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El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids)

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucia
  • Montenmedio Golf and Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Plaza de Espana
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Vejer Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Algeciras (AEI-Algeciras Heliport)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

bunk room

4 Single Beds

Casita

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Master bed 1

1 King Bed

Master bed barn

1 King Bed

twin room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids)

This is a stunning and unusual property as it's a combination of a number of different parts; the main refurbished house made from reclaimed materials and antique finds, the adjoining old converted barn housing one of 2 lovely master suites, and then further away from the main house there is a self contained casita with king sized sofa bed and 3 bunk beds for that extra family to visit or stay. This HomeAway reference is including the Casita, reference HAUK 10591802 is without the Casita.

This property is the result of 4 years hard work on restoring and improving various old buildings that were on the 15,000 m2 (3 acre) plot. In the main house there are 2 master rooms both with fantastic super king sized beds - one in the thatched barn with en suite and another in the main building (also with en suite) and stunning views of Vejer. There's a large bunk bed room with 4 beds that are also built for adults (90cm x 200cm long mattress size) and then a separate twin bed room which can also be adjoined to make up another super king if required. There's a large family bathroom as well with twin sinks, large tadelakt bath with shower and then a huge open plan living area with modern marble kitchen, dining area and lounge section with open fire place and stunning views.

The plot sits on a very quiet back road with very few passing cars - more likely to find a horse or dog walker taking a stroll or the local farmer moving his cows. The whole of the plot also benefits from fantastic views of the countryside and gazes up at the old town of Vejer which can be seen from many angles and windows, including one of the master bedrooms.

This is designed as a family friendly rental as the owners have young children themselves and will leave a variety of toys and games for young kids to play with. There is also a rescued old fishing boat on the plot for anyone to play in as well as a set of swings, a small rustic football pitch, ping pong table, and more things to come in time.

The main house (including the barn) will very comfortably accommodate 8-10 (10 if the 4 bunk beds are all full) and the large open plan living space has a huge dining table for up to 14 people and large new kitchen with 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, large gas hob, microwave and all the usual mod cons you would expect to find in a luxury rental. There's a new washer/dryer and large fridge and separate freezer to cater for family living in the countryside.

The casita is 50 metres from the main house and can be rented together with the main house. This HomeAway reference is including the Casita, reference HAUK 10591802 is without the Casita. The Casita is also newly refurbished with reclaimed materials and contains an open plan kitchen / living / dining area with oven, microwave and dishwasher.

The house is very close to the Montenmedio golf and equestrian centre so an ideal place to stay for anyone visiting the sunshine tour events or wanting close proximity to the country club for golf or events there.

As the pictures probably show, the house is recently completed and works do continue on the grounds at present with more trees and plants being added all the time - we'll try and update the photos regularly to show the continual progress. A salt water swimming pool is now complete in stunning marble and surrounded by loungers and a huge big Bali style day bed.

Please ask if you have any questions.

Property manager

Guillermo

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are some kids toys on site and more to come
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barbate

Located in Barbate, this holiday home is in a rural area. NMAC Foundation and Tuna Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arco de la Puerta Cerrada and Castillo. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucia

What's nearby

  • Montenmedio Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Plaza de Espana - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Annie B's Spanish Kitchen - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Castillo - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Vejer Castle - 10 min drive - 5.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Jardín del Califa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Barca de Vejer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venta Pinto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar el Siglo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Varo - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Refugio Reyes + Guest House - Countryside paradise (max 8 adults + 6 kids) located?

This family-friendly Barbate holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Montenmedio Golf and Country Club, NMAC Foundation and Annie B's Spanish Kitchen. Plaza de Espana and Vejer Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

beautiful relaxed hideaway fit for a King

Just a finished a very relaxing stay in the Casita which I would highly recommend. Friendly and welcoming host who was extremely easy to deal with during the booking process. This is a personally designed family house and it is clear a huge amount of thought and care has gone in to its construction. Very spacious and airy and perfect for chilling out with family (including garden) and friends and with plenty to do in the surrounding area especially if you like beach and golf. Would come again.

