The Boxmaker's House, Frigiliana

Light, airy and stylish traditional townhouse in the hill village of Frigiliana, with small private shaded outdoor courtyard. On entering the house, down two steps is a cosy bedroom with double bed (135x190cm), wall fan for the summer months & ample storage space. Upstairs is the main living area with fully fitted kitchen/dining room, spacious bathroom with walk in shower and lovely lounge complete with small Juliet balcony looking out over the famous Calle Real in the old quarter of the village. The house was originally known as The Boxmaker's where wooden crates were made for grapes to be taken to market. It kept its name when the ground floor became one of the first bars in the village, which is now home to a small cafe. The bright spacious living area with large ceiling fan & kitchen/dining room with wall fan is a lovely spaces to relax, with references to Mediterranean and Scandinavian style. We have filled it with original furniture, found and re purposed objects and collections of art and literature. You will also find a bluetooth speaker, UK plug adaptor, Spanish & English TV & radio, plus a selection of games to enjoy during your stay. Due to the house being in the centre of the old village it is not possible to park outside, but paid & free parking is available approx 5 minutes walk away - the nature of Frigiliana (being a hill village) means there will be steps to climb. Vehicles can be driven past the apartment to drop off/pick up luggage before 11am and after 2pm. Frigiliana. consistently voted one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, has deep Muslim roots which have been embodied in its narrow streets and buildings. Frigiliana was prominent in the history of Spain during the Moorish settlement period. The village houses are some of the most authentic expressions of traditional Arabic architecture in Spain: the Moorish or Barrio Alto neighbourhood. The old historical centre of Frigiliana is a labyrinth of winding cobbled streets and alleyways, a great place to discover artisan shops, bars and restaurants. The Rio Higuerón runs through the town and is perfect for nature walks, picnics or BBQs. The beautiful beach resort of Nerja lies minutes away from Frigiliana. A lovely outdoor public swimming pool nearby can be accessed for 2€ per person between June 4th and September 15th. The village also hosts the world famous Three Cultures Festival every year, on the last weekend in August. Taxi transfers can be arranged from Malaga airport less than an hour away, prices can be provided when booking. There is a very reliable national bus service for journeys from Malaga & Granada, details can be found at 'alsa.es'. An excellent local bus service runs daily between Nerja & Frigiliana; the journey takes about 15 minutes and costs 1.15€ per person, with the bus stop minutes away from the apartment.