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Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location

Family-friendly cottage in Álora

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Pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Experience the serene beauty of La Majada Alta, nestled within a National Park. Enjoy relaxing walks, lakeside views and private grounds surrounded by mountains. This enchanting cottage is perfect for those who appreciate nature's symphony – from goat bells to eagle owls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location

La Majada Alta is situated within a National Park, and stands in several thousand square metres of private grounds in an exceptionally beautiful area of mountains and lakes. The cottage is ideal for those who will enjoy the relaxing sounds of goat bells or the call of the eagle owl or the sight of eagles drifting overhead. This is also an ideal base for the more active visitor who will find satisfaction from the beautiful walks, the lakes, the white villages, the famous gorge at El Chorro, or the fantastic limestone formations at El Torcal.
If you believe in magic you will love La Majada Alta cottage.


Coast/Beach
The beach resorts of Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Marbella (Costa del Sol) are around 1½ hour drive from the cottage. The Atlantic beaches of Tarifa are approx 3 hours.

Golf
Antequera Golf is 30km or 40 minutes drive. Alhaurin Golf is 45km or 50 minutes drive.

Skiing
The ski resort of Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Granada is open from Christmas until the end of April. The lift system is fast and modern with gondolas and 4 man chairs and skiing is up to 3000m with varied runs and a possible 1000m descent. You can be on piste in less than 3 hours from the cottage.
We are registered with the Junta de Andalucia: VTAR/MA/1057

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/1057

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

Map
Álora, Malaga

What's nearby

  • The Gorge of Gaintanes - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ardales Park - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bobastro Ruins - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Castillo Árabe - 20 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Soho - 57 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • El Chorro - Caminito del Rey Station - 5 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Kiosko - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Garganta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Cuestecita - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Venta El Punto - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location located?

This family-friendly Álora cottage is located in the mountains, 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from El Chorro Gorge, and within 32 mi (52 km) of El Torcal National Park and Lauro Golf. Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium and University of Malaga are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Reviews

Charming 19th century stone built cottage. Magnificent location Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Torsten S.

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

Perfect location for climbers

Very nice cottage in a beautiful area.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Goats Galore!

perfect home to visit Camino del Rey. views to die for. mountain goat visits at the pool was a highlight. Baby goats born recently learing to trek, never gets boring watching. Colin was most excellent host and his house is amazing. house was clean and everything worked and in good repair. pool was clean and nice that pool towels provided. had dinner on the back patio 2 nights and will never forget it...moonlight and stars lit up the mountain peak above and the valley sky below...and as a total bonus, not a single mosquito bite!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

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

PERFECT

The property was even better than the pictures. Colin is a wonderful guy and was always available. We couldn't have been happier with every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

The House and garden with pool was even better than its description. Very spacious for a family of four and very good value for your money. During the heat wave in Spain, we could still enjoy a breeze that made even the middle of the day comfortable. Colin arranged for everything needed, we only had to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aleaxandra d.

wonderful

thanks for all Colin and Francesca Hope we can come back one day. sincerely A de Dourassoff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Amazing Location

We absolutely loved our stay. The home is more rustic but was perfect for the two of us. We loved the location. Do your grocery shopping before arrival and then just unplug. There’s plenty of hiking in the area, but we spent our time reading and playing card games. It turned into one of the more relaxing trips we’ve been on. The pool and view is unparalleled. We saw an ibex and watched the goat herders behind the property. Absolutely idyllic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

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

Stay in paradise

We stayed for a week and the villa was clean and met every expectation and more. The host Colin was very attentive and always on hand should we need for recommendations of restaurants and where to go. The Villa offered a fantastic pool with amazing views and was suited to our family with three teens. Colin met us to take us to the villa even though this was after midnight and this was much appreciated. The area is lovely and quiet and very peaceful, however you can still access busier parts if you required which are a drive away. This was a really beautiful and secluded area with stunning gardens surrounding the villa. There was mountains in front and behind the villa which meant every entrance had natural beauty that you can escape in. The holiday in itself was amazing and would definitely recommend this property to anyone else who wishes to visit the area. Colin was also attentive to our needs noticing our late arrival and asked us for a shopping list which he ensured was at the villa on our arrival as we had three hungry teens! Would love to stay again! This villa was roomy, homely and met each of our individual needs. Thanks Colin and Francesca!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Q.

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

Phenomenal location

Absolutely stunning location, with panoramic views for miles. Lovely interior. Great terraced gardens. Full size pool with plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property if your looking for a quiet stay in beautiful surroundings. We had an excellent stay. Colin was just absolutely brilliant. So helpful at answering my questions about the area and what was worth visiting. He was so helpful when we met him after driving from the airport. He took us to a local shop to buy supplies and took them in his car to the Villa. The Villa was just wonderful a well stocked kitchen with utensils, which so many villa's are not. A great BBQ lovely pool and cool rooms to sleep in the evenings with Air-con. All the family had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wir haben hier übernachtet um den Caminito del Rey zu und El Torcal zu besuchen. Das Haus ist hierfür perfekt gelegen. Direkt an der Grenze zum Naturpark mit einer tollen Aussicht und sehr ruhigen Lage. Der Pool und das Haus sind in einem Top Zustand und sehr Sauber. Alle Schlafzimmer sind klimatisiert. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und sehr bemüht das unser Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich war. Es wurden auch Tipps und Empfehlungen für die Restaurants in der Nähe gegeben. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und waren vom Haus begeistert. Sogar die Steinböcke (auf einem der Fotos) kamen auf einen kurzen Besuch am Pool vorbei.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID R.

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

Fin de Semana

Hemos pasado un fin de semana sensacional
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amador P.

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

Descanso con familia

Ha sido una estancia muy buena. La casa es grande. Muy bien equipada, con unas vistas increíbles, con piscina y barbacoa. El trato muy bueno y servicial. Seguro que repetiremos
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil h.

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

Incredible !!

One of the most magical places we’ve ever stayed. Thank you Colin and Francesca for creating this little slice of paradise
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman M.

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

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Wir verbrachten ein paar sehr erholsame Tage in dem schönen Ferienhaus von Colin und Francesca. Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und Kommunikation waren perfekt. Der Ausblick, die gute Lage zum Wandern und der tolle Pool waren wunderbar. Wir können das Ferienhaus sehr empfehlen und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolf V.

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

Charmantes Haus in schöner ruhiger Lage

Geräumiges Haus, mit schönem Garten und Pool. Wunderschöne Aussicht auf die umliegenden Berge. Wander- und Radwege führen direkt am Haus vorbei. Die umliegende Natur ist beeindruckend schön. Das Haus ist etwas abgelegen und die Schrotweg dorthin kann für Leute, die das nicht gewohnt sind, eine Herausforderung sein. Superfreundliche und hilfsbereite Besitzer. Wir waren hier im März, draußen war es 10/12 Grad am Tag und 6/8 Grad am nacht, mit eine Menge regen. In der Küche und im Wohnzimmer gibt es einen Kamin, der mit Brennholz befeuert wird. Andere Räume werden mit Klimaanlagen und Strom beheizt. Um das Haus richtig warm zu bekommen, muss man im Grunde den ganzen Tag drinnen bleiben und die Holzöfen anlassen.Aber Sie gehen tagsüber aus. Also morgens aufheizen und dann noch einmal am Nachmittag. Wir konnten das Haus nicht angenehm warm machen. Die Badewanne konnte nicht mit heißem Wasser gefüllt werden, weil der Boiler eine zu geringe Kapazität hat, um sie vollständig zu füllen. Wir hatten kein Glück mit dem Wetter, dann in ein kaltes Haus zu kommen ist nicht so angenehm ...
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia M.

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

Stunning location

We had a wonderful stay at the villa and really made the most of it as the wet weather meant we had to stay in at times. We had beautiful views of the stunning mountain that we both hiked and climbed. We were warm and comfortable with plenty of firewood. The kitchen is super well equipped and it allowed for cooking for many people. The shop was about 15min drive in a near by village. There is enough communal space to spend time together as well as having time in our own rooms. The views and vegetation are magical. Would definitely come back! Thank you to our wonderful hosts for being very communicative and helpful!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio M.

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

Una gran experiencia

Hemos estado muy a gusto en la casa, y tiene unos exteriores maravillosos. Tiene todo lo que se puede necesitar. Colín y Paqui son muy buenos anfitriones y han estado atentos en todo momento.Muchas gracias.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Detlef K.

