Montejaque is one of the prettiest pueblos blacos in Andalucia with a population of approximately 1000.Recently it has attracted substantial financial support from Malaga resulting in the development of well run tourist office , an impressive walkway over a nearby high dam and many fiestas with a main one in May and August ending with a Battle of the Bridge celebration in October.
The property benefits from a large fully fitted kitchen with a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave , oven/hob, toaster and coffee machines. Full sets of crockery and cutlery are provided as well as all the usual kitchen staples that you may need to prepare meals. The house is managed by our local agent who is available for assistance 24/7 and it is professionally cleaned after each guest.
The spacious and airy main room is fitted with a cosy wood burning stove for the winter months. Large comfortable sofas, a flat screen TV and with a small sound system are also provided. There is a good selection of fiction and books about the local area and walking trails. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, we subscribe to the premium service and the connection speed is generally excellent.
There are three good size bedrooms. The master bedroom is en-suite with shower ,toilet, bidet and hand basin featuring two balconies with spectacular views onto the natural park below. There is a king size bed with double wardrobes and a chest of drawers. The amazing view of the valley from here together with the fragrance of jasmine below,makes for a great start to the day. The second bedroom has two single beds, a double wardrobe with a chest of drawers and its own Juliet balcony with French doors. The third bedroom has one single bed, chest of drawers and bedside cupboard. The main bathroom for these two bedrooms is fitted with a bath / shower, washbasin and toilet.
The property benefits from a large terrace and a secluded garden overlooking a picturesque almond grove and is a great place to enjoy breakfast in the morning. In the evening there are breathtaking views of the sun setting onto the mountains of Sierra Grazemala Natural park. The private walled garden can be directly accessed from the kitchen or the main room and is ideal for some alfresco dining. A barbecue is provided and we can give you details of where you can buy good quality locally sourced meat, fish and other products. The garden is well stocked with apricot, fig and an olive tree as well as herbs including mint, rosemary, bay, and thyme. Guests are very welcome to pick the fruit and herbs to use in their cooking. In the village there is a recently built public swimming pool and also a gym and an outdoor paddle/ tennis court. There are many idyllic walks from our house where it is possible to see eagles and vultures coasting in the mountains around. Last year we added a plunge pool and our guests have mentioned how much they like it , for cooling down or exercising in the pool.
Surrounded by spectacular mountains on all sides, Montejaque is a charming village with excellent local amenities including a bakery, several small mini stores and some excellent bars and restaurants .On booking we can send you a short guide setting out all our favourite places to shop, eat and drink.The historic town of Ronda(15 minutes away)is perched on a plateau above spectacular cliffs and the dramatic gorge splitting the town in two is spanned by the famous 18th century bridge,featured in the Hemingway book. Montejaque is ideally placed for visits to Seville,Cordoba and Granada.The airports of Seville,Malaga and Jerez are almost all equidistant from Montejaque.(about one and a half hours).There are regular coaches coming up to Ronda from Malaga and it is possible to travel by train to our nearby station, Benaojan-Montejaque. This railway continues from our sister village Benoajan down to Gibraltar and Algeciras with onward boat access to N. Africa.
There are fantastic walks around the village and a daily bus service to nearby Ronda. However to get the very best out of the area ,we do recommend hiring a car. Parking in the village is straightforward and we usually use a spot located a couple of minutes from the house.
