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El Molino del Pilón

Arcos de la Frontera, Andalucia

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  • 5
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Accommodation

At a glance

  1. Sleeps 10
  2. 1 Double Bedroom
  3. 4 Twin Bedrooms
  4. 5 Bathrooms
  5. Fenced Pool
  6. Small Party Rate (up to 6 people)
  • Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Sitting room (fireplace,TV, DVD, CD). Dining room with door to terrace. Breakfast room. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with door to terrace. Cloakroom.
  • First Floor: Double bedroom (ceiling fan) with en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom (ceiling fan) with en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom. Two adjacent 'casitas', each with private entrance, small kitchen and twin bedroom with en suite bathroom. Central heating throughout the house.
  • Outside: Small cave off kitchen patio (washing machine). Large natural lake (not suitable for bathing). Barbecue. Private parking. Nearby woodland and countryside ideal for walking.
  • Private fenced swimming pool (12m x 6m) with steps.

This beautifully converted mill house sits within 17 acres of grounds, where shady areas of mature woodland are interspersed with grassy open spaces. The former millstream that runs across the land falls into pretty waterfalls, whilst the large natural lake that lies on a raised plain behind the house is another of the many attractive features.

Great care and thought has been put into the refurbishment to create a unique house of immense charm with a rustic atmosphere. Beamed ceilings, exposed stonework and the presence of the original water wheel in the dining room ensure that the traditional character is preserved whilst throughout, the accommodation provides comfort and convenience with well proportioned and tastefully furnished rooms.

The main house is complemented by two charming 'casitas', which lie immediately adjacent. With each having its own private entrance next to the lake, larger families or groups of friends can holiday together whilst still retaining their own independence if required.

Meals can be taken together either inside the main house or on the sunny front terrace and the ample grounds provide an ideal setting for outdoor living. The private swimming pool is bordered on all sides by pretty lawns, whilst a meander up the slopes at the back of the house leads to several shady pathways through the surrounding woodland.

The historic 'pueblo blanco' of Arcos de la Frontera with its narrow whitewashed streets is 9km from the house, whilst Ronda, Sevilla and Granada make excellent destinations for day trips.

  • Smaller parties paying reduced rentals will have use of the main house only.
  • The charm of this property is its water features, with millstream and lake within the grounds, but inevitably young children would need to be supervised.
  • Property Licence No: VR/CA/00082

Pricing & Availability

Additional Pricing Information

All Prices are per property, not per person.

Please note: Smaller parties paying reduced rentals will have use of the main house only.

Location of El Molino del Pilón

Locality

Great Things to Do Near El Molino del Pilón

Spend the day at La Playita

Just 15 mins drive from the villa is an attractive artifical lake with sandy beach, safe bathing area, beach bar, picnic area, 2 watersport centres and beautiful views across to Arcos. Usually open June - September.

Carthusian Horse Centre

Visit the stud farm on the road on the outskirts of Jerez and see the most important breeding centre of the Spanish horses. This place shows the sheer natural beauty of the animal. Shows take place every Saturday at 11am - www.yeguadacartuja.com

Wander around Arcos Old Town

Just a short drive away, here you can explore its miradors with breathtaking views, medieval streets, impressive churches, fresh food markets, weekly open-air market and wonderful restaurants and tapas bars.

Sip sherry in Jerez de la Frontera

Home of sherry, brandy and sherry vinegar. Visit one of the many bodegas (wineries) to experience how the local tipple is produced. Tio Pepe is a good place to start, with tours in various languages, generous tastings, a touristic train and shop - www.tiopepe.com

Visit Tarifa on the southern tip of Andalucía

See the kite surfers (you could have a go yourself!), explore the castle and the old town and marvel at the views across to Morocco. Africa is just 11 miles away across the Straits.

Explore Medina Sidonia

Visit this quaint white hilltop village, see the church and the Roman fortress and explore the old town that was once largely owned by the wealthiest family of Spain.

Bolonia - Baelo Claudia Roman Ruins

Be amazed by the scale of these largely unheard of Roman remains. A whole Roman city, tucked into a curve of the coastline. You can follow your archaeological exploration with a great fish lunch right there on the beach.

Visit Cape Trafalgar and the Costa de la Luz beaches

In 1805 the famous naval battle was fought just 5 miles off shore from the headland at Cape Trafalgar and you can begin to imagine the scene at this atmospheric and beautiful spot. The beaches here are superb too, Zahora at low tide is ideal for young families as it provides shallow waters and interesting rock pools. El Palmar just up the coast is a surfers paradise and is the home to some fantastic fish and seafood restaurants as well as night market and surf schools.

See Cádiz

So rarely mentioned in any guidebook, but the old town is an absolute gem. Some of things to experience - visit the Cathedral, climb the Torre Tavira, explore the castle and get a sense of its naval history, or simply sit in a patio, be-decked with flowers and people watch.

Visit Ronda

Enjoy the scenic drive there as well as this famous picturesque town perched astride the gorge.

Go shopping...

... for leather goods in Ubrique!

Explore Sevilla

Discover its Cathedral, the Giralda Tower and the exquisite Moorish palace or Alcazar. You can even take a city bus tour - it's a great way to see the sights.

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.

Horse racing in Sanlucar de la Barrameda

There is horse racing on the beach in August, for exact schedules consult - www.carrerassanlucar.es. An exhilarating and fun day out for the whole family.

Take a drive and explore

Stunning scenery is within easy reach: it's a beautiful mountain drive via Alcala, Ubrique, Grazelama and El Bosque or, even closer, the amazing views near Algar of the reservoirs and mountains.

Visit Gibraltar

Definitely not Spain - and not Britain either. A great day trip, the best bit is the Rock itself which you can access via cable car (arrive early to beat the queues), private tour or rent an E-bike. Other attractions include the World War II Tunnels, St Michaels Cave, the Windsor Suspension Bridge, The Skywalk and of course duty-free shopping. Don't forget your passports!

Take the children to Aqualand

...just outside El Puerto de Santa Maria. Make the children the excuse and have a great time yourself on the slides and flumes at this fun waterpark. Open June - September to coincide with the Spanish school holidays. www.aqualand.es

Play golf!

There are some great courses in the area, all available to non-members, the closest is a short drive away at Arcos Gardens - www.arcosgardensgolf.es. Montecastillo at Jerez, Montenmedio Country Club near Vejer and Fairplay Golf and Spa in Benalup are all within easy reach.

Visit the zoo

Jerez Zoo is interesting and well run. It's a worthwhile half-day outing - www.zoobotanicojerez.com

See the Royal Equestrian School in Jerez

Anybody interested in horses can not miss this magnificent display. Book tickets to see the show "How The Andalucian Horses Dance" which will also allow you to wander around the beautiful palace and gardens at this location in the centre of Jerez - www.realescuela.org

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Arcos de la Frontera 10 mins 
El Bosque 25 mins 
Ubrique 35 mins 
Grazalema 55 mins 
Cadiz 1 Hr  
Medina Sidonia 1 Hr  
Vejer 1 Hr 10 mins 

Beaches

El Puerto de Santa Maria 50 mins 
El Palmar 1 Hr 10 mins 

Airports

Jerez 35 mins 
Sevilla 1 Hr 20 mins 
Gibraltar 1 Hr 45 mins 
Malaga 2 Hrs 15 mins 
Times are approximate

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