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

Wetter

Colin und Francesca sind sehr freundliche Vermieter, die jederzeit ansprechbar bzw. erreichbar sind und sich intensiv um das Wohlergehen ihrer Gäste kümmern.Die Finca entspricht in allem den Beschreibungen auf der Webseite. Leider waren wir zur Zeit der großen Jahrhundertflut dort und hatten dadurch Beeinträchtigungen für die niemand etwas konnte.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

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

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Wir waren zu zweit für 2 wunderschöne Wochen in diesem Haus. Es hat an nichts gefehlt, ausser etwas mehr Sonnenschein. :-) Das Haus liegt an einem Berg mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht rundum. Es ist völlig ruhig bis auf die Glöckchen der Ziegen. Wir konnten richtig die Seele baumeln lassen, die Kletterer, die Ziegen und die Greifvögel beobachten. Aufgrund der Abgeschiedenheit (was wir auch suchten) ist allerdings ein Auto von Nöten. Colin gab uns viele gute Tipps, um den Urlaub noch schöner zu machen. Danke hierfür nochmals. Wir können das Haus nur wärmstens empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

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

Empfehlung

Das Haus ist sehr schön und ruhig gelegen, gut ausgestattet ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt für einen Kletterurlsub in El Chorro und Umgebung
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby F.

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

A true stand out property

The beauty of the setting and the property itself is stunning. The owners have worked to provide a gorgeous setting with a lot of room and a stand-out decor. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is well-appointed and the views are simply gorgeous. The owner greeted us personally and made sure that we knew just where we were going and where we could obtain provisions and go out to eat. That was a very nice feature. To be sure, those who are lucky enough to stay at this property should be prepared to enjoy "the joy of self-catering" (quote from Colin) and that is certainly reasonable. As such, travelers should expect to provide some of what otherwise might be included in other places they've stayed (example: laundry detergent, paper towels, garbage bags, extra toilet paper). That was easy for us to manage and did not detract one bit from the pleasure of our stay. I've stayed in many countries at many properties and I would rank this as one of the lovliest. .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jutta P.

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

Tolles Haus und super Gastgeber

Perfekte Lage für Wanderung auf Caminito del Rey und Umgebung. Sehr sympathische und nette Gastgeber. Das Haus ist wunderschön, vor allem die tollen Terrassen mit einem gigantischem Ausblick.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Fantastische plek!

Wij hebben een fantastische vakantie gehad in een idyllisch huis met prachtig uitzicht. Colin is een geweldige gastheer die veel weet van de omgeving en erg behulpzaam. Het zwembad was heerlijk en er kwam regelmatig iemand om het schoon te maken. Wanneer je van rust en natuur wil genieten dan is dit een aanrader. Elke dag kwamen de berggeiten om water te drinken uit het zwembad. Alleen niet geschikt voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn, omdat je met een trap naar beneden naar het zwembad moet. Wij komen graag weer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

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

Wundervoller Ort

Sehr schönes gut ausgestattetes Haus, schöner Außenbereich mit tollem Blick und tollem Pool. Freundlicher Vermieter. Eine Oase der Ruhe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amina E.

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

Beautiful cottage with stunning mountain views!

We stayed at Majada alta for 2 weeks with 1 teenager and a 4y.o and we absolutely LOVED it! Every aspect/window of the cottage has an absolutely stunning view. We were frequently visited by the wild mountain goats whenever they needed a drink from the pool - it was such a wholesome experience. The pool was a lifesaver in the intense Andalucia summer heat! Large size and regularly cleaned and maintained. The cottage was fully equipped with pretty much everything you need. A/C worked really well in the rooms (thank the heavens!) and local village has all the essentials we needed. The roads in the village and leading up to the cottage are not for the faint-hearted especially if you haven't driven on those roads before - so just drive slow at first but you soon get used to it. Caminito del rey is just a 10min drive away and lots of other villages nearby to drive to and appreciate the views of the stunning local landscape.. Colin and Francesca were brilliant hosts, from prompt replies and being on hand for any advice we needed and even took the time to show us around- such lovely people! Definitely a memorable experience for us, and would love to come back again one day. Massive thanks to Colin and Francesca. What a magical place this is!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024