Seclusion is the watchword here at this honey-brown stone villa surrounded by greenery. It sits in the Sierra de Mijas foothills, where verdant green mountains rise up beyond the towering palms. With olive groves on one side and family plots dotting the hillside, it’s a place of tranquillity. But the area isn’t entirely wild, with the Lauro Golf Course just next door and a twenty-minute drive to the buzzing city of Malaga. In keeping with the natural surroundings, this home is environmentally conscious too, powered by solar panels. Outside, you can spend sunny days by the swimming pool which has been set up with a slide for the kids. Palm-frond umbrellas shade loungers on the lawn so grown-ups can keep an eye on the play area (with swings, a slide and a treehouse) without having to lift a finger. Plus, there’s a covered outdoor kitchen for barbecues and the dining area is blissfully in the shade. Heading inside, you’ve got the traditional feel of terracotta tiles underfoot and a ramshackle assortment of squashy sofas, object d’art and a library of books keeping things homely. For chilly evenings, there’s a fireplace in the open-plan living area. We love the wood-beamed ceilings which go...Read more nicely with the country-style kitchen. On the ground floor, one of the bedrooms suites has a foosball table and a TV area for hanging out late at night. Read less

Additional fees

• Please let your host know if you'd like to use the sauna during your stay – there'll be an additional fee of €50 per hour

• The swimming pool is heated for an additional €60 per day from October until the end of April, and if the supplement is not paid, the pool will remain closed

• This home offers a number of stay-and-play golf packages varying from €30 golf club hire to €105 including breakfast, lunch, unlimited golf and buggy hire

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.