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Renovated 17th Century Townhouse, With Patio And Roof Terrace

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Arcos de la Frontera, AL
  • Plaza del Cabildo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Castle of Arcos de la Frontera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mirador
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Renovated 17th Century Townhouse, With Patio And Roof Terrace

The house was originally one of Spain's first public granaries in the 17th century. Now completely renovated, with three double bedrooms plus one spare room with two single beds, it sleeps eight easily. Located in the heart of the old town, it's a few minutes walk from the main square and local bars and restaurants. Many of the processions of local fiestas pass directly in front of the house, providing a great place to watch the festivities. Perched on top of a limestone cliff, Arcos de la Frontera is one of the most striking villages in Spain. Its whitewashed houses and stone churches wind upwards into the old town, stopping abruptly as the sheer cliff face dramatically plunges down to the valley of the river Guadalete below. Arcos has some of the most spectacular fiestas running throughout the year, a traditional Spanish experience: flamenco, sherry, tapas and long warm evenings. There is also a nearby golf course, and lake where you can sail.

Property manager

Mark Nandi

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number VFT/CA/05210

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

About the area

Arcos de la Frontera

Located in Arcos de la Frontera, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arcos De La Frontera Beach and Los Alcornocales Natural Park, while Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art and Villamarta Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Circuit of Jerez Racetrack or Estadio Municipal de Chapin.
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Arcos de la Frontera, AL

What's nearby

  • Convento de las Mercedarias - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza del Cabildo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castle of Arcos de la Frontera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mirador - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arcos Gardens Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Jerez de la Frontera (YJW-Jerez de la Frontera Train Station) - 37 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tabanco Lalola - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Parador de Arcos de la Frontera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Faro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Jóvenes Flamencos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Paco - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated 17th Century Townhouse, With Patio And Roof Terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Where is Renovated 17th Century Townhouse, With Patio And Roof Terrace located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Church of San Pedro and Convento de las Mercedarias. Plaza del Cabildo and Castle of Arcos de la Frontera are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen P.

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

Spacious and Charming

We were four adults needing 3 bedrooms. This apartment suited our needs perfectly. We loved the charm of the place and enjoyed walking all the unique streets of the town. It was great to have such a large kitchen and a washer and dryer. Mark was quick to respond to any questions as was the house keeper Beatrix. We parked in the parcade El Paseo approximately a 15 min walk from the apartment. I would recommend visiting Arcos de la Fronterra and renting this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful adventure

Living in the old town, way at the top, was an adventure - not for anyone looking for being surrounded by English speakers. The restored house was lovely, well furnished with a great kitchen/washer-dryer and updated bathrooms.A great fireplace for chilly February nights. Very good advice from owner about where to park our car (down below in underground parking), places to eat and things to do. House is surrounded by historic churches and a lovely Parador with a stunning, huge deck looking down over the valley and river. There is a free bus on the half hour that makes the climb up and down; walking up and down is an adventure on the impossibly narrow streets, but definitely memorable. We had stayed five years ago outside Rhonda, so we knew about the white villages, and went both to the coast and to some other white villages. Housekeeper very nice but speaks no English, but willing to look up words on her phone. We're glad we did this!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Herndon, Virginia

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

Book this place...now!

My wife & I are just back from a trip to Andalusia that included 2 nights in this wonderful property in Arcos de la Frontera. During the last 20+ years, we have probably stayed in 50 different VRBO properties. None of them were even remotely as nice as this one. The description and photos you see here are accurate, but understated. This place is amazing...everything from the location of the lighting and light switches to the attention to detail of what must have been a challenging modernization project to the expansiveness and drama of the space itself. And it is located just a few hundred feet away from the busiest parts of town...close enough to provide easy access, but far enough away to be removed from the hustle and bustle of the tourist attractions. The owner and the local property manager were helpful and readily available without being intrusive or demanding. We stayed during the busy Holy Week activities and it felt like all of it was happening in our neighborhood. We had access when we wanted it, but felt removed and "cocooned" when we retreated to the townhouse/apartment. I have no idea what other properties are offered in the heart of Arcos and at what price, but we encourage you to get this place if it is available and even close to within your budget. At the very least, you won' be disappointed. More likely, you will find -- as we did -- that it is the kind of accommodation that can significantly enhance your visit to this wonderful and interesting town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

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

what a wonderful house

Like most of the houses in the historic center of Arcos de la Frontera, this house looks like nothing from the outside. But you enter a large, lovely old home, with so many delightful decor details. The spiral staircase is fancy ironwork, narrow enough that even we as old people were comfortable using them. The windows have wooden doors and shutters that can be opened partially or fully depending on how much light or privacy you want. The kitchen is huge and ridiculously oversupplied with everything except maybe for baking. The ceilings were high and the temperature outside was cool, so we were most comfortable closing internal doors and just heating the room we were in (they heated quickly). These internal doors allowed us to modify the feeling of the house from very open to very cozy. As is probably obvious, we loved the house. All of the historic center was close and very walkable. We often used the little grocery store across the street, and fell in love with the Mercadona that was on the circuit of the minibus we used to get down the hill to our car in a parking garage. As suggested, we did not drive up to the house because the streets are narrow and there's no parking. However, the streets, though quite narrow in places, were driveable - the minibus managed it, after all. One could also walk down the hill to the parking garage, and we did this occasionally as the minibus stops early on Saturday and doesn't run on Sunday. Beatriz was super helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefanía S.

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

Muy buena

Casa hermosa y totalmente equipada
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

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

The house is incredible!

We absolutely loved this beautiful house! It had old-world charm with all of the modern conveniences. The house is immaculate and spacious. The location is great, very close to eateries and tiny tourist shops. If I ever go back to Arcos de la Frontera, I won’t stay anywhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benita G.

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

Spectacular!

The photos do not do justice to this fantastic, spacious house. It is absolutely gorgeous and extremely commodious. The architecture, the design and the art - all perfect. We were there during EXTREME heat which meant we ended up spending far more time in the house than we anticipated. Fortunately, it couldn't have been more comfortable. Unfortunately, we weren't able to take advantage of the outdoor patio and deck because of the heat. We were there in mid July to the first week in August. I don't blame the house for the weather! The town itself is wonderful. The ancient surroundings are fascinating. The residents couldn't be nicer and the restaurants are terrific. It's a very special property if you're looking for an unusually situated site. If I were to return to the area, I wouldn't hesitate to rent this gorgeous house again.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilio G.

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

La casa era de ensueño

La casa fantástica contaba con todo tipo de comodidades y la cocina impresionante. A la familia les encantó el sitio, la ubicación era genial porque nos permitió ir a un montón de sitios. El dueño de la casa nos dio mucha información antes de ir porque incluso el coche que tenemos que es familiar paso por todas las calles y nos movimos con facilidad.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Fenomenal

La casa está muy cuidada y limpia, tal cuál se ve en las fotos. La cocina tiene de todo para cocinar y en muy buen estado
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosa María v., Dos Hermanas

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

Estupenda casa

Nos ha encantado, una casa preciosa no le faltaba nada, además muy centrica
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T., Rossendale

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

Amazing ambience

We (4 adults and 2 teenagers) have just returned from a long weekend in Arcos which was just not long enough to fully appreciate this amazing house. We loved how this house has been renovated retaining and emphasising so many unique features whilst feeling luxurious with the high spec fittings, 3 fab showers, comfortable beds, quality towels and bedding and all kitchen amenities. As we stayed in January we made more use of the living area with real fire rather than the stunning courtyard and roof Terrace, people used to walk past the windows and then double back to peer in as inside the house is just stunning. Just a short walk away from the main square and variety of tapas restaurants, we enjoyed all of them and as 2 of our party are vegetarian they commented that there was plenty of choice. We didn't find parking a problem as found space on street lower down and walked up, we did brave driving the car up to unload and it is quite tricky to navigate. In the summer we would take up the owners suggestion of using underground parking and catching minibus which drops you off almost opposite house. We visited Cadiz and Jerez and would definitely return to explore other places if possible staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria jose C.

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

Casa con encanto

La casa es espectacular, no le falta un detalle, la decoración maravillosa y el sitio encantador y cercano a restaurante muy acogedores. Repetiremos

10/10 Excellent

Stephan K., Düsseldorf, Germany

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

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft

Das Objekt ist aufwändig restauriert und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Wohnung (auf 2. Etagen, verbunden über eine Wendeltreppe) ist geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet (u. a. Klimaanlage in allen Räumen). Die Lage (mitten im historischen Kern von Arcos) ist ebenfalls sehr gut. Bei der Anreise mit dem eigenen oder angemieteten Pkw sollte man die Hinweise des Vermieters durchaus ernst nehmen. Die engen Gassen von Arcos sind nicht für den Straßenverkehr konzipiert worden. Wer ein größeres Fahrzeug fährt oder wem das angemietete Fahrzeug noch nicht so vertraut ist, sollte dem Vorschlag des Vermieters entsprechend darüber nachdenken, sein Fahrzeug unterhalb der Altstadt stehen zu lassen und von dort die Anreise mit dem Taxi oder dem Minibus (der in unmittelbarer Nähe zu der Wohnung hält) fortzusetzen. Die Schlüssel- und Wohnungsübergabe war völlig unproblematisch. Hilfreich waren auch die umfangreichen Hinweise und Tipps des Vermieters (Restaurantempfehlungen, Vorschläge für Ausflüge in die Umgebung, etc.). Wegen der engen und steilen Wendeltreppe dürfte die Wohnung für Familien mit Kleinkindern und gehbehinderte Personen eher ungeeignet sein. Abgesehen davon kann ich diese außergewöhnliche Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Carol M.

