Enveloped by the scenic Ronda countryside, from the moment you step out of your car at Villa Los Nogales you feel all stresses melting away. Here, tranquillity is interrupted only by the sounds of birds singing and bees buzzing.
This century-old, cortijo-style 7-bedroom private villa with pool and horse paddock, was nominated as ‘Best Secluded Estate’ by Conde Nast Traveller, and offers a welcoming retreat for up to 12 guests in search of peace and relaxation.
Indoors, you’ll find a rustic charm synonymous with classic Andalusian living and six gorgeous bedroom suites to choose from. Outdoors, guests adore the perfectly manicured lawn bordered by mediterranean flowers around the glorious solar-heated 15m pool and summer dining room.
We guarantee, after a week of peace and calm at Villa Los Nogales, you won’t want to leave!
Stay on an award-winning private estate, a stunning century-old walnut farm converted into a luxurious 7-bedroom villa.
Beautiful interiors with original features: wood ceiling beams felled on the estate, cool terracotta tiles underfoot, and a farmhouse galley kitchen.
Surrounded by fields and olive groves, where you’ll encounter the estate’s horses, donkeys and sheep.
Lounge on one of the shaded terraces, take a siesta in the double hammock, practice yoga on the lawn in the shade of a willow tree, or enjoy a family game of padel on the villa's private court
Take a refreshing dip in the hidden, 15m solar heated pool, before lunch in the summer dining room with full kitchen.
Share the owners’ love of jazz with an impressive CD and book library, and quirky Jazz paintings throughout (the owner’s own creations).
Ronda city is an easy 10 minute drive; stroll across the iconic Puente Nuevo Bridge over the Tajo Gorge; visit the oldest bull ring, the Moorish baths and palaces. Or head out into the country for a winery visit.
Set in an open landscape of pastoral fields and olive groves and a 10 minute drive to historic Ronda city, Villa Los Nogales is a pleasant countryside villa converted from a century-old walnut farm which pulses to the slow rhythm of rural Andalucia.
Peace and seclusion come in equal measure within this 14-acre estate. As you drive through the gate and along the driveway, Cypress trees to the left and open fields to the right, you get a sense of just how special Villa Los Nogales is going to be.
The gorgeous, enclosed courtyard to the front, the covered terraces that wrap around the house and the cool interiors are quintessential of the haciendas typical to inland Andalucia.
Villa Los Nogales is a rare example of how simple living can be elevated to sustainable luxury. Step through the antique double doors into a double-height hallway with cool terracotta tiles, thick white-washed walls keep the interiors cool during the summer months without the need for air-conditioning, while underfloor heating and roaring fires keep you cosy during autumn-winter stays.
The villa has been lovingly restored and curated by the owners with custom touches and sumptuous white soft furnishings and textiles working in perfect tandem with the villa’s original architecture. Books and Jazz CDs line the walls of the living room, and everywhere you look you find the owner’s quirky art and curiosities of the region.
Five first-floor bedrooms are the epitome of tranquillity with pastoral views to the gardens and countryside. The two newly-finished ground floor suites are completely private, located off the back veranda; one of which is fully wheelchair friendly.
IDYLLIC GROUNDS WITH A SECRET POOL GARDEN
The minute you walk into the front courtyard with its bubbling fountain you immediately sense the beauty of Villa Los Nogales.
This 14-acre estate is perfect if you want to kick back and spend your days relaxing outdoors. There are so many places to hide out or come together as a group, and it’s perfectly child-friendly with a manicured lawn for safe play, a sand pit on hand for toddlers and table tennis and table football for older kids and adults.
Covered terraces wrap around the villa, where you can while away the hours in the shade during hot summer days.
Follow the pathway surrounded by lavender and wild shrubbery to find the enchanting secret pool garden. A 15m solar heated pool takes centre stage with sun loungers and a double hammock for relaxation.
The palapa-covered summer dining room features a huge 10-seater circular table and there is a full outdoor kitchen and BBQ. On the far side of the pool, you can chill out in the shaded lounge area. And so that you don’t have to rush back to the villa, there is a cabana shower room with a dressing area and WC.
Further afield, there are paddocks: home to the estate’s Arabian/Spanish mix horses, and Perkins – the four year old donkey. The villa’s dedicated housekeeper will be happy to organise a horse riding activity* during your stay.
The main living area is located to the right of the entrance hall. Divided between sitting and dining spaces. To the left, a long rustic dining table seats 10 guests and to the right, a relaxing sitting room centred around a fireplace – we can imagine hunkering down in front of a crackling fire during an autumn-winter stay. The sitting room is furnished with three sumptuous sofas, a wall-mounted Smart TV and central coffee table.
There is a day bed towards the back of the room with a small screen TV, where children can cosy up and happily watch a film whilst the adults are enjoying a relaxed dinner. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are lined with DVDs and Jazz CDs.
Terrace doors on two sides lead out to the lateral and back covered veranda, where there is a further dining table and log storage.
Where to start? Indoors and outdoors, there are plenty of dining options at Villa Los Nogales.
The indoor dining area is open-plan to the sitting room with a 10-seater rustic wood dining table.
