“Converted olive mill with beautiful gardens. Chic white washed bedrooms boast balconies with stunning views, some have enormous copper baths. Terrace restaurant serves food using local produce. Ideal for completely unwinding.”

Hotel review

As you pass through the large wooden gates into the garden of the Fuente, you immediately feel a sense of peace. This statuesque converted olive mill exudes style and taste, reflected in its generous-sized bedrooms, all with terraces. This is more country house party than hotel, with discreet yet attentive staff and a terrific restaurant where you will be dazzled by the food and selection of Ronda wines. As they say here, it’s a place to be busy doing nothing.

Tristam Templer
Tristam Templer Review published: 2010-02-04

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • Muslin draped beds, private terraces, copper baths and utterly delicious cuisine served under a canopy of stars.
  • Total relaxation

    • Spend your days lounging by the pool, wandering the gardens or being massaged in the privacy of your room!
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Feast on mouthwatering cuisine, sourced from their organic orchard, and matched by fabulous Andalucian wines.
  • Riding

    • The local riding stables are just 5 minutes from the hotel, a lovely way to explore the countryside.
  • Birdwatching

    • Head out hiking and try to spot the eagles, vultures and other birds that inhabit the mountains
  • Trekking

    • Fuente can organise a guided hike in the Grazalema park, well worth checking out,
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the bridge, the Arab baths and the Mondragón Place in nearby Ronda.
  • Other Activities

    • Marvel at the troglodyte art in the nearby Pileta cave.
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting services are available.
  • Quiet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Restaurant

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Secluded setting

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    11 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting services are available.
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge applies.
  • Bath robes

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Bicycle hire

  • Not suitable for disabled guests

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Concierge

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Safe

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Feast on mouthwatering cuisine, sourced from their organic orchard, and matched by fabulous Andalucian wines.
  • Riding

    • The local riding stables are just 5 minutes from the hotel, a lovely way to explore the countryside.
  • Birdwatching

    • Head out hiking and try to spot the eagles, vultures and other birds that inhabit the mountains
  • Trekking

    • Fuente can organise a guided hike in the Grazalema park, well worth checking out,
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the bridge, the Arab baths and the Mondragón Place in nearby Ronda.
  • Other Activities

    • Marvel at the troglodyte art in the nearby Pileta cave.

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Other reviews

La Fuente de la Higuera

"The glorious setting meant our hopes were high for a fabulous room, too, and we were not disappointed. We walked into a beautifully cool, calm living room with an eclectic mix of furniture, including comfy wicker chairs and antique leather loungers."

Originally published by The Telegraph

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