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Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin

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Villa and saltwater pool
Step into the Pool
Pool with a view
Main terrace covered dining area
Lunch with a spectacular view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Gaucin, Andalucia
  • Castillo del Aguila
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Estepona Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Gibraltar (GIB)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin

Los Buhos (The Owls) is a very spacious and luxurious traditional-style villa, full of character and charm, located in a quiet corner of the white village of Gaucin, with a large, well-stocked garden, private salt-water pool and unbelievable views - ideal for outdoor living in the summer. The villa is decorated in 'campo chic' style and stocked with paintings and sculptures, most of them the work of the large artistic community for which Gaucin is well known. A forty-foot long, five-arched loggia, with covered outdoor dining area, looks over the south-facing garden, as well as enjoying the stunning views down to the far distant straits of Gibraltar and the Rif mountains in Morocco. The garden has many quiet corners to sit in sun or shade, as well as an area for playing boules, or table-tennis, or simply relaxing in the hammock.
The large kitchen was completely modernised in 2024 in an open-plan style with a large central island, with the latest modern appliances, including two ovens and a large induction hob, while retaining a luxury rustic feel that fits in well with the style of the rest of the house. A breakfast room with multiple-aspect windows sits alongside the kitchen area.

Outside kitchen is a barbecue area overlooking the pool, with its terrace and sunbeds.

In the cooler months the spacious villa, with its garden and multiple terraces, creates an ideal space for enjoying the winter sunshine during the day and then retreating to the deliciously warm and cosy interior once the sun sets, with under-floor heating throughout, plus two wood-burning stoves in the lounge and the formal dining room, and an open fireplace in the kitchen.

The four large double/twin bedrooms are all light and spacious, with beautiful wooden-carved beds, very comfortable mattresses and fine quality cotton sheets. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.

Although the villa feels as if it is in the countryside, the many excellent tapas bars, restaurants, shops and other facilities of the village are all within a few minutes walk. The only problem is you might find you just don't want to leave the villa!

Property manager

Ian Cockburn

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number CTC-2016171341

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

Gaucin

Located in Gaucin, this villa is in the mountains. Castillo del Aguila and Ermita de la Vera Cruz are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pileta Caves and Estepona Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Gaucin, Andalucia

What's nearby

  • Castillo del Aguila - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club - 42 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Estepona Golf - 50 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Estepona Port and Marina - 52 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Estepona Beach - 54 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Cortes de la Frontera Station - 25 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antiguo Bar Nuevo - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Mi Cortijo - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Raiz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Claveles - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Café-Bar 'el HACHO - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury villa with large garden and private pool in a quiet corner of Gaucin located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Castillo del Aguila and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Riding Fun In The Sun. Carlos III Fountain and Ermita de la Vera Cruz are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

An amazing property in a perfect location to explore Gaucin and the surrounding areas. The villa is beautiful and huge, with lots of different areas to relax and unwind, and perfect for a stay with our extended family. Situated within walking distance to pretty much everything in Gaucin, I would highly recommend this property. The hosts were absolutely lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

The villa was everything we hoped for and more. The villa itself was stunning, spacious and full of beautiful artwork. The grounds and pool area again were amazing, space for everyone to have their own quiet place or congregate around the pool. And the view, well what can we say, you could never get tired of looking at that view. It was stunning and different every day, and at different times of the day. As for the owner, he went over and above to ensure we had the most perfect stay, for which we are extremely grateful. We will be back. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E., Nairobi, Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most brilliant villa.

This was an absolutely superb villa and a real privilege to be able to stay in Ian and Jacqueline‘s wonderful home. The initial communications and directions were detailed and helpful and getting to and into the villa could not have been easier. The villa is superbly situated on the edge of Gaucin village - incredibly peaceful with the most amazing views. Everything in the village is a short walk away. The house is generous and spacious and filled with artifacts from around the world - full of character and very homely. The kitchen is one of the rooms that is better in reality than on the website: a cook’s dream and really well stocked with equipment and herbs and spices: the house is perfect for entertaining. The bedrooms are very comfortable and spacious and there are a seemingly infinite number of spaces to sit and enjoy a different view - inside or out. The garden is spectacular and full of intrigue and interesting spaces with many lovely spots for a morning coffee or an evening drink. The pool is refreshing and well maintained. Maria - the house help - could not have been more charming or helpful throughout our stay. If this villa is available, I would highly recommend it… we hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer in Gaucin

We had a wonderful time at Los Buhos, the villa is unique and stunning, in an idyllic location, perfect for a get away from it all holiday, but also situated to benefit from the charm and hospitality of Gaucin.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

vicky n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week

A beautiful house in a lovely setting. We wanted somewhere which felt peaceful and calm, whilst also being able to access the life and restaurants of a village. This more than exceeded our hopes. A perfect holiday. We totally recommend you go and experience it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ian Cockburn

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We are a professional couple (both art historians) from Wimbledon, with three adult sons. We run our own business (Art & Culture Travel Ltd) which operates in London and also runs cultural trips to Europe. As well as a strong mutual interest in art, we also enjoy tennis, outdoor activities and a very full social life. Living between London and Gaucin allows us to enjoy all of our interests to the full.

Why they chose this property

The climate in southern Andalucia is wonderful, and Gaucin is probably the most beautiful, authentic 'white village' in the whole region, as well as being home to over twenty artists studios.
Villa Los Buhos is exceptional, being very spacious and well-designed, with a large garden, private pool and incredible views all the way to the straights of Gibraltar and the Rif mountains in Morocco. It feels as if it is in the countryside, yet it is also in the village, within a short walk of all the bars, restaurants, shops and other facilities.
We invite many friends here and most of them don't want to leave!

What makes this property unique

The villa was built in traditional style over a period of seven years, by a lady who had a remarkable eye for detail and quality, combined with a great instinct for layout, light and double-aspect views from almost every location in the villa.
The garden was largely created by a Japanese man who lived here for 14 years and introduced a great variety of exotic plants and trees. As well as a very beautiful salt-water swimming pool, the garden has many quiet corners, and exceptional views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, but also spaces for playing boule and table tennis, or just relaxing in the hammock.
Overlooking the garden is a wonderful south-facing loggia which provides space for relaxing as well as covered outdoor dining, with a view to die for.
The only problem? It's such an incredible environment that we sometime have to force ourselves to go out and enjoy everything the village has to offer as well!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese