Sunset over Cortijo Los Lobos, Andalusia

Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga

Escape to Paradise in the Malaga Mountains

Reconnect with nature at our beautiful Farmhouse retreat. Just 45 minutes from Malaga, our three charming self-catering cottages offer breathtaking mountain views, peaceful olive groves, quiet walking trails and a heated pool. Enjoy the calming presence of our resident horses and experience a slower pace of life with easy access to the towns, cities, lakes and national parks of Andalucia

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Where you will stay

Three cottages, each with its own character

El Establo has a panoramic roof terrace above the olive groves. El Granero Viejo has thick stone walls and natural shade. El Jardin Secreto has its own private rock pool, sunbeds and hammock. All three have private areas offering a calm, self-catering base for a peaceful stay, with the heated swimming pool shared from April to mid-November and beautiful communal courtyards and landscaped gardens to enjoy with other guests or extended family.

Swimming pool at Cortijo Los Lobos

What guests say

Real words from real guests.

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Dear June and Clive, We already miss your beautiful and special place. From the moment we arrived, it had an immediate ' wow factor' for us. And it stayed that way throughout the entire stay. What a little paradise you have created: romantic, with a wonderful beach vibe, full of love for all your animals and a place to truly relax - with what feels like a private swimming pool and a cottage equipped with absolutely everything you could wish for! We would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. And you as hosts: absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for all your help, for sharing your tips and recommendations and for all the lovely conversations we had. A big hug from all of us, with love Suze, Teun, Pieter and Marielle, and lots of love to all the animals too, especially Milly, Olive, Lucky, the black cat and Marmelade

Marielle and family

Aug 2026 · Direct

An absolutely wonderful stay - we ddn't want to leave! What an incredible place! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcome. June is a genuinely lovely, warm and kind host. Our little house was perfect, comfortable and had everything we needed. We especially loved the peaceful mornings on the veranda and the magical evenings under the beautiful starry sky, with the horses in the background. The private pool was wonderful, as was the shared pool. What we loved most was the peace, privacy and beautiful surroundings. It's truly the perfect place to relax and unwind. June was always availble whenever we needed anything, while giving us complete privacy. Thank you so much June and Clive , for the wonderful time we had. We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be coming back!

Gabrielle - El Jardin Secreto

Aug 2026 · Direct

Things to do

A rural stay with a little more to it

Walk from the doorstep through the Sierra Gorda. Spend quiet time with the animals. Try gentle riding or children’s pony sessions with rescue horses in small groups . Add mermaid swimming, yoga, enjoy a coffee and churros in the nearby village of Villanueva del Trabuco or take easy day trips to El Torcal, Granada, Ronda, Malaga, Cordoba, Seville, explore the pretty villages and lakes and the coast when it suits you.

Hiking trail near Cortijo Los Lobos with mountain views

The story

June and Clive have run this place since 2000

They arrived from the UK with three young children and a love of animals. Within two weeks they had taken in their first rescue horse. The herd grew, the farm grew with it, and the holiday business began as a way to keep the horses cared for. Everything you see was built by hand, slowly, over twenty-five years.

June and Clive Wolfe at Cortijo Los Lobos

Where we are

One hour from Malaga Airport

Villanueva del Trabuco sits in the foothills of the Malaga mountains, surrounded by olive groves and wild landscape. Granada, Ronda, Antequera, El Torcal, and the Costa del Sol are all within easy reach. The village is just a 5 minute drive, with numerous bars, restaurants and small shops.

Andalusian countryside near Villanueva del Trabuco

Life at the cortijo

A quieter kind of daily journal

Small notes from the farm, the horses, the seasons, and the ordinary rhythm of life in the hills above Villanueva del Trabuco.

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Ready for a quieter stay in Andalusia?

Book directly with June and Clive for a calm, rural stay with clear pricing, direct host contact, and no platform fees.

Live booking for all three cottages. Add the hot tub and preplanned activities in the full booking flow.