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The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz.

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Aerial view
Interior
TV, fireplace, video games

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
El Gastor, Andalucia
  • Área Recreativa Arroyomolinos "La Playita"
    18 min drive
  • La Playita
    19 min drive
  • Acinipo Roman Ruins
    24 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz.

El Valle Dorado is a beautiful rustic house with a stone facade located in a privileged area in the municipality of El Gastor, 30 minutes from Ronda and 35 from Grazalema. In El Valle Dorado you can enjoy beautiful views of the Zahara - El Gastor reservoir and watch the sunset watching the sun slowly set behind the mountains.

Distributed on two floors, it has on the ground floor a large living room with fireplace, a fully equipped American kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom with double bed. Upstairs it has two bedrooms with two single beds each.

In the outdoor area has a private pool, barbecue, picnic area and fruit trees.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Dolmen El Charcón II. The cottage offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • 6 minutes by car from Dolmen El Charcón II and 8 minutes from Dolmen El Charcón I
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Gastor cottage.

Property manager

Luis Hormigo

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No se admiten mascotas en la propiedad.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Tener precaución en la zona de la piscina.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number VTAR/CA/000411

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Golden Valley A Rural Paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz

The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week in a lovely area
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in El Gastor. The house was as pictured, though unfortunately it was unseasonably cold so we could not use the pool. Instead, we got to enjoy a fire most nights! The view across the valley is gorgeous, and the mountain peak just behind the house is also beautiful. We visited Olvera, Grazalema, Zahara, Setinil de las Bodegas, and Ronda; all nearby and easily accessible by car. We rented bikes in Olvera and cycled the Via Verde, and we hiked to the dolmen just up from the town. The Gastrobar in El Gastor has great food and views. Thank you Luis!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H., San Carlos, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic comfort with a million dollar view
El Valle Dorado was the perfect perch for my husband and me to explore the beautiful white towns area of Southern Spain. The house is very comfortable, and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. We stayed during a cold snap, and the heating worked well. In warmer weather, the outdoor amenities like the pool and extensive outdoor seating areas would be wonderful. Host Luis speaks good English, and he and his parents were charming. The meeting point at the El Gastor gas station was convenient and simple to find. For larger groups, the fact that there is only one bathroom should be considered. For the two of us, it was no problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazed in Andalusia
The best rental and our favourite spot throughout our trip around Spain. Luis' and his family are so kind, hospitable, easy to communicate with and host the most lovely property. Stunning views, poolside lounging and while we were there in January, the fireplace made for an extra cozy and relaxing evening. It is so well equipped you could host family dinner here and our only wish is that we stayed longer. Next time! Highly recommend as you explore El Gastor, the little white villages, the wine region, Ronda etc. Thank you Luis & Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect.
We had very high expectations having read previous reviews of this property. It is fair to say that these were exceeded. In particular the pool, large, very clean and the surrounding area offering both sun and shade with a fantastic view. If you are considering booking this property, do not hesitate. We enjoyed all aspects of our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful place, we want to live here!
This house is stunning. Incredible views, lovely relaxing outdoor living spaces. With a westerly aspect we saw some amazing sunsets every day, whilst having dinner on one of the 5 different seating areas! We really couldn't find anything to fault this place for and Luis Jr and luis Snr were lovely hosts. Believe the pictures, for once they don't lie, if anything they don't fully do it justice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doesn’t get much better than this
Pure beauty. Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing stay!!
From the moment we met Luis father who brought us to the house, to the departure day, it was a brilliant stay! One of the best holidays we've ever had. The house is in a beautiful location with fantastic views over the surroundings mountains and El Gastor reservoir. We spent the majority of each day in the pool which is quite large and was very clean. The house is a traditional Spanish house, very comfortable with all the necessary amenities. There were many seating areas around the property and fruit trees all around. Any queries were answered very promptly. We would love to return here!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic traditional Spanish House with a pool in an incredible location
A great house in a fantastic location. We loved our stay. The host Luis and family could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid Spanish villa
This delightful house, with sweeping views across the valley, is within a short drive of many stunning Spanish villages. Very peaceful and non-touristy feel to the general area, but to El Gastor in particular. Property manager, Luis, and his parents (Luis Sr. and Mercedes), as well as brother Ruiz, were super nice and helpful. If you want to stay close to many of the postcard- beautiful places in Cádiz, Andalusia and Malaga, this villa comes highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alli W., Saxmundham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa with gorgeous views
We loved this villa. It was well kitted out and the outside space was fabulous - particularly the pool. And the views were stupendous. The owners were very helpful, although the initial meet up at a local garage proved a bit tricky! The only things that would make the stay even more perfect would be a 1.80m bed and a better shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
The property is better than it looks in pictures. The view from the patio and pool areas are fantastic; surrealistic almost. We didn't want to leave to go out exploring! All amenities are provided and certainly appreciated; kitchen is well equipped and utensils are easily accessible. The hosts were great; and we could have not had a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Etta H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views, excellent hosts!
Luis' home is gorgeous, spotlessly clean, and extremely comfortable. The setting is serene and view even better than the pictures! It is a short drive into the town of Ronda or El Gastor but we really loved the time we were able to hang around the house, soak up the surroundings, and enjoy the pool. Luis and his family were accommodating when our arrival was delayed. His brother and dad showed us around the house. Luis was always very responsive but we were given the info for his brother as well in case we couldn't reach him right away. Luis owns the home next door as well and when the guests there were blasting loud music and shouting we let him know and he assured us it would be handled. Thankfully, those guests left the next day but we were grateful for the effort from Luis to make everyone comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place and hosts - Just wish we could have stayed longer
Truly beautiful location and great layout in the mountains just outside a small mountain village. We used as a base camp to explore the area, with El Gastor just being a very cute village, surrounded by lots other towns within 30 to 45 minute drives. The actual house was lovely, clean, and so inviting with just a wonderful sunset view. Our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Lynn L., Block Island, Rhode Island USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional in every way
We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend it. The house is spacious. It was clean, comfortable and offered us one of the most spectacular views we have experienced in our many VRBO stays over the years. Luis and his brother Raul were excellent communicators and wonderful to deal with. This is an excellent location to explore the Pueblo Blancas as well as Ronda and Cadiz. Thank you to the entire family for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly setting!
My husband and I rented this property for two weeks. The setting, as so many have mentioned, is absolutely incredible! The gardens around the house are lovely (even in November!) The property is quiet and very private.We took long, delightful walks every day without having to drive. The house itself is dark(as these houses must be due to the heat).We had to be careful to only open windows that had screens, otherwise the flies appeared.We didn't need to use the air conditioning or heat very much at all but they were appreciated when needed.(Our weather was perfect!). The house has ants but we quickly learned to leave nothing out on the counters and we used vinegar as a deterrent, which worked well. The bedroom is especially dark but the window had screens and the mattress was comfortable enough. The bathroom was adequate with a small shower. The kitchen was equipped well enough for cooking, which we did a lot. The living room was comfortable and wifi worked very well. The beginning of the trip was a bit discouraging. We were to meet Luis at a certain place in town at a certain time. He was not there. When I called he answered but the soccer game on TV was so loud he couldn't hear me. I had to ask him to turn down the volume! He told me he would send his brother to meet us. Then he called back to tell us his father was coming to meet us. His father was very kind but spoke no English at all. We never met Luis (jr) during our stay. The other problem was that he did not warn us that no stores would be open on Sunday. We arrived on Saturday and certainly would have shopped for food had we known this! After this Luis was responsive to our texts and was helpful. The pool is unheated and I'm sure very welcome when it's hot. On warm afternoons we dipped in quickly! El Gastor itself is very small and has a few small groceries.We went to Ronda to shop for food that El Gastor did not have. Overall we truly enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike N., St Pete Beach, Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, charming Spanish home with a massive view
We absolutely loved our stay. It’s the perfect house for a couple or one with a small family. Nicely decorated, extremely well equipped, and beautiful maintained by Luis and his family. They live in the town and are immediately available for anything needed. If you want privacy, quiet, peaceful long views, great outdoor space and a really nice pool in the heart of the Spanish hill towns just a few miles away, then stop looking and just rent in. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing position, views and sunsets in the mountains
