Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: Andalusia

This home in the Andalusian countryside is very much away from it all. There’s nothing but olive groves, rugged hills and the odd farmstead for miles. The closest town is around a fifteen-minute drive away – El Saucejo – where you’ve got supermarkets for supplies and a handful of local restaurants and bars. Plus, the pretty town of Ronda with its famous gorge and the historic city of Seville are both around an hour’s drive away, ideal for a day trip or two.

Life here is all about embracing the slow pace – lying up on a lounger by the swimming pool as orange trees provide natural shade. Finding a secluded spot on the stone patios and settling in with a good book. Or, perhaps gathering for rustic lunches in the shade of the outdoor dining area, surrounded by old-world farming tools – a nod to the villa’s history.

Inside, it’s got the look of an old farmhouse with a brick fireplace at the heart of the living room, wooden beams on display and darkwood furniture that feels as though it’s been in the family for generations. We love the gnarled wood and iron motif that sings of agriculture in the 19th century. The farmhouse-style kitchen is a colourful spot thanks to green-washed cupboards and peach tiles, and the dining room is a great spot for the group to gather at the end of the day. The traditional feel continues in bedrooms where windows look out over the countryside and iron-framed beds await for sound sleep in the peace and quiet.

Home truths:
*There is no Wifi and virtually no data signal in the area, so this place is for escaping rather than working remotely
*All of the bedrooms are upstairs so this place may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*There is room for three additional guests on single beds shared with three of the bedrooms with double beds – these need to be requested in advance
*In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is private parking
*As this home only has two full bathrooms (one of which is ensuite), we'd recommend not filling it to capacity
*Your host can provide a cot for infants, just ask
*You'll have your own private entrance here