Bellido 4

You are within the ancient town walls and surrounded by history: high on a hill, this compact white town has narrow, twisting old-town streets, Moorish influences, a ruined castle and some surprisingly good restaurants. From the street you enter a partly covered courtyard with two sets of terracotta steps leading upwards, shaded by sails and with big pots full of tumbling plants. The salon, always cool even in summer, is in the old part of the house with a beautiful beamed ceiling, big sofa and a chaise longue.

Up outdoor steps to a double and a twin, plain and simple with white cotton, wooden shutters and elegant mosquito nets draping the beds. Cross over a bridge to the main bedroom with original black and white tiled floor, skylights and a wood-burner for chilly nights. Views from all are across rooftops to the church.

Cook in the ample kitchen, eat in the courtyard or up on the spectacular roof terrace with its dreamy views.