Casa Victoria

The province of Cadiz is located in the south of SPAIN, in the magnificent Andalucia region. Villaluenga del Rosario is a tiny and authentic mountain village, with a population of only 500 . The local activities are goat, sheep and cow breeding, gastronomy and tourism.

Villaluenga is located in the Natural Park of Sierra de Grazalema, at an altitude of 3000 ft, very near the Natural Park of the Alcornocales (the Cork-Oak park), and 30 minutes away from the turquoise waters of Zahara lake.

The village is built on the sloping hillside of the Sierra, and its fragrant narrow streets wind up to the church, and an exceptional stone-built bullring. Villaluenga is a centre for visiting numerous outstanding sites in Andalucia : The White Village Road (ruta de los Pueblos Blancos) Grazalema, Ubrique, Setenil, Zahara de la Sierra, Ronda, Arcos de la Frontera, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Sevilla, the Doñana National Park to name a few, that can be visited within one day.

Nearby airports: Seville, Jerez, Malaga. The 6 houses of Casa Victoria are all located in the same group of character houses. All were restored with charm, keeping the stone walls, wooden beams, tiled floors, arabian roof tiles, wrought iron window gates, cobble stone traditional patios and other architectural elements of olden times.

Most pieces of furniture, cupboard doors, decoration items were bought and collected through the years. Considerable amount of time was spent at antique or curious shops, flea markets etc and were carefully restored for the guests pleasure and comfort.

Each house has its own character and decoration, but all are equipped as follows:

Lounge and dining room space : table, chairs, sofas and arm-chairs, wood stove or fire place, TV and DVD.

Kitchen : hot and cold water, gas stove or vitroceramic cooking hob, refrigerator, micro-wave oven coffee machine and toaster, full set of cooking instruments, tableware etc. Table and house linen are provided.

Bathroom : Shower, basin, electrical heater, WC, mirror, shelving, towel racks. Towels are provided.

Bedrooms : Comfortable bed(s), wardrobe, electrical heater.

• One washing machine is available for the guests of all 5 houses.
• A first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher are available in each house.

Important : It is not permitted to smoke on the premises.

Pets are not admitted.

LA CASITA / Small House ...

La Casita, or small house, was the former kitchen of CASA VICTORIA. It is a charming and cute « doll’s house ».

On the ground floor, one room includes the kitchen, the dining table, a couple of arm chairs and a stove.

A spiral staircase leads to the bedroom of the first floor, with a large double bed. The bathroom also located upstairs includes basin, shower, WC.

LA CASITA was the landlord’s week-end home.

SLEEPS: 2 - Surface : 25 m2 (269 s/f)

LA CASA DEL ANAFE / The old stove house ...

This traditional house has been completely refurbished for our guests. We kept the original architecture, the original volumes which are tipical of the White Villages of la Sierra. It's modern though, and well equiped.

The kitchen, and the living room that includes the dining space, are located on the ground floor. An interesting staircase leads to the upper floor that includes one bedroom with large double bed, a window overlooking the village street, plus a comfortable bath-room with shower.

Each room is equiped with a radiator plus one "old fashioned" wood-stove in the living room.

Sleeps 2.
Surface : 42 m² (451 s/f)

LA CASA DEL HORNO / The old Oven House ...

This house used to be the stable and cow-shed, as well as a store house of Casa Victoria.

The CASA DEL HORNO still has its old baker’s oven.

The CASA DEL HORNO includes 3 small patios. The Orange Tree patio lead to communal premises (water & laundry storage, wood storage etc..) and is not privately reserved for this house.

The entrance door of the CASA DEL HORNO is located in the Lemon Tree patio - of private use for this house -. The solid wood main door has spy-holes that may let the sunshine and fresh air in.

This house has a spacious main floor, that include one day space (lounge, dining table) and a night space with a large bed.

A central brick pillar divides the space, and the wooden ceiling and beams are the main interesting features of this room.

A small space near the large bed includes a 3 door wardrobe, and leads to the bath room (shower, WC).

An old brick staircase with wood pannelled steps leads to the downstairs kitchen.

The kitchen door opens on the Oven Patio (private access for this house’s guests).

SLEEPS: 2 - Surface : 49 m2 (527 s/f)

LA CUESTEZUELA / The little Slope ...

This house used to be the « heart » of CASA VICTORIA in the past.After the gate, the private access is a cobble stone path with side flower-beds. By the doorstep, a small terrace is the right place for a sun bathe or a rest in front of the breathtaking mountain view.

TV and DVD. Bedroom 1 : one double bed. Electrical heating. Bedroom 2 : 2 single beds. Electrical heating. Bathroom : with shower, WC, electrical heating etc.

The solid wood main door has spy-holes that may let the sunshine and fresh air in. One large space include the kitchen, the dining table and the lounge.

A log-stove is included between the 2 sofas for winter evenings.

This house communicates with LA VUELTA CHICA via one wrought iron spiral staircase, with one gate at the bottom and the top. This topography would suit perfectly two families or two groups of friends who might want to spend time together, and still have their privacy. Both LA VUELTA CHICA and LA CUESTEZUELA are composed of identical accommodation (kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, one bathroom with WC).

SLEEPS: 4 - Surface : 52 m² (560 s/f)

LA VUELTA CHICA / The small Curb ...

This floor used to be the attic and storehouse of CASA VICTORIA

The solid wood main door has spy-holes that may let the sunshine and fresh air in. Exposed stones and wooden beams are the major feature of this house.

The two bedrooms (one double, one double bedded) have attic roof and dormer windows. Both bedrooms have electric heaters.

The living-room and kitchen space open on a small balcony with a lovely mountain view. and includes 2 sofas, TV and DVD.

Bathroom with shower, and WC ...

This house communicates with LA CUESTEZUELA via one wrought iron spiral staircase, with one gate at the bottom and the top. This topography would suit perfectly two families or two groups of friends who might want to spend time together, and still have their privacy. Both LA VUELTA CHICA and LA CUESTEZUELA are composed of identical accommodation (kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, one bathroom with WC).

SLEEPS: 4 - Surface : 54 m2 (581 s/f)

LA CASA DE LAS PIEDRAS / The Stone House ...

In the old days, these premises included a house, a stable as well as a patio where sheep were sheared. The patio is 100 m² large, it includes a fountain, creeping plants and a few trees. A beautiful walnut tree provides shade in the summer time, and lets the light in during the winter days. The patio is a nice space to entertain and relax the year round.

The main architectural feature of this house are its exposed stone walls and the fine brick floors.

LA CASA DE LAS PIEDRAS has 3 levels that total 120 m². Each room is fully heated.

The previous owner was an architect who refurbished the house completely in 1993 though keeping the structure that was in good condition. If was newly decorated in 2004.

The house provides space to work, rest, live, and enjoy very nice views from its windows and terraces.

Ground floor : kitchen, and dining room / lounge divided by a central fire-place. The lounge is furnished with one sofa, arm chairs, one table, a library, Satellite TV and DVD, Stereo.

Large doors and windows open onto the patio.

First floor : two large bedrooms, one twin bedded, the other with a large double bed. A seven door wardrobe and a bathroom with bath-tub and WC complete this floor.

Second floor : used to be a painter’s studio with perfect natural light and high ceiling. The room has access to a sun terrace with wonderful mountain views.

SLEEPS: 4 - Surface : 120 m2 (1,291 s/f)