Meticulously renovated house in old town

Spacious house combining ancient (arches) and modern esthetics (light fixtures). Beautiful floors and original (?) wooden window shutters. Comfy beds, well-lit, cozy fireplace and with eclectic library. Kitchen was a bit disorganized for serious cooking.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Preciosa

A truly beautiful house in a truly beautiful location. Spacious enough to easily accommodate three couples. If you can handle the circular staircase (see picture), you should also be able to handle the hike up from the underground car park or, a little further, from the free lot on the edge of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Henrik C.

Lovely, cosy place also in winter.

Really nicely renovated with big rooms and large kitchen and cosy fireplace. The town is lovely as well, but if you are not a strong walker and need your car right outside your door this is not your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B.

Alojamiento excelente, muy confortable y encantador.

Somos tres parejas que hemos disfrutado un fin de semana fantástico en Arcos de la Frontera. La casa está muy bien ubicada en el mismo centro de la ciudad y al mismo tiempo en un sitio tranquilo. Es una casa muy amplia, con una excelente rehabilitación que proporciona rincones y espacios encantadores. Esta muy bien equipada, lo que permite comodidad y pasar buenos ratos de charla o de relax después de un atareado día turístico. La recomendamos vivamente.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Beautiful well appointed house in a picturesque town

Our party consisted of Mum, Dad, Granny and 2 teenage kids. Weather was very hot but house had a lovely airy feel with high ceilings and good aircon throughout. Arcos is a great place as a base for exploring this beautiful region and within an hour or so of Seville, Cadiz & some fantastic beaches. The local beach at the lake is good for swimming but not within walking distance. You would need to be both competent and confident to navigate the streets in the old town by car! Parking near the river and in the ring road car park is free but expect a 10-15min walk up to the house! Great cafe's and bars all around the old town with very reasonable prices. If you were planning to stay longer than 4 days then i would recommend you hire a car and plan trips to surrounding areas as Arcos itself has limitations on activities especially for kids. We had a wonderful time here and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D., Kingston, Canada

Stylish and comfortable stay in cliff top town

Beautiful place, very clean, comfortable, amazing high ceilings and architectural details. Our stay was easy going and the town is fun to explore, with gorgeous views 'miradors', at every turn. Would definitely recommend staying here. We were a group of 6 and we had plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Two nights in Arcos

Beautiful, luxurious place with lots of room, gorgeous lighting, and a lovely rooftop deck.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

This is an amazing truly authentic house which will enhance your stay in this fantastic village

This house is beautiful and has been very tastefully renovated. The house has a lovely feel and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in it and would recommend this accommodation for a lovely reading break. Arcos village is a favourite of ours and we have now been 4 times. This is a place you must visit. Lovely tapas bars in the old town and an a azing church. Arcos is truly stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

elizabeth w., UK

Interesting property in old town ,very convenient for restaurants and 95 c little bus to shops

More attention to cleaning required ,property a little jaded and needs some decoration.Arcos great centre for visiting Jerez Cadiz and Sierra Grazelema by cheap public transport
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

A slice of real spain I would recommend this property

Firstly the support in booking the property through Mark was first class, he couldn't have tried harder to answer any questions we had. 8 of us stayed in the property February 2017 and we visited a number of landmarks in the area not to mention a great deal of eating with wine and sherry drinking. A lovely house sympathetically restored with all requirements for the 8 of us. Essentials such as hot water was in plentiful supply and because it was so early in the year the open fire was a nice addition when we returned late at night. Beds nice and comfortable. Plenty of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance although the house is in a quiet part of town. Small convenience store within 50yards discreetly placed between the properties. Its all a bit frantic when you drive up to the house first time....but take it easy, park and unload the car and all will be well. The welcome from the cleaner went all according to plan. Nice outside terrace on the roof that would be great in the summer. The local people are fantastic. We became friends with a few bar / restaurant owners, but you have to avoid the tourist traps as they are more pricy than the traditional eateries. That said it was a fantastic experience and I would stay again. Parking is a slight issue, there are places in town but we parked in the main free area down in the new town and walked up. I didn't kill us and was an interesting start and finish to the day. A slice of real Spain with easy access to tourist areas. I would recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lutz P.

Großartiges Haus mit tollen Terrassen

Zu zweit haben wir vier Tage in diesem Haus in Arcos verbracht. Sowohl die Inneneinrichtung (maurische Elemente) als auch die Außenbereiche (Patio, Dachterrasse) haben uns begeistert. Eine echte Empfehlung!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Magical!

This amazing house, located in the heart of old Arcos, was the perfect base for enjoying the pleasures of the region. We easily drove to Grazalema, Jerez, and Sevilla from there. But to our delight, our two daughters (ages 28 and 32) said that what they really wanted to do was to spend their time relaxing in this splendid space. It is beautifully renovated and well maintained. Because we arrived on a chilly March afternoon, the housekeeper had started a fire to warm us up. The whole experience was delightful, and our family all agreed that we'd love to return for a longer stay very soon. Arcos is a beautiful hill town with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside; however, visitors with mobility issues should be aware that the streets are narrow, and cars must be parked in the lower town, necessitating a 10-15 minute walk (or cab ride) up to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

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English, French, Spanish