- 15 spacious bedrooms (11 en-suite) + 14 bathrooms; in 650 square metres (over 6,000 square feet) of living space
- Choice of 6 reception rooms with fireplaces and outdoor living areas
- 4 private pools with Mediterranean, mountain and lake views
- Specially designated open-air “zen-zone” for your daily yoga and meditation sessions.
- Outdoor kitchen with tandoori, pizza oven, and wood-burning grill
- Free WiFi internet, HD TV and Playstation 3 with games for entertainment
- Spanish cortijo-style kitchens with upgraded amenities and appliances, including a Lacanche oven, gas range, microwave, dishwasher, American fridge-freezer, water cooler and ice dispenser
- Private parking on driveway
- Complete range of baby equipment available on request
- *Fees Apply

Set across 4 homes, El Mirador Estate offers several living spaces. At Cortijo el Mirador, there are four living spaces split between the main living room (with large fireplace), drawing room, library and all-year-round terraces. At El Mirador Lodge, living spaces include a cosy living room with deep sofas and a fireplace, plus a spacious outdoor lounge with built-in sofas.
A short stroll up the lane to Casa Miravista and you will find a bright, open-plan living room with woodburner fire and mountain views, plus and an expansive patio complete with sunken seating area piled with cushions and an oversize hammock.
In the neighbouring property, Casa Miralago, there is a huge outdoor living space ranged with comfy day beds, sunken sofas piled with cushions low-slung hammocks and sunloungers next to the glittering blue pool. The house also offers a compact and cosy lounge with an open fireplace, large sofa and TV.
At Cortijo el Mirador, the indoor kitchen sits in the original centre of the villa. Its cottage-style seating leads to the modern cook’s kitchen, outfitted with top-of-the-range appliances and a roaring fire, weather permitting.
In summer, an outdoor kitchen and dining area accommodates 8. Situated poolside, the summer kitchen has a wood-fired grill and large dining table beneath a shaded terrace.
At El Mirador Lodge, the kitchen is the true heart of the home. Spacious and airy, it offers an American-style refrigerator and gourmet oven, as well as other luxurious touches. A breezy dining area seats 8, and the outdoor kitchen offers a tandoor and pizza oven.
At Casa Miravista, the kitchen embodies stylish, rustic-chic, with sandalwood cabinets, smooth white granite work-tops and gleaming appliances, such as a 4 ring electric hotplate, Nespresso machine, juicer and kettle. This open-plan space also contains a table with 8 chairs, positioned beneath the room’s most striking feature – a huge plate glass window with views of the mountains framed within it.
Outside the property on the terrace, there is an outdoor dining table seating 8 and a top-of-the-range, egg-shaped BBQ for poolside grilling.
At nearby Cara Miralago there is a large shaded area for outdoor dining, complete with 8-seater table, pizza oven and BBQ grill. Inside, the property offers a compact kitchen with cream wooden cupboards, 3 ring electric hotplate, oven and Nespresso machine,
The estate offers many chill-out spots and terraces, scattered throughout the gardens (including a meditation garden) and pool areas. A shaded and intimate courtyard functions as an outdoor living room, leading to the pool terrace.
4 pools, complete with a generous assortment of sun loungers, provide a refreshing respite from warm Spanish rays. You can enjoy magnificent sea and mountain views from almost every spot on the property. The glittering azure lakes of La Viñuela are also visible from the terraces of Casa Miralago and Casa Miravista.
In the evening, make use of the enclosed top terrace with its cushion-heaped day bed to indulge in a spot of star-gazing or to watch a film on the fold-down projector screen. There’s even a fridge at hand to ensure your refreshments are kept perfectly chilled.
Bedroom 1: The master suite in Cortijo el Mirador. Located in the villa’s centre, with a 180cm (king) bed and hand-stitched Suzani tapestry headboard. The en-suite, hammam-style bathroom has French doors to the terrace, where you’ll enjoy the outdoor summer shower and magnificent sea views.
Bedroom 2: Cortijo el Mirador’s second bedroom, with a 140cm (full) bed, hand-stitched Suzani tapestry headboard, and local antique Spanish chest of drawers. The en-suite bathroom offers a shower.
