Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park
The cottage sleeps 4 in this magical setting with exclusive use of the pool area. .
The grounds are set in 8 hectares in the highly protected Natural Park giving privacy and peace. There are outstanding unspoilt views of the sierras and river valley which is Andalucia's only remaining virgin river.
The cottage is open plan with high vaulted ceilings and is modern and light. There are 2 terraces, one of which is covered with comfortable seating and a dining area. There is a master bedroom with a seperate bathroom. The living area is open plan that has a mezzanine bedroom that is again open plan. The open plan living area has a fully fitted kitchen and dining area as well as a comfortable seating area and with a high ceiling gives a wonderful sense of space. There is WiFi throughout the cottage as well as SKy TV, DVD and a sound system
The swimming pool and tennis court area is an ideal place to relax on the sun loungers or hammocks or play badminton or table tennis. There is seating for 12 for dining and a BBQ. Fridges are on hand for drinks as well as a small kitchen for the BBQ. There is WiFi at the pool as well. At night the pool can can be lit up as well as the romantic fairy lights in the trees that surround the area. The pool is situated 100 metres from the cottage. All sports equipment is provided as well as beach towells. The pool is 11 x 6 metres and the tennis court is grass with a few unpredictable bounces!!
Around the Finca there are amazing views of the Sierras and the breathtaking sunsets that sillouette the olive trees perched high up on the sierras. At night it is a stargazers paradise and with little light pollution the milky way lights the sky. The Finca is set in the Natural Park of Los Alcornocales (The Cork Forest) and has areas of woodland with wild olives and towering cork trees that are from the oak tree family. There is a gate that leads to the river where there are walks from gentle strolls to exploring the breathtaking scenery. 100 metres from the house are great bathing areas in the river pools with views of Jimena's Moorish Caslte. In May and June the river is a garden of Pink Oleanda and these months have fantastic wild flowers that spring up. You are unlikely not to see the eagles and many different birds that frequent the Natural Park as well as the many different animals that live along side us in this protected habitat.
The finca is very private but only a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk to Jimena that has many restaurants and bars where you can sample the local cuisine of Iberico ham to the fruits of seafood from the Med. There are supermarkets and Banks as well as a medical centre just in case but many of the little shops sell the fruit and vegetables cultivated by the locals in their vegetable gardens.The Andalucian people are incredibly helpful and friendly. There is a festival in May marking the Andalucian history with horses. In July their is a music festival with Flamenco and world music and In Mid August is the main Summer Feria that goes on for 3 days
During your stay there is a member of staff, Jose Luis, that will ensure that the pool and gardens are maintained as well as cleaning the terraces. Naturally he will be discrete and fit in with your wishes.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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About the area
Jimena de la Frontera
Located in Jimena de la Frontera, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Castillo del Aguila and La Duquesa Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Los Alcornocales Natural Park and Estepona Beach. Centro Nautico de Sotogrande and Estepona Orchidarium are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and ecotours nearby.
Jimena de la Frontera Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Algeciras Harbour - 45 min drive - 48.0 km
Malaga Province Beaches - 48 min drive - 52.8 km
Estepona Beach - 52 min drive - 64.3 km
Puente Nuevo Bridge - 59 min drive - 66.4 km
Getting around
Jimena De La Frontera Station - 6 min drive
Gibraltar (GIB) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Cuenca - 5 min drive
Bar Restaurante Pastor 2 - 18 min walk
Troyano - 7 min drive
Restaurante El Ventorrillero - 19 min walk
La Estación - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park ?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park on 4 April 2026 start from NZ$819, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cottage with breathtaking views of the river valley in the Natural Park located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Castillo del Aguila, Almenara Golf Resort and Valderrama Golf Club. Los Alcornocales Natural Park and Torreguadiaro Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We had a lovely 10 day stay at Duncan’s cottage. The kids loved it. The pool is perfect; it was too hot to do much else. The little town nearby is great with all the shops and restaurants you’ll need. The cottage itself is great and has everything you need and Duncan is a perfect host.