Loved staying here, the property is very comfortable, well equipped, great pool and very clean. The highlight though is the position, looking out across the lake towards Zehra de la Sierra and facing west you get the benefit of the evening sun. The local village El Gastor is not touristy at all so you get a real feel for the local people and their way of life. At the same time there is plenty to see and explore in the vicinity with restaurants and bars close at hand, alongside ancient monuments and historical buildings. For nature lovers there are extensive walks in the area, with mountains, forests, olive groves and an abundance of vultures and eagles souring past to gaze at. I booked this property based purely on the image of the table on the terrace facing towards the lake; it was even better in reality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niall R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in a spectacular location
The most spectacular location for a villa with views over the valley and to the mountains at the other side. Beautiful sunsets over the lake and sunrise over the mountain top behind the villa. The villa was very well equipped, plenty of kitchen equipment and 2 BBQs (on which we did almost all our cooking). The white villages are beautiful and Ronda is definitely worth a visit, but the villa is so good we were happy most days to relax round the pool. There are plenty of places to sit or lie in the sun or shade at any time of day. Luis and family were very helpful and friendly. Overall a fantastic, relaxing holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place!
I've rented a few houses in Spain for a holiday but this is the first time I felt really valued as a customer. It was more like being welcomed by family! The house has everything you need. It was spotlessly clean. 30 mins to Ronda which is a must to visit. Many other Towns nearby, drive the mountain road back from Setenil if you go, it's well worth it and safe. The views are simply amazing from the house with sunsets so beautiful each evening. It's quiet, any dogs and chickens are far away and it's safe and secure. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A rural paradise
Everything about this property was amazing. The villa itself is comfy, well thought out and very well equipped. We had everything we needed and more, with nice finishing touches. The setting is incredible - the villa is completely private and not overlooked. Surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with flowers, vines and fruit trees. The view and sunset was unforgettable, and there were a total of 7 different places to sit outside around the property, to enjoy sun or shade at any time of day. The pool was very welcome on the hot days, and we made good use of the BBQ. El Gastor is close by, and Ronda a 30minute drive from the property, which is where we bought all our groceries before arrival. Raúl checked us in and was very kind and helpful. I would definitely go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabuloso
Stunning views. Good facilities. A great place to relax and unwind. Ronda and other villages close by for an easy day trip. Excellent hiking nearby too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
Booked for the view and it didn't dissapoint! Sitting out watching the sunset was wonderful. The entire property is finished to a high standard and everything needed was present. The pool was chilly, but it was March, but I still had to go in, as it looked so inviting in the sun! Our hosts were on hand for any requests, checking if all was okay, but not intrusive. All in all, probably the best property we have rented for a week's holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulino R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in an beautiful and serene setting
This farmhouse is an absolutely wonderful place to stay. It was very clean and had everything we needed for our family, with gorgeous views of the hillside, it was a joy to enjoy the terrace and peaceful natural setting. A perfect escape after spending time in larger cities. It's a close distance to visit other hillside towns, but we were happy to spend time just enjoying the property. Wonderful outdoor space, and the house has everything you would need including a fully equipped kitchen. The owners were kind, gracious and welcoming. We'd love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith A Muggleton M., Leicestershire England

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with stunning views
What a fantastic place this is. Couldn’t fault it at all. Lovely clean and very private house in a great location and the views are stunning. Nice and quiet and relaxing and away from it all. Just what we wanted. Terrific sunsets at night too!! Lot of seating areas outside in either shade or sun. I could have sat and watched the circling griffon vultures (lots of them) all day long. Mesmerising site! Weather was also fantastic for March. Good pool and also a couple of big bbqs should you require them. On arrival at El Gastor, we were met by Luis and his mother and they were both charming, friendly and helpful people. They supplied us with a few essentials in the house, which is always a nice touch. From first booking the house, Luis was always very quick with his responses to any questions I had and also whilst there he was only a phone call/email away should we have needed him. This house suited our needs perfectly and highly recommend it without hesitation. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Stunning views and very comfortable home to tour the white villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020