Bedroom 3: Cortijo el Mirador’s third bedroom, this room has a 180cm (king) bed (which may be converted to two singles) flanked by a hand-stitched Suzani tapestry headboard, built-in dressing table, and wardrobe. A separate bathroom, with large tub, bidet and shower, is shared with Bedroom 4. A second bath is located further down the corridor.
Bedroom 4: Cortijo el Mirador’s fourth bedroom, with a 180cm bed that can be made up as two singles. A separate bathroom, large tub, bidet and shower, is shared with Bedroom 4. A second bathroom is located further down the corridor.
Bedroom 5: The master bedroom at El Mirador Lodge, and the perfect bridal or anniversary suite. Plush furnishings and en-suite bath with shower room and soaking tub, king size bed in addition to a private lounge, terrace and garden.
Bedroom 6: El Mirador Lodge’s second bedroom, with double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 7: El Mirador Lodge’s third bedroom, with twin beds and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 8: Casa Miravista’s master bedroom, located in a poolside annexe separate from the main house. Contains double bed with french windows opening out onto the terrace. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Bedroom 9: Casa Miarvista’s second bedroom. Features double bed with bespoke, wood-carved bedside tables. En-suite bathroom with tub and rain shower and colourful Andalucian floor tiling.
Bedroom 10: Third bedroom at Casa Miravista. Twin beds pushed together and large french windows with views over the valley and vineyards. Bathroom next door with walk-in shower and colourful Andalucian tiling.
Bedroom 11: Fourth bedroom at Casa Miravista. Double bed made in white linen with blue and gold throw cushions. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Bedroom 12: Master suite at Casa Miralago. Accessed via entrance hall with bathroom and dressing room leading off it. Bedroom features double bed and dressing table and brightly patterned wall-hanging tapestry. En-suite bathroom with walk.in shower and double sinks.
Bedroom 13: Second bedroom at Casa Miralago. Features double bed with yellow throw cushions and high ceilings with exposed beams. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Bedroom 14: Third bedroom at Casa Miralago. Twin beds pushed together – an ideal room for 2 children sharing. Private bathroom located in hallway next door featuring walk-in shower.
Bedroom 15: Fourth bedroom at Casa Miralago. Features double bed and quirky bespoke hanging rack made from intertwined branches. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Please note that El Mirador Estate comprises two separate villas – Cortijo el Mirador with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and El Mirador Lodge with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms – separated by more than 100 metres of beautiful gardens.
Daily Housekeeping Included
El Mirador Estate operates as a personal boutique hotel. Your rental includes a daily visit from the housekeeper to include lay-out and clearing away after breakfast, plus a linen and towel change twice a week. Additional housekeeping hours can be booked and paid for directly to cover things like after-meal clearing up, nightly turn-down, or personal laundry.
Breakfast Included
Your breakfast is included in the price of the rental and will be prepared and laid out each morning, with assistance from your housekeeper to serve and clear away. Breakfast will be continental-style, based on local seasonal produce, with new items introduced by your housekeeper through the week.
CATERED TO YOUR CHOOSING
A villa pre-stocking service is also available* at this property, and it would be our pleasure to recommend a selection of Spanish wines for you to enjoy during your stay. The house staff will then take care of your initial grocery shopping before you arrive so you can get straight on with the job of relaxing.
You also have the option to have a top chef on hand during your stay. Gourmet menus, tasting menus, wine-pairing with your meals, and a poolside waiter service can all also be provided on request, please ask us for a quotation.
GETTING AROUND
Due to the location of El Mirador Estate a hire car is essential, we would be happy to organise this for your arrival into Malaga.
Memorable Experiences
The villa concierge and chef offer a range of local trips, excursions and visits to get the most out of your stay. Ideas include visiting the local vineyards and olive farm, hiking in the mountains, or a Spanish food experience with a visit to a local fresh food market with your chef.
El Mirador Estate offers private bespoke tours to the cities of Andalucia for up to 8 passengers in air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles, and would highly recommend Granada and the Alhambra, or the Malaga Art and tapas tour.
Your Owner-Concierges will be happy to do your itinerary planning for a small fee based on their own personal expertise of the Axarquia region.