The Retreat consists of 3 beautifully restored ancient cave houses. The cave houses are spacious, calming, dry and warm with a constant all year round temperature of approx 18 degrees, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and full of character with a unique ambience of tranquillity.

There is a one bedroomed cave sleeping 2 people, a 2 bedroomed cave sleeping 3, and a 3 bedroomed cave sleeping up to 7 people. There are also 3 double bed settees. Each cave has its own sitting room. They are simply decorated in traditional Spanish style.

To the front there is a lounge area of 60 square metres, an outside covered patio of 35sqm and a salt water swimming pool, all set amidst 20,000 square metres of olive grove. Also on offer at the Retreat is a range of therapeutic treatments(Including Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Thermo Auricular Therapy) which can be booked during your stay. Set in a wonderful idyllic, tranquil location on the Costa Calida, the Retreat offers the ideal environment for a relaxing holiday.

a view of a bedroom at Aspirations	large lounge / dining room
the swimming pool at Aspirations
Photo gallery

The property is located on an olive farm 'finca' and Michael or Susan Cole will greet greet you when you arrive, answer your questions and help in anyway possible. The finca is in the village of Ramonete which has a medical centre, local shops and bars. 3 km away is the sunpoilt natural coastline, with the beautiful beaches of Puntas de Calnegre and Playa Calnegre. Only in July and August can holidaymakers be spotted. During the summer months the beaches have a chiringuito bar (beach bar).

This has been a wonderful break for both of us and a unique experience, never have we slept so deeply and so long as we have in the caves. We have both been touched by the kindness and generosity of both Michael and Susan and wish them well in the future.


Ruth and Frances. Scotland/France

A naturing haven that gently breathes tranquility and life into the mind body and soul. My heartfelt thanks for a wonderful experience.
Marie, Alcester England


An idealic setting where you cannot fail to relax. Excellent experience which has opened my eyes again. Thank you
Margaret, Redditch

A little piece of paradise topped with a warm welcome, we will return.
Stef and Lynne, Wirral

Thank you for a great time in this lovely summer paradise.
Dan and Anne-Marie, Denmark

Thank you for letting us rent this beautiful summer paradise, we enjoyed it very much. We will be back.
Gro, Norway

Arrival time: after 3 pm on day of arrival. Departure time: you will need to depart the Retreat by 11.00 am on day of departure. Changeover day is normally a Saturday during high season, but we can be flexible at other times of the year.