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Apartamento Buena Vista

Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in Villanueva de la Concepción, Spain

From £430 per week

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Well equipped competitively priced air-conditioned accommodation for 6 with wifi internet and a lovely inner patio garden. Two terraces. Spectacular views of mountains and countryside to the sea.

Overview

Apartamento Buena Vista is one of a small exclusive block of nine luxury apartments, ideally situated on the edge of the village with magnificent views of the surrounding hills and mountain scenery, and with views of the Costa Del Sol in the distance. Within a short walking distance there are bars, restaurants, supermarkets, shops and the other facilities to be found in the village.
The lounge/dining room is furnished to a high standard, and has sofas and an armchair, dining furniture. table lamps, original paintings, oraments, satellite TV, a hi-fi system, and air-conditioning/heating. UK IPTV is available as an extra. There is an adjoining terrace with chairs and a table, with stunning views of the countryside and village. The main bedroom is complete with double wardrobe, bedside cabinets, table lamps, original paintings, and with patio doors opening onto an adjoining circular terrace. There are two twin bedrooms with built in double wardrobes, bedside tables and table lamps. These rooms are wonderfully light and airy: one has patio doors and the other a full length picture window. The master bedroom and one of the twin-bedded rooms have air-conditioning/heating. There is an inner patio with a garden: a delightful area in which to relax and enjoy the plants. The paintings in the lounge, dining area, hall and bedrooms are Nalini Cook's original works. Guests pay for the electricity they use during their stay at a rate of €0,21 per unit.
From the master bedroom patio doors open onto a curved terrace with excellent panoramic views across to El Torcal and the surrounding hills and mountains, and there is a larger terrace with access from the lounge with similar views. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with gas hob and electric fan oven. The inner patio is
a secluded outdoor area, a lovely place to enjoy the plants and flowers all the year round in the small thriving garden. The bathroom has a full sized bath with shower, vanity unit, toilet and bidet. El Torcal National Park, with its unique natural limestone sculptures and various walking routes, lies above the village, and is 15 minutes away by car. Beyond El Torcal the beautiful historic town of Antequera with its many ancient churches, distinctive architecture and prehistoric caves is a 25 minute car journey from Villanueva. El Chorro Gorge, Cordoba, the White Towns, Seville, Granada and Gibraltar are day trips by car. Malaga and Malaga Airport are approximately 45 minutes by car and the drive to Costa Del Sol resorts takes about one hour.
The village of Villanueva De La Concepción is a lovely, friendly, safe place where guests may enjoy the lively, festive traditions of a typically vibrant Andalucian village. Within short walking distances there are traditional bars, restaurants, supermarkets, shops and other facilities, such as the municipal swimming pool, a large pool in grass lawn surroundings with its open air bar with views towards the Torcal. There is another wonderful pool in the mountains about 15 minutes away.cheerful inebriates, many in fancy dress: the reward nowadays is a commemorative Tee shirt… There Villanueva De La Concepción: the view of an ex-pat, who stayed at the apartment:-
“Why Villanueva De La Concepción? I’ve stepped back in time to when dad was a lad:- I can’t smell the Hovis baking, but I think I know nearly everyone. I can park almost anywhere I like, and leave it unlocked… A good friend hasn’t locked his front door for the last 10 years, and now can’t find his key… I went in a shop once, and Nicolas, the owner, chased me up the street, as I’d left the Serrano ham on the counter. I have owed the man in the Moto shop 10 Euros since last year… Visitors keep coming back to check us out. My daughter-in-law, and several others, keep in touch with what’s going on in “Concepcion” through Face Book. Tom, the owner of Xebar, our “English bar”, keeps them regularly informed… Last week we had our feria: it started with rock night and free beer in the bottom square. I got caught up in a parade: children wearing satirical papier-mache heads: I recognised the mayor among other local celebrities. Friday night saw the local flamenco classes performing, followed by an exceptional performance by a professional troupe. Earlier in the day the Ruta De Tapas: 13 bars and 13 tapas… As a student in the 60’s we did the King Street Run, which was a pint in all 8 pubs, and a commemorative tie for those who completed the Run. There were two bull fights: the real and the silly: the latter when our local frustrated toreadors dress up and “fight” little bulls; other local heroes rush into the arena, as stretcher bearers, or as priests to deliver the last rites… In the winter our mayor laid on rock bands, live music, in our bars… What else? There are several great places to eat and drink, including Rincon De La Villa and Bar Torfa. Our local mountain, El Torcal, is from another planet with its limestone sculptures. Antequera, our nearest big town, the safest place in Andalucia, is a heritage centre, that hosts a free Blues Festival in July: late night atmospheric blues music high above the town in Plaza Santa Maria. Our nearest city, Malaga, has it all: the Picasso Museum, excellent restaurants, tapas bars, fishing villages nearby.”

