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“Fairytale five star Andalusian ‘village’ set in a 1,000 acre private country estate. Olive groves, oak trees, rolling countryside. Courtyards, gardens and fountains, plus palatial rooms full of Moorish furniture and art. Fine dining restaurants, spa and pool, ideal for families.”

“Fairytale five star Andalusian ‘village’ set in a 1,000 acre private country estate. Olive groves, oak trees, rolling countryside. Courtyards, gardens and fountains, plus palatial rooms full of Moorish furniture and art. Fine dining restaurants, spa and pool, ideal for families.”

Hotel Review

Set in a 1,000-acre private estate of fragrant rosemary, sun-drenched olive groves and ancient oak trees in the heart of the Andalusian countryside, La Bobadilla started life as a simple ‘finca’ (farmhouse) 25 years ago. Since then, it has blossomed into a 70-room hotel (although it doesn’t feel this large), laid out like an Andalusian village on the crest of a hill, with interconnecting courtyards, gardens and fountains centred around a pretty (unconsecrated) chapel. The cool, marble-floored hotel lobby, with its towering brick colonnades reminiscent of the Alhambra, sets the tone for the décor throughout. Guestrooms feature palatial bathrooms, secluded terraces with sweeping views and intricate Moorish and Andalusian furniture and art - the Alhambra Suite is a triumph. The hotel also boasts an enormous swimming pool set in manicured lawns, three superb restaurants, a new spa and countless activities from horse-riding to archery. Fear not that La Bobadilla was recently appropriated by the Spanish hotel group Barceló – it’s reflected only in a few branded napkins and pens, not in the feel or style of the property.

 

Written by Tristam Templer

Recommended For

  • Spa breaks
  • U-Spa offers superb facilities including a spa suite for couples' treatments, dynamic pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and more
  • Other Activities
  • Table tennis, quad bikes, petanque, kids playground
  • Tennis
  • Court onsite
  • Country Escape
  • Total relaxation
  • Archery
  • Ballooning
  • Yoga
  • Families
  • Wine tasting
  • Honeymoons
  • Weddings
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Great walks
  • Riding
  • Cooking classes
  • Mountain biking
  • Birdwatching
  • Tennis coaching
  • Wildlife Area
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Wedding license
  • Family Suites
  • Gourmet
  • Conference facilities
  • Good wine list
  • Full of character
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Self catering to rent
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Secluded setting
  • Views
  • Free wifi
  • Luxury
  • Kids Club
  • Wellbeing
  • 5* Luxury

Facilities

  • Garden
  • 350 hectares
  • Swimming Pool
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pools
  • Parking
  • Valet and self service
  • Suites
  • With a Private Pool
  • Private dining room
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
  • Pet friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Safe
  • Views
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Cots available
  • Sitting Room
  • Outdoor dining
  • Bicycles available
  • Kids Club
  • In room music system
  • Library
  • 24 Hour room service
  • Sauna/Steam
  • Gym
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Spa
  • Family Suites
  • Conference facilities
  • Free wifi
  • Billiard/pool table
  • Hot Tub
  • Meeting Room
  • Child friendly
  • In room DVD
  • Self catering to rent
  • Wedding license
  • Bath robes
  • Games room
  • Good wine list
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Massage
  • Room service
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Shops
  • Business Centre
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Other Activities
  • Table tennis, quad bikes, petanque, kids playground
  • Tennis
  • Court onsite
  • Climbing
  • Cooking classes
  • Wine tasting
  • Ballooning
  • Tennis coaching
  • Great walks
  • Mountain biking
  • Golf
  • Yoga
  • Wildlife Area
  • Riding
  • Archery
  • Birdwatching
  • Cycling

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