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

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

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El Gastor, Andalucia

Área Recreativa Arroyomolinos "La Playita"
‪18 min drive‬
La Playita
‪19 min drive‬
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Luis Hormigo

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Languages

English, Spanish

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Pool

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Tener precaución en la zona de la piscina.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No se admiten mascotas en la propiedad.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number VTAR/CA/000411

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Gastor

Located in El Gastor, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park and Cueva del Gato, while Ronda Bullring Museum and Museo Lara are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing.

El Gastor, Andalucia

What's nearby

Área Recreativa Arroyomolinos "La Playita" - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
La Playita - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
Puerto de las Palomas - 29 min drive - 24.4 km
Puente Nuevo Bridge - 29 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

Benaojan-Montejaque Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Al Lago - ‬23 min drive
‪Bar Nuevo - ‬24 min drive
‪Hostal el Cortijo - ‬12 min drive
‪El Cortijo de Zahara de la Sierra - ‬22 min drive
‪Venta el Arenal - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dolmen El Charcón II and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Dolmen El Charcón I. Área Recreativa Arroyomolinos "La Playita" and La Playita are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

30 January 2025

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

Peaceful with fabulous views.

This property is amazing. Every day we discovered new and interesting things just strolling around the grounds. It was comfortable and quiet and felt perfectly safe and secure. Even the neighbor donkeys only said hello the first night. We did manage to lock ourselves out within the first hour we were on the property but the host was wonderful and came right back out to fix us. :) Would definitely stay here again and it made a great central location for us to explore the surrounding villages and countryside.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

25 November 2024

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

Beautiful views!

We enjoyed our stay! The house is cozy and the view is breathtaking. We had a little trouble at the beginning -- finding the meeting place and communicating with Luis but once it was sorted out, we were able to relax in the beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig R.

30 May 2024

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

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus

Wir waren zum zweiten Mal in diesem tollen Haus und waren wieder begeistert. Das Haus mit dem wunderschönen Garten dem Pool hat eine sehr gute Ausstattung. Fantastisch ist die Aussicht von der Terrasse und abends die sagenhaften Sonnenuntergänge. Auch die Umgebung mit den kleinen, weißen Dörfern wie El Gastor, Setenil, Olvera, Zahara oder Grazalema hat viel zu bieten.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

3 May 2024

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

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.

4 March 2024

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

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.

20 January 2024

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

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

Dr. Christopher P.

7 November 2023

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

The golden valley

This property is really a dream, the owners are the most friendly people I have ever met during a holiday season, everything you need is available for self-catering.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

18 September 2023

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

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.

3 September 2023

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

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.

16 August 2023

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Doesn’t get much better than this

Pure beauty. Will come again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

26 July 2023

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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.

16 July 2023

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

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.

3 July 2023

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

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

2 July 2023

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

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.

17 June 2023

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

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

Peter N.

10 June 2023

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Beautiful house with a view

Fantastic house with large garden & pool - in the middle of a breath-taking landscape!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Etta H., United States

15 May 2023

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

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.

30 April 2023

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

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

22 March 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 January 2023

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

Excelente

El lugar es estupendo. Las vistas. El equipamiento. El trato del propietario estupendo. Volveríamos sin dudar

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

3 December 2022

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Experiencia inolvidable

La casa tiene unas vistas preciosas y todo está muy cuidado. Se disfruta tanto en el interior como en el exterior. Para la chimenea hay varias cajas con leña que puedes comprar según la necesidad pero fue de agradecer que, nada más llegar, los dueños nos tenían ya preparada una primera candela para que entráramos en calor. Ha sido un fin de semana muy agradable. Muchas gracias.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nan S.

13 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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

23 October 2022

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

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.

25 September 2022

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

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

Judith A.

25 September 2022

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

Schöne Villa in ruhiger Umgebung

Sehr schöne Villa mit einem unglaublichen Blick. Im Haus alles notwendige vorhanden. Aufgrund der bergigen Umgebung dauern Ausflüge zu den großen Sehenwürdigkeiten Andalusiens etwas länger, aber jede Fahrt bietet einen Blick auf die tolle Landschaft. Das Dorf El Gastor haben wir lieben gelernt. Kommunikation auf Englisch war erschwert, aber alle Einwohner waren super nett und hilfsbereit. Supermärkte und alles notwendige ist vorhanden. Und diese entspannte Stimmung dort bringt einen einfach in Urlaubsstimmung. Auch die Gastgeber waren jederzeit erreichbar und bemüht uns einen tollen Aufenthalt zu bereiten. Vielen Dank an Raúl und seine Familie!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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