Property Details

El Atico is a romantic attic flat in the historic old town of Ronda. This enchanting flat is in a renovated town house in the fascinating historic heart of Ronda with all this lively town's sights, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Although so central, the flat has been lovingly decorated with bright colours, wood and terracotta to echo the cosy simplicity of rural Andalucian homes. From the terrace you can enjoy views across the rooftops to the mountains of the Sierra De Las Nieves, which turn pink in the setting sun and then glow grey in the moonlight or starlight of a warm summer's evening. This pied-a-terre provides the perfect base for exploring Ronda and the breathtakingly beautiful mountain countryside peppered with picturesque white villages all around, be it on foot, by car or bicycle.

Accommodation

Bedrooms: A bright white-washed bedroom with comfortable double bed.
An exotic sleeping alcove off the sitting room with single bed.
The sofa is an extra single bed for an occasional visitor.

Bathroom: Compact bathroom with bath/shower over, washbasin and wc
and washing machine.

Kitchen: Large table to sit round, gas cooker with 3-burner hob and oven, fridge, ironing board and iron, (washing machine in bathroom).

Utility Room: Washing machine is in the bathroom and the ironing board and iron is stored in the kitchen.

Living Room: Sofa (can be single bed), comfortable chairs, small table & stools (main table in kitchen), wood-burning stove, books, radio/casette/CD machine, doors onto small terrace with beautiful views - garden furniture. Curtained sleeping alcove with single bed.

Cleaning/towels/linen/maid service: The flat will be clean when you arrive and all towels and bed linen are provided. Most people stay 1 week. If you have a longer stay and require additional cleaning or an extra linen change please arrange this with the owner in advance.


Notes on accommodation
The heating in the flat is with a wood-burning stove - logs provided and stored on the terrace.
There is a small electric heater in addition.
There is no air conditioning but in general open windows and the terrace doors provide a pleasant coolness and there are blinds to provide shadow on hot afternoons.
Guests with children should discuss with the owner first to ensure suitability and be aware of risks (e.g. the handles of the wood burner get very hot).
The flat is in the attic of a town house - there are 3 flights of stairs which are not ideal for those with mobility difficulties. Please discuss with owner if you are uncertain.
Pets sometimes can be accommodated - please discuss with the owner.

Amenities/Facilities provided

hob oven fridge washing machine
iron/ironing board barbecue pets accepted


Outside
There is a small sunning terrace with plants and the log-store for the wood-burning stove. It looks out across traditional rooftops of Ronda and on to the mountains of the Sierre de las Nieves. There is a small wicker table and two wicker chairs and you can take out others to enjoy a peaceful meal or drink outside. Although in the centre of Ronda you are high up from road traffic at the level of swallows wheeling. There is a simple barbecue available for use on the terrace.

Coast/Beach
If you draw a triangle from the Atlantic Coast to the west of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean around Malaga and come in land you reach Ronda. As it is you can be at the unspoilt sandy beaches of the windy and wilder Atlantic in about 1.5 hours (a journey through stunning countryside) and you can reach the busier cosmopolitan family or luxury resorts of the Mediterranean in just over 1 hour from Ronda. Either are perfect for a day out.

Golf
There are golf courses at the Mediterranean Costa del Sol - about a 1 hour drive from Ronda. So golfing is an easy day trip from the flat.

Skiing
If you want to ski you will need to drive along the coast into Granada province and into the mountains. This isn't too easy as a day trip from Ronda (though in theory it is possible) but is an idea if you go for a 1 night break and return to Ronda afterwards or add on a day or so at the beginning or end of your holiday.

Travel
Ronda is well served by several airports with Malaga Gibraltar, Jerez and Seville all about 1.5 hours drive from Ronda. Airlines using these include EasyJet, BA, Iberian, Monarch Crown, Ryan Air, British Midland etc. It is worth checking on all websites to find good prices to any of the airports -though Malaga is usually the easiest entry point.
Rent a car at the airport or take a bus or train inland to Ronda and hire a car in the town.

Local Area Details

RONDA HAS IT ALL!!!
Ronda is surrounded by the stunning countryside of several national parks and the area is dotted with charming unspoilt white-washed villages where you can enjoy exploring winding alleyways and stopping at traditional bars for excellent tapas, wine and coffee.

Ronda has some beautiful architecture, fascinating museums and ancient monuments - not least its famous bridge spanning the gorge for which Ronda is famous, and the oldest bullring in Spain - a beautiful building whatever your views about bull-fighting.

Ronda has some excellent places to eat
There are traditional flamenco clubs in Ronda.
Attend a classical concert in one of Ronda's churches or go to an event in the theatre in the town's stunningly sited park.

Ronda is a lively town which is still very Spanish as well as having enough sites to draw tourists without losing its own sense of itself - if partying is your thing it has its own little discos - and it has some excellent shops - especially good for shoes!

Head off out of Ronda in any direction on foot, bike, train or car to find an amazing variety of countryside known for plants and birds and fantastic rock formations.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy walking, horse-riding, mountain biking, hang-gliding or some of Europe's best climbing cliffs - all from Ronda or closeby.
Visit nearby caves famous for their rock-paintings and visit roman ruins.
Take a (long) day trip to the historic cities of Seville or Granada from Ronda (though they merit spending one night there.
Explore the peace on your doorstep a short walk or drive from Ronda - swimming in a river with turtles and frogs beside you, paddling in a reservoir fringed by beautiful mountains,taking a picnic out into nature and marvelling at it all.
Head for the beach for a day-trip - or head on beyond to Africa: you can get to Morocco in 3 hours from Ronda by train and boat - worth adding on a couple of days at the end!

Property Features

* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Polly Mathewson
Telephone:	44-1227-272590
Alt Telephone:	44 -78110-94166
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