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Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Pool
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Competa, Andalusia
  • Plaza Almijara
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Balcon de Europa
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Burriana Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains

Enter our villa via the secure electronic gates which will lead you to a private driveway big enough for around four vehicles
. From the private driveway, walk up a dozen steps and turn left into your own private pool area, boasting panoramic views across the hills of Competa which can be enjoyed from sun loungers and chairs around the pool or on the raised terrace surrounded by gardens.

Just next door to the pool sits an outdoor BBQ House, fully equipped to enjoy fresh cooking and al fresco dining, where there is a table and chairs provided. This area, alongside the swimming pool, can be lit up at night, so you can continue eating and socialising into the evening.



Walking towards the Villa, there is a large veranda just outside the front door. Again this is an ideal area for al fresco dining with a large table and six chairs, and it is extremely handy on exceptionally hot days or for those guests that prefer to seek shade. Next to the veranda is a private Hot Tub which can seat up to six people. Panoramic views of the mountains can be enjoyed from the Hot Tub and it remains private, situated within two walls so that you can enjoy your surroundings in complete tranquility. This is also the perfect place to star gaze on clear nights.

Upon entering the villa you are soon greeted with traditional property features complimented by modern amenities. Through a bricked archway is the newly installed kitchen which has a large LG fridge and freezer, a built in oven accompanied with a built in microwave which sits on top, an induction hob, a slow cooker, kettle and toaster. It comes fully equipped with all the utensils you will need to enjoy cooking and eating in, such as cutlery, plates, bowls, oven trays and induction saucepans. There is also a small table and chairs in the kitchen.

There is a functioning dining area which sits open planned with the living room. It has an extendable dining table and can seat up to six people. It sits inside two large sash windows which amplify natural daylight, and is an ideal spot inside the Villa where you can enjoy the views from the Competa hills.

The living room is situated around a wood burner stove which is a charming feature for enjoying cosy nights in with a glass of local Competa wine. There is a three seater sofa with colourful scatter cushions and two side table lamps. Two matching armchairs accompany the three seater, and you can use the TV which has some English channels if you can stream you will have more choice . Wifi is free . we fully appreciate that the Villa might encourage you to completely switch off and relax during your stay!

There are three double bedrooms at the villa. Two are almost identical in size, and both are furnished in pine . no 2 has double bed other can be either be 2 single beds or made to 1 double bed matching bedside cabinets and side lamps, plus a wardrobe. There is a chest in each room with a mirror. One of these bedrooms however has some lovely views across the mountains, so if you are staying in a group, you might need to toss a coin to decide who gets that suite. The last bedroom, albeit smaller than the other two, is big enough to house a double bed, but has only one bedside table and lamp, a clothes rail and a mirror.

There is one main bathroom which has been recently completely renovated. It boasts a large glass walk in shower complimented by nautical tiling. A vast ceramic sink sits above a two drawer cabinet and a light up mirror spans it's width. There is a shaver plug to the left of the sink, plus a normal plug where our hair drier can be used. The toilet also sits to the left, and just opposite is a heated towel rail.

The villa encompasses modern facilities, tradition and beauty, alongside home comforts, making it the perfect getaway for families, friends and couples alike.

Property manager

Rachel and Barry

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a travel cot if required
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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
Please use outside shower to wash sun tan lotion of before using hot tub and pool
Clean BBQ after use
You will be responsible for any damages caused to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CTC-2017132772

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

Còmpeta

Located in Còmpeta, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Museum of Arts and Customs and Paseo de las Tradiciones are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aerobaby Medina and Aquavelis Water Park. Capilla del Agua and Karting del Sol are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Competa, Andalusia

What's nearby

  • Mirador Panoramico - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Plaza Almijara - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Balcon de Europa - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Burriana Beach - 33 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Calahonda Beach - 36 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Virtudes - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cerezo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bodegas Bentomiz - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Boquetillo - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Vinos el Lagar - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Country Villa with a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ set in the Competa mountains located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Mirador Panoramico and The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama. Museum of Arts and Customs and Plaza Almijara are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Sara B., Hertfordshire

