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Castle View Apartment in the Heart of the Old Quarter
- Riverside / Waterfront
- Town / Urban
- Village / Rural
- Baby Equipment
- Internet Access
- Beach nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Therapies
- Walking
- Child Friendly
- Ideal for honeymoons
Casa Vista Castillo is dramatically perched on the edge of Arcos de la Frontera in Andalucia and is set in one of Arcos` prettiest and quietest streets in the heart of the Old Quarter. The apartment forms part of an Andalusian style residence of Moorish origin, set off a typical central patio. Monuments, shops, bars & restaurants are all on your doorstep. A wonderful choice for anyone in search of unique holiday cottages in southern Spain.
Staying in Casa Vista Castillo gives a taste of the real Spain; set in one of Arcos` prettiest and quietest streets in the heart of the Old Quarter, the apartment forms part of an Andalusian style residence of Moorish origin, set off a typical central patio. Monuments, shops, bars & restaurants are all on your doorstep. Arcos lives and breathes her history; her Old Quarter is a maze of narrow winding whitewashed streets, lined with Andalusian patio houses in both the Moorish and Jewish styles, Gothic-Mudejar architecture as well as fabulous Renaissance Palaces built off the riches of Spain’s once great American Empire. Perched dramatically on an in-land ridge of sandstone, Arcos stands proud above the surrounding countryside, her hill-top position giving away an important military past. Named as one of the "1000 Places to See Before You Die" make Arcos part of your itinerary! Arcos de la Frontera is a place that captures the imagination and lingers in the memory. Tourist license number: VUT/CA/20377.
Arcos is also well placed to discover Cadiz Province and beyond, with easy access to the fabulous beaches of the Costa de la Luz, Cadiz, the capital of the Province and regarded to be the oldest city in Western Europe, the sherry bodegas and horses of Jerez de la Frontera, the majesty of Seville as well as the spectacular scenery and beautiful white towns of the Sierra such as Ronda, Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra. Arcos Gardens offers a fantastic Golf Course, just a 5 to 10 minute drive from Arcos and there are two nice pools in the town.
Getting There:
Arcos is easy to reach, the two nearest airports being Jerez de la Frontera, just 20 minutes away and Seville, 70 to 80 minutes away. Gibraltar Airport is 1.5 hours away and Malaga, 2.5 hours.
Nearest Airport:
Jerez de la Frontera 20km
Nearest Train Station:
Jerez de la Frontera 20km
Nearest Bus Stop:
Arcos de la Frontera 1km
Nearest Ferry:
Cádiz 40km
Nearest Restaurant:
1 minute walk from the house!
Nearest Beach:
30 to 40 minutes by car
Nearest Shop:
1 minute walk from the house!
Nearest Market:
1 min walk from the house & Friday Market downtown
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
There are 2 bedrooms, one double, on the ground floor & one twin, accessed via a short sprial staircase and there is a single sofa-bed in the sitting room. We can also provide a cot for a baby. Both bedrooms are equipped with fans in the summer & ceramic wall heaters for the winter months. Completely refurbished, the bathroom has a large walk-in shower, loo & basin with drawers & storage, as well as an electric towel rail, useful in the winter months for keeping you warm and your towels dry! The living area is simply stunning: airy & spacious with a comfortable sitting-room area, dining room and kitchen, it also benefits from air-com which doubles as a heating unit in winter. The drama of the room is enhanced by four metre high ceilings and original oak beams from which hang two huge Moroccan lanterns. The interior is simple, stylish and comfortable, with hints of Al Andalus. Wifi is available in nearby establishments, 2 mins walk away.
Exterior Details
The private terrace offers spectacular views of Arcos' 11th century Moorish castle and uninterrupted (i.e. no buildings!) of the sweeping countryside and vega below. Arcos' famous peña (inland cliff)is teaming with birdlife all at eye level...no need to look up! Arcos de la Frontera offers several good outdoor pools that guests can take advantage of. There are also the wonderful beaches of the unspoilt and clean Costa de la Luz. The majesty of the Sierra de Cádiz (Cádiz's mountain range) is just 20 minutes away and is a real tonic for the soul. Parking in the Old Quarter of Arcos de la Frontera is very restricted due to the town's ancient Moorish layout on a narrow cliff of sandstone. We provide our guests with a private parking space which is located a 7 to 10 minute walk from the house for a small extra fee.
