Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7

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Frigiliana, Malaga

The Old Fountain
‪3 min drive‬
Balcon de Europa
‪6 min drive‬
Burriana Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Converted mill with private pool. Beautifully furnished and fully equipped. Private walled garden. Located in the hamlet of La Molineta near the white village of Frigiliana. A spacious and luxurious house decorated with hand made tiles and original artwork.
The house is on two floors. On the ground floor there is a lounge with wood burning stove, a separate dining room and luxury kitchen. There is also a laundry room with washing machine. Double doors lead from the lounge to the dining terrace with pergola and built in BBQ. Off a half landing is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with it´s own access direct to the garden.

On the upper floor is a large twin bedroom, a double bedroom with air conditioning and a dressing room with a single bed, ideal for a young child. There is also on this floor a family bathroom and roof terrace with fantastic views. From the dining terrace 2 steps lead to the tiled sun terrace and then on to the pool terrace surrounded by superb planting and completely walled and private. The pool is 8m. x 4m.
Cleaning
we have been using the same local team of cleaners for more than 20 years with consistently superb results.
The house is cleaned thoroughly for each new arrival and then weekly if you stay longer.
All towels, beach towels and linear sent out to a professional laundry where they are washed at high temperatures and with products that kill 100% of germs and bacteria.
All linen is changed for each stay and then weekly.
All floors and surfaces are sanitised with bleach twice a week.
Hand soap is provided in each bathroom and as a touch of luxury we provide Molton Brown shower gel in each bathroom.
The house has a bottle of hand sanitiser on arrival.

We live nearby so can provide foe anything else you need during your stay with us.

Property manager

Stephen Todd

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frigiliana

Located in Frigiliana, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Balcon de Europa and The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burriana Beach and The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama. Travelling with kids? Consider Aerobaby Medina and Aquavelis Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

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Frigiliana, Malaga

What's nearby

The Old Fountain - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Balcon de Europa - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Nerja Caves - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
Burriana Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
Calahonda Beach - 13 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar Virtudes - ‬19 min walk
‪El Boquetillo - ‬18 min walk
‪Vinos el Lagar - ‬3 min drive
‪Plaza 45 - ‬2 min drive
‪El Tangay - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. Sleeps 7 located?

This family-friendly Frigiliana holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, The Counts of Frigiliana’s Palace and Castle of Lizar. Church of San Antonio and The Old Fountain are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

kirstie B.

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Frigliana

This pretty old villa is ideally located on the main road between beautiful Frigiliana and bustle Nerja. Ideally located within up hill walking distance to romantic Frigiliana which hosts many lovely restaurants, or an easy 10 min downhill bus ride to Nerja. Having the little bar close by was also very convenient. A spacious clean villa and beautiful garden and pool. Stephen was a great host.

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October 24

Excellent villa, tastefully decorated and in an ideal position for visiting Frigiliana, Acebuchal and Nerja. Beautiful setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as I remembered...

I've been to this villa on numerous occasions since 1997 but haven't been back since 2009. It was just as lovely as I remembered, and we thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing 5 days. Beautiful, picturesque location, lovely garden area and we had everything we needed for our stay. We look forward to another visit in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay would highly recommend

We loved staying at this villa, beautiful gardens, pool is just right for plunging into, really private, great terrace with outside dining and bbq we spent most of our time here and walked into Frigiliana too almost every day, or did a short drive to Nerja. The area and location is spot on. Inside is traditional Spanish comfortable lounge and kitchen adequate. Air con was only in the master bedroom but Stephen was great and sourced a few more fans as it was very hot weather! Just watch where you park as our brothers car was towed away! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Charming Villa

