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Casa de la Fuente

Libreros, Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucia

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Accommodation

At a glance

  1. Sleeps 4
  2. 1 Double Bedroom
  3. 1 Twin Bedroom
  4. 1 Bathroom
  5. WiFi
  6. Enclosed Pool
  7. Table Tennis
  • Ground Floor: Open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen (wood burning stove, TV, DVD, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine). Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room. Central heating throughout the house (payable locally). WiFi.
  • Outside: Garden area with lawn. Poolside shower. Covered terrace. In-built barbecue. Table tennis. Parking (shared with owners).
  • Private swimming pool (10m x 4m) with Roman steps and terracing. The swimming pool is available all year (unheated).

Just inland from the dazzling white hilltop town of Vejer de la Frontera, a rural lane meanders through pretty countryside and leads the way to this beautifully presented home, which offers smart and comfortable accommodation that is ideal for couples or small groups.

The house sits within its own private garden within the grounds of a small fruit farm and enjoys a picturesque outlook across trees of oranges, with a pleasing panorama of open fields stretching out beyond.  The wide covered terrace that spans the front façade is likely to become a well frequented spot, its whitewashed archways framing the rural scene and ornate Moroccan lamps lighting it up at night. To the side, steps mark the way to the pool, which sits elevated within the orange grove and looks out across to the mountains in the distance.

Inside, the light and contemporary rooms are stylish and homely, with the care and attention to detail of the thoughtful owners being much in evidence. Equipped with central heating, this is an appealing choice for winter holidays, whilst ceiling fans and mosquito nets ensure comfort in the height of the summer.

For sightseeing, you are well placed for visits to the charming 'pueblo blanco' of Vejer de la Frontera, which is just a 10 minute drive from the house and offers a wide range of shops and restaurants. The long golden beach of El Palmar is equally accessible, being 20 minutes away.

  • Twin single beds can be locked together to become a double. Please advise at time of booking.
  • Property Reg. No.  VTAR/CA/00564

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Location of Casa de la Fuente

Locality

Great Things to Do Near Casa de la Fuente

Go to the beach

The stunning beaches of El Palmar, Los Canos de Meca and Zahora are just 15 mins away by car. Within 30 mins you can be at Zahara de los Atunes, La Barrosa and Bolonia. All fantastic with fantastic golden sand and minimum development.

Bird watching

Vultures, eagles, hawks, storks, harriers and a whole host of other wonderful bird life to be spotted - all from the shady comfort of your own porch. Organised tours with a guide are available. The villa is midway between inland Europe and Africa, so along many a migratory route.

Visit during one of the Spring ferias

Vejer hosts its Feria de Abril 10 days after Easter Sunday, expect horses, flamenco dresses, fairground rides and plenty of eating, drinking and dancing over the course of 4 days. The Feria de Caballo (Horse Fair) in Jerez takes places over a week in early May and is a spectacular exhibition of horses and flamenco.

The NMAC Foundation

Visit the contemporary art museum which has various exhibitions throughout the year. Located close to the Montenmedio Golf & Country Club in Vejer, there are often activities for children in summer months - www.fundacionnmac.org

Cookery school

Try your hand at baking fish in salt or preparing freshly made gazpacho at a local cookery school in Vejer de la Frontera. Day classes and tapas/market tours available - www.anniebspain.com

Kayaking

Take a kayak out around the coves of Roche or the marshlands around San Fernando paddling past thousands of Island crabs and flying fish.

Snorkelling

Snorkel off the coast of Conil and see canons and canon balls left behind after the Battle of Trafalgar.

Sample Vejer's fabulous restaurants

In recent years a number of fantastic restaurants have popped up in Vejer. All open for a leisurely lunch or romantic evening meal. Sample traditional tapas such as tortilla or jamon or fried sea anemone, cuttlefish meatballs and the famous fresh red tuna (seasonal). There is also a great Moroccan restaurant, French cuisine, numerous Italian restaurants and quirky wine bars.

Festival del Otoño

Jerez de la Frontera holds its Festival del Otoño (Autumn Festival) in celebration of the grape harvest with a programme of events related to wine and sherry, lifeblood of the town, flamenco music and dance and Andaluz horses and carriages. The Fiesta opens with a mass in the Collegiate Church and usually takes place during the second and third week of September. For more information, go to: www.turismojerez.com

Visit Doñana National Park

Take a boat from Sanlucar and see its southern edges or drive to Matalascanas and do the full tour in a 4-wheel drive desert bus! - this is Europe's largest birdlife reserve and quite unique

Take the kids to the water park

....close to El Puerto de Santa Maria. Make the children the excuse and have a great time yourself on the slides and flumes. Open mid June - early September - www.aqualand.es

Visit Gibraltar for a day

Definitely not Spain and not Britain either. A good day trip - the best bit is the rock itself so take a cable car ride or taxi to the top and visit the Barbary apes and St Michael's caves.

Take a drive and explore

Absorb the stunning inland scenery. The white mountain villages of Alcala, Ubrique, Grazelama and El Bosque are all within easy reach.

Explore Sevilla

Discover its cathedral and the exquisite Moorish palace of Alcazar. You can even take a city bus tour - it's a great way to see the sights.

Try whale and dolphin watching

You can take a boat out into the Straits from either Tarifa or Algeciras to watch dolphins, pilot and sperm whales.

Visit Cape Trafalgar and Lighthouse

In 1805 the famous naval battle was fought just 5 miles off shore from the headland and you can begin to imagine the scene at this atmospheric and beautiful spot

Bolonia

Be amazed by the scale of these largely unheard of Roman remains. A whole Roman city nestling at the foot of a giant sand dune on the Atlantic Coast. Afterwards enjoy fresh fish or paella in one of the hippy beach bars.

Explore Medina Sidonia

See the cathedral and the Roman fortress and explore the old town that was once largely owned by the wealthiest family of Spain.

Carthusian Horse Centre

Visit this stud farm on the outskirts of Jerez, the most important reserve of Carthusian horses in the world. See over 200 horses grazing in natural surroundings, mares and foals. Visits every Saturday at 11am - www.yeguadacartuja.com

Visit Tarifa at the far tip of Andalucía.

See the kite surfers (you could have a go yourself!), explore the castle, the quirky shops and tapas bars in the old town and marvel at the views of Morocco. Africa is just 11 miles away across the Straits. You can catch a ferry from here if you fancy a day trip to Tangiers.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Vejer 10 mins 
Benalup Casas Viejas 15 mins 
Barbate 20 mins 
Medina Sidonia 25 mins 
Cadiz 45 mins 
Jerez 50 mins 
Arcos de la Frontera 55 mins 

Beaches

Los Caños de Meca 20 mins 
El Palmar 20 mins 
Conil 20 mins 
Zahora 20 mins 
Zahara de los Atunes 30 mins 
La Barrosa 30 mins 
Bolonia 40 mins 
Tarifa 45 mins 

Airports

Jerez 50 mins 
Gibraltar 1 Hr 10 mins 
Sevilla 1 Hr 30 mins 
Malaga 2 Hrs 10 mins 
Times are approximate

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