Villa Cerrojo Spain

Offering the very best in luxury contemporary living, Villa Cerrojo is nestled in the prestigious La Quinta Hills, close to Benahavis and just above Puerto Banus and Marbella. This stunning villa boasts incredibly striking glass architecture, sumptuous, contemporary furnishings and the most phenomenal of views across the dramatic mountains to the sea. Whilst enjoying these magical landscapes and total tranquility, the villa is just a short drive from Marbella’s glorious sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife. Guests enjoy diverse entertainment with the undulating greens of exclusive golf clubs close by, the bustling, upmarket marinas of Puerto Manus just minutes away and superb gastronomic dining and shopping opportunities within easy reach. Guests enjoy the scenery while taking brisk hikes in the hills or kayaking along the picturesque reservoir. The area’s prestigious golf clubs include Los Arqueros, La Quinta, El Higueral, Guadalmina and Los Naranjos. The picturesque village of Benahavis boasts many high class restaurants scattered along its narrow, winding streets. It is reached through the Rio Guadalmina gorge in the hills. Close by, La Aldea is almost a village within a village, the brainchild of the British sculptor David Marshall. His gallery is one of La Aldea’s main features, along with the marble fountains, antiques and old-fashioned doors and grilles. Despite these attractions, Villa Cerrojo is such a fabulous, luxurious retreat with a huge range of indulgent treats that guests often want to spend a number of days staying put in the villa!
Villa Cerrojo enjoys stunning interior design, mostly with calm, neutral colour palettes but with the occasional striking colour pop such as the velvet draped corner sofa in the cinema and games room or the bright pink flamingo standing in the shallow pool. Everything in this lavish villa is top notch, super stylish and perfectly placed to create a feeling of indulgence. Its architecture incorporates touches of characterful Andalusian essence together with brilliant use of glass and stunning double height aspects. This villa oozes style and luxury. With six beautiful bedrooms and six immaculate, beautifully tiled bathrooms spread over three grand floors, Villa Cerrojo offers superb, modern comfort. The villa’s outdoor spaces are outstanding with an infinity swimming pool, sun deck, a bar and shaded alfresco dining and lounging areas on the lower floor and sensational, furnished balconies above. The panoramic vistas are dreamy and the Mediterranean sunsets are so memorable from these heavenly spots.
The villa’s living spaces feature striking columns and walls of glass that open to the main terrace. The kitchen is a work of art with the very best appliances that will delight the chef’s in your group. It opens directly to the shaded alfresco dining terrace. The main living room is another wonder with sublime furnishings and accessories as well as a giant wall-mounted television. The dining area is elegant and ultra smart. Villa Cerrogo also benefits from an opulent entertainment room brimming with sumptuous sofas, games tables, and a huge movie theatre where guests can unwind in ultimate luxury. Further luxuries include the Sonos sound system, a top notch hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. Now you understand why you might be inclined to stay home for a few days!
The bedrooms are idyllic havens with sumptuous beds adorned by hotel quality linens and contemporary soft furnishings. Some have access to generous private balconies, beautifully furnished so that you can relax with your morning cup of coffee or a chilled glass of wine will admiring the rugged sierra terrain. Some of the bedrooms also enjoy in-room ensuite bathrooms, beautifully designed a the back of or to the side of the beds with glass walk-in showers. Though the master bedroom suite may have the edge on the other bedrooms, each and every one offers glorious handpicked accessories, artwork and furnishings and offers the sleep of kings! No one staying at Villa Cerrojo will be disappointed.
The outdoor terraces are incredible and the whole villa in enveloped in a stylish, immaculate garden with structural planting and towering cypress trees. Holidays don’t get much better than this!Villa Cerrojo enjoys a fabulous setting in the hills above the Costa del Sol’s sunkissed beaches and celebrity hotspots of Puerto Banus and Marbella. La Quinta is an exclusive postcode in Marbella’s hilly suburbs, famed for its five star golf resorts and country clubs as well as its stunning panoramic views. Sweeping vistas combine with Villa Cerrojo’s highly impressive contemporary architecture to break down the boundaries between outdoor and indoor living. La Quinta is close to the village of Benahavis and minutes from the entertainment of the upscale resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus. Benahavis, the village, might be small but it is home to many fabulous restaurants and is known as the ‘Gastronomic Corner of Andalucia’. It is home to the Sabor, a Malaga catering school. Many of the dishes in the restaurants are Spanish but with a modern twist. One of the most typical dishes is marinated pork fillet following a very traditional recipe but you will also find fresh fish from Estapona and Marbella and cuisine from many corners of the world. There are many prestigious golf courses in the La Quinta/Benahavis area including El Higueral Club de Golf, La Quinta, La Zagaleta, Gran Flamingo Golf, Los Argueros designed by Seve Ballesteros, Los Flamingos Golf and Monte Mayor Golf. There is even a Golf Academy complete with practice ground and putting green. It is a wonderful area to enjoy a hike or cycle, exploring the fauna and flora as well as the views. The terrain is traversed by the Guadalmina, Guadaiza and Guadalmanza rivers. The Guadalmina River offers great canyoning opportunities with its many waterfalls and plunge pools. The top attraction of Benahavis is its natural surroundings and uninterrupted views of mountains, woodlands and rivers. The village itself is picturesque with well-kept narrow streets and squares flanked by Andalusian whitewashed houses. The delightful Parque Torre Leoneras Park contains the ruins of a medieval tower and a lake. The 10th century Montemayor Castle is mostly ruins but still has several sections of walls and the Queen’s Tower standing. Benahavis boasts a lovely car boot style Sunday market in the grounds of a shrine. Benahavis’ Holy Week has some of the loveliest processions on the Costa del Sol. The annual Benahavis Fair takes place in August and the whole village enjoys processions, fairground rides, fireworks, eating and drinking. There are also summer concerts and culinary events in the many Benahavis restaurants.
The Costa del Sol boasts twenty three stunning, sandy beaches along its 27 kms of gorgeous coastline. Guests staying at Villa Cerrojo enjoy the beautiful San Pedro Beach, Playa Fontanilla, Playa Naguelese, Playa Cabopino, Playa de la Rada and Playa del Padron in Estapona. With 325 sunny days, the climate is fantastic and perfect for beach days. Many of the beaches enjoy fabulous watersports and chic beach bars.
Marbella is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants, prestigious golf courses, luxury yacht marinas, designer boutiques and stunning golden sandy beaches. Plaza de los Naranjos, the old part of Marbella is utterly charming with its gorgeous Arabic characteristics and balconies adorned with colourful bougainvillea and other flowers. The narrow, characterful roads are lined with unique, friendly local shops offering souvenirs, olive oil, local pottery and lace. The stunning Plaza de la Iglesia often hosts bustling, colourful markets and concerts.
Puerto Banus, designed and built in 1970 by local property developer Jose Banus, is fantastic for shopping, dining and celebrity spotting. It is a playground for the rich with plenty of Ferraris and luxury yachts to admire. The luxury Sala Beach and Ocean Club Marbella are just two of the upmarket beach clubs featuring delicious cocktails, flowing champagne, gastronomic delights and attentive staff waiting at your whim.   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!