The house and the landscape are beautiful. Ideal for hiking, enjoying nature and the large pool. You can get away from it all whilst there is also a very good WiFi connection if you want to re-connect. Duncan is a great host and was always available if we had any questions.
Christine K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Christine and Marios were wonderful guests and I could not recommend them more highly. They left the property as clean as a whistle.
It was a pleasure meeting you.
We had a wonderful time at Jimena de la frontera, not only because it is such an absolutely amazing place for vacation, but also because Duncan as a host was just super nice, helpful and accommodating. The house and the property were exactly as in the advertisement and we lacked nothing. We'd love to come back sometime.
Jens R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
brilliant that you had a great time and of course welcome to return
We loved our time in the cottage. Duncan was a superb host and looked after us so well. The welcome hamper was much appreciated as we arrived late. It was everything it said on the website. Walks were beautiful along the river. Steep hill to get to the pool area though!
This was a truly fabulous break away from it all. The facilites, especially the pool and tennis court were brilliant. The river walks on our doorstep were wonderful. We felt perfectly cocooned away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Duncan was a kind and affable host, who made us all feel extremely welcome. A very highly recommended rural retreat for those wishing to escape the stresses of the modern world.
Eva C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Great guests who left the cottage spotless. I am always so pleased to hear when Eva's family had a truly great time.
We had a wonderful stay here – the perfect slice of real Spain, off the beaten track. The property offered complete privacy, with a beautiful pool area that quickly became the heart of our holiday. Swimming while eagles soared overhead was unforgettable, and evenings were just as magical – watching swallows dart into their nests, enjoying spectacular sunsets, and later, stargazing under skies filled with stars.Our hosts made the stay even more special. Duncan gave us a warm welcome, complete with a thoughtful hamper on arrival, while José kept the pool immaculate and shared helpful local knowledge. The nearby town was very friendly, and the local supermarket had everything we needed for our stay.This is a place for nature lovers and anyone wanting to slow down and enjoy authentic Andalusian life. Highly recommended!
A perfectly appointed, charming, peaceful, well equipped little cottage (it’s quite cosy for a growing family – you’d better all get on!) with fabulous amenities — even a sharp kitchen knife and a blender — and a kind, respectful and responsive host.
The location is good for those wishing to be close to a village yet rural. The village itself makes for a delightful, if hilly!, paseo of an evening through pretty, winding streets and has a few lovely restaurants, but is not very lively in late August and you need to be there after 7-8pm to really get a sense of local life. There are two decent supermarkets but for a big hypermarket you’ll have to travel 45mins+. The castle at the top is the only real landmark there and provides a great view of the landscape. You can’t quite see Africa, but the coastal wind farms are visible.
We took a couple of day trips: to Ronda (5*, highly recommended), 1.5hrs away, and to Tarifa (worth it), 1hr 10 mins away. Both made for very pleasant diversions.
The pool and tennis court area is not right next the the house but a steep climb up the hill (approx 60m away) which put me off at first but in the end did not matter. If you have small children it may be tricky having to clamber between house and pool for trips to the loo and forgotten sunglasses etc, but with older kids (aged 9-13) whom it was safe to leave in the pool alone, it did not bother us. Also, there is a fridge and a rudimentary kitchen unit up by the pool so we were able to store drinks and snacks up there which significantly reduced the number of trips needed to the house.
Top features in my view:
* the aircon in bedrooms
* the large and perfect-temperature pool
* the pool-side fridge
* pool-side basic kitchen set up (cupboard with utensils, sink, bin and cups)
* BEAUTIFUL handmade poolside dining table
* fantastic, handbuilt barbecue
* charmingly wonky tennis court and tennis equipment
* vastly superior pillows and comfy sofas
* excellent WiFi
* vultures n eagles soaring overhead
* ping pong table
* and especially the generous household supplies — plentiful soft towels, loo paper, and even emergency sun cream — including a lovely welcome pack of food and beer left by the host!