Beautiful family bolt hole

We had a really relaxing holiday at this beautiful villa. The setting is stunning and we had lots of fun star gazing from the hot tub. Also drove into Competa a few times to enjoy meals out and explored Malaga and the coast. The pool is beautiful and we all enjoyed the whole holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

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

Beautiful Views

We stayed in the lovely villa in July 2020, Rachel and Barry were very helpful and replied to all our questions leading up to the holiday and on arrival was greeted by jan who had a calming presence, which made us feel very secure during our stay, and replied to us straight away with any questions that we had for him whilst at the villa, even the neighbours were friendly often greeting us with a good morning when we see them, we particularly liked sitting out on the patio chairs and watching the sun rise in the morning with a coffee with those beautiful views. We enjoyed the pool to cool down in the day and t loved relaxing in the hot tub at night. The villa is in a good location to explore the coastal towns we loved torre del mar and Nerja. We enjoyed our time at the villa and will definitely go back again. Thanks to everyone for making our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

Lovely place just needs tweaking a little.

Had a great stay at the villa just needs tweaking to make it perfect. Needs better mattresses and pillows. Needs either aircon or ceiling fans as the fans they have are quite noisy. Settee is very uncomfortable and needs mosquito nets in living room kitchen. The last thing was only one sun brolly between 4 of us. But these few item do not spoil the other plusses. Lovely views peace and quiet great location for visiting the area great value for money 😍
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Norah H., Comber, Co Down

Excellent villa, fully equipped right down to a sewing kit. Very clean and tidy. Good location.

We loved our stay from the moment we set foot in the villa to home time, we couldn't ask for any better. The villa was so clean and tidy, had everything we needed for a self catering holiday. Great pool again spotlessly clean. Our kids had a great time with it all to themselves. Views are to die for. Hot tub a lovely addition when it got cooler. Plenty of space for four. Beds very comfy. Great power shower with rainfall head. Fully equipped kitchen with all types of crockery and utensils. Big fridge freezer, excellent space. Outside kitchen was just perfect and again fully equipped. Barbecue grill really big and clean. Smooth meeting villa managers and handover. We will be back very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane Lanceley

Gorgeous villa with spectacular views!

We have just returned from a fantastic 11 nights in this lovely villa. The villa itself is spacious, characterful, clean, and has everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is lovely and modern with huge fridge freezer, fab induction hob and plenty of cutlery and crockery, as well as a very useful washing machine. Three lovely bedrooms with plenty of storage and a shower room with large, powerful shower. Also great WiFi connection (very important for my teenage son!) and plenty of channels on the TV (more than we have at home I think!). The outside space is amazing, the pool is a great size, the kids (and us) pretty much spent all our time in it, there is a great outside kitchen with bbq which we made plenty of use of, and the views really are spectacular. You just couldn't tire of them, incredible in every direction. It was wonderful in the mornings to walk out onto the stunning terrace and enjoy breakfast looking out at these views, as well as lunch and dinner, and of course plenty of the local wine! Nearby Competa was a delightful, Authentic, Spanish town with loads of great restaurants. Our three children were made to feel very welcome everywhere we went, we also found the prices to be very reasonable, both in the reaturants and supermarkets. Good market in Competa on a Saturday morning. My daughter and I also went on a lovely horse ride at a place Rachel had recommended, Tina was great with my daughter who was very inexperienced. We also had amazing weather throughout, very welcome after the awful weather we've been having in the UK this summer! This really is a very lovely place and I have no hesitation in highly recommending to others. We don't normally go back to the same place twice but we would make an exception for this very special villa. Also excellent communication from the owners Rachel and Barry and also from the key holders in Spain. Many thanks!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mar L., Madrid, España

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

Estupendas vacaciones en familia

Hemos pasado unos días estupendos en la Villa. Las vistas son impresionantes y la villa está genial, solo hemos echado en falta el aire acondicionado, dentro de la casa hace muchísimo calor y a pesar de tener ventiladores no son suficiente para refrescar la casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan J.

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

Fijn huis en mooie omgeving

We hebben een fijne 2 weken gehad in casa Maria. Prachtig uitzicht over de bergen. Met de auto 25 min rijden naar Nerja. 52 min van Malaga centrum. Buren hebben een hond die vooral in de ochtend blaft. Bedden wat aan de harde kant. Geen airco wel ventilatoren. Fijn buiten terras met zwembad, jacuzzi en buiten keuken.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO B.

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

Altamente Recomendable

Buena opcion para disfrutar de la montaña, de la playa y de la casa, con unas vistas Fantasticas, la piscina y el Jacuzzi espectaculares.... Buena barbacoa y todo muy limpio. Buena comunicacion con los propietarios, todo acorde con el anuncio...

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Stay at Casa Maria

Great property in excellent location and extremely well managed by all. Thank you for a great week and looking to book again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Valérie C.

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

Séjour au top

Villa très pratique, de nombreux équipements et ustensiles sur place, rapidité de réaction des gérants en cas de soucis. Rien à redire, juste impeccable à tout point de vue!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Beautiful villa in a fabulous setting.

We spent two glorious weeks at the villa and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The well equipped property is set in the hills with amazing views all round. The pool, hot tub and BBQ area were wonderful. Everything was just perfect for us. We would love to return again. Thank you to the property managers ( Christine and Malcolm) who met us and explained all the details about the villa and thank you to Rachel and Barry the owners.

8/10 Good

MARIE G.

Très bien.

Juste un pb de disjoncteur électrique qui a tendance à se déclencher trop facilement, et reste est parfait.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michal K.

Impeccable holiday in a fabulous environment

We are very grateful to the owners and managers of the villa. Our vacation was perfect. The pool and Jacuzzi were constantly occupied by us and the kitchen with an outdoor grill smelled of goodies every night. Beautiful surroundings, amazing white villages, crystal clear sea and great food and drink. What else could you wish for. Thank you once again !
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katja B.

Wir hatten 2 wunderschöne Wochen in der Casa Maria

Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen und wir hatten einen sehr schönen und erholsamen Urlaub in der Casa Maria. Sowie die Vermieter "Rachel und Berry" als auch der Hauskeeper Malcom waren immer sehr nett und immer ansprechbar. Die Lage der Casa ist ein Traum. Die Kinder und auch wir Erwachsenen hatten im Pool eine menge Spaß. Gerne kommen wir wieder. Vielen lieben Dank!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jackie S., Blackpool Lancashire

Not Tranquil

The area where the villa was located was stunning, unfortunately the villa was let down by the proximity of kennels at the bottom of the driveway. The tranquility of the villa was shattered by dogs not only barking but actually fighting each other which sounded most savage. One dog was barking non stop one morning from 06.00 and did not stop for a couple of hours. Having a stressful job in the UK this is something i did not envisage having on my holiday. The villa itself is quite basic and would benefit from more comfortable furniture,also there was no air conditioning. This was hampered by not having bug screens on the lounge windows allowing free flow of bugs into the house as quite clammy in the evening, windows need to be left open to get some air.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

Beautiful location, with gorgeous views and a lovely villa.

We've had a super holiday. The view from the villa is superb and you never tire of it! We all enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. The bbque area was lovely and such a nice place to sit on an evening. Thank you to Rachel and Barry.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bantic S.

Super schönes Haus 😃

Der Pool war das Highlight für die Kinder. Auch der Whirlpool war trotz den Temperaturen nicht unbenutzt geblieben. Einfach schönes Haus sauber gepflegt und ruhige Umgebung. Sehr empfehlenswert. Auch der Kontakt mit den hauskeeper war super.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joanne h.