Reviews

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We had a lovely holiday staying in Apartamento Buena Vista. We were at the pool every day, and eating out in the village in the evening. We enjoyed breakfasting al fresco on the balcony, and some of us enjoyed a siesta in a cool darkened room. Our internet addict was well provided for. We liked visiting Antequera, Malaga, and El Chorro lake. The Blake family: Norah, Simon, Matthew, Philippa, Sandra, Eric. 14 July 2012 - 28 July 2012.

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Location

Distances to locations

Nearest beach 45km Nearest bar 100m Nearest restaurant 2km Nearest supermarket 3km Malaga airport 50km Sevilla Airport 188km Gibraltar Airport 160km Antequera 20km Costa del Sol 50km Malaga 45km Granada 70km

Local activities

Boat hire 55km Climbing 20km Cycling 15km Fishing 45km Golf 30km Horse riding 30km Mountain biking 25km Sailling 45km Scuba diving 45km Sports center 5km Swimming 5km Tennis 25km Water skiing 55km Walking 15km Wind surfing 50km

Sights and attractions

Historic site 30km Local food market 300m Museum 30km Night club 500m Shopping 5km Theatre 45km Theme park 50km Zoo 50km Cinema 45km

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Prices and availability

Updated 12 May 2019

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Changeover days and minimum stays

  • 29 March 2024 - 29 March 2026: the minimum stay is 6 nights.

Early booking discounts

  • Receive 10% off if the booking is made 11 months before the arrival date.

Late booking discounts

  • Receive 5% off if the booking is made within 7 days of the arrival date.

Long stay discounts

  • Receive 20% off if the booking is for 1 month or more.

If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.

Compulsory extras

  • damage deposit (also can be paid in Euros: €350)

    £250.00 per booking, paid locally

  • Energy saving measures: we have reduced our rental rates, in order to charge guests for the amount of electricity they consume at the same cost as we pay the utility company, currently 0.18GBP/0,21 Euros

    Additional cost, based on usage, paid locally

Optional extras

  • School of Painting: Tutor: Nalini Cook, practising artist and professional. Enjoy the stunning views, relax and paint in beautiful Andalucia! Use the medium of your choice, or try a new technique: watercolour, oil, pastel, acrylic paints, sketch pads, canvas. All Materials, tuition, use of studio and light lunch included. The price is less per person for small groups.

    £50.00 per person per night, paid locally

  • Transfers from and to the airport and other excursions. Transfer to/from airport costs 30GBP per trip

    journey, paid locally

  • Cleaning the house

    hour, paid locally

  • A variety of home made curries and breads: curry is 7GBP per portion and bread is 1GBP per loaf

    portion, paid locally

  • Spanish lessons: either for individuals or for small groups; the cost per person is less for small groups.

    person per hour, paid locally

  • IPTV (UK Freeview tv channels through internet connection)

    £1.50 per night, paid locally

Facilities

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6:

