Tile & Beam

With panoramic views of the Sierra de las Nieves, this home in Monda pays homage to the mountains and woodland that forms part of this nature reserve by aiming its gaze directly at it. Sit anywhere outside – albeit the dining table for an alfresco breakfast or when one of the sunloungers – and you’ll be able to trace the rolling hills on the horizon, spotting the pops of green the native foliage provides. Of course, if you’d like to get up close and personal with it, you can explore the hiking areas of the surroundings when you’re not spending sun-drenched days at one of the sandy beaches along the coast. Understandably you’re going to want to linger outdoors and that can easily be done by dining out on the terrace, grilling meals on the barbecue, or by being in and around the crystal-clear swimming pool, but with this home, you don’t have to sever the connection once you’re inside. With doors opening to Juliette balconies in most rooms, you can throw them wide open as you settle down for an afternoon nap. Treat yourself to some of the local sweets and enjoy it with a cup of freshly-brewed coffee as you sit down together at the rustic dining table, or light the wood-burning stove in the lounge and socialise over wine as the fire crackles in the background. Home truths: *Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay *There’s free parking on the premises *Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request *This home is spread over multiple floors, with no internal lift *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace