Molino del Carmen - Self-catering in Málaga
Barrio Alto 67, 29480 Gaucín, Málaga
Andalusia,
Espagne
Spot the sculpted doves set in a wafer-brick circle above the entrance gate and you know you're in the right place: Gaucin is on one of the migratory routes between Europe and Africa and all around the village are hand-painted plaques of the birds that stop by. This old olive mill stands in the centre of the delightful bustling village, producing oil until 1967. Subsequently bought by an English artist, it's now owned by London-based Pip and Clinton, who have created a clutch of airy apartments around a funky heated pool, sheltered by stylish white canvas sails. Six of the apartments have their own terraces (petit Dancaire's Den does not), brightened by bougainvillea and scented by jasmine, lemons and limes. Reminders of the past – presses, millstones, storage jars – blend serenely with white arches and Moorish décor. Bedrooms vary in size and shape but all are pristine and striking, with good beds, crisp cotton and raw silk. From the mill's upper terraces you can gaze across the terracotta roofs to the Med and Morocco.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Philippa Jenkins:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Philippa Jenkins:
- Join our Fiestas:dancing&celebrating for the pilgrimage of Santa Nino+Annual Art Gaucin festival+Ferria in August with flamenco,food&drink stalls+Processions of horses through the village+Traditional BBQs&Paellas+the re-enactment of Napoleon’s invasions!
- Gaucín has enjoyed a vast and chequered history for such a small town (its current population is around 2 000). The town's history starts in pre-historic times, and cave paintings from this time are still visible in Gaucín today.
- In and around Gaucín there is a selection of excellent restaurants offering typical Andalusian fare... In the central square of the town, one can sit and drink Tinto de Verano and watch the village go about its business.
- Walk up the hill to Castillo del Águila, the Roman fort. Inside you'll find the Santo Niño hermitage and the old hospital, with only a few ruins remaining of the latter structure, as well as Arabic fortifications.
- Visit the San Sebastián church in the village which dates back to 1487 or on the outskirts of the village, a Carmelite convent which was built in the eighteenth century over what used to be the Vera Cruz hermitage.
- Sunbathe and swim at the beaches of Sabinillas or Sotogrande- only 30 minutes away. Alternatively, get carried away kite-surfing in Tarifa - only one and a half hours away.
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Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season.
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Barrio Alto 67, 29480 Gaucín, Málaga
