Reviews

The following reviews came from our listing on HomeAway.

A beautiful tranquil simple lifestyle ….in a house that offers everything ….

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

tim w.

A family of 7, 2 couples plus children looking for a total get away with life on your door step …we have traveled the world and 8 years ago discovered Casares and Gaucin …but Rosa Alto was totally unique …so peaceful, calm, easy yet a wonderful area to explore …dancing in the village square, accompanying the Saint on her journey through the village exploring the castle ..beaches just a car ride away ….a superb home with a happy heart….!!!…not just a holiday but a lifestyle….we will return ..

Submitted 2 Sep 2017

Superb, rustic, quiet, charming.

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Ian M.

Fantastic holiday in an idyllic villa. Far more beautiful than the photographs suggest. The scenery is breathtaking and Gaucin is a charming and friendly village with stunning views in all directions.

Submitted 13 Aug 2017

Spectacular views in a peaceful setting

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Robert G.

Rosa Alta is located near the beautiful village of Gaucin.

The house was clean, comfortable and the swimming pool was a treat during those hot afternoons in July. We never got tired of the views from the property, and from Gaucin there are many other white villages to visit within a 30-60 minute drive.

We would have no hesitation renting this property again.

Submitted 21 Jul 2017

Secluded location

5/5

Stayed May 2017

Kevin M.

Wonderful house in a beautiful location. Even better than we had hoped for.

Submitted 15 Jun 2017

Lovely and well situated Country House

4/5

Stayed Apr 2016

Willemien v.

We had a great time at Rosa Alta. It felt as if the Counry House, gardens, swimming pool etc were built with great care. The view was beautiful, the nature just great in Spring and the weather was nice. The silence and privacy we really liked. Rosa Alta is not a ‘ spic and span’ new house , but it’ s a house with a soul.

Submitted 3 May 2016

Peaceful stay in rural Andalucia.

5/5

Stayed Jul 2015

Walter D.

This is a lovely secluded yet comfortable house in the Andalusian countryside. Stunning view over the beautiful valley and nearby Gaucin. Peaceful and quiet, just the sound of the sheep passing by. With 40+ degree temperatures, the nice pool and airco in the bedrooms were a real bonus. In short: a home away from home. Plenty to see and do in the vicinity. Or you can just relax and let the days go by in this peaceful place. Friendly cleaning staff. All facilities were present. Some really nice restaurants nearby. We’ll be back!

Submitted 20 Sep 2015

SUPERB in every way

5/5

Stayed Sep 2014

SimonLeicestershire

This was one of the best accomodation/venue holidays we have ever had. Everything about the overall experience was faultless.

The villa has everything you could need, the location has spectacular views, and the village of Gaucin (a mile away) is a delight. The tranquility of the surroundings, the facilities in the Villa meant that you can enjoy a variety of activities from sunbathing/swimming, to energetic walking; from spectacular sightseeing to eating in the many local tapas bars,all of which were excellent. Further afield rural Spain offers many hidden gems.

This Villa is recommended to anyone wanting to experience these delights.

Submitted 1 Oct 2014

An idyllic week at Rosa Alta

5/5

Stayed Aug 2014

Elizabeth C.

My vacation in Gaucin at Rosa Alta was one of the most special times I have had while traveling. Rosa Alta offers a rustic setting overlooking the town of Gaucin, yet the property has so many wonderful amenities … a spectacular swimming pool, and outside patio and eating area as well as a rooftop deck to enjoy the summer evenings. The inside quarters are quaint, with lots of room to house a family.

The property is immaculately maintained, and the owners provided lots of information about local attractions so we felt like locals when we were exploring.

Gaucin is a quaint village with welcoming residents … and phenomenal restaurants. I can’t wait to return!

Submitted 27 May 2015

A beautiful house in a stunning location – perfect

5/5

Stayed Jun 2014

Fiona H.

The house is simply amazing if you’re looking to get away from it for a while. It has been beautifully furnished, both inside and out. In fact, the outside space is amazing with views down over the valley as well as up to the town. You’re not overlooked in any way so you can really get away from it for a while. Highly recommended – we’ll definitely be back!

Submitted 18 Aug 2014

Wonderful holidays

5/5

Stayed Oct 2013

Uschi R.

We enjoyed our stay in Villa Rosa. Its a wonderful calm place for relaxing. Everything was o.k. We like to come again.

Submitted 9 Feb 2014

A wonderful tucked away retreat

4/5

Stayed Aug 2013

Wendy C.

Rosa Alta was all we had hoped – a quiet off the beaten track property, yet close to Gaucin. The house was lovely with lots of places to relax and ponder the view. At night, the lights of Gaucin and the Castle made the upper terrace a romantic spot for dinner. The children loved the pool which was bigger than we had expected, so a real bonus. The agent, Robin was very helpful, especially when I developed a tooth abscess, organising an emergency appointment with an English speaking dentist for me. Great holiday.

Submitted 16 Jan 2014

A Superb Holiday Home!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2013

We have stayed in many villas over the years, and we can honestly say that this is the highest quality overall that we have ever enjoyed. The situation is beautiful (although the suggestion of hiring a 4×4 should be heeded!) and the property itself is so well equipped and homely we just didn’t want to leave! Gaucin is a perfect village to be near (and what a view of it from the finca!), with several good restaurants and bars without being too touristy, and the countryside is just stunning – particularly the eagles soaring around overhead each day! We shall certainly return to Rosa Alta – we just hope not too many other people find it as we may have trouble booking!

Submitted 1 Jul 2013

Rustic Andalucia

5/5

Stayed May 2013

Karen S.Houston

The best thing about my experience in renting this house was dealing with Nancy and her property manager, who were very informative and responsive in every step.

The property itself is fantastic. Picturesque views, amazing outdoor spaces to relax in, a nice pool, and comfortable living arrangements. We really enjoyed our time here. Our trip in May was at the height of wildflowers, so the countryside was drenched in beautiful color. The downside was that we experienced a bit of rain and a cold snap. The house has fire stoves to make for a cozy setting, but you should have the knowhow to use them if you come outside of the peak of summer.

Gaucin itself is quaint and has enough restaurant and food options to please anyone. Highlights of regional tours included the Cueva de las Piletas and Ronda; we did Sevilla and Granada though they were a bit far. The dirt track to the house was a little bit daunting at first, but the gardener made it in a SmartCaresque-mobile. We didn’t have any problems even in days of solid light rain.

Highly recommended. If my future experiences renting houses in Spain goes like this, I’ll consider myself lucky.

Submitted 30 May 2013

Wunderschönes Anwesen in den andalusischen Bergen

5/5

Stayed Jun 2012

Cornelia P.

In wunderbarer, ruhiger Landschaft liegt das herrliche Anwesen mit einem uneinsichtigen Pool, ideal um sich vom Alltag und von Stress zu erholen. Zweimal wöchentlich kümmert sich der Gärtner um die Reinigung des Pools und pflegt den herrlichen Garten. Das Haus ist geschmackvoll und zugleich liebevoll im spanisch-marokanischen Stil eingerichtet und bietet viel Platz für eine große Familie oder zwei befreundete Ehepaare. Das nahegelegene Dorf bietet zahlreiche gute Restaurants und zwei gut sortierte Supermärkte für den täglichen Bedarf. Wir haben uns herrlich erholt und den Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen genossen. Das Haus ist nicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar, ein Pkw ist notwendig.

Submitted 17 Jul 2012

Great views, lovely pool

5/5

Stayed Aug 2011

Diane W.

We’ve recently returned from a 1 week holiday in this lovely away-from-it-all villa. Although initially rather daunted by the track up to the villa (a 4×4 is recommended), the villa itself more than made up for the steep climb – fabulous views across the valley towards Gaucin, a lovely large pool, and a great shady terrace. The beds were very comfortable and great to wake in the morning to the sound of birds and little else. Plenty of outdoor sitting areas including a rooftop terrace with a spectacular outlook. Wifi was an added bonus. Highly recommended if you want a peaceful, rustic villa in a fabulous setting.

Submitted 22 Aug 2011