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Traditional stone cottage in La Molineta with private gardens, dip pool & views

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Outdoor covered patio area
Path leading to La Cuadra
Private garden
Steps leading up to La Cuadra
Sundowner spot

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frigiliana, Andalucia
  • Balcon de Europa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Old Fountain
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Burriana Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional stone cottage in La Molineta with private gardens, dip pool & views

Organised all on one level La Cuadra has an open plan living space comprising of a fitted kitchen, with nespresso coffee maker and the lounge with a smart TV and Netflix for entertainment. The lounge includes the benefits of a traditional cast iron log burner open fireplace for heating in the winter months. From the lounge is a large double bedroom with 1 large fitted wardrobe and reversible Air Conditioning and heating. The bedroom then leads onto the very well proportioned separate bathroom. The bathroom again has lots of storage space, a full size bath tub with overhead shower, WC and a double aspect with two windows.

Throughout the property are beautiful high ceilings with beams, lots of windows creating a bright living space and a very attractive traditional Fajalauza floor tiles. All these elements add additional charm and character to the cottage.

The kitchen opens onto a large covered terrace, with a large private garden, and a brick built barbecue area. The upper terrace to the side of La Cuadra is a plunge pool surrounded by paved terrace with table chairs and sun loungers, which is perfectly placed to take advantage of the sunshine and privacy offered by the property, one of only four properties to the left side of this wonderfully private hamlet.

The gardens surrounding the property are beautiful and well established over many years, to include beautiful sea views with trees bearing almonds and fig. From the boundary of the property a pretty pathway sweeps throughout the garden under decorated archways and meandering steps until you reach the covered patio and the entrance to La Cuadra.

Property manager

Niall Garner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only permitted outside the property

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CR/MA/01993

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frigiliana

Located in Frigiliana, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Balcon de Europa and The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burriana Beach and The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama. Aerobaby Medina and Aquavelis Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Frigiliana, Andalucia

