Malaga and Gibraltar airports are both 38 miles from the property and a 40 min drive on the motorway. We can recommend independent taxi drivers, including a 7-seater taxi service for your journeys to/from the airport. We do recommend you hire a car for your stay. It costs no more to hire a car, than it will for taxis to/from the airport. It is very easy to park directly outside the house and it is a very quiet, tranquil location, although only minutes walk from all the high life and many activities, restaurants and shops that you could ever wish for. Marbella - 10 min drive, Puerto Banus - 10 min walk and San Pedro - 4 min walk. 150 metres walk to the beautiful San Pedro beach, which has beach bars and restaurants including where Princess Diana and her two sons used to eat regularly. Also James Hewitt, her former boyfriend, has a lovely restaurant within 5 minutes from the house. You will also be very close to the beautiful Buddha and Mistral beaches too. Puerto Banus is an exclusive marina often visited by the rich and famous. There are designer shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beautiful yachts in the marina. In addition to the exclusive restaurants and shops, there are also more affordable shops and places to eat and drink. Las Brisas, Guadalmina and Aloha Golf Courses are all within a 10 min drive. The Costa del Sol is one of the most beautiful areas on the Spanish coast, including the lovely Marbella, San Pedro and Puerto Banus There are lovely places to visit and shop, in addition to some beautiful beaches such as Buddha and Mistral. If you hire a car, there are beautiful mountain villages such as Ronda and Mijas, which are well worth visiting. You could also take a drive to Gibraltar (about 40 mins by car) which is very good for shopping (don't forget your passports). Tarifa, just past Gibraltar, has the finest beaches in Europe. There are many historical sights to visit and Seville is only just over a 2 hour drive away and is spectacular. You also have the Sierra Nevada ski resport, which is approx 2 hour drive and is worth visiting there in the summer as well. It is 11,500 feet high and has amazing scenery. The Costa del Sol, Marbella area, was voted one of the top 3 places in the world to go on holiday to, by the New York Herald. We can offer excursions in an air conditioned 8-seater minibus to Ronda, Gibraltar, Malaga, Granada, Seville and Jerez de la Frontera, to name but a few. pre booking us advised. Please enquire for details. During the winter months, it will probably be too cold to swim in the pools as they are not heated. However, we will provide you with details of heated indoor swimming pools in the area. Depending on the climate, the pools will be closed each winter from October/November and will reopen the following March/April. Property Type: house Meals: Self-catering Floor Area: 1150 sq. ft. House Rules: Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 10:00 Max. occupancy: 6 ... Min. age of primary renter: 30 Location Type: beach near the sea resort Theme: Away From It All Family Historic Holiday Complex Romantic Sports & Activities Tourist Attractions General: Air Conditioning Fireplace Hair Dryer Heating Internet ... Iron & Board Linens Provided Living Room ... Parking Towels Provided ... Washing Machine Free Wifi Kitchen: Coffee Maker Dishes & Utensils Dishwasher Freezer Kitchen ... Microwave Oven Refrigerator Hob Toaster Dining: Child's Highchair Dining Dining Area seating for 6 people Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Bath (no shower) , Shower Enclosure , Bidet Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Bath (no shower) , Shower Enclosure , Bidet Toilet 1 - Toilet En-suite and communal bathrooms both have toilet, basin, bidet, shower and bath. The downstairs cloakroom has toilet and basin. Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed , 1 Cot Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: The master bedroom has double bed,2 terraces, separate dressing area and en-suite bathroom. There are 2 other twin bedrooms which have fitted wardrobes and a beautiful luxury communal bathroom. Cot supplied upon request. Entertainment: Satellite / Cable ... Television ... Outside: Balcony Terrace Golf ... Garden ... Barbecue Tennis ... Suitability: Long-term Renters Welcome suitable for elderly or infirm Pool / Spa: Communal Pool ... Attractions: churches cinemas marina restaurants theme parks water parks zoo Leisure Activities: scenic drives walking Local Services & Businesses: ATM/bank fitness centre groceries Sports & Adventure Activities: cycling golf sailing diving snorkelling swimming tennis wind-surfing Notes:Notes on accommodation: Hair dryer and toaster supplied. Cot and High chair available upon request. Some pets are accepted, so please check Outside: The garden has a dining table and chairs on the terrace to seat 4-6 people, barbecue and sun loungers. The master bedroom also has 2 terraces. There are beautifully maintained communal tropical gardens and 5 large shared swimming pools. It is totally secure and has amazing tranquillity. Utility Room: There is a separate laundry room with washing machine and dryer and drying area for clothes. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: The house will be cleaned prior to your stay. Towels (except beach) and linen are provided for you. Check in from 15:00 Check out by 10:00 Times may be flexible by prior arrangement Other: There is air-con hot and cold in all the rooms and also blackout blinds. The picture of the lounge shows the older style TV, which has been replaced with the 60" Plasma TV (pictured separately.). Free Wifi