Villa Glamorosa Spain

The owners of the sensational Villa Glamorosa have spent ten years on the project of a lifetime, to create an exquisite private getaway, the epitome of luxury and leisure. Having found a barren piece of land all those years ago, they have truly exceeded all of those initial dreams. Villa Glamorosa sits proudly on the hills of Sotogrande, surrounded by nature and boasting the most breathtaking of views over the beautiful Sotogrande countryside to the sea. With eight astonishing bedroom suites, superb living spaces and extraordinary grounds, it is perfectly obvious to see that this is no ordinary holiday home. It exudes the love and attention to detail poured into it. Villa Glamorosa is perfectly positioned to enjoy Andalusia’s charm and its astounding range of amenities, from championship golf courses, to polo, prestigious beach clubs, a world class marina and an enviable dining scene.
Sotogrande covers 2,500 hectares, the largest privately owned residential development in Andalusia, in the municipality of San Roque. It stretches along 25 kilometres of the azure Mediterranean Sea, 25 kilometres east of Gibraltar and backs into the foothills of the dramatic Sierra Almenara. At the western end of the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande is convenient for Tarifa, the stunning Alcornocales Natural Park, Gibraltar and the breathtaking beaches and impressive nightlife of Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Guests staying at Villa Glamorosa enjoy spectacular views of the sea, the hills, the cork forests and the lush green fairways.
Villa Glamorosa’s living spaces are absolutely wonderful. The main spaces enjoy a wonderful flow and ooze elegance and serenity. The main living area boasts a giant, sumptuous U-shaped sofa which sits of the softest and most luxurious of rugs. There is a television with Sky channels and Netflix and another seating area where you can enjoy the fabulous panorama. Doors open to the terrace and double doors open to the sophisticated indoor dining area. Here you can enjoy delicious meals prepared in the next door chef’s dream of a kitchen, or you can wander out to the generous terrace to dine under the stars or lounge with pre-dinner drinks watching the sun go down over the sea. The kitchen is fantastic with a modern range of gleaming white cabinetry, superb appliances, a central island with bar stools and a breakfast table and chairs. All in white, it is immaculate and totally fabulous. In addition to all of this, Villa Glamorosa offers a second living space, an incredible cinema and games room. With lavish furnishings, a huge projector screen, surround sound, a quality pool table and much more, it is a room that you will find it hard to remove your teenagers from! Throughout this stunning villa, no expense has been spared.
The villa’s eight bedrooms are equally stunning. The are all serene, stylish havens with sumptuous kingsize or twin beds, all beautifully and identically dressed with exquisite linens and soft furnishings, all with beautiful wooden feature walls, all with immaculate, beautifully tiled ensuite bathrooms and all offering spectacular views. Some open onto terraces where you can enjoy the sensational panorama and your morning cup of coffee. The staircases, hallways and landings are wonderful with intricate detailing, beautiful artworks and such incredibly generous space.
Villa Glamorosa is set in on a wonderful plot in superb, beautifully manicured gardens. From the moment you drive in, you will realise that this place is very special. The giant infinity swimming pool is an absolute delight, surrounded by luxury loungers and other quality outdoor furniture and within lush lawns. Either side of the garden, cypress trees stand tall, looking majestic and offering total privacy for guests staying at the villa. How lucky will you be that the owners decided to let this fabulous villa! Your amazing hosts provide wonderful additional services if desired, including private chefs, weddings and events, experienced concierge services and much more. Villa Glamorosa is located in the heart of Andalusia, within a stones throw of fabulous entertainment. At the western end of the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande is one of the most luxurious sports and residential developments in Europe. It offers superb polo, a world class marina, prestigious golf clubs, stunning beaches and some incredible bars and restaurants. La Reserva Club is very close to the villa, an avant-garde country club overlooking the Mediterranean and offering a diverse range of leisure and sports activities. Real Club Valderrama similarly offers state-of-the-art sporting and spa amenties. The excellent Trocadero Beach Club competes with one of the top beach clubs in Europe, the beachfront Marina Sotogrande where you can wine and dine in style and relax, swim and sunbathe while enjoy the fabulous sea views. Polo Santa Maria is an exclusive polo, horse riding, sailing and yaching club with a fantastic range of boating activities as well as wonderful bars and restaurants. Horse riding can also be enjoyed at the Sotogrande Equestrian Club and tennis and paddle can be enjoyed at the Sotogrande Raquet Centre. Visitors to Sotogrande enjoy trips to Gibraltar, Tarifa and the tranquil Alcornocales Natural Park. The nearby villages of Pueblo Nuevo, Torreguardiaro and San Roque enjoy some fabulous shops and eateries plus it is only half an hour’s drive to Marbella.
