El Cañuelo

Periana, Málaga
Self-catering
+55 849 87789767 / +34 628 358995

Per night
£50 - £180
Per week
£350 - £1260
Place

7 places

Sleeps

Sleeping from 2 – 9

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Rambling casitas in a mountain hamlet, with a rustic bar, big shared pool and golf course, surrounded by birds, bougainvillea and views

Per night
£50 - £180
Per week
£350 - £1260

Contact the owner directly to check date availability and secure your booking.

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£50 - £180 per night

£350 - £1260 per week

The Experience

Come for the views: you’re perched high in the mountains here and on clear days you can see the sea – 25 kms away. It’s a wonderfully ramshackle place, and these renovated holiday homes with their higgledy-piggledy terraces merge charmingly into the village. The main hub is the bar/restaurant which serves lunches and dinners of traditional Spanish food and has a lovely terrace. 

Kitchens are open plan and fairly well equipped with a few basics for cooking, bedrooms are simple but comfortable, ceilings are beamed and lofty. Wander the gardens with their abundant flowers and shrubs, spread out on a big lawn, cool off in the shared pool. Children will enjoy the games room, grown ups the sauna. Practise your golf on the new dry golf course, or your yoga in the huge salon with its beautiful windowpanes. 

Walking and cycling the hills around here will be challenging but the views will be your reward. Return to a sociable drink in the bar and somebody else cooking your supper. 

El Cañuelo - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Coming as a big group of friends, or with family - children will be very happy here
  • Eating lunch and supper in the restaurant so you don't have to cook
  • Being surrounded by so much nature and the gorgeous views
El Cañuelo - Gallery

You should know

  • The restaurant doesn't do breakfast
  • It's not exactly quiet with all those people, the bar and the restaurant - both open to the public too

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

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £50
Weekly price
from £350
1 House for 9
From £1004 bedrooms
1 House for 2
From £501 bedroom
1 House for 3
From £501 bedroom
1 House for 4
From £702 bedrooms
1 House for 4
From £602 bedrooms
1 House for 4
From £602 bedrooms
1 House for 9
From £1004 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
Flexible
Check out
Flexible
Other details
Please contact Edward for rates for longer stays. Extra beds available in all casitas (no additional charge). Television in the bar only.
Closed
December - February.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Restaurants 3km.

Reviews

El Cañuelo and its owner Edward are one of a kind. You will never find a place that matches it in its rustic charm, its views, its facilities and its golf course. You will have your very own village life, you can bring your own neighbours or get to know the people in the village house next to you. You can all practice yoga, dance or play golf and get together at its restaurant.
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Nick and Nicola and Molly, Ealing, London

El Canuelo is a real find for those in search of a quirky, hospitable and comfortable holiday break in real Andalucia. The mood is as a drop-in, drop-out house party with congenial other guests to talk to, or not as you see fit. Self catering is a genuine option but the bar and restaurant are beguiling alternatives. The whole experience is hosted by the engaging Edward and the ever helpful Lucy. The view, the mood and the charm make it a come-back-soon place; and we shall.


Magnus, Salisbury

Choosing to stay at El Canuelo this holiday was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have ever made. Its utterly beautiful views and casitas astounded me, and I will CERTAINLY be making a booking here again! Just perfect.


Glenda, Howden

An amazing place so far off the beaten track. Like finding an oasis after a three hour walk! The views were unbelievable and we had a long lazy lunch on the terrace soaking up the sun, the view and the vino. We plan on returning this year.


Jill, Near Edinburgh

A lovely hideaway high above Lake Vinuela, so stunning views across the valley and down to the sea. You could spend hours just looking out from the balcony of the casitas. Food was excellent (large portions of delicious meat). Our kids (9 and 6) loved playing in the grounds, made great use of the pingpong table and games in the restaurant. Meeting owner Mags was an extra treat! Cold winds when we got there and the casita was a bit chilly, but nothing a lovely fire in the wood burner couldn't solve (next time we know to contact Manolo and ask him to warm it up in advance).


Location

The neighbourhood

You'll feel on top of the world here, but not too remote. Periana is 3km for restaurants and, 2.5kms away, fascinating thermal baths - 600 metres above sea level. Zafarraya is close too with its old town and a ruined church to explore. Malaga and the coast is less than an hour in the car for great beaches, restaurants and smart shops.

Local points of interest from Edward Crawshaw

  • We are surrounded by gorgeous pueblo blanco, white villages, each one worth a wander around and a stop at the local Bar for a tapa or a lunch, a visit to the local olive oil factory, or just enjoy the fantastic old doorways!
  • The coast with its beaches and lovely seafood restaurants is just 25 minutes drive from El Canuelo. A lovely day out with the pleasure of returning up the mountain to the cooler air of El Canuelo
  • The hot springs of Alhama de Granada are well worth a visit, wander down the side of the river into the pools of hot water, springing out of the font, from deep underground. Take your swim suit and a towel! really lovely late at night under the stars.
  • Just above el Canuelo runs the old railway line, not used since the 50's, along it you can walk, run, cycle or horseback ride taking in the spectacular views whilst enjoying the solitude of the area. In the summer months you'll see groups of bee eaters .
  • For Birdwatchers the Golden Oriole, Hoopoe, Bee Eaters, Eagles, Vultures and Chough being regularly seen. The wild Mountain goats can also be seen at certain times en route to greener pastures, passing the cave of Zafarraya Neanderthal man
  • El Canuelo is a very good base for visiting four great 'must see' places in Southern Spain, Malaga, Seville, Cordoba and Granada. Don't let life slip by without visiting each of them!

Introducing

Edward Crawshaw

Edward used to be an art dealer, specialising in old doors and windows. He created this special world and lives half the time here, and the other half in Brazil. He leaves the day to day running to Mark and Mia - both of whom speak English and know the area very well.