10/10 Excellent

SCIAKE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream home

This is an amazing house that you can see owners love as it is fully equipped and beautifully decorated with the finest details. We were 6 adults and all of us decided we want a place like this as it is not only nice but warm and extremely confortable. The house is located in the countryside very close to Vejer. Very nice view of the horses in front of the garden. It is 15/20 minutes from the beaches of Zahara, El Palmar and Zahora. The bungalow is also fully equipped and very comfortable. Last, but not least, the kitchen is provided with 2dishwashers and 2 ovens for big groups of people. Not only we suggest it but we hope to go back as we left our hearts.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

F Javier A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Muy recomendable para un grupo homogeneo

Es una finca muy bien situada para conocer la zona muchas playas de Cádiz. El camino de acceso a la finca es un poco incómodo, pero la situación de la casa es extraordinaria.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil spacious luxury

The villa and casita housed four couples and four young children easily. The bathrooms and showers were excellent.The air conditioning and large wooden propeller ceiling fans kept both places cool. The pool is larger than it appears in the photo and was very popular with everyone. A massive pergola ,fully cushioned and pillowed, was a wonderful place to read or snooze in the heat of the day. There are also great deck beds and huge umbrellas. The grounds are extensive and regularly maintained by gardeners. On the verandah is a long table and chairs, and also a sofa and armchairs which we used at breakfast lunch and early evening. We tended to eat supper indoors at the long mess table with benches to avoid the dusk mosquito attack. There is a car port for three vehicles close .with enough ground to park several more. The villa is an easy ten minute drive from Vejer and 20 minutes for Barbate beach. The latter is safe for children as the beach shelves very gently. into the sea. There is also wonderful outdoor exhibition of contemporary sculpture ust down the road. Wim, who managers the place, if he does not mind me saying so, looks like a younger version of Richard Branson, with the same cheerful verve He couldn't have been more helpful .He lives very nearby and ,genie-like, appears almost soon as you need him. The only potentially serious problem was the frequent power cut outs, as the villa is at the end of the line for electricity, and the power company have not provided sufficient cabling; but once Wim had shown us how to put it back on,ythe problem dwindled/ The views of the low laying hills surmounted by Vejer across the fields are superb. The sunsets are great. The cattle who browse the local fields add additional tranquility to a beautiful pastoral scene.

10/10 Excellent

Karsten D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful summer holidays !!!

We stayed in the house (incl. La Casita in the garden) with 6 adults and 6 Kids (5-12 years old). The house is just beautiful and so is the location ! The house is very well equipped and very tastefully decorated. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our trips to many beaches in the area to Conil, Vejer, etc etc.. The only slightly negative aspect was the "sleeping"-sofa in the Casita in the garden where we think a proper bed instead would do very good ! Anyway: We would immediately book again !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA V.

Beautiful and spacious home surrounded by nature

Perfect stay in spacious and lovely decorated home, it had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully equipped, beds were comfi, we had 3 bathrooms in the main house. Beautiful views, large garden, swimming pool, close to Vejer and beaches ...Perfect! Thanks G!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aymeric d.

Tastefull and well equipped house

I felt more than at home, very nicely renovated house more equipped than our own place. 20 minutes to the beaches and 10 min away from eh charming Vejer. Wim is an outstanding host and we appreciated the noce bottle of wine when we arrived. If I have to say something negative...the moskitos and the flees...otherwise perfect....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justin M., Cambridge, United Kingdom

Stylish, well equipped villa in peaceful location - easy access to beaches, 'white-towns' etc.

