The house:
The house is arranged over three floors and has four bedrooms (one king size, two twin and a double) and four bathrooms. It comfortably accommodates 8 people. It is air conditioned (heating if required in the winter) and has marble floors throughout.
The spacious living/dining room has French windows, which lead out, onto a covered dining area, and into the private patio garden. With English TV, video, hi-fi and even a piano, it can really be a home from home. Both the outside and inside dining tables seat 8.
The kitchen is fully equipped, including oven, hob, refrigerator, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is plenty of cooking equipment, crockery, glasses and cutlery. The separate laundry area has a washing machine and space to dry clothes. Beach equipment (including deckchairs, umbrella) are stored here. There is also a cloakroom and shower room on the ground floor - useful when returning from the beach.
The first floor has two twin bedrooms, a double bedroom, a bathroom and a shower room. All bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes and comfortable English-made beds. Two of the rooms lead out onto a terrace, furnished with table and chairs.
The master bedroom suite is on the top floor, and has a king size bed, fitted wardrobes in a dressing area and a large bathroom. Patio windows lead out onto a spacious terrace with breathtaking views to the mountains and, on a clear day, along the coast to Gibraltar and Africa.
The house is professionally cleaned and all linen (including beach towels) is provided. The complex is well maintained, with tropical gardens, two pools, underground parking and a gate office with security guard. In busier periods, there is a cafe for the use of residents.
Local activities:
Eating out is one of the attractions of staying here. El Mangaleta, just moments from the house is known for its seafood. Los Sardinales and Los Canos, just beyond Los Monteros Hotel, are also Spanish beach restaurants. They are both very welcoming and serve good food.
If you wish to get away from the beach, Marbella centre is approximately 5 minutes drive, and Puerto Banus 10 minutes. Both have numerous restaurants and excellent shopping.
The Canada shopping mall is 5 minutes away. It has a hypermarket, as well as many high street stores, such as Zara and Mango.
There are many nearby markets, including Marbella on Mondays and Puerto Banus on Saturdays. Tax free shopping is available in Gibraltar.
Further afield, the house is well placed for day trips to places such as Gibraltar, Granada (and the Alhambra Palace) and Ronda. Malaga, with its new Picasso museum, is also worth a visit.
