El Cortijo from the North. The Mediterranean is seen in the distance on the South side of the villa The villa as seen from the South side, with the Ronda Mountains in the background The south-facing gardens at El Cortijo, including an 11 meter swimming pool The garden features a badminton court Pine forests cover the surrouding hills and valleys Pine forests cover the surrouding hills and valleys You'll find numerous shaded and sunny bathing spots in the gardens The gardens are beautifully kept all year round The four sides of the villa surround a picturesque courtyard with a fountain centerpiece The ground floor salon with large french windows opening up onto the courtyard The ground floor of the villa is light and spacious with beautiful supporting pillars and antique furniture The ground floor of the villa is light and spacious with beautiful supporting pillars and antique furniture The ground floor of the villa is light and spacious with beautiful supporting pillars and antique furniture The main indoor dining area, with terraces on two sides You can dine al fresco on the south-facing terrace The state-art-of-the-art kitchen is located next to the dining area On the lower-ground floor is the grand salon with large, luxurious sofas and other antique furniture The grand salon is flooded with sunlight thanks to the tall windows and high ceilings. A mezzanine level looks down from the ground floor The centerpiece of the room is the magnificent antique fireplace At one end of the lounge is a small library and computer station The Master Suite features a stunning 4-poster king size bed and has large windows leading onto a decked terrace The Master Suite has a spacious dressing area and luxurious en suite The Master Bedroom's en suite bathroom Bedroom 2 has a beautiful 4-poster with white drapes and linen. It is located at the front of the house and has mountain views Bedroom 2's en suite bathroom Bedroom 3 is a twin room on the ground floor, enjoying glorious views of the mountains Bedroom 4 sits in the bell tower, which is the highest room in the building - a real vantage point!! Bedroom 5 is located at the bottom of El Cortijo's tower. It comes with an en suite Bedroom 5's en suite bathroom Bedroom 6 is at the bottom of the house and faces the garden. It too has its own en suite Bedroom 7 is the second garden bedroom, sharing the same beautiful views as Bedroom 6 Each of the bedrooms have been furnished and decorated individually; every corner of El Cortijo is presented with the upmost care and attention The owner's magnificent art collection adorns the walls throughout the villa The owner's magnificent art collection adorns the walls throughout the villa The owner's magnificent art collection adorns the walls throughout the villa