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Overview
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You will be charmed as soon as you enter into the walled and gated, private Estate where the Olive Mill nestles. The two new resident Llamas and our nosey rescue donkeys will peer over the wall to greet you!Dating back to 1890, the Olive Mill must have stories to tell. The Wow Factor hits you as soon as you enter the spacious hall with full height beamed ceilings and fabulous tiles. Sleeping up to 14 guests, downstairs are two bedrooms (both en-suite), cosy living room, a farmhouse kitchen and dining room, whereas upstairs (off the mezzanine) are a further 5 bedrooms (all with en-suite bedrooms). Every room has large picture windows which look across the gardens and flood the house with light. Simone has managed to retain all the original floor tiles. doors and windows during the glorious restoration.
The additional living room (great for large groups of friends) sits off the fabulous entrance hall and has huge squashy sofas which surround the original stone fireplace with a roaring fire during winter stays with us. Full height shuttered picture windows flood the home with light. And although the entrance hall is immense, it has been cleverly furnished with seating and dining areas which gives a cosy feel ...the original olive press is still in situ and a huge Buddah watches over you.
All the bedrooms have been lovingly designed with antique iron beds, fluffy duvets and fine thread Egyptian cotton bedding. Pretty throws provide a splash of colour. Occasional antique wardrobes and chests of drawers have been chosen with care to compliment their surroundings. Every bedroom has shuttered windows with views across the private swimming pool and surrounding gardens.
Each of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom. One of the downstairs bathrooms has a grab rail for guests who may struggle a little with mobility. Fluffy house towels, robes and organic toiletries are provided. Pool towels are also provided.
There is a large private pool surrounded by pretty sun loungers. There are even a couple of the original changing rooms for guests to use. The wood fired Hot Tub is a treat during Spring and Autumn stays with us.
The Olive Mill nestles in its own forest surrounded by oak, chestnut and poplar trees in the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park in an extraordinarily beautiful landscape. You will feel very peaceful here with the only sound being that of birdsong - there are over 130 different species of birds in this area. There are plenty of eating areas dotted around the gardens where you can eat al-fresco. Deer will come to drink from one of the streams. You are only minutes away from the pretty town of Higuera de la Sierra with it's choice of restaurants and tapas bars.
Feel free to pick a lemon for your gin and tonic! You can jump into the pool, join a mushroom hunting tour, make friends with the rescue donkeys, or just enjoy the solitude and fabulous surroundings which are all just for your private enjoyment. Let us spoil you. A true Midsummer Nights Dream.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
2 x Zip & Link Beds
Bedroom 2
2 x Zip & Link Beds
Bedroom 3
2 x Zip & Link Beds
Bedroom 4
2 x Zip & Link Beds
Bedroom 5
2 x Zip & Link Beds
Bedroom 6
2 x Zip & Link Beds
Bedroom 7
2 x Zip & Link Beds
ZIP AND LINK BEDS - CAN BE TWIN OR SUPERKING
8 Reviews
Leave ReviewThe house is stunning!
By Nina Emmett on 30-Jun-2025The house is stunning, with high ceilings and such beautiful decor, every aesthetic detail has been thought through. It’s functional too and very well equipped. There is so much space overall and many different quirky little locations to soak up the view or the ambiance. We often felt like we were in a film! The pool is a good size and exactly the right temperature and there are enough shady spots to cool off. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and so responsive to our needs. With much gratitude
What an incredible week at the Olive Mill
By Mandy Gore-Booth on 31-Jul-2025What an incredible week at The Olive Mill. We are blown away by the beauty of this tiny corner of Andalucia, home to Iberian Wellness Retreats and their nature-infused yoga retreats. We’ve stretched, meditated, walked, swam, soaked and communed with donkeys, goats, and llamas—truly a holistic experience that reconnects you with nature in the most peaceful and rejuvenating way. Thank you to the incredible yoga teacher tag-team of Linne and Danielle – we cannot wait to do another Iberian Wellness Retreat with you both!
We hiked together through fields blooming with wildflowers and were treated like family.
By Suzanne Duckett on 31-May-2025We hiked together through fields blooming with wildflowers, to white-washed villages and a local restaurant where we were treated like family. We picnicked in olive groves, to the sounds of a flamenco guitarist, after taking Simone’s rescued donkeys for a walk.
The Place is Magical
By Fiona Douglas on 29-May-2025I feel completely different after my days at the Olive Mill and have found it quite transformative - both physically and mentallly. The places itself is magical - I love the ground and the gorgeous animals. The yoga was a good balance of physically demanding and relaxing. The walks into the countryside were awesome. Thank you
The house is simply gorgeous
By Peter James on 15-Apr-2025I have just spent a week with a group of friends at the newly converted Olive Mill in Southern Spain. The house is simply gorgeous and beautifully furnished with stunning bedrooms and bathrooms (the complimentary toiletries are amazing). You are in your own forest surrounded by nature and animals - the donkeys are just so friendly! But...you can walk to a restaurant....swim in the pool...luxuriate in the hot tub.....A little corner of paradise!
An amazing Week
By Julian Gore-Booth on 22-Apr-2025Spent an amazing week at the recently restored Olive Mill. Ideal for anyone looking for the perfect way to unwind and take care of mind, body and soul. Beautiful natural surroundings, walks, views, food… heavenly.