Villa Elisa Malaga

Inside is light, bright and airy with sleek lines, modern furniture and beautiful, original floor tiles. There are three bedrooms in the main house for B&B guests and a self-catering quirky casita with a large private terrace in the garden. Take breakfast in the formal dining room, or in the kitchen (depending on how good your Spanish is for chatting to the cooks) or on the terrace. Feast on Iberian ham, cheese and cured meats, smoked salmon, freshly baked breads and cakes.

Bedrooms are delightfully pared back and simple with very comfortable beds, balconies (one with its own jacuzzi) and plenty of seating areas if you prefer to be private. More sociable souls can relax in the reading room with its library, honesty bar and comfy sofas, or take root in the garden by the palm trees, chirruping birds and large salt water pool. It’s very peaceful here.

Treat yourselves to an evening drink, then wander out for dinner.