The family house among the pines
A white country house with bougainvillea over the door, a pool among old pines, and so much space around it that nobody bumps into anyone during drinks. This is a small family finca — and that is exactly what it should stay.
Twelve guests sleep in the house. You book it for yourselves, for a minimum of two nights, and you look after yourselves. There are barbecues, a kitchen, and no timetable you have to keep to.
The shade of the pines is the real argument here. It decides how your day runs.
At a glance
| What it is | Small family finca with a large plot, self-catering |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | 12 guests – 5 rooms in the house plus a garden house among the pines |
| Booking | minimum two nights |
| Music | until midnight |
| Catering | external caterers – the owners run a restaurant in the village and will do breakfast or brunch on request |
| To the village | approx. 3 minutes by car |
| From Almería airport | approx. 40 minutes |
| Step-free | yes |
Why the shade matters more than the pool
Old pine trees stand on the grounds, and they cast real shade. That sounds like a detail, but it changes the whole wedding day.
Normally I put ceremonies in Andalusia in the late afternoon, because before that the sun eats everything. Under these trees you can start earlier. Drinks in the afternoon in the grove, dinner as the light turns warm, party until midnight. A whole day instead of an evening.
An honest addition that nobody else will tell you in advance: in the warm months — June and September — the tree shade is not enough for a laid table. Then we hire a canopy. That costs extra, and you should have it in the budget from the start.
You are among yourselves
Five rooms are in the house, plus a small garden house among the pines with its own bathroom. Together they sleep twelve guests.
It is a self-catering house. You barbecue, you cook, you clear up yourselves — and because the grounds are yours alone, nobody minds. Whoever is awake first sits by the pool. A caterer comes for the wedding itself. The owners run a restaurant in the village, three minutes away by car, and will take on breakfast or a brunch the day after.
Where you marry
The ceremony takes place on the grounds, looking across the dry landscape to the sea. Afterwards everyone moves into the pine grove: standing tables for drinks, later the tables between the trunks, storm lanterns along the paths, fairy lights above the pool.
Loud music stops at midnight — neighbours live in the village. But because you start earlier, nothing is lost.
The house in pictures
Is this the right place for you?
Yes, if you …
- want to celebrate in the closest circle
- are planning a weekend rather than an evening programme
- enjoy cooking and barbecuing for yourselves
- would rather celebrate by day than into the night
- have guests who are unsteady on their feet
Probably not, if you …
- want to celebrate until the morning
- expect hotel service and full board
- want to accommodate more than twelve guests on site
- only want to stay one night
Frequently asked
How many guests sleep in the house?
Twelve — five rooms in the house plus a garden house among the pines, all en suite.
Do we have to book two nights?
Yes, the house is let for a minimum of two nights.
Who does the catering?
An external caterer for the wedding. On the other days you look after yourselves — it is a self-catering house with a kitchen and barbecues. Breakfast or brunch can be taken on by the owners from their restaurant in the village.
Do we need a canopy?
In the warm months, June and September, yes. The tree shade is not enough for a laid table then, so a canopy is hired in.
How late can we celebrate?
Until midnight. In exchange you start earlier — the pine shade makes that possible.
Is the property step-free?
Yes.
Nearby
Three more of my venues sit in Agua Amarga: the private finca for up to 35 overnight guests, the quiet hotel on the hillside, and the chiringuito down on the sand.