  • 1 double bed
  • 2 single beds
  • 2 single beds

There is also 1 cot

Bathrooms

1 bathroom, 1 Separate WC

Entertainment

CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, WiFi / WiFi, Radio, TV Languages in English, Spanish, Satellite / cable

General

Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 6, Air conditioning throughout property, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire recommended

Kitchen

Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Fridge, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster

Outside

Balcony or terrace, Outside lighting, Private garden

Suitable for

Children, Infants, Pets

Extra information

From the main bedroom patio doors open onto a curved terrace with excellent panoramic views across to El Torcal and the surrounding hills and mountains and there is a larger terrace with access from the lounge with similar views. On fine sunny days throughout the year the sea can be seen glinting in the distance to the South.

Barry

Average rating from 6 reviews

Private Owner From Villanueva Del La Concepcion, Spain Member since Feb 2003

I live very happily with my wife, Nalini, in Santa Maria Del Cerro, near the village of Villanueva De La Concepcion. I was teaching in England, and Nalini was an HMI, when this life journey began for us townies in 1999. We bought land, a green field plot on a hillside, and decided where to site our house on the land, and what it would be like. Later we also bought two rental properties, to realise the dream of working for ourselves in our chosen environment. Without intruding on our guests' privacy, we like to impart our enthusiasm for what we value and appreciate in our life here in rural Andalucia. We try to imbibe the culture of this people, inasmuch as a foreigner can gain an insight. For the most part we like the local people we meet for their warmth, their self-possession, and their unpretentious charm. To relax I explore the villages, towns, cities and countryside of Spain. I enjoy eating out with friends and family. We entertain our children and grandchildren here. The beauty of nature and the climate encourage, and enable us, to spend time working and relaxing outdoors. Life here, which is so different from what we were used to in England, continues to please and satisfy us: we are still “on holiday” every day. Nalini is a practising artist, who is inspired as a result of what she experiences here in Andalucia. When I visit England, I am conscious of missing what I leave behind here, such as the bright light and space – as in wide open spaces, as in enough space to park ten cars; as in having space in the day to talk to my neighbours. Here I relax, and enjoy the simple pleasures of driving into the village, the first view of the Torcal a few minutes into the journey, or going round the Torcal, and later the view of the castle on the approach to Antequera. Here, I, the boy from the East End of London, know that I have come a long way, as I gaze across the swimming pool at distant mountains, but I also enjoy days out with family and friends down on the coast.

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I live very happily with my wife, Nalini, in Santa Maria Del Cerro, near the village of Villanueva De La Concepcion. I was teaching in England, and Nalini was an HMI, when this life journey began for us townies in 1999. We bought land, a green field plot on a hillside, and decided where to site our house on the land, and what it would be like. Later we also bought two rental properties, to realise the dream of working for ourselves in our chosen environment. Without intruding on our guests' privacy, we like to impart our enthusiasm for what we value and appreciate in our life here in rural Andalucia. We try to imbibe the culture of this people, inasmuch as a foreigner can gain an insight. For the most part we like the local people we meet for their warmth, their self-possession, and their unpretentious charm. To relax I explore the villages, towns, cities and countryside of Spain. I enjoy eating out with friends and family. We entertain our children and grandchildren here. The beauty of nature and the climate encourage, and enable us, to spend time working and relaxing outdoors. Life here, which is so different from what we were used to in England, continues to please and satisfy us: we are still “on holiday” every day. Nalini is a practising artist, who is inspired as a result of what she experiences here in Andalucia. When I visit England, I am conscious of missing what I leave behind here, such as the bright light and space – as in wide open spaces, as in enough space to park ten cars; as in having space in the day to talk to my neighbours. Here I relax, and enjoy the simple pleasures of driving into the village, the first view of the Torcal a few minutes into the journey, or going round the Torcal, and later the view of the castle on the approach to Antequera. Here, I, the boy from the East End of London, know that I have come a long way, as I gaze across the swimming pool at distant mountains, but I also enjoy days out with family and friends down on the coast.