Fabulous traditional style Villa that had been renovated with thought and love. Fell more in love with it the longer we stayed! Rooms are spacious and cool, enough room for several people. It has been eclectically furnished over the years and the quirks just endear you more to it. It's almost as if time has stood still, allowing you to breathe and chill. The secluded garden, terraces and pool are exceptional, and over the years the planting has matured to make it quite magical. To the right on the second terrace you can just glimpse the sea, a beautiful mountain view is straight ahead, and to the left is a wall, as high as the villa of the most spectacular bougainvillea. The pool was the warmest I have ever used, kept sparkly clean by the lovely pool man. The Villa was spotlessly clean, and I am quite fussy. The nearby bar was perfect for a quick catch up with neighbours and not noisy at night. We had the pleasure of meeting Stephen, a true gentleman, and could have talked for hours! A few tips! The bus to Nerja/Frigiliana stops by and opposite the yellow bin just past the bar. The dogs know how to cross the road, so please dont worry! The rustling in the undergrowth just across the road are boar! The tv is easily rebooted. Power off and on router, then remove the grey cable at the back of the shiny black box and re-insert. The tv automatically re-sets. It is set to English tv, can be adjusted in settings for several other countries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin b.

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spanish Villa.

Great location to walk to the town (20minutes)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

22 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous House!

We had a lovely stay, three friends in a wonderful house with quirky interior and very comfortable. Perfect place to look around the area and enjoy the beach and the culture and returning to lounge around the pool with drinks in a relaxing environment. Stephen the host could not have been more helpful and flexible which was very refreshing. Great break and highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

David and Sarah

Delightful house and garden, and Stephen is a most genial and helpful host. The only improvements would be a new gas hob, as two rings now not working properly, and more glasses and mugs. Stephen generously gave us some cash to buy more mugs when we ran short! A few more replacement lightbulbs would also be ideal. But again, lovely place and superb host. Will want to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica G.

10 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

This is a really lovely house, with an individual and colourful style. The garden is private and very pretty, and the small pool was great for a young family. We liked being able to walk from the door on footpaths and up to Frigliana. Stephen was a helpful and accessible host.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

A lovely holiday property with plenty of space for family. Well equipped and a great place to hang out in hot weather with the beautiful pool & gardens

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and garden

We absolutely loved spending a warm Easter at La Molineta! The 20-ish minute walk into the middle of Frigiliana was charming and not too far, and the beautiful garden terraces completely sold it for us; we really enjoyed just relaxing under the olive, orange and cypress trees round the pool. Stephen was extremely helpful and available to ensure all was well. All-round it was a fantastic and very happy stay and we’d love to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

5 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect hideaway

We had a wonderful time here. The house is gorgeous and the pool area was perfect for us to lounge around most days. The nearby beaches were lovely, although our 5 year old was so happy to stay in the pool all day, that’s what we mainly did! A day trip to Granada and the Alhambra was lovely so there is plenty to do if you want to be more active. It was baking hot so the extra fans inside were a god send, as was the air con in the main bedroom. Stephen was the perfect host, only there if we needed him but straight on the case when we did. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

23 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our third visit

Love this property that oozes character. It also commands a great position in La Molineta. Great for a family holiday with plenty of space for individuals to seek out quiet places to read, a beautiful garden and pool area and nice terrace to enjoy views or watch life passing by. We were returners although haven’t been back for 11 years, wont be leaving it so long next time.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

RON HOWIE

19 May 2019

Ideal place in the sun

We enjoyed our stay immensely at Stephen's property. Great space both inside and out. The house has great character throughout yet provided all modern conveniences. Ideal location for visiting the nearby village of Frigiliana and Nerja. Added bonus of a bar/restaurant virtually on the doorstep.Would not hesitate in recommending this accommodation to others. We hope to return in the near future. Cheers

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

24 Apr 2019

Beautiful house

Perfect location, beautiful garden and patio. Frigiliana approximately a 15 minute walk and Nerja a ten € taxi ride. Thoroughly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

rofie c.

