El Alarife. Sea view, beach 100m, famous architect
Villa in La Janda
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this villa rental
Not only is El Alarife a bold modern design, and therefore quite different to our other houses, but it is also the work of one of Spain’s best known architects of recent decades. So, not surprisingly, distribution, light, and space are major features; but so too is its location; just 90 metres away from Cala Encendida, an attractive cove at the southern end of the main Roche beach, the house sits on slightly higher ground than its neighbours, and there are lovely sea views from the first floor rooms and terrace. It is without a doubt one of Roche’s best designed houses, and has been very appropriately named as al’arif in Andalusi Arabic meant architecht or master of works.
El Alarife is particularly suitable foreither large families or even two families (it sleeps ten, with a wing for teenagers should you wish, and it is no more than a skip and a hop to the beach); but it is also a house for groups of adults looking for a bit more than just a beach house. Quite and austere from the outside, it lacks no creature comforts inside. The owners have complemented the building’s design with their use of pastels and a reduced amount of well-chosen furniture and objets dárt. All the main rooms on the ground floor (sitting room, dining room, and even, partially, the kitchen) look on to the terrace, pool, and garden; and the two bedrooms on the first floor have sea views. One terrace gets the morning sun and is protected from the poniente wind, and the other gets the evening sun and is protected from the levante. The entrance doors too have been positioned so as to allow for just the right circulation of air, rather than gales, when either of the region’s two winds is blowing. And there are electric blinds in every room and electric terrace roofs that can be adjusted to generate just the right amount of light and shade, even on the brightest Costa de la Luz days. It is a wonderful design, and in fact the last ever design, by its architect, Estanislao Pérez Pita, whose work was exhibited internationally, including in the Pompidou Centre in Paris, and who won Spain’s National Prize for Architecture for his renovation of the National Library in Madrid.
El Alarife is built on two floors: the ground floor contains the airy, light sitting room, with big glass doors opening on to both terraces (the morning terrace and the main terrace). It also displays a stylish wood-burning stove for the damper autumn and winter evenings. The dining room also opens on to the main terrace, and is next to the kitchen, which, while not large compared to the size of the house, has everything you will ever want, including a professional oven and hob (the owner is a keen cook and the kitchen has been equipped accordingly!) Off the far end of the dining room is the bedroom wing, with its three bedrooms (one double, one twin, and one with bunkbed) and two bathrooms. This wing also has separate entrances, both at the back of the house and from the terrace. The stairs from the front hall take you up to the first floor, with its comfy TV room, the main suite, and the guest suite. All have sea views and access to the first floor terrace. Three of the bedrooms, like the sitting room and TV room, have ceiling fans.
The property is just 90m from the beach and 300m from the nearest beach restaurant. A walk of about 500m will take us to the local shop, pharmacy, a couple of bars and restaurants, and childrens’ playground. Roche also has its own tennis and padel courts and five-a-side football pitches. In the summer months, there are several beach bars/restaurants to choose from within walking distance, some of which are now staying open all year. A 5-minute drive will then provide you with a far larger selection of both bars and restaurants. The area offers an endless list of activities and if you book with us, we provide you with detailed information on all our recommendations, details on local amenities, and our up-to-date guide to the best of everything! You could spend a wonderful holiday here without a car, and just hire bikes; but, assuming you will have a car, it’s 15 minutes to Conil, 20 minutes to the hill-top village of Vejer-de-la-Frontera, 30 minutes to Cadiz, 40 minutes to Tarifa and Jerez, and 90 minutes to Seville, all of which are well worth visiting.
El Alarife is particularly suitable foreither large families or even two families (it sleeps ten, with a wing for teenagers should you wish, and it is no more than a skip and a hop to the beach); but it is also a house for groups of adults looking for a bit more than just a beach house. Quite and austere from the outside, it lacks no creature comforts inside. The owners have complemented the building’s design with their use of pastels and a reduced amount of well-chosen furniture and objets dárt. All the main rooms on the ground floor (sitting room, dining room, and even, partially, the kitchen) look on to the terrace, pool, and garden; and the two bedrooms on the first floor have sea views. One terrace gets the morning sun and is protected from the poniente wind, and the other gets the evening sun and is protected from the levante. The entrance doors too have been positioned so as to allow for just the right circulation of air, rather than gales, when either of the region’s two winds is blowing. And there are electric blinds in every room and electric terrace roofs that can be adjusted to generate just the right amount of light and shade, even on the brightest Costa de la Luz days. It is a wonderful design, and in fact the last ever design, by its architect, Estanislao Pérez Pita, whose work was exhibited internationally, including in the Pompidou Centre in Paris, and who won Spain’s National Prize for Architecture for his renovation of the National Library in Madrid.
El Alarife is built on two floors: the ground floor contains the airy, light sitting room, with big glass doors opening on to both terraces (the morning terrace and the main terrace). It also displays a stylish wood-burning stove for the damper autumn and winter evenings. The dining room also opens on to the main terrace, and is next to the kitchen, which, while not large compared to the size of the house, has everything you will ever want, including a professional oven and hob (the owner is a keen cook and the kitchen has been equipped accordingly!) Off the far end of the dining room is the bedroom wing, with its three bedrooms (one double, one twin, and one with bunkbed) and two bathrooms. This wing also has separate entrances, both at the back of the house and from the terrace. The stairs from the front hall take you up to the first floor, with its comfy TV room, the main suite, and the guest suite. All have sea views and access to the first floor terrace. Three of the bedrooms, like the sitting room and TV room, have ceiling fans.
