Casa Rustica Ronda, a country house with a roof terrace in the old town
Casa Rustica Ronda is a country house in the historic quarter of Ronda, in Málaga. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio with city views, a shared terrace and a rooftop. It suits couples and travellers who want to walk into town and stay in a quiet area, though there is some noise to expect.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Casa Rustica Ronda is and how to get there
Casa Rustica Ronda is on Calle Durazno, inside the historic quarter of Ronda, in the province of Málaga. It is a quiet area, and several guests talk about a lovely neighbourhood only five minutes on foot from the centre.
From the house you can walk to places the listing itself uses as reference points, such as the Plaza de España, the Church of Santa María la Mayor and the Alameda del Tajo. One review also says it is close to Ronda train station, so you can visit without a car. If you are flying, Málaga airport is 86 km away, according to the property's details.
What the rooms and the house are like
Casa Rustica Ronda feels more like a house of apartments than a hotel, and that shows in the spaces. The rooms have air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen, with a fridge, coffee maker and microwave. Free Wi-Fi is included too.
Most of the enjoyment is outside the room. The house has a private patio with views over the city, designed for breakfast in the open air, and a shared terrace. Several guests add that the roof terrace has beautiful views, and the details also mention views of the mountains. To see it at a glance, this is how I would summarise it.
| Space | What it offers | What I would use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Equipped kitchen | Fridge, coffee maker and microwave | Simple breakfasts and dinners without going out |
| Private patio | Views over the city | Breakfast in the open air |
| Shared terrace and roof terrace | Views of the mountains and the old town | Unwinding after a day of sightseeing |
| Air conditioning | In the rooms | Sleeping better on hot days |
My reading is that it suits anyone who prefers to feel at home and does not need a reception or hotel services. One review describes it as a family-run, simple place, with everything in perfect condition.
What guests highlight
Google gives it a rating of 4.4 from 9 reviews. It is a small sample, but several points keep coming up, and almost all of them are good.
- The location. Several guests highlight how close it is to the centre of Ronda without losing the calm of the neighbourhood.
- The views. The roof and terrace come up again and again as the best part of the house. One person says it was their favourite place in the whole of Spain.
- Value for money. It is mentioned in more than one review, always alongside the idea that the house is very well kept.
- The beds, according to one review, are comfortable, and the house has great views of the old town.
What to know before booking
Here are the drawbacks, because there are some. None seems serious, but they are worth bearing in mind before choosing a room.
- Noise. Several guests say you can hear other people going up to the upper floors, and another review says it is rather noisy at night, though it adds that Ronda is a lively city.
- Light on the ground floor. A guest in the ground-floor apartment misses a curtain on the small window facing the stairs, because the light wakes you every time someone comes in.
- Cold room and no hot water. One review says the room was cold and the shower had no hot water. It is an isolated case among few opinions, but I would ask before booking, especially in winter.
Who Casa Rustica Ronda is for
I would choose it for couples or travellers who want a calm neighbourhood, want to cook something and go up to the roof at the end of the day. It also suits anyone arriving by train who prefers to walk everywhere. If you are travelling with friends, the patio and the terrace go a long way.
I would not recommend it to anyone who sleeps very lightly, or who expects breakfast served, a reception or hotel services. If noise worries you, write beforehand and ask which floor the room you are given is on.
What to do in Ronda and around
The easiest thing is to start on foot through the old town, with the Plaza de España, the Church of Santa María la Mayor and the Alameda del Tajo as the first stops. After that you can extend the walk as you feel like it and as the heat allows.
To get out a little, the property's listing mentions walking and cycling in the surroundings, the Cueva del Gato, 12 km away, and La Quinta Golf & Country Club, 46 km away. With a car or a bike, the day organises itself.
If you want more of Andalusia, Mapiola also has the Casa Rural del Guadalora in Hornachuelos and the Alojamiento los Poetas in Baeza, in case you want to link several stops on the same trip.
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