comptez environ 1h20 de route), Malaga (y passer au moins une journée pendant les férias, boire El Cartojal, c'est inoubliable : prendre le train à Alora c'est environ 5€ par personne aller/retour. C'est l'idéal).... Et tant d'autres choses. Merci à Kévin pour ses réponses rapides et ses informations, même si nous n'avons malheureusement pas pu nous rencontrer ! Un seul petit point négatif : beaucoup d'informations sont à notre disposition dans la maison.... mais toutes en ANGLAIS ! Alors pour nous, petits Français : merci google traduction !!!!!! !!!! Nous avons passé de super vacances.... MERCI

10/10 – Hervorragend

Tim S.

10. Aug. 2019

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great holiday, fantastic townhouse

Fantastic break at this spacious and conveniently located house in Alora. The outside space is wonderful and has many areas to sit, lounge about, sunbath and cool down. We spent most of our time outside during our stay, enjoying very lazy days . The interior is comfortable and spacious. The location is ideal you feel like you are in the centre of town near to bars, restaurants and shops but have peace and quiet during the day and night. We had very hot weather during our stay, only one wet day ! ( sorry Kevin couldnt resist) Kevin is a great owner who is friendly and his comunication is excellent. Joe and Brian who look after the house are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Alora is a fantastic town with a bit of everything for all. Malaga is only a short train ride away which is a fabulous city. Caminto del ray is a must for anyone with a head for heights. We have already booked for next year.

Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Juli 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Verifizierter Reisender

8. Juli 2019

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Fantastic comfortable house

We had great time at Kevin's house. A very hot week but the shaded terrace was perfect and early morning on the top terrace waiting for the light over the hills was very beautiful and peaceful. The house is comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The outside area is perfect for evening eating, very quiet and secluded and with easy access to the upper terraces. Having two bathrooms is very convenient and one being a wet room is perfect for anyone with restricted mobility. The situation of the house is private and safe and secure. Alora is such a lovely traditional Spanish town with good bars and restaurants. We visited Malaga, Ronda, Calahonda, beautiful Castellar, Jimena (bit of a drive but lovely roof top restaurant at El Anon) and walked the Caminito del Ray--so much to see and do. Thank you

4/10 – Schlecht

Verifizierter Reisender

20. Juni 2019

Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage

Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

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It started off quite badly because the back door was stuck shut and the property manager had to come and fix it resulting in not being able to shut it when we went out. The property is very tired. The hob wouldn’t work and the dvd wouldn’t work. My husband has just had a stroke so the fact that it was on three levels outside should have been mentioned beforehand. Oh and the pool was leaking.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Thomas P.

26. Aug. 2018

Nice house with great terrace

Great place to start exploring Andalucia! We loved it.

Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im August 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sarah C.

8. Aug. 2018

Lovely Home in the Sunshine

We had a lovely week in Alora. The house is well equipped and of a good size. All 3 bedrooms are large. The outdoor space is fantastic with 3 terraces plus the splash pool area which the children loved. There is plenty of sunshine but also plenty of shade available for when it gets too hot. We were delighted to receive a welcome pack on arrival which meant we didn’t need to head to shops straight away. Alora is a nice town to explore, the hills can be very steep at times but also short and manageable. It’s less than 10 minutes to walk into town where you will find plenty of places to eat and several supermarkets, one large one. We found the restaurants and shops fantastically priced especially when compared to the coast. We used the municipal pool a couple times, the changing rooms have had a refurbishment this year and it’s very clean. We got the train down to Malaga a couple of times, you can get a bus to and from the station for €1.55 each or we called a taxi for €5 with our cases on last day. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit the area. Kevin was also great to deal with responding to all queries promptly.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2018

Über den Gastgeber

Zu Gast bei Kevin Mawdesley

I'm sixty-eight and semi-retired, my wife is sixty and the two children are at the point of flying the nest. We've been coming to this house since 2005 and we still enjoy it as much as the first year we came - and we can say the same for Alora and all the enchanting places surrounding. We intend to spend as much time here as we can!!!

Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft

It ticked every box! We wanted inland, we wanted somewhere with great views and easy access to the countryside but we also wanted the amenities of a town (particularly a good choice of bars and restaurants). So that's me happy, exploring in the day and drinking wine at night. But my wife wisely pointed out, if the children were going to buy into it long term there had to be something for them as well. There's lots of children's play parks and a lovely big open air pool in the town but it was proximity to Aqualand, Tivoli World Funpark, Selwo Marina etc. on the coast that sold them. Everybody happy!!