Our home in Andalucia is 3 kilometres west of the small town of Nerja, some 45 minutes drive east of Malaga airport.

We chose the location for its combination of tranquility of unspoilt countryside with breathtaking views of the mountains, and birds eye views of the beaches and town below us.

The property is a little elevated, a third of a way up a hillside. Just over the garden fence is the last remaining pine forest in the area.

Apart from being a haven of natural beauty where the air is fresh and the birds sing, it's also not too remote.

By car, we can be in the local town or at one of our favoured restaurants in the countryside or on the beach in as little as 10 minutes. We and our friends like it so much, that we thought others would too.

That's why we decided to make it available for letting. Al Ladino is a charming terracotta roofed 'casa del campo'. Local Spanish people who have seen it says it's 'preciosa' - priceless, lovely, gorgeous ... so beautiful it's precious!'

You probably get the picture ! Al Ladino wasn't created 'just' for tourists, it's appeal is evident to anyone with an eye for beauty.

We're dedicated to preserving our home in pristine condition ...and that means continual decorating, odd jobs done, gardening and pool cleaning.

But then, there's no other way if we're to keep the house special. We hope you enjoy staying at Al Ladino.