Rancho Nicolás

A panoramic vista of undulating hills, imposing peaks and a typically southern Spanish landscape of carefully tended olive groves is yours to enjoy at this attractive country home which sits off an unmade country lane amidst a charming rural landscape just a 10 minute drive from the pretty ‘pueblo blanco’ of El Bosque and a convenient 2km from the shops, restaurants, pretty tiled patios and laid-back local ambience of Prado del Rey.

Thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of its scenic surroundings, the house is adjoined on its eastern façade by a covered terrace incorporating an outdoor kitchen and dining area that look out across a sea of silvery green olive groves towards the picturesque natural backdrop of hills and sierras. Look left, right or straight ahead and you will find yourself admiring the silhouette of green covered slops and craggy higher peaks that make this one of the region’s most coveted National Parks and a favoured retreat for walkers, bird watchers and nature lovers.

Nestling beneath the hills, the pretty town of El Bosque is a natural gateway to the park and an ideal setting in which to enjoy dining out and strolling around a delightful labyrinth of picturesque streets and charming local shops. Active guests will also appreciate the proximity of Prado del Rey, which can be reached on foot from the house by way of a 2km walk along an unmade country lane that winds its way through the countryside.

With such attractive poolside terraces, comprehensive dining facilities and enchanting views to enjoy from the outdoor area, much of your time here will no doubt be spent al fresco and yet when you do head indoors you will discover a smart interior of air-conditioned rooms decorated tastefully with the crisp white paintwork and colourful floor and wall tiles that are so delightfully typical of a home in Andalucía.