Hacienda la Duquesa

A large living room on the main floor features two separate seating areas, with sofas and chairs arranged around coffee tables, a writing desk and a 70-inch TV.

Marble floors, large paintings and a mix of modern and traditional furnishings create an elegant ambience, which in turn, leads out to a private dining terrace with incredible views over the private grounds to the sea.

A second living room/games room can be found on the lower-ground floor adjacent to a small country-style kitchen, with a seating area, TV and a full-size pool table. French doors lead to a formal-style garden and in turn to the fruit orchard and lower terraces.

A Scavolini-designed contemporary kitchen on the first floor is equipped with integrated Neff appliances and a large central island with a Balay induction hob. There is access from here to a separate pantry with laundry facilities.

Crittall-style glass doors separate the kitchen from the main indoor dining room where a hardwood polished dining table seats 12 comfortably and an open fireplace ensures a cosy ambiance in the cooler months. A second dining room with space for 12 is located on the ground floor, adjacent to the second living room.

There is also space for 12 to dine outdoors on the BBQ terrace with superb views over the countryside and coast.

Additional tables can be arranged for larger groups.

A multitude of outdoor spaces, both sunny and shady, secluded and social, ensure everyone can find a spot to relax. Choose from soft seating in the shade, sun loungers by the pool, dining areas under cover, a pretty entrance patio with fountains or take a walk around the well-kept gardens.

There is also an entertainment space downstairs with full-size pool table.

The large swimming pool is popular with families and rivals some local hotels, however children will need to be supervised with no diving permitted. Around the pool is a large terrace with plenty of sunbeds for all the group.

Principal Bedroom 1: Located on the second floor with a private balcony overlooking the gardens, this bedroom is furnished with two king size beds (160 x 200 cm), and includes a separate dressing room, built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, separate shower, double washstand and WC.

Guest Bedroom 2: On the second floor with a Juliette balcony, this bedroom features a king size bed (160 x 200 cm), a separate dressing room with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, washbasin and WC.

Guest Bedroom 3: On the second floor with a Juliette balcony this bedroom is equipped with twin beds that can be made up as a super king size bed, and built-in wardrobes. It shares a bathroom with a walk-in shower, single washstand and WC with bedroom 4.

Guest Bedroom 4: On the second floor this bedroom is equipped with twin beds that can be made up as a super king size bed, and built-in wardrobes and a Juliette balcony. It shares a bathroom with a walk-in shower, single washstand and WC with bedroom 3.

Guest Bedroom 5:  Situated on the second floor with a king size bed, full length mirror and Juliette balcony. Separate bathroom with freestanding bath, WC and single wash basin.

Guest Bedroom 6: Situated on the first floor with doors that open onto the entry courtyard, this bedroom is off the kitchen so is suitable for staff or for guests. It features a king size bed (150 x 200 cm) and built-in wardrobes. A bathroom with a walk-in shower is shared with bedroom 6.

Guest Bedroom 7: Situated on the first floor next to bedroom 5, this bedroom is off the kitchen so is suitable for staff or for guests. It features a king size bed (150 x 200 cm) and built-in wardrobes. A bathroom with a walk-in shower is shared with bedroom 5.

Guest bedroom 8: Located on the ground floor this bedroom features two king size beds (160 x 200 cm), built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, single wash basin and WC.

Guest bedroom 9: Located on the ground floor this bedroom features a king size bed and built-in wardrobes. A bathroom with walk-in shower, single basin and WC is shared with bedroom 8.

Housekeeping Included

Your rental includes a complete clean and linen change every 7 days, plus additional light housekeeping in 2 visits during the week (housekeeping does not include kitchen clear-up). Additional housekeeping hours can be booked and paid for in advance to cover things like after-dinner clearing up or personal laundry.

Catered to Your Choosing

If you prefer not to cook, please ask our Concierge team for details of our private chefs. Our professional villa chefs can showcase the best local ingredients or cook favourite international dishes for you and your guests.

For a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine, ask about our gourmet tapas menus, wine tasting, or book a private food or vineyard tour with our expert guides.

Enjoy a full Argentinian-style BBQ on the summer terrace, or have the chef cook a giant poolside paella while you relax with a G&T, they will even bring waiting staff for large groups and clean up afterwards.

Villa Provisioning

All of our villas have a convenient stock-cupboard, with a starter supply of the the essential household items you might need for a comfortable stay.

Villa Essentials Service

A pre-arrival shopping service is available from your Villa Manager, to cover essentials for the first 2 days. Goods + time are paid locally on arrival, or pre-ordering may available with payment made before you travel.

Local Expertise on Hand

All stays with The Luxury Villa Collection include a personal meet and greet with an English-speaking Villa Manager for peace of mind, and they are then available during your stay to assist you with any villa queries.

In addition, from the moment you book, our Guest Experience Team will help with all your travel arrangements to ensure a smooth stay. Our Spain-based local experts have a well-honed ‘Little Black Book’ of hand-picked experiences at their disposal, ready to help you create lasting memories.

Complimentary Itinerary Planning

Every booking includes around 3 hours of itinerary planning before you travel (more complex itineraries can be organised for a fee to cover extended hours).  As a guide, 3 hours is usually enough to help with your airport transfers and car hire, a chef service for a special meal, and to help you plan and book one day out.

Concierge-Style Support in Spain

Once you arrive at Hacienda La Duquesa, your local Experience Manager will be on hand with further ideas and recommendations. They may be able to visit you at the villa if required, or if you think you might need a more personalised service, we can arrange for you to have a Personal Concierge* for the duration of your stay.

Mijas as a destination has a great deal to offer, and Hacienda La Duquesa is within easy access of a range of cultural experiences guaranteed to enhance your stay.

Experience all the charm of a traditional white village with a trip to Mijas Pueblo, whose flower-filled, cobbled streets open up into panoramic views of the surrounding countryside or spend a day soaking up the rays on one Mijas Costa’s pristine beaches before stopping in at a classic Spanish chiringuito for some fresh seafood.

Alternatively, venture further afield to explore the ancient charm of Ronda, or sample some local wine in one of its family-owned bodegas accompanied by an expert guide.  Learn about Picasso’s illustrious career in a specialised art tour of his bustling home town, Malaga, or visit Marbella for an afternoon of upscale shopping and gourmet dining.

If you’re in the mood for outdoor pursuits, spend a day hiking the trails of the surrounding mountains, or tee off at one of the world-class golf courses just a stone’s throw away from your villa.

If you prefer to stay at home, allow us to arrange a private chef to rustle up a poolside paella or BBQ while you sit back and enjoy the sunset. However you choose to spend your holiday, our Guest Experience Team are here to help you create an unforgettable stay.

GETTING AROUND

To help you get the very best from your stay at this villa, our Guest Experience Team can help you with hire cars and transfers when booked in advance. There is also an excellent local taxi service on-call or located at the taxi rank in the centre of the village, making it easy to get home. You can get UBER or BOLT direct to the villa using the app.

The pool is very large and up to 2,40cm deep in places, so small children will need to be supervised.

Head-first diving is not permitted off the bridge.