This place is a real find. As a family of five with three teenage boys we found it spacious and comfortable and so easy to relax in. A great 'living space' is enhanced by folding doors opening onto a broad patio with views across to the gorgeous hilltop town of Vejer. This small town is not to be missed in itself - a charming, laid back town with a wide selection of restaurants, bars, shops and culture. Then there are the beaches, which are in such easy reach; El Palmar is an easy 15 minute drive and a long expanse of golden sand with opportunities for surfing lessons or just basking in the sunshine - then walk off the beach to numerous cafes and bars. A bit further afield there are equally beautiful stretches of sand at Zahara de los Atunes or Bolonia. (We loved the beaches so much that we didn't even bother to use the pool at this property). 45 minutes drive away is Tarifa where you can take a ferry and be in Tangier, Morocca within an hour or book a trip on a whale-watching tour and see orcas (killer whales) amongst the small tuna fishing boats. Cadiz and Gibraltar are also easy day trips from here. Our welcome at the property by Wim was great - with useful local advice on a range of things and we had no problems with any of the facilities at the property itself. All in all a wonderful spot for a holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Wonderful house in a great location

We had a fantastic week in the main house. We flew into Gibraltar and a straight forward drive for 1 hour 20 brings you this this stunning property. On arrival we were struck by the size of the house and the plot on which it sits. Spotlessly clean, the house has great cooking/eating & relaxing space. Our party was 4 adults & 4 kids – plenty of room for all. We were lucky enough to sleep in the stunning barn – a huge room with great views across the valley. The outside space is as impressive as the inside. A large terrace area allows you to dine outside as well as room to relax. There is also plenty of space for children to run around and let off steam. The picturesque town of Vejer de la Frontera is only 5 mins away. It is on a hilltop giving beautiful views for miles. Lovely to walk around and even better to eat in - it has some great restaurants. It also has a well-stocked supermarket. We also visited Cadiz which is 50 mins away - particular interests were the cathedral, fish market and maze of narrow streets. The highlight of the holiday for us was the wonderful beaches in the area. We visited a new beach every day and did not see them all. The beaches were clean and safe for the kids to swim & board in. Our favourite was Bolonia. Lovely white sand beach with clear water and a huge sand dune offering amazing views. We would definitely recommend this property & this area of Spain to friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Beautifully Apppointed Inspiring Accomodation

We were lucky enough to go with a group of friends and spent time in both the Casita and the main house. Our family of four stayed in the Casita for four nights and had plenty of room tucked away in a tranquil setting. The Casita is beautifully furnished in the local style with lots of attention to detail and spotlessly clean. In the main finca the theme is continued on a grader scale and we found if perfect for a social crowd with a huge dining table, double ovens etc. There is lots of outside space which gives kids freedom to roam safely and the terrace offers a great view across to the local town. It proved an excellent base for exploring the myriad local and excellent) beaches and everywhere we went to eat we dined like Kings. The local golf course is very good with the staff friendly and helpful. We flew to Seville and hired a car and the Finca is easy to find if you follow the excellent directions provided. The Hosts were amazing, couldn't do enough for you to get you set up and the whole transaction side of things turned out to be a breeze. I rarely write reviews but I would highly recommend a stay here and we plan to go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mat F.

Tranquil and lovely Casita in a beautiful setting

We stayed in the Casita and had a fantastic time. The property looks great with concrete floors, huge windows, an open plan kitchen/living area, and a nice bathroom. However it is the outside area that really hits the mark with a great BBQ, a large terrace, lovely flowers, and a top view over a wide plain. There is loads to do in the area. We visited Vejer (a lovely old town in the hills), Tarifa for some kitesurfing, some great beaches, and Cadiz, (a great town). You can either see the sites, or just relax in the sun on the terrace! The food is excellent, with a wide variety of places to suite any budget. We were well looked after with clear directions and the property was very clean and well maintained. We will be back again! Enjoy!!

About the host

Hosted by Guillermo

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English family with 2 young kids who lived in the area for a year and fell in love with the stunning location of the plot of land and the views up to Vejer which we never tire of.

Why they chose this property

Location is amazing and it's totally protected from the infamous levante winds that visit from time to time which means we can still enjoy the sunshine and the region whatever the weather. Also a great spot for nature lovers, particularly for birds as we have our local storks, owls, kingfishers, kestrels and swallows plus many others we don't yet know the names of.

What makes this property unique

Lots of land to explore and play in. Very tranquil spot and a great retreat to return to from exploring the many many fantastic beaches, excellent reasonably priced restaurants and lovely old towns.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch