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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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 weâd love to come back!
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!
The house is beautiful and clean. Very spacious and with a lot of character. De garden has three levels to relax; big table with bbq, sunterrace and pool erea. We loved all the birds! The house and kitchen have everything you need. Despite the road the garden is very quiet. The bedrooms at the side of the road are a bit noisy because of the little traffic that drives by. But after one night, we were used to it. The walk to Frigiliana takes about 15/20 minuted (old town). Perfect for dinner. Garden restaurant was the best we've had. Beaches (also quiet bays) are closeby, as well as a bakery and supermarket. We loved it!
An oasis of relaxation on the outskirts of Frigiliana!
As soon as you enter the property, you know that you have arrived at a place that will allow you to relax and experience the whole Spanish experience.
The villa flows so nicely! The light, the space, the decor, the nooks for good conversation, the pool and its surroundings all lend to a rich, fun and quietly engaging time away from the rush of daily living.
The rooms are spacious and well laid out throughout the house. It is ideally suited to two couples, one with maybe a small child and two single persons. The bathrooms were big, with wonderful water pressure and light.
The outdoor space was an extension of the mood of the inside - comfortable, clean, well-maintained and inviting. The pool was a perfect size for family fun without taking over the garden.
We explored Frigiliana, Nerja, Competa, Torrox and even went to Granada to visit Alhambra (within 1h30mns' drive) as well as Malaga, of course. All places well worth visiting. The nightlife in Frigiliana is most active, as is Nerja's.
The biggest plus for us was the attentiveness of the landlord, Stephen. He gets a gold star! He truly wanted us to enjoy our stay and nothing was too much for him.
You will not regret your stay at this oasis of relaxation on the outskirts of Frigiliana. We would return, for sure!
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.
La casa tiene todas las comodidades, la cocina estĂĄ perfectamente equivocada. Todo muy limpio. Las hamacas estĂĄn todas defectuosas salvo una.
Ănicamente hemos tenido un problema importante con las hormigas, necesitas una fumigaciĂłn importante
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!
We just returned from an incredible week-long stay at La Panificadora. The house is simply stunning; built in the traditional style against a hill in a small hamlet full of white-washed buildings. Itâs a âwowâ moment when you come around the curve of the road and see it! There is no better place to relax than in the garden, and we enjoyed our days by the pool and eating big meals on the terrace. Itâs a little oasis full of greenery and flowers! For us, the location was perfect. It was nice to be out of the hustle and bustle of Nerja but at the beach within 10 minutes, and the walk up to Frigiliana was easy enough even with strollers. The town and surrounding countryside is beautiful.
We were two couples traveling with our 1-year-old sons, and Stephen the host was nice enough to provide two cots for the boys, which I was not expecting but greatly appreciated! Unfortunately I broke my foot at the end of our trip, which forced me to push my flight back a day, and Stephen kindly let us stay another night last minute and came to check in on us. This helped me out a lot on a very stressful day!
We would love to come back and visit with our family one day. I can only highly recommend this beautiful home!
We had the pleasure of staying here for 5 nights and the home is exactly as you see it. Plenty of rustic charm and beautiful gardens and pool.
The key for us was the location, with Frigiliana close and by far the nicest village of all in the area for waking and some very good restaurants. We stayed mainly close to this area and Nerja, with a day trip to Marabella.
Any questions are answered by Stephen virtually immediately.
Beautiful old converted mill, amazing atmosphere and an amazing serene oasis outdoors, Thank you Stephen for a warm welcome and a great stay. We will be back!
Wir waren zu dritt mit 2 Hunden dort. Das Haus hat eine tolle AtmosphĂ€re, auf verschiedenen Ebenen und einen wundervollen Garten. Es liegt allerdings an einer StraĂe. Nachts ist es ruhig und nur ein Schlafzimmer ist zur StraĂe ausgerichtet. In den anderen Schlafzimmern im Garten hört man nichts. In der Umgebung gibt es unzĂ€hlige Wanderwege durch Canyons, FlĂŒsse mit und ohne Wasser. Zur zum Meer sind es 20 Min. Wir waren sehr glĂŒcklich dort. Einiges mĂŒsste repariert werden. Dieses hat Stephen, der Landlord zugesagt. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit.
Historical mountain villa with beautiful views and backyard oasis!
We had a great stay at La Panificadora, La Molineta. We were here for three weeks and found it to be a very comfortable home and a great base to explore the coastal area. We were here during the brutal summer heat wave, and although there is no air conditioning throughout the home (except in one of the bedrooms) - the beautiful garden backyard was our oasis during the day and early evenings once we returned from exploring. We also found that the evening mountain air cooled the home for comfortable sleeping. The home is part of a historical neighborhood built into the mountain, it is located just off the main road from Nerja (beach town) to Frigiliana (white town), and there is a walking path located just north of La Molineta to walk into Frigilina which took about 10 minutes. We loved walking up for dinner and exploring the town. And Nerja was only 10- 12 min by car to the beach. There is also a bar right across from the home where neighbors and hikers stop in for refreshments. There is so much to do in the area: the Cueva de Nerja, the beaches of Nerja (esp. Burriana), La Herradura beach and kayaking, Torrox, etc, the picturesque mountain towns, and you're only about an hour from Granada (for a great day trip). We thoroughly enjoyed this home and the area and plan to be back many times.
Buena zona en MĂĄlaga, casa perfecta para grupo grande
La estancia en la casa es muy agradable. La terraza y la piscina estĂĄn muy bien, y Frigiliana, Nerja, y MĂĄlaga son buenas opciones para visitar/salir...
La Molineta ist eine liebevoll renovierte MĂŒhle fuĂlĂ€ufig von Frigiliana entfernt.
Die Bilder entsprechen genau dem was wir vorgefunden haben.
EIn Schlafzimmer hat Klimaanlage, die anderen RĂ€ume sind mit Ventilatoren ausgestattet
Der AuĂenbereich ist traumhaft. Ein uneinsehbarer Garten mit schönem Pool an dem man toll faulenzen kann.
Nerja und viele schöne StrÀnde sind mit dem Auto schnell erreicht.
Direkt neben La Molineta ist eine kleine gemĂŒtliche Bar, wo man herzlich willkommen geheiĂen wird
Einziger Wehrmutstropfen ist die stark befahrene StraĂe direkt vor dem Haus
Klare Weiterempfehlung!
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.
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.