Casa Mosaica, in the romantic hill top village of Gaucin is situated on the Ronda side of the village, easy to find, with parking outside the door. Casa Mosaica is perfectly situated for guests to walk to the many restaurants, bars and shops in the pretty, narrow, twisting lanes of Gaucin without having to worry about parking.
Totally secret and unseen from the street the magical and peaceful scented garden is full of exotic palms, jasmines, bougainvillea, mosaics and fountains; the pretty swimming pool in its own courtyard is just what you long for after the heat and bustle of village life or a trip to the coast, 35 mins drive away.
The accommodation consists of a Moorish style, self-contained, self-catering two bedroom, 3 bathroomed apartment on the ground floor of the property. There is a master king size bedroom and a twin bed-room (or the single beds can be zip and linked to make a king size double) and there is a baby cot and high chair. The swimming pool courtyard and the Moorish garden are shared with Casita Mosaica guests (2 people) which is situated in the garden and has is own entrance. The owner, an English interior decorator and mosaic designer, lives between the UK and Gaucin and keeps 2 friendly house cats on the property. It is possible to rent both La Casita and the apartment together (sleeps up to 7 + a baby cot) to give families more space and privacy, please contact owner for further details.
Once inside the property, the apartment has it's own front door leading off the main entrance hall, a stunning Moorish painted hall/library, a large, bright, open-plan kitchen/dining room and comfortable sitting area equipped with fast fibre optic internet a smart TV with Netflix, audio cables for speaker, guide books on the area. Doors open onto both the garden and shady swimming pool terrace.
Both the master bedroom with en-suite polished plaster bathroom and the twin bedroom (or zip & link King bed) with en-suite shower room have double doors opening onto the swimming pool terrace too. There is a shady outside eating area beside the pool, another eating area in the shade of the garden pergola and sofa and chairs in the garden and of course sun beds beside the pool, with pool towels provided.
Comfortable beds and pillows, good quality linens, antique furniture, rugs and wall hangings, original paintings by local artists, flowers from the garden and good quality towels is what you can expect, as well as hand made mosaics from the Casa Mosaica Studio workshop in most rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped if you enjoy cooking: there is a gas hob, electric oven, and dishwasher. A washing machine, iron, hairdryer and first aid kit are also provided.
Weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday out of season short or long rentals may be available, please enquire.
Gaucin is one of the most spectacularly beautiful mountain villages of Andalusia,. The location is astounding, white houses ranged along a lofty ridge, framed by craggy peaks, vultures and eagles wheeling overhead surrounded by miles of sun dried hills. The south side of the village has sweeping views across the Rio Genal valley to Gibraltar and across the Straights into the Rif Mountains of North Africa.
There is plenty to see in surrounding areas, apart from the other pretty "pueblos blancos" in the Serrania de Ronda. Sevilla, the vibrant capital of Andalusia, is a couple of hours' drive away, Ronda, Hemingway's favourite Spanish town, is just 45 min on a beautiful road across the mountains. Granada and “la Alhambra” 3 hours. Costa Del Sol 35mins. Costa de la Luz one hour. Gaucin is 1.30hrs drive from Malaga airport, and 29kms from the coast.
With a population of 2000, Gaucin is perched 626 meters above sea level and has a fascinating history. From the Arab word “strong Rock” , Gaucin was once a major Roman settlement. The Castillo del Aguila (Eagle's Castle) dates from this period and was later used by the Arabs as a fortress, the remnants seen today were built in the 13th century.
The village was once a centre for brandy and tobacco smuggling bandaleros, but these days the centre of the village with its pretty tangle of narrow twisting streets and whitewashed houses is the inspiration for a sizeable artistic community and a combination of traditional Andaluz style and modern amenities. There are several good restaurants and at least 7 delightful tapas bars. The Gaucín Town hall organises many traditional festivals throughout the year which visitors can join in.