The property is just 90m from the beach and 300m from the nearest beach restaurant. A walk of about 500m will take us to the local shop, pharmacy, a couple of bars and restaurants, and childrens’ playground. Roche also has its own tennis and padel courts and five-a-side football pitches. In the summer months, there are several beach bars/restaurants to choose from within walking distance, some of which are now staying open all year. A 5-minute drive will then provide you with a far larger selection of both bars and restaurants. The area offers an endless list of activities and if you book with us, we provide you with detailed information on all our recommendations, details on local amenities, and our up-to-date guide to the best of everything! You could spend a wonderful holiday here without a car, and just hire bikes; but, assuming you will have a car, it’s 15 minutes to Conil, 20 minutes to the hill-top village of Vejer-de-la-Frontera, 30 minutes to Cadiz, 40 minutes to Tarifa and Jerez, and 90 minutes to Seville, all of which are well worth visiting.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of La Janda
$$$$
Reviews
10.0
schönes Haus in perfekter Lage
Das Haus liegt perfekt, 2min zu Fuss zum wunderschönen Strand, 5min mit dem Auto zum Einkaufen und 10min zu Restaurants und Bars. Zu den Golfplätzen ist es auch nicht weit. Die Küche ist wirklich gut ausgestattet. Das Haus ist geräumig und komfortabel, natürlich ist das Haus nicht mehr ganz neu.
Eine klare Empfehlung.
10.0
nous avons passé un excellent sejour dans la maison el alarife
L'accueil ,le support et les conseils d'Andrew ont été parfait
la maison est très agréable et très bien équipé dans tous les domaines et particulièrement à la cuisine
Nous recommandons très vivement cette maison à tous
Patrick
10.0
Just perfect fo us!
We stayed at El Alarife for a week in June. We were two families with altogether 5 kids (from 5 to 14 year olds). The house was bigger than we anticipated based on the pictures. The "wing for teenagers" worked well for us: they got their privacy and were able to sleep late etc. The pool is not extremely big but was enough for us. The sea is very near: great view from the balcony (to which you got to walk straight from the two big bedrooms) and we could hear the waves when sitting outside in the evenings. The beach was lovely, long and clean and not too crowded (in June). During morning walks / runs you could see people walking their dogs and even horse riders on the beach. The nearest restaurant, El Timon de Roche, was nice, a bit pricy, but good quality. There were nice restaurants on the beach also, not in walking distance for us (i.e. not for a 5 year old), but easy to reach with a car. We enjoyed our holiday at El Alarife. Thank you Andrew and Maria!
10.0
Fantastisch huis van alle gemakken voorzien
Heerlijk huis op een heerlijke plek. Zwembad in de tuin en de zee om de hoek. Wij logeerden er een week met 7 personen. Voldoende badkamers en voldoende glaswerk en borden in huis. De vaatwasser en de afwasmachine zijn ook fijn. Aanrader.
10.0
Fabulous property!
This is a gorgeous house in a perfect location - so beautifully designed that even though the weather was stormy we still had a wonderful time. Andrew could not have been more helpful and prompt when we did have a issue that needed dealing with.
We all want to return!
10.0
super Haus - sehr netter Kontakt
Wir waren mit 2 Familien (8 Personen) in El Alarife und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, tolles Haus mit wunderschönem Garten und kurzer Weg zu toller Bucht !
8.0
Great Villa with perfect location
Our party of four adults and five kids at the age between 8 - 13 loved our stay at Villa El Alarife. Perfect house for two family with kids. The location right next to the beach was really nice. Lovely restaurants and other services nearby provied us with a really relaxing holiday. We warmly recommend this place.
10.0
A great holiday had by all!
We were two families totalling 8 sharing the house. The layout of the house meant we didn't feel enclosed or under each other's feet. The house was ideal for our needs. The beach was only 150m away and was beautiful. Even though it was the height of summer, the beaches weren't crowded. Weather was fantastic and lots to do in the vicinity. Wanted to say it was horrible just so others wouldn't go to this area! So keep it a secret.
10.0
expectacular
Absolutamente expectacular, sitio privilegiado.
10.0
Tolles Haus, tolle Lage
Wir haben das Haus in 06/17 für 2 Wochen mit 5 Erwachsenen gemietet.
Das Haus hat einen optimalen u. aussergewöhnlichen Grundriß. Viel Privatsphäre -wer möchte. Sehr gut (!) u. vor allem auch zweckmäßig ausgestattet. Kaum einsehbares Grundstück (nur 1 Nachbar). 2 Zuwege zum nahe gelegenen Strand ( 2 Min. : Man kann in Badesachen zum Strand u. hinterher in den schönen Pool ), Aussendusche mit Warmwasser ! Die elektr. Rolladen sind perfekt. Die Hausbetreuung durch Andrew ist sehr kompetent u. problemlos.
Wir haben schon viele Häuser in Spanien gemietet u. können dieses uneingeschränkt
weiter empfehlen u. würden es auch sicher wieder buchen (vielleicht schon nächstes Jahr...)
10.0
Great Villa - exceeded expectations
Fantastic villa - even nicer than the photographs. Well thought out with unique design and layout. The middle terrace is the perfect gin o'clock spot for watching the sun go down over the Atlantic.
Super location - 100m to the beach steps and close but not too close to the other village amenities
Spotlessly clean ( and we're fussy).
Andrew is a charming and efficient host - dealing quickly with our extra requirements and offering great advice and local knowledge
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in La Janda?
The average price for a rental in La Janda is $104 per night. This rental is $233 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at El Alarife. Sea view, beach 100m, famous architect. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at El Alarife. Sea view, beach 100m, famous architect. Enjoy the water!
Is El Alarife. Sea view, beach 100m, famous architect pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at El Alarife. Sea view, beach 100m, famous architect?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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