The pool garden is home to the summer dining room. Nestled under a Palapa-style roof with a cooling ceiling fan, there is a huge circular dining table for 10 guests and a full outdoor kitchen equipped with an oven, grill, sink, fridge/freezer and plenty of counter space for preparing food. A traditional circular charcoal BBQ is located at the rear of the pool garden.
The villa’s wrap-around covered terraces are also furnished with spaces to dine in the shade. The perfect spot for breakfast!
A further covered dining terrace is found in the pretty front courtyard with seating for eight guests. Further tables can be set up here for al fresco dining in a typical Andaluz setting.
Picture this evening scene: the courtyard lit up with candles, starry night sky above, the tinkling fountain and great friends and exquisite Ronda wine for company!
The farmhouse galley-style kitchen is equipped with two dishwashers, double gas stove top, two large range cookers, and three fridges.
It’s not about where to relax at Villa Los Nogales. From the moment you step out of the car, you feel the stress melt away. The villa is designed for guests who want to switch to ‘full relaxation mode’ and reset mind and body, ready to take on the world.
Spending the day by the pool is the perfect plan for relaxation. Take a refreshing dip in the 15m pool and then catch a few rays on a poolside sun lounger or perhaps an afternoon siesta on the double hammock. Will you share?
Or perhaps you want to spend a morning nurturing the soul with a yoga or meditation session on the lawn under the shade of a willow tree, or enjoy a family game of padel on the villa’s private court?
After dinner, sink into one of the ultra-comfortable sofas and then off to bed in one of the irresistible bedroom suites with their matching whitewashed linens, walls and beamed ceilings, and French-style Louis buttoned reading chairs. The epitome of a dreamy country bedroom.
Principal Bedroom 1: Situated on the first floor, the double aspect principal bedroom is bright and airy with two Juliette balconies with views to the garden and fields.
The bedroom features a super king (180cm) bed (can be converted to twin beds), 2 bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe nook, Louis XIV-style armchair and a small library, a dressing table/bureau, working fireplace and ceiling fan.
The en suite bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, deep bathtub with shower, double wash basin, full length mirror, and WC.
Guest Bedroom 2: Next to the principal suite, bedroom 2 is furnished with a king size (160cm) bed, a fitted wardrobe, 2 bedside cabinets with lamps, and ceiling fan. Views to the back lawn and wild border garden.
The en suite bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, single wash basin and WC.
Guest Bedroom 3: Also located on the first floor, guest bedroom 3 is furnished with a super king (180cm) bed (can be converted to twin beds), 2 rustic bed cabinets with lamps, armchair, dressing table, fitted wardrobe, and ceiling fan. Views to the front entrance and across to the hills beyond.
The en suite bathroom is situated in the eaves of the house with a slanted beamed roof, walk-in shower, deep bathtub with shower, single washbasin, WC and bidet.
Guest Bedroom 4: A mirror image to bedroom 3, bedroom 4 is also furnished with a super king (180cm) bed (can be converted to twin beds), 2 bedside cabinets with lamps, dressing table, fitted wardrobe, armchair and ceiling fan. Views to the back lawn and wild borders.
The en suite bathroom is situated in the eaves of the house with a slanted beamed roof, walk-in shower, deep bathtub with shower, single washbasin, WC and bidet.
Guest Bedroom 5: Also on the top floor, bedroom 5 is a single bedroom with a 90cm bed. This bedroom would be suitable for a child or nanny, and guest would use the en-suite for bedroom 2, 3 or 4.
Guest Bedroom 6: Guest bedroom 6 is an independent suite located on the ground floor and is fully wheelchair friendly. Accessed from the back veranda, the bedroom is furnished with a super king (180cm) bed (can be converted to twin beds), 2 bedside cabinets with lamps, a fitted wardrobe, 2 armchairs and a small book library, small table, and a full length mirror.
The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower (the bottom lip can be removed for wheelchair access), a single washbasin with a cabinet underneath which slides out to allow a wheelchair to slide in), deep bathtub with shower and WC.
Guest Bedroom 7: Also located on the ground floor and accessed via the back veranda. Bedroom 7 is an independent suite furnished with a super king (180cm) bed (can be converted to twin beds), 2 bedside cabinets with lamps, a wall of wardrobes and a dressing table.
The en suite bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, deep bathtub with shower, single wash basin and WC.
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.
Your housekeeper also offers a range of home cooking and a breakfast service for a fee.
For a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine, ask about our gourmet tapas menus, vineyard visits, wine tasting, or book a private food tour with our expert guides.
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 to cover essentials for the first 2 days. Our Guest Experience Team will assist with making your order before you travel, with a payment made on account and adjusted at the end of your stay.
Mid-Week Shopping
A mid-week top-up service is available directly with your housekeeper, with goods + time paid for locally.
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 Villa Los Nogales, our Guest Experience Team will be on hand via email, SMS or WhatsApp with further ideas and recommendations. 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.
Villa Los Nogales also has a dedicated villa manager who can assist with practicalities once you arrive at the villa.