What's nearby

  • Balcon de Europa - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Nerja Caves - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • The Old Fountain - 8 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Burriana Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Calahonda Beach - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Virtudes - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Boquetillo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vinos el Lagar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Plaza 45 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Tangay - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stone cottage in La Molineta with private gardens, dip pool & views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional stone cottage in La Molineta with private gardens, dip pool & views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional stone cottage in La Molineta with private gardens, dip pool & views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Traditional stone cottage in La Molineta with private gardens, dip pool & views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Museo Arqueologico de Frigiliana, The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace. Castle of Lizar and Church of San Antonio are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for two!
Had a great stay in this unique property! Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter at La Cuadra
Beautiful cottage, small but ideal for two. Lovely gardens. A bit of traffic noise because it's right above a bend on the main road to Frigiliana and, as others have mentioned, dogs barking through the night are off putting, but probably out with the owners control. Some information on the surrounding area, amenities etc. would be helpful.. The electric blanket, bathroom heater, air con heating and of course a great wood burning stove made this an excellent, cosy winter stay
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
To begin with, the check-in was flawless with a code to access the apartment and the keys available at the door so you’re not dependent on the host to be on time for an appointment. This was really convenient. The house is also really lovely and the kitchen also has all the accessories you can wish for. You have complete privacy by the poolside and it’s a great place to relax. Overall a great house, especially considering the price.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Casita
Lovely property, very clean and well equipped. Good location for walking up to Frigiliana or catching the bus to Nerja.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage for two
Amazing property, such a lovely little cottage for two. Everything you could need was at hand Views to die for and your own private terrace and plunge pool
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New area for us to discover.
Delightful property and very well equipped.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little casita
Third time staying, lovely house and well equipped. Bus to Nerja and Frigilliana very handy and reliable. Highly recommend but there are a lot of steps so not for anyone with limited mobility.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place near Frigiliana with beautiful gardens
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this casita. It was a well-equipped one-bedroom place, perfect for a couple. The highlight for us was the beautiful garden, a lovely spot to relax and soak up the sun. The location was also great. While situated on a main road so there was some traffic noise, it was manageable and didn't disrupt our sleep. The walk to the charming Old Town of Frigiliana was just 15 minutes, which we found convenient for exploring the area. Overall, this casita provided a great base for exploring Frigiliana and the surrounding area. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Wonderful little cottage for two
We stayed in La Cuadra for one week, going the second week in January for some much needed rest and relaxation. The cottage was everything we thought it would be: comfortable, warm (with the wood burning stove) and well equipped. The English TV was a bonus. The local area was very nice with Frigiliana and it's great little eateries, at the top of the hill and Nerja five minutes by car down on the coast. We visited several other coastal resorts too, all very much enjoyed. Overall, an excellent stay and we very much hope to return in the future. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal dwelling in top spot
Tastefully furnished and well-equipped home in sublime surroundings. The air conditioner (bedroom) in combination with the burning stove (living room) kept us comfortably warm at night (January). The doubly-glazed windows helped a lot in this respect and also provided efficient noise insulation, so that traffic noise and barking dogs were in no way perceived as a problem indoors. The manager and gardener Sebastián were extremely helpful and kind, as always.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil and Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Little Casita
La Cuadra is a great little casita and we thoroughly enjoyed our three week holiday there. We particularly appreciated the total privacy and delightful garden, which we can confirm is not overlooked. The sun terrace is excellent and in July and August, the plunge pool, which is larger than it appears in the photos, must be a wonderful place to cool off. We didn’t have a hire car, but found that getting around on public transport was easy. The shops in Frigiliana provided everything we needed in terms of self catering and there were lots of locally grown vegetables on sale. We ate out on a number of occasions and didn’t have a bad meal in Frigiliana. There are plenty of places with good vegetarian and vegan options on their menus. Many thanks for a great three week holiday at La Cuadra.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Bristol, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious views, very charming house and garden, perfect spot for hiking Axarquia
Check in with a code for the gate and lockbox for the door key worked perfectly, which was great as we arrived late at night. It's a beautiful building and the interior is immediately appealing and unique, with original artworks. It's also very well laid out for lounging indoors and out, cooking and dining indoors and out. The kitchen is well equipped and has the world's best garlic press. The wood stove works well and so do all the appliances. The bed was too hard for us arthritic side sleepers - so a memory foam topper would have made it perfect. There's a fair amount of traffic noise from the main road, less of a problem at this time of year, and not noticeable indoors. We were mostly away early to go hiking and back after dark, but we had a few late morning breakfasts and afternoon beers on the sunny terrace and the traffic didn't bother us much. The house is perfectly situated for all the fabulous hikes in the nearby Sierra de Almijara and Tejeda or a stroll over to Frigiliana. Perfect holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fijn verblijf in La Cuadra in maart met mooi weer
Toen we kwamen was het nog best fris en kwam het huis uit winterstand. Gelukkig was er verwarming en hebben we later in de week zellfs nog het zwembadje kunnen gebruiken (op ons verzoek dezelfde dag klaar voor gebruik gemaakt). La Cuadra is prachtig met een mooie tuin en heeft een uitstekende ligging om uitstapjes te maken. Binnen 10 minuten ben je bij de snelweg en de winkels.in het huis ontbreekt aan niets, erg goed geregeld!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muy bien!
Estuvimos una semana mi marido y yo. La casa está decorada con mucho gusto y tiene todo lo necesario. La cama es cómoda y la presión de la ducha perfecta. Hay que tener en cuenta que es una casa de campo, por lo que hay bastantes insectos (arañas, ciempiés, hormigas…), y hay que ir preparado para las picaduras (llevar repelente para el cuerpo) No es apto para personas con discapacidad ya que hay bastantes escaleras hasta llegar a la casa
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Chill out
The property was very well presented and equipped with high quality furnishings and appliances. To our delight was the fact there was what English people like…..a teapot, egg cups and sink plugs! Such a pretty place to relax in both in the house and gardens. A slight downside was the intermittent barking of dogs at night but everything else makes up for that. It was easy to drive to different places and if you like some exercise, the walk up into Frigiliana will get your pulse rate up. It was a bit disappointing in that we were told we would be met by the manager and were not. My text to her would not deliver and in fact we did not hear from her or see her during our stay. Hence the 3 stars for that. We would certainly recommend a stay at La Cuadra.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lovely location and perfect property for two people who love to chill and relax
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Perfect place for rest and relaxation well equipped kitchen great plunge pool Would benefit from local info guide eg beaches restaurants etc Perfect place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Oscar L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa frigiliana
Bonita casa a la entrada del pueblo, mucha privacidad y buen lugar con varias comodidades
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous views, lovely Villa, very well equipped, Air con In the bedroom was a game changer
Superb location, spotlessly clean and well equipped villa, however the steps up to the villa were sometimes challenging depending on what time of the day it was and their was a dog that barked most of the night but keeping the windows in the bedroom closed helped minimise the noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