* Special mention for the nearby river @5mins’ walk, a haven for tiny frogs and kids who like to catch them. ‘Going frogging’ became our go-to afternoon diversion.
We were genuinely sorry to leave. Absolutely worth every star!
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus, mit einigen Einschränkungen
Das Haus war sehr schön. Die Ausstattung war sehr gut. Die Lage im Naturpark superschön. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die beiden Punkte, die uns nicht gefallen haben, waren, dass der Pool 100m den Berg hoch oberhalb des Hauses war und dass die Elektrik im Haus nicht zuverlässig funktionierte. Das mit dem Pool steht so explizit nicht in der Beschreibung. Wir hatten das Haus nicht gebucht, wenn wir das gewusst hätten. Man muss alles zum Pool hochtragen über den Zuweg hinweg, der auch zum Haus des Besitzers und eines weiteren Hauses führt. Privatsphäre haben wir uns anders vorgestellt. Alle!!! Elektrogeräte waren über nur 4 Sicherungen abgesichert. Wenn die Spülmaschine lief ging nichts anderes. Die Klimaanlagen konnten nicht gleichzeitig laufen, weil sonst die Sicherung raus geflogen wäre. Besonders für die zwei Schlafplätze unterm Dach ist das schwierig, weil es hier besonders heiß ist. Die Sicherung könnte auch nicht einfach wieder eingeschaltet werden, weil der Sicherungskasten heiß wurde.
Tranquillité et détente. Idéal pour une famille sportive, nos enfants ont 11 et 14 et ont profité des installations, piscine, terrain de tennis et table de ping pong. Le cottage a tout le confort nécessaire pour un séjour agréable. Notre hôte Duncan a toujours été disponible .José qui s'occupe de l'entretien a fait preuve de discrétion et d'attentions particulières.
Le cottage est dans une zone très calme et en même temps proche du village Jimena de la Frontera. Le terrain sur lequel il est situé est en pente et en paliers donc évitez de venir avec des enfants en bas âge ! Et surtout pensez aux répulsifs à moustiques ! 😅
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour à la hauteur de nos attentes.
100% recommandable !
Karine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Great Guests that appreciated the countryside which gives me pleasure
We've stayed 14 days in this beautiful cottage in the middle of nature.
A big pool, great views and Duncan is a super friendly host.It is even more beautiful then the pictures.
We recommend this accomodation to everybody.
Sander V.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and your appreciation of the wonderful nature and hopefully see you all again.
Très belle propriété dans un cadre magnifique. Barbecue, piscine, terrain de tennis, tout est là pour rendre le séjour agréable. Voiture obligatoire pour faire le plein du frigidaire.
christophe M.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
I'm very very happy your family had fantastic time
Very nice house, well situated near a village but with virtually no neighbour. Nice swimming pool. Perfect to relax and chill.
Very nice and helpful host. Highly recommended.
A great cottage set in beautiful surrounds. Rustic in feel and no AC, but very comfortable and with everything we needed (pool, tennis, walks, wifi, tv, baby cot etc). We had a great stay and Duncan was really helpful throughout.
Alexandra M.
About the host
Hosted by Duncan MacInnesI
Hi, We’re Duncan and Jasmin and we fell in love with Spain and this wonderful property 16 years ago which we lovingly restored over the years and is our principal home. It has all comforts to make your stay really memorable. You will enjoy the privacy and enchanting views and of course the wonderful climate, food and the charismatic people that Spain offers.
Why they chose this property
This was the first and only property that we viewed. From the second we drove through the gate we had found our paradise. There were goats in the ruined Farmhouse and the cottage only had stones where the walls once were. Daunting though it was we restored the property over 5 years keeping the Andalucian features but modernising the living space for our needs. So why this property for your holiday? You will be enchanted as we still are