“This luxury eco-retreat is located on an organic farm in Andalucía. Guest suites privilege the simplicity of natural materials, using adobe headboards and wooden bedside tables to complement the exposed stone walls of the traditional Cortijo. Relax and rejuvenate in the hotel's natural spring pool.”
“This luxury eco-retreat is located on an organic farm in Andalucía. Guest suites privilege the simplicity of natural materials, using adobe headboards and wooden bedside tables to complement the exposed stone walls of the traditional Cortijo. Relax and rejuvenate in the hotel's natural spring pool.”
Hotel Review
Set amongst plantations of olive trees and oaks high above the plains outside Ronda in Grazalema Natural Park with large Pajuna cattle grazing at large. Owned by an Austrian, it opened in 2015, with April to September the busy months. With golden sand in the forecourt, a roaring fire and grand piano in the living room and massive panes of glass to look outside from. The rooms are luxurious but their décor is in keeping with their natural habitat. The yurts are truly a glamping experience with a palatial bed, butterfly chairs and windows with lovely views. The few guests sit across a table awaiting whatever the cook decides. The Finca is alive with projects passionately overseen by specialists. The farm makes most of its own organic wine, olive oil and honey. There are ‘bee beds’ for meditation, the horse whisperer exercises seventy of the renown Lusitano breed ready for riding, the vegetable gardener cultivates his crop to a strict regime and there’s an impressive medicinal herb garden. An eco-friendly, progressive lifestyle promoted in a natural spot of beauty.
Written by Adam Jacot de Boinod
Recommended For
- Eco break
- This eco retreat has a real focus on sustainability; guests can be a farmer for a day or take a tour of the medicinal gardens
- Weddings
- The grounds of this unusual agrotourism experience make the perfect setting for a wedding; enquire at the hotel for packages
- Spa breaks
- Everything here is geared to make you feel good from the healthy food and meditation points to the yoga platform and pool
- Country Escape
- Set on a working farm in the Andalusian countryside, book this hotel for a unique and authentic escape from the city
- Riding
- The hotel breeds Lusitanos horses at its own equestrian centre; go riding during your stay for an exhilirating experience
- Learning
- Take a course at the hotel's Soil Academy, an institute designed to help people learn about the farm as an ecosystem
- Yoga
- Take advantage of the tranquil setting to do some self-reflection, with yoga and meditation available at the hotel
- Spa
- With indoor pool, sauna and hammam; there is a full range of treatments available at a supplement
- Restaurant
- Serving dishes from home grown organic field-to-fork produce or local artisan suppliers
- Restrictions on children
- Enquire with the hotel directly for their policy on younger children
- Minimum Stay
- 2 nights min stay
- Quiet
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Barefoot Luxury
- Boutique
- Organic food
- Country House
- Wedding license
- Chic
- Eco
- Secluded setting
- Views
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Traditional
- Wellbeing
Facilities
- Spa
- With indoor pool, sauna and hammam; there is a full range of treatments available at a supplement
- Restaurant
- Serving dishes from home grown organic field-to-fork produce or local artisan suppliers
- Restrictions on children
- Enquire with the hotel directly for their policy on younger children
- Minimum Stay
- 2 nights min stay
- Bar
- Sit-out Terrace
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Outdoor dining
- Airport transfer
- Wedding license
- Sitting Room
- Parking
- Views
- Wifi
- Suites
Activities
- Riding
- The hotel breeds Lusitanos horses at its own equestrian centre; go riding during your stay for an exhilirating experience
- Learning
- Take a course at the hotel's Soil Academy, an institute designed to help people learn about the farm as an ecosystem
- Yoga
- Take advantage of the tranquil setting to do some self-reflection, with yoga and meditation available at the hotel
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