SERGE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Des vacances relax
Oublier de dire qu’il y a 83 marches à gravir en plein soleil avant d’arriver à la propriété est à signaler même si le deuxième accès est moins sportif. Il manque dans les ustensiles de cuisine un grand saladier et une essoreuse à salade. Prévoir un brise jet au robinet de la cuisine pour éviter de s’asperger. Autrement cadre et maison agréable. Calme et intimité assurés si on fait abstraction du bruit de la route, des coqs et chiens du voisin. Petit bémol piscine 2mx2m vraiment petite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Absolutely brilliant villa so peaceful will definitely be booking again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Delightful garden and cottage with good quality furnishings and equipment. There is a cockerel and dog below, that likes to bark, just so you are aware!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Gitte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Skønt hus og have
Dejligt indrettet hus og meget hyggelige udearealer. Meget støj fra vejen til Frigilliana,en ret forstyrrende ting, når vi sad på terrassen Det værste var naboens hunde som kunne gø hele natten, nødvendigt med hørepropper.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Jörg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Die Strasse vor dem Anwesen hat alles kaputtgemacht
Das Anwesen selbst ist für 2 Personen wirklich gut, das Haus gemütlich eingerichtet und ausgetattet, der Garten ist schön und der kleine Plunge-Pool ist auch ausreichend. Als Betreuerin haben wir Sam O'Reilly kennengelernt, sie hat einen tollen Job gemacht und hat uns da wo es nötig war super unterstützt. Jetzt kommt das ganz große ABER. Direkt unterhalb des Anwesens verläuft die Hauptverbindung zwischen Nerja und Frigiliana. Diese Strasse ist in der Hochsaison (Juli - August) eher ein Highway denn eine normale Landstrasse. Der Verkehr war abnormal (von 7 Uhr morgens bis ca. 23 Uhr abends) und durch die überhöhte Lage des Anwesens an der Strasse ist der Schallpegel im gesamten Garten und auf den 2 Terrassen so stark, dass man es nicht aushält, länger dort zu sitzen. Die Strasse macht direkt unter dem Anwesen eine 180 Grad Kehre und auf beiden Seite geht es dann bergan, so dass die Fahrzeuge beschleunigt werden. Ich schreibe das extra so krass, weil wir vorher dachten, na ja, so schlimm wird es schon nicht sein. Das war ein Fehler. Die Strasse wurde in der Beschreibung so nicht erwähnt und die hat alles komplett runtergezogen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

MARTÍN ANTONIO C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Una casa muy completa
La casa es muy bonita. Muy bien acondicionada en todos los sentidos, electrodomésticos, utensilios, vajilla, obras de arte, piscina, etc. Es cierto, que hay muchos escalones, pero eso te permite la privacidad de la que goza la casa. Y al segundo día, ya te lo planteas como un buen ejercicio físico. También es cierto, que la carretera está muy transitada, que hay un perro del vecino que ladra y un gallo que cacarea, y que lo hacen en cualquier momento, de día o de noche. El primer día te molesta, pero enseguida te acostumbras. Al menos es lo que nos ocurrió a nosotros. No había canales televisivos en Español, porqué está principalmente enfocado al turismo inglés, pero se lo dijimos al Administrador y al día siguiente solucionaron el problema. La estancia en esta casa es absolutamente recomendable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Niall Garner

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A busy company director who stumbled upon La Molineta in 2008 and was immediately captivated by the area. Having rented La Cuadra for 5 years as a vacation stay, I was delighted when it came up for sale, and could finally call it our holiday home.
With that decision was whether or not to rent it out, and I felt it deserved to be shared and for others to derive as much pleasure, inspiration and relaxation as I had whilst there.

Why they chose this property

It's the privacy and tranquility you simply can't get in Frigiliana or Nerja. The footprint of the house is one third of the garden space, and whilst the steps you climb passing the three properties to reach ours feels challenging at first, you soon appreciate that is where the steps stop and La Cuadra's private garden starts, and whist many have conveniently tiled and terraced their outdoor spaces, ours remains green, a rarity in the area. Simply put, uninterrupted, splendid isolation! (though clearly, I'm biased).

What makes this property unique

It's 300 years old, a rare example of authentic Andalusia, that made it from Donkey Stable to home. The provenance of Sir Peter Wakefield buying the entire ruined hamlet in the 1960's then spending the next 40 years creating a legacy carries with it a unique heritage and love for this hamlet that you can feel the moment you enter. The more you learn and experience, the more you love if you embrace it. I felt it when renting, and I feel it now more acutely as an owner, as I'm now entrusted to ensure our guests are afforded that same amazing experience.

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