4 Oct 2018

Beautiful La Panificadora

The mill is beautiful, spacious and quirky with plenty of space for our party of 6 adults and one baby. We could spread out and have our own space when we needed it but there are lovely communal areas both inside and out where we shared many splendid feasts. A well equipped kitchen and more importantly a huge fridge were well used as one of our party was a great chef, but we were disappointed that the restaurant next door wasn't open during our stay. Visit the Nerja caves, walk up into Frigiliana and along the river bed into Nerja. Good bus service into both which stopped outside the villa. Thank you to Stephen for a lovely stay.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

14 Sept 2018

Unique property offering space and charm in a stunning setting

La Panificadora is a tribute to its owner, Stephen Todd, an architect who restored the old mill with sympathy and style. Set in the hills above Nerja at the southern entrance to Frigiliana, this place oozes atmosphere. We were five in number and generously accommodated in a property that offers impressive communal space as well as large bedrooms. The outside area is beautifully shaped and crafted, with the pool set back on an elevated terrace offering welcome shade. We had intended to explore the area to a greater degree, but this is a hard place to leave. Nerja is an easy five-minute spin in the car, and Frigiliana just a couple of minutes away or 20-minutes on foot. More than anything there is a real sense of old Andalucia preserved in the house, which is impossible to recreate in more traditional holiday lets. Though the house sits back from the main road between Nerja and Frigiliana traffic is not heavy and, though cars can be heard, what noise there was did not disturb our stay. At the back of the house around the patio and pool you could be deep in the surrounding hills. Highlights included a walk into Frigliana following the course of the river bed that traces a route behind the house; a tour of the caves in Nerja; golf at Braviara; a trip to Malaga (40 mins, if that) to explore the old town, waterfront, and CF Malaga (football, 1-2 v Almeria); Maro beach (kayaks a must). We ate good food out and cooked up a storm on the barbecue. The weather clubbed us with an early September storm that raged for two days, which just goes to show, you can't have everything, even in paradise.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Dave K.

6 Sept 2018

Lovely property with plenty of character

Stayed there with near enough 7 adults and we all loved it. Especially loved the view from the kitchen window. Everyone enjoyed the pool, even at night in the dark. The area is stunning, would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

31 Jul 2018

Lovely pool and garden with barbecue.

It was not really clear that aircon was only in one room. The owner was very responsive and bought us an extra fan when we asked. No plug socket in the lower bedroom meant that we had no means of cooling at all. Tv setup was good with access to online content. Parking was rather tight as the restaurant customers also shared it. The fridge was enormous and a short car ride took us to Lidl and other foodstores. The oven and microwave worked fine but we could have wished for a fluffier set of towels as they had a lot of pool use. Overall it was great and we had a good time staying there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

24 Apr 2018

Stunning

A simply beautiful property owned by Stephen and Tricia who were very very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

18 Jan 2018

A beautiful home from home property with immense charm and as much warmth from the owner

We stayed for 10 days at the beginning of Jan and La Panifacdora proved to be the perfect set up for our family of 6 (2 adults and 4 kids). The location is perfect. Two minutes walk into the nature reserve to trek through the mountains, two mins drive from the centre of Frigiliana and 5 mins drive from the beach of Nerja. We have so many memories from our adventures and will most certainly book a return trip. Stephen was there to welcome us on our first day and was there to help and advise at any time....Stephen, we cannot thank you enough for wonderful time we had. Have already recommended to several of my closest friends and would highly recommend a stay at La Panificadora or Cash Rosa next door....or even both if you are a bigger group.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

15 Aug 2017

Beautiful rustic house with everything you need for a wonderful holiday.

