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Cortijo Padre Avilés
Málaga
Self-catering
+34 666 148149
Visit owner's website
€175 - €300
€1225 - €2100
7 places
Sleeping from 4 – 6
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome
€175 - €300
€1225 - €2100
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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Ask a question€175 - €300 per night
€1225 - €2100 per week
The Experience
If it’s solitude you’re after, Padre Avilés is one of the quietest and most relaxing spots in Andalusia, up in the hills 20 minutes from Málaga – and half an hour from the airport. It’s a converted 17th-century convent steeped in history. And behind its walls lie seven excellently equipped and spacious apartments, each with its own front door and private terrace with barbecues.
Bedrooms are light and airy, bedding crisp and white, mattresses orthopaedic; bathrooms have decent sinks and pretty mosaics; the cabin-style kitchen-diners have wood-burning stoves for chillier nights and English and Spanish TV channels. Families will not want to leave: there are two separate play areas, bikes, tennis courts, hammocks and two pools.
Take a well-worn path round the 180-acre estate scattered with olive and almond trees, or make for the national park just up the road. The nearest village, Olías is 2kms away for a restaurant, Bar Juan.
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We think you'll love
- The peace and solitude - listening to the cicadas
- The incredible views down to the coast and all the way to Africa on clear days
- Being able to motor down into Málaga if you want a bit of lively nightlife
You should know
- The pool is shared with the owners and other guests
- Sorry, no dogs
- No welcome hamper - you need to bring everything you need with you
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €175
- Weekly price
- from €1225
- Damage deposit
- £250
- 2 Apartments for 4
- From €2004 beds2 bedrooms
- 2 Apartments for 4
- From €1753 beds2 bedrooms
- 1 Apartment for 4
- From €2003 beds2 bedrooms
- 2 Apartments for 6
- From €2255 beds3 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 2pm
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 4 nights in high season.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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Reviews
Myles
Sawday's Inspector
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Up there with best! Thanks Claire and David for looking after us, what a special place.
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We had the most perfect holiday at Padre Avilés. Claire and David are wonderful hosts - friendly, welcoming and very interesting. Everything is here for a fantastic holiday - comfortable and stylish accommodation, plenty of space and quiet and with wonderful views down to the sea. So well equipped too, we will definitely be back.
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What can we say? Gorgeous views in a private valley blessed with widescreen nature, soulful trails to hike through olive trees, a well-equipped and spacious apartment, lovely pool to share with friendly neighbours, fab beaches (we loved Nerja!) - oh, and the friendliest host we've ever met via Sawday's. From the moment Claire greeted us at the door (with puppy in arms - our girls were instantly in love!), it felt like we were staying at a friend's. We came in need of a break, & left restored, having found sanctuary. Our teenage girls were so sad to leave that they cried all the way home!
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Location
The neighbourhood
Walks from the door are through olive groves. Málaga city centre is 20 minutes away with a vast variety of things to do and some of the best museums in Spain; Picasso was born here. The food offering is exceptional, from seafood beach bars to international cooking at all levels. La Cala Del Moral is a small traditional seaside town about 15 mins away by car for authentic paella on a Sunday.
Local points of interest from Claire & David Parish
- Beautiful 17th Century convent with the most amazing views surrounded by 180 acres of Olive and almond trees. Great for total peace and quiet but only 10 mins by car from the local town.
- Unknown to most, Malaga (20 mins way) is a lovely city, with wonderful tapas restaurants, cafes and lots to visit. The new Muelle Uno in the port has recently opened offering a lovely stroll past yatchs, good shopping and restaurants.
- Visit the Alcazaba, Picasso Museum, Malaga Cathedral. Or why not venture to the botanical gardens, El chorro, Nerja, Frigiliana. So much to do and see in Andalucia the list goes on.
- We have wonderful pedestrianized promenades along the sea. Nothing nicer than sitting down having a Mojito or two and watching the restaurants preparing the sardines on the BBQs (old fishing boats) and seeing families out for their daily stroll.
- For the keen sportsmen and women, we are perfectly situated for great walks, runs and bike rides with a local bike shop renting great bikes. Whether it be for training or more leisurely cycles. Or just dip into the 20 m pool for those daily lengths!
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Introducing
Claire & David Parish
Claire was a chef on yachts where she met her husband David, still a sea captain. They moved to Spain over 20 years ago and converted the old Cortijo or country estate buildings into a private house with two adjoining apartments. The others have been converted from what were the stables. Claire keeps everything organised, will meet and greet and let you know where to pick up food on your way.
Up there with best! Thanks for looking out for us Claire and David, hope to see you again. Peter, Ann, Louise and baby Rene