Idyllic & Relaxing

Stayed at this wonderful villa for 11 nights June 2017. The place is absolutely stunning with everything you could wish for during your holiday. The views are fabulous, the villa is perfectly situated between Competa and Torrox whilst remaining secluded - Perfect! A wonderful pool area which was used daily to cool down from the sun and the hot tub was the icing on the cake to take in the views with a large glass of bubbly of an evening. It shows that Rachel and Barry have spent time to ensure your stay is comfortable throughout. Lots of places to eat offering a wide selection of cuisines and lots of places to visit. Great place, would highly recommend and we will be booking again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Det var så dejligt

Jan var et rart bekendtskab ,meget venlig og lige til. Huset levede til fulde op til beskrivelse og billeder. Vi vil gerne anbefale huset til andre. Venlig hilsen Esther og Frank. DK
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

A villa with a view

My partner and I stayed at Casa Maria for 8 nights at the beginning of October and I cannot thank Rachel enough for a wonderful relaxing stay. The villa is absolutely beautiful with panoramic mountain views (and gorgeous sunsets!) and a tranquil atmosphere. It really allowed us to switch off and relax. It is also extremely well equipped and has everything you need during a stay, it really was like a home from home. We loved the BBQ terrace and enjoyed cooking on it during the evening, the outdoor jacuzzi was such a luxury and we spent most evenings in it drinking wine and looking at the stars, and the pool was great to cool off as it is still extremely hot in October (highest temperatures were around 28-30 degrees). Rachel also has great knowledge of the local area and she told us about some real hidden gems (restaurants, view points etc) to visit which really contributed to our memorable holiday. There were some lovely restaurants, bars and places to visit which allow your stay to be as busy or relaxed as you wish. I would definitely recommend Cómpeta as a place to visit as it is an unspoiled, ethereal and authentic Spanish location with activities to do and sites to visit unlike anything you could find from a conventional package holiday. I would also definitely recommend this villa to stay in as Rachel really has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. We felt relaxed, safe and at home and had an unforgettable summer holiday. Thank you and See you next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola F.

Well laid out, newly refurbished

Was very impressed with the villa, very comfortable and its amenities were great! Spent most of the week in the pool and the jacuzzi! Newly fitted kitchen was a pleasure to cook in. Jan was really nice and very helpful. Far and away the best villa we have had in Spain, we would book again in a heartbeat. Oh and the weather was epic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paco p.

Tranquilidad

En general bien, la zona muy tranquila, la atención persona de contacto (Sr. Jan) excelente, la piscina perfecta, la casa bien, la cocina completa y muy nuevo todo y bien cuidado, solo he hechado en falta la tv. Española
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Fabulous location and villa

We loved our stay in this villa - the views are stunning and being able to watch the sun go down in the hot tub was the icing on the cake. We spent most of the time in the pool and outside, it was so relaxing. The pool is a brilliant size, clean and was constantly in use . The kitchen is fitted out brilliantly and I found everything there I needed. The BBQ area is new and a real gem - we used it 3 times in a week it was so good!! The bathroom is so clean and was plenty big enough for us - the same with the bedrooms. The town of competa is not far away and we thoroughly enjoyed our night out there. I would thoroughly recommend this villa - my family loved it.

About the host

Hosted by Rachel and Barry

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We have been married for 43 years and have a son and a daughter in their 40s and 2 granddaughters. We live in the Suffolk countryside on a farm with our two jack russels. Nowadays, since retiring from the haulage industry, we chop and sell firewood to the local community.

Why they chose this property

We originally bought the villa in October 2001 and it was very basic; there was no pool, terrace or BBQ House. We bought it with all good intentions of taking regular breaks from our busy haulage business, but unfortunately this did not happen for a solid 5 years! Now
we are gearing towards retirement, we have chosen to renovate it, not only to encourage others to benefit from memorable holidays that we didn’t have time to, but hopefully we can start to finally enjoy it as well. We have a lovely villa that has not had the enjoyment from people that it should have, and we are delighted to now finally see this change.

What makes this property unique

Because our business was so busy, we were instantly wowed by the views of the property and the tranquility of the surroundings; it provided the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of every day life. We also liked the idea of potentially renovating it in the future because it was relatively basic when we bought it. Now we are semi retired, it has been a nice little project for us to undertake and we are very excited about the future of the villa.

Languages:

English