Just returned from a wonderful 10nt stay at La Panificadora. The photos do not do it justice, the outside space is much bigger than we expected. The pool and the BBQ were made good use of due to the excellent weather. It was so lovely just to chill out there day and night. There was plenty of space for 7 of us (5 adults & 2 children). Pool towels are provided and the house was cleaned and linens changed twice during our stay. We visited Nerja, Frigiliana and Aquavelis water park, all are easily reached from La Molineta. The rest of the time we were happy to enjoy the lovely house and pool. We would love to return to la Panificadora in the near future. Thank you Stephen for sharing your excellent property. Love the Fitzpatrick's and Foster family.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

23 Jun 2015

What a find!

Traveled with my husband and 4 children aged 11 to 17. We thought it was going to be nice but it was amazing. I stayed in many places and don't often feel excited at arriving somewhere but this property and place was a rare find. We loved the place itself with the thick white walls, nooks and crannies and you could say a bit all over the place but here it totally works. So many seating areas, both inside and out. The pool isn't huge but very appealing, you want to be out there. Our children had great fun in it. The bar across the way (25 steps) is a definite plus, a nice distraction and even the 11 year old could go across for his cola (not something we would normally advocate for an 11 year old). Thank you to Stephen and Patricia and well done on providing a beautiful property for us and fellow travellers.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oscar G.

31 Aug 2014

True luxury and comfort - Amazing

yself my wife our 3 young daughters and my father and mother in law stayed in the Panificadora for two weeks this August. What can I say? The Panificadora exceeded all expectations. We had previously stayed in villas in the mountains around Frigiliana and found that we spent a lot of time in the car driving to Frigiliana, Nerja and supermarkets in town. However, this time because La Panificadora is located in the beautiful hamlet of la molineta we were located ideally. A 5 minute drive to the breathtaking village of Frigiliana and 15 munites from Nerja Town, beach and supermarkets. This time therefore we spent minimal time driving and maximum time relaxing and exploring the aforementioned locations. As for the house itself, it blew us away as soon as we arrived through the front door. The history, authentic decor with clever modern artistic touches and amazing views of the countryside leave you feeling privileged to be staying there. Most impressively though it feels like a home rather than a holiday rental villa. The facilities are great and especially having a large size double American fridge really makes a difference to having the usual under counter fridge with tiny ice box! The owners Stephen and Patricia were an unexpected bonus to the holiday. They provided such a warm welcome and if you are interested in finding out about the local area they are only too happy to advise. Best place to meet them is the little bar only a few yards opposite the house. It's a great place to watch the world go by and meet some of the locals. An amazing holiday. Thank you!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

13 Aug 2014

Memorable

A beautiful villa - the interior was of a very high standard and exceptionally clean. The kitchen had everything that you would need, including a huge fridge and a stunning view of the Andalucian mountains from the kitchen window. A great dish washing view! The outside pool area is a delight, lovely pool and very comfortable sun loungers. There were six in our party and the villa and the outside area could not have been more perfect. The outside BBQ was a great addition for al fresco dining. There is a bar next door which is typically Spanish serving ice cold beers, good wine and a variety of tapas at very reasonable prices. We were a little concerned before we got there as to the location of the villa as previously we have stayed in Frigiliana village. Our concerns were completely unfounded - the location couldn't be more ideal. Frigiliana is a short walk or five mins maximum in the car. Stephen and Patricia, the owners, are exceptionally friendly hosts and eager to pass on their vast experience of the area. A truly memorable holiday!

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Todd

Stephen Todd is an architect who retired in 1997 and accidentally started to adopt abandoned dogs and cats, currently seven of each.
Jackie Todd wrote about moving to Spain and adopting the animals. Her book 'Dog Days in Andalucia' is available from Amazon. Sadly Jackie died in 2010.
Stephen has since been extraordinarily lucky and married Patricia. He speaks Spanish and lives close by his rental properties providing on site help when needed.

Why they chose this property

You only have to walk in to La Panificadora to be transported to a world of Arabian nights. This stunning house was part of a group of flour and olive mills driven by water brought from the mountains in channels built by the Moors. It has been sensitively converted to maintain the character and beautifully decorated with handmade tiles and original ceramics and paintings.

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