Villa Los Nogales’ proximity to Ronda teamed with its idyllic countryside setting mean its perfectly placed for a range of both rural and urban experiences.
Our Guest Experience team can work closely with you to develop your ideal holiday itinerary, which could activities such as:
Wine tasting: Ronda is one of the finest wine-making regions in Andalucia and its viniculture scene is thriving as a result. Stroll the vineyards of charming boutique wineries and enjoy a private tasting with expert sommeliers, or enjoy exclusive access to a family-owned bodega and sit down to a gourmet lunch with the owners.
Hiking & Horse Riding: Hike in the countryside surrounding the villa or enjoy horse riding through the olive groves.
VIP Experiences: Enjoy exclusive access to the famous Ascari racetrack or see magnificent fighting bulls up close and learn more about their upkeep at the and Reserva de Tauro bull farm
Music & Culture: Arrange for private guitarists and flamenco dancers to put on an intimate concert in the grounds of Villa Sofia
Gastronomy: Indulge in various gastronomic experiences, such a visit to the farm which produces the award winning cheese ‘Queso Payoyo’ in Grazalema
Catering: Enjoy a delicious meal cooked by a private chef in your villa – from a poolside BBQ to a seated formal dinner beneath the stars
Cooking Classes: Participate an at-home cooking class with a private chef and learn how to create Spanish classics like paella and tapas
Olive Oil Tasting: Experience a private olive oil tasting and learn how to slice Spanish Jamón guided by an expert.
Yoga: Book a yoga or Pilates instructor at home and enjoy a workout in scenic countryside location
Outdoor Pursuits: Get the adrenaline pumping with outdoor sports around Montejaque, Benaoján and Grazalema: hiking, cycling, mountain climbing, river walking and wild swimming.
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 a local taxi service operating around Ronda.
Villa Los Nogales is not equipped with air conditioning, but each room does benefit from and underfloor, eco-friendly cooling system which helps to maintain a pleasant temperature. Original sturdy whitewashed walls and bedroom ceiling fans also succeed in keeping the property cool in the summer months.
When I stepped out of my car at Villa Los Nogales, I was first blown away by the peacefulness of the location, just the bees buzzing and birds singing, and then by the sheer rustic beauty of the hacienda-style villa.
In my day-to-day job, I get to visit exquisite Spanish villas: from modern masterpieces to beachside colonial mansions, but Villas Los Nogales somehow manages to stand out for its pure simplicity and old world charm. It doesn’t try hard, but it will bewitch you all the same. I am smitten!
Louise
Product Manager
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We greatly appreciate the service of The Luxury Villa Collection, in both the friendly coordination before, during and after our stay and the supreme quality of our villa.
Villa Los Nogales is a delightful hacienda-style villa brimming with character in the heart of the Ronda countryside and 10 minutes’ drive from the city.
Century-old walnut farm converted into a luxurious guest villa
Cool terracotta stone floors throughout with underfloor heating
Wood beam ceilings felled on the estate
Six sumptuous country bedroom suites
14-acre estate with privacy guaranteed
Horse riding on the estate, tapas and flamenco evenings and cultural tours of Ronda can be organised.
Ensconced in an idyllic countryside setting, 10 minutes’ drive from Ronda city, Villa Los Nogales is a rural villa for those in search of peace and relaxation.
Hacienda-style villa set within a 14-acre estate with gardens, paddock and open fields
Voted ‘Best Secluded Estate in Andalucia’ by Conde Nast Traveller
Replete with rustic charm
Natural countryside setting yet an easy 10 minute drive to Ronda City
Selection of Ronda winery visits within a 10-15 minute drive
Villa Los Nogales is located on a 14-acre countryside estate in Ronda’s ‘wine country’, just a 10 minute drive to the historic city centre.
The estate is home to Arabian/Spanish mix horses, and Perkins – the four year old donkey. The villa’s dedicated housekeeper will be happy to organise a horse riding activity during your stay. There is also a professional riding centre just 900m away.
The villa is also perfectly placed for hiking, walks and picnics, 4×4 off road tours, bird watching excursions, even hot air ballooning. All activities that can be organised during your stay.
Nearest Airport: Malaga – 107 km (1 hour 20 minutes)
Nearest Beach: San Pedro de Alcantara – 53 km (1 hour drive)
Restaurants: Arriate, 5km (8 minute drive) or Ronda, 10 minutes away
Supermarket Dia in Arriate, 4km, or Mercadona in Ronda 5km.
If you are a wine enthusiast, you will love Ronda, hailed as one of the best upcoming Spanish wine regions. Within a 10-15 minute drive of Villa Los Nogales, you can be sampling Ronda’s best wines in a winery tour. Or how about an olive oil tasting session at a local producer?
Fancy a day trip to the beach? Just a 45 minute drive will take you down to the five-star resort of Marbella and its beaches.
Visit in April and May to experience a riot of spring colour, with purple and yellow fields bordered by bright red poppies. Or come in September to enjoy the grape harvest and annual ‘Feria Goyesca’ which is a magnificent event celebrating Ronda’s unique heritage.
Read our Insider’s Guide to Ronda for more inspiration about what to see and do during your Ronda trip.
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