Sotogrande was established in 1962 by the American entrepreneur Joseph McMicking. He bought five farms on both sides of the Guadiaro River where it flows into the Mediterranean with the dream of turning it into one of Europe’s leading luxury leisure and residential destinations. Today it boasts many exclusive properties covering a huge area bordered by the villages of Torreguadiaro and Guadiaro to the north.
Sotogrande boasts no less that five world-class golf courses, the Almenara Golf Club, La Canada Golf Club, La Reserva Golf Club, Real Club Sotogrande and Real Club Valderrama. It also offers a golf academy so this is certainly a brilliant destination for golf fans. Real Club Valderrama shot to international fame when the 32nd Ryder Cup was played there, leading to this part of the coast being temporarity renamed the Costa del Golf! The challenging course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. Though it is an exclusive members club there are occasional opportunities for visitors to play. Robert Trent Jones also designed the fabulous Real Club de Golf Sotogrande which opened in 1964. Just 150 metres from the sea and with more than one hundred bunkers, the course is fantastic. Almenara Golf is set up on the mountainside and comprised of three nine-hole courses. Almenara’s well regarded golf academy offers PGA professional expert tuition. La Canada Golf offers stunning views of the Guadiaro River and the Mediterranean from its elevated position. La Reserva Golf is the newest of the courses and is part of the La Reserva Country Club.
The Santa Maria Polo Club is one of the most prestigious destinations for polo in Europe. Its setting on the banks of the Guadiaro River is sensational. Polo was brought to Sotogrande in 1965. The club’s summer season is now firmly placed on the jet-set social calendar. It boasts nine fields in Los Pinos, Rio Sotogrande and Puente de Hierro, along with first class stabling.
Sotogrande is known as ‘the little Venice of the Mediterranean’ for its attractive tree-lined canals and bridges. There are hundreds of berths in the stunning marina together with excellent restaurants, cafes, shops, professional services and watersports facilities. Sotogrande plays host to many serious sailing events including the Brivon Movistar Cup and the J80 World Championships. Watersports offered include wakeboarding, kitesurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, diving and snorkeling. There are boat trips to enjoy killer whales and bottlenose dolphins.
There are amazing beaches within easy reach of the villa including Playa El Cabrero to the east of Sotogrande. It is a gorgeous crescent-shaped beach surrounded by dunes. Playa Torreguadiaro was originally an old fisherman’s haunt and now enjoys a number of buzzy cafes and bars. The main Playa Sotogrande is roughly two kilometres long to the west of the Guadiaro River. You can visit one of Sotogrande’s hip beach clubs with Dj’s, wellness treatments and considerable indulgence. These include Chambao, Trocadero, Gigi Beach and El Octogono.
It is quick and easy to visit the fantastic Costa del Sol resorts. For Mediterranean glamour, Marbella holds its own with the French Riviera and other hot-spot destinations in Europe. It is little wonder that Marbella remains as popular as it does with the rich and famous. Michelin-starred restaurants, manicured, challenging golf courses, marinas bustling with high-end yachts, chic, designer boutiques, glitzy entertainment and never-ending golden sandy beaches are all in abundance. The Arabic characteristics of Plaza de los Naranjos, the old part of Marbella are endearing together with balconies adorned with beautiful, vibrant flowers. The square’s restaurants place their tables in a small formal garden bordered by orange trees. You will find a labyrinth of narrow pedestrian streets laid with red tiles and crazy paving and beautiful plazas full of trendy, upmarket bars and restaurants and unique shops offering souvenirs, olive oil, local pottery and lace. The buildings are all whitewashed, wrapped in bougainvillea and topped with terracotta roofs, many dating back to the renaissance. Alameda Park is just a few steps south of the Old Town and feels like a private garden. There are marble walkways, fountains and benches, all under a thick canopy of tropical foliage. Many of the benches are clad with azuleos, classic Andalusian hand-printed tiles. The handsome walkway, Avenida del Mar, leads from the park to Playa de la Venus, next to Marbella’s first class marina. It enjoys palm trees and bronze sculptures designed by Salvador Dali. The central Plaza de la Iglesia is very beautiful and often hosts bustling markets and concerts. Besides the typical Andalusian cultural events, there are annual festivals dedicated to music including the Marbella International Opera Festival held in August, the Marbella Reggae Festival in July plus the Marbella International Film Festival is held in June.
A few kilometres east of old Marbella is the swanky and trendy Puerto Banus. Boutiques, super yachts and luxury sports cars meet your gaze everywhere in this fast-set resort. There is another Salvador Dali sculpture, the large Rhinoceros which weighs 3.6 tonnes. Puerto Banus was designed and built in 1970 by local property developer Jose Banus. It is fantastic for star spotting.  At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!