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Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande

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Exterior
Property grounds
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 20400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
San Martín del Tesorillo
  • Sotogrande Port
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Valderrama Golf Club
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Gibraltar (GIB)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande

Luxury manor house in open nature and at only 20 km. from Sotogrande. With capacity for up to 22 guests and a large swimming pool. The ideal location for retreats, family reunions, weddings and other celebrations.

The spectacular mansion, exquitely decorated with antiques and art works, is constructed around a lovely patio. It has a very ample living room with different sitting areas, a dining room seating 16, a modern and fully equiped kitchen, and 9 double bedrooms of which 7 have their own ensuite bathroom.

In every room you will find 100% cotton sheets and towels, natural soaps, natural light and a view. Seven of the rooms have air conditioning.

A large covered terrace with comfortable garden furniture offers breathtaking views of the swimming pool and the country side beyond.

The swimming is lined with sustainable deck chairs, a shaded chill out area and a stone sculpture. There are 3 barbecues available for our guests. The garden also has a badminton court, a crocket game and a swing.

The house stands on a private property of 400 hectares with an olive grove, a vegetable garden and a lake. Take a longer walk and discover the hilltop artwork, the stables, derelict house, an abundance of animals native to the area and see the birds of prey up close.

Our guests can hire all kinds of services, from a private chef to yoga classes, massages, and organized walks, bike or horse rides.

Property manager

Viveca
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fiestas permitidas a petición previa y con tarifa extra / Celebrations allowed upon request and at an extra fee
No admitimos a grupos de adultos sin niños con una edad media inferior a 30/We do not allow groups of adults without kids with average age below 30
En estancias de 2 noches de invierno se cobran 150€ extra de calefacción y leña / On 2-night stays in winter there's an extra heating charge of 150€

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CTC-2018009680

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Jimena de la Frontera

Located in Jimena de la Frontera, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Castillo de Jimena and Jimena de la Frontera Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Nautico de Sotogrande and Zoo de Castellar. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
San Martín del Tesorillo

What's nearby

  • Sotogrande Port - 26 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Valderrama Golf Club - 27 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club - 37 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Estepona Port and Marina - 39 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Estepona Beach - 42 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Jimena De La Frontera Station - 27 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venta la Laguna - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Café Bar Manaca - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Ventorrillero - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quick Wok - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante los Cachollas - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Magnificent estate with swimming pool at only 20 min from Sotogrande located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Castillo de Jimena, Jimena de la Frontera Castle and Riding Fun In The Sun. Carlos III Fountain is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andalusian Paradise
A truly magical location in the andalusian countryside. Very extensive grounds, very comfortable accommodation, great amenities, ideal for a big group, cant wait to come back. Was perfect for celebration of our mothers 90th birthday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical getaway amidst stunning scenery
We absolutely loved our stay at the villa! Beautiful, spacious and very special place all around including the surroundings. Perfect place for a holiday getaway with friends / colleagues / family run by very lovely local hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Property & Grounds
From start to finish the experience was absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend! Thank you Vivenca & Hendrik!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Mansion.
Everything was super! Only thing, it was probably a bit longer drive to Sotagrande than 20 min. However, beautiful scenery, so it was ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Villa
We had a great stay here. I travel a lot with my work colleagues & we normally stay in Villas for the last 10 years. This perhaps was the best place we ever stayed. Secluded, tranquil, great facilities & easy process. Viveca & the team were very helpful. Check in process was so easy with us arriving & the Villa ready for us & no boring paperwork or anything else needed. It was having a piece on Andalusia just for ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay put, no need to go out.
This is a stunning large Spanish farm house, with all the mod cons and some wonderful furnishings and décor. Sleeps masses, is beautifully kept both inside and out. We were 16 Grandparents, children and Grand children. The Gardens are superb and there is a well kept and beautiful swimming pool. Wonderful views the whole way around, in the middle of no where. Whats not to like. Great host and gardener on site. Big thumbs up, we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn family gathering in Andalucian county estate house
The property has lots of character and was situated in a lovely rural setting in the Andalucia hills and with lovely well kept grounds and a super large swimming pool. It had good accommodation for a large family or group and the kitchen was spacious and very well equipped. Some of the internal decor was a bit tired but then suited for young children allowing less fear of spoiling furnishings etc. Heating for the pool would be a bonus for the autumn/winter months. Wasps were rather prevalent under the fruiting palm tree near the pool during our end of October stay. Over all a lovely family holiday away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

