Rancho del Inglés nestles peacefully in the foothills between the mountains and the sea, just outside Alhaurín de la Torre. Only 15 minutes from Malaga airport, but not on the flightpath, it is within easy driving distance of popular coastal resorts and inland destinations of Andalucía.

Stay at this spacious rural estate and use it as a base for exploring Andalucía or if it's too hard to tear yourself away just relax by the pool and enjoy a glorious sense of well-being against a backdrop of orange, lemon and avocado groves. Rancho del Inglés is secluded but not isolated with many terraces both sunny and shady.

It has grandeur, charm and character in abundance. There are carved doors, beds, columns, chests and tables from India and antique furniture, shutters and beams from Spain. It is a reclaim enthusiast's dream featuring bits of the Foreign Office, St Pancras Station, a Wandsworth church, a primary school in London and a Surrey Post Office among others. Even the toolshed has stained glass windows and outside you will find a trompe d'oeil water tank, a magnificent Bacchanalian fountain, a vintage tractor and other curios.

Rancho del Inglés suits all kinds of visitors and has been home to many. Other than those on holiday, we have had a 12 strong film crew for the whole summer, but also an architect for just one night. Rancho del Inglés is a perfect setting for weddings, christenings, book groups, anniversary and birthday parties, courses and seminars with sleeping accommodation for up to 20 people.