“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.

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

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
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Wedding license

  • Family Suites

  • Gourmet

  • Conference facilities

  • Good wine list

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Country Escape

  • Total relaxation

  • Archery

  • Ballooning

  • Yoga

  • Families

  • Child friendly

  • Wine tasting

  • Pet friendly

  • Honeymoons

  • Gym

  • Weddings

  • Golf

  • Cycling

  • Great walks

  • Self catering to rent

  • Restaurant

  • Riding

  • Spa

  • Secluded setting

  • Cooking classes

  • Views

  • Free wifi

  • Mountain biking

  • Birdwatching

  • Luxury

  • Kids Club

  • Tennis coaching

  • Wildlife Area

  • Wellbeing

  • 5* Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    70 rooms in this hotel
  • Garden

    350 hectares
  • Swimming Pool

    Indoor and Outdoor Pools
  • Parking

    Valet and self service
  • Suites

    With a Private Pool
  • Bar

  • In room DVD

  • Outdoor dining

  • Airport transfer

  • Internet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Fireplace

  • Bicycles available

  • Wedding license

  • Massage

  • Family Suites

  • Shops

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Conference facilities

  • Business Centre

  • Billiard/pool table

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Private dining room

  • Library

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Pet friendly

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • Self catering to rent

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • In room music system

  • Games room

  • Air conditioning

  • Views

  • Free wifi

  • Wifi

  • Kids Club

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Hot Tub

  • 24 Hour room service

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Table tennis, quad bikes, petanque, kids playground
  • Tennis

    • Court onsite
  • Climbing

  • Archery

  • Ballooning

  • Yoga

  • Cooking classes

  • Wine tasting

  • Golf

  • Cycling

  • Great walks

  • Riding

  • Mountain biking

  • Birdwatching

  • Tennis coaching

  • Wildlife Area

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