DIEGO G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Muy buena experiencia !
La experiencia ha sido fantástica !! Debemos dar Gracias infinitas a Vanesa y Miguel (los trabajadores en el Cortijo ) por tener todo excelente, por el trato tan cercano y la ayuda a que todo salga perfecto !! Sin duda son ellos los que marcaron la diferencia en nuestra espectacular estancia. Repetiremos sin lugar a duda !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BLASSELLE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Villa spacieuse, de belles prestations. Vue splendide et jardin/piscine au top. Tout est fonctionnel et rien ne manque. Attention, la villa est isolée, à plus de 15 minutes du premier village, ce qui n’est pas clairement indiqué sur l’annonce. Une fois qu’on le sait, pas de problème.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus
Haus ist sehr schön. Wie beschrieben hat es eine unabhängige Lage. Garten ist sehr gepflegt. Agentur freundlich und professionell. Wir haben uns entschieden wieder zu kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sietze E., Deventer Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
prima
prima
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEMA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnífico cortijo de lujo
La estancia en el cortijo el Tesorillo ha sido fabulosa, todo muy limpio, cocina equipadisima , camas muy cómodas y un entorno único. Muchas gracias a Viveca y a vanesa por su amabilidad. Volveremos
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gijs O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch huis op afgelegen locatie
Super sfeervolle vakantievilla. Met groot gezin met kleine kinderen (15 pax) verbleven in Retiro Sambana. Groot zat, voorzien van alle luxe en goede keuken.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piękny, stary dom w spektakularnym otoczeniu
Piękny, rozległy, komfortowy dom dla dużej grupy. Doskonale wyposażona kuchnia. Wspaniały ogród ze starodrzewem. Codziennie czyszczony basem. Spektakularne widoki na otaczające posiadłość wzgórza. Cisza i spokój przerywane jedynie śpiewem ptaków. Doskonały i bardzo miły kontakt z menedżerką i ekipą dbającą o posiadłość. Chcielibyśmy wrócić!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

José María R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Confort y sosiego
El alojamiento destaca por la amplitud de sus instalaciones, la limpieza y ornamentación de los espacios ,la disponibilidad de servicios necesarios, baños privados en las habitaciones y una zona ajardinada extensa, muy bien cuidada y preciosista. La ubicación es aislada, el núcleo urbano más cercano está a quince minutos en coche.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crispin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Amazing Views, beautiful country house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Werkelijk fantastische locatie!
De verwachtingen waren op basis van de omschrijving en de foto's al hoog, maar bij aankomst werden deze verwachtingen nog meer overtroffen. De tuin lag er prachtig mee, mooi onderhouden en goed verzorgd. Ook het verblijf zelf is heel sfeervol en netjes. Op de diverse buitenterrassen kan je tot laat gezellig zitten; ook met een grotere groep. Met de moderne keuken is het goed mogelijk om voor een grote groep eten te verzorgen. Het contact met de beheerders verliep heel soepel en zij hebben ons ontzettend geholpen met tips in de buurt (supermarkt die boodschappen alvast klaar heeft staan, privé kok bij het huis, flamingo dans workshop bij het huis, en verschillende leuke activiteiten in de regio. Wij hebben met onze collega's een fantastische week gehad waar we nog lang van zullen nagenieten. Hartelijk dank Viveca en jullie team!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Neil H., Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded paradise for an unforgettable family wedding
We had an absolutely glorious few days at Retiro Sambana for a family wedding (14 people total). If you want to escape to a stunning, sprawling paradise in the hills with incredible views and a real old world, rustic feel, then this is the place for you. All in all, very good value, but one or two small things demonstrated why it was a bit less expensive than similar properties in the region. The pros: the house is gorgeous with so many beautiful features and touches, very tastefully and eclectically decorated albeit not recently! (though that's certainly part of the charm) The kitchen is fabulous - seems like it was fitted out to be a catering style kitchen, loads of fridge space, excellent appliances for the most part - we cooked in a couple of nights and had recommended caterers in for the wedding day, who were amazing. The gardens, outdoor dining areas and pool area are incredible. Immaculately kept, with some of the best views I've ever seen of the surrounding countryside. The communicate with the staff who were very helpful was really good too, and they also recommended the caterers who were top notch. The sound system extending to the outside area was a real thrill too for a special celebration! The log fire in the main living room was amazing to gather around on the chilly evenings (it was February), and we the firewood was topped up every day by Miguel. The cons: the house is as I mentioned a little bit rustic, and small bit rough around the edges in terms of the decor and furniture. Some of the delph, crockery and silverware wasn't all that clean, but there is a lot of it so it wasn't really too much of an issue. We had an issue with the electricity in part of the house one of the days, but Miguel came and restored it. He lives on the grounds so is usually not far away to come and see to any issues, which was great. We also found that at times there was not a huge amount of hot water (after a couple of showers, it wasn't that hot). We flagged it with Fenton and Miguel and they came back to us very promptly. However unfortunately there was an issue with a potential leak somewhere, so that wasn't ideal. I understand it's a big old house and these sorts of issues are probably par for the course. The charm and old world beauty of the place means that all in all the pros outweighed the cons and I would recommend Retiro Sambana as a really good value stay for a large crowd. Thanks for having us. We will never forget our trip
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sitio magico
Una estancia maravillosa, sitio ideal para descansar e aprovechar de la naturaleza. Muchas gracias a Viveca, Fenton y Miguel por su eficacia, simpatía y recomendamos los masajes de Fenton
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

LUIS A., El Puerto de Santa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Excelente. Hemos estado muy bien toda la familia (25 personas),acogedora toda la finca y comodisima,habitaciones y salas muy limpias, la cocina lo mejor . Personal muy amable y atentos. Navidades muy muy FELICES
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place for a group of young famillies
We stayed here for a week at the end of July. Its perfect for a group of 4 famillies with little kids. I would def return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning house and fantastic hosts
We couldn’t ask for more. There were 16 of us. Fenton’s hospitality was as warm as it gets and his food was excellent. The villa was great - lots of big comfortable beds and nice period decor. Garden perfectly maintained, pool and surrounding area perfect for our needs. Excellent value too. 10/10 all round - would recommend to all.

10/10 Excellent

annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Country retreat
The views of the rolling hills rising almost to mountains in the distance are stunning! The total darkness allowed us to star gaze each night. The house itself provided plenty of room for all 21 of us. Fenton and his team could not have been more helpful and the catering was really exceptional. We would highly recommend Sambana for a large group to stay together - you can enjoy the pool and the beaches as well as engage in lots of other activities if lounging around is not your thing. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Vacation Home and Wedding Venue. Exceptional Staff.
Nestled in the countryside, Retiro Sambana was the most magical destination wedding spot we could have ever dreamed of. We hosted 21 people in the house for two weeks in mid April and held our wedding of 40 people on the back terrance and lawn by the pool. Our Spanish relatives and visiting American friends were in awe of the beauty and glowing energy of the entire property. The house itself is gorgeous, a work of art in and of itself, yet intimate and comfortable. We spent many a late evening lounging around the fireplace (which Miguel will light for you every night a your desired time) surrounded by original art and great music, and days by the pool, dining on the terrace bursting with bougainvillea, and exploring the lush countryside. Fenton, the property manager, is beyond exceptional. He went above and beyond to make every detail of our wedding and our entire stay an absolute dream. His communication is fast and his connections in the area made planning our wedding from abroad possible. He worked closely with us and our vendors to bring every detail to light. There are many services (like housekeeping and private chefs) available, should you desire them. We only encountered the kindest, warmest people who delivered efficient hospitality with truly loving details. One evening Fenton arranged a whole lamb cookout on an open fire on the back lawn with s'mores to follow that was just phenomenal. If every one of our guests who stayed could write a review they would. We have never had so much fun and been so pampered. We cannot wait to return for many years to come.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Der perfekte Ort!
Eines der schönsten Plätze für eine Finca in Andalusien.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Viveca

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This magnificent property belongs to friends of mine, who asked me to give them a hand with the rentals. I am of Dutch-North American-German origin.

What makes this property unique

Spacious and very comfortable villa on a beautiful large property in a stunning landscape, with complete privacy while at only 20 minutes from the bustling upmarket beach resort of Sotogrande.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests