Hacienda El Rosalejo

If you're in search of a Spanish escape with jaw dropping views and more architectural charm than you can shake a Moorish column at, this Cortijo might just be your dream destination. Perched in an unbeatable location, it offers a 270-degree panorama of rolling landscapes, perfect for those who like their morning coffee served with a side of breath taking scenery. For the active traveller, there’s no shortage of things to do, two pools, easy access to the famous Pueblos Blancos, and stunning gardens with plenty of shady hideaways when the Spanish sun turns up the heat. The staff? Utterly lovely and endlessly helpful. The room we booked wasn’t available (a minor frustration), but in a twist of unexpected generosity, we were upgraded to the best room in the hotel, complete with a sauna, jacuzzi bath, and enough space to host a small wedding reception. The bed was pure bliss. But the room offered no views which is one of the reasons we booked the accommodation. However, the modern rooms in the newer section, particularly Poolside Room 5, would have offered spectacular views.

Now, onto the quirks (because no stay is perfect). Security dogs with an overactive imagination provided a rather vocal welcome, occasionally mistaking their own tails for intruders. The electronically controlled gate seemed to have a personality of its own, sometimes letting us in, sometimes deciding we were unworthy. And, while our room was undeniably grand, it also had the atmospheric lighting of a medieval monastery, which, combined with a slightly damp feel (likely due to the off-season timing), made for a somewhat moody ambiance. Let’s call it "rustic romance with a touch of gloom." But the real mystery? We were the only guests in the entire hotel. Not just a quiet week, literally the only people there. This meant a limited menu (though breakfast was the usual continental fare) and the undeniable feeling that we had booked a stay in an exclusive, yet slightly eerie, private estate. While we appreciated the peace and quiet, we’re still not quite sure why the hotel accepted our booking knowing full well their season hadn’t yet started. A little transparency would have been nice! Would we return? Absolutely, for the views, the charm, and the unbeatable location. But perhaps next time, we’ll check if the hotel (and its gates) is fully awake for the season before we arrive

Muy rico desayuno y cenas estupendas. El sitio es espectacular, grandes espacios para pasear y con vistas espléndidas a la sierra gaditana al lado y las puestas de sol preciosas Personal encantador y Ana la anfitriona encantadora. Para repetir estancia...

Que estuvimos muy poco tiempo....:-(

El desayuno, en un salón precioso que te lleva a un hermoso viaje al pasado. Los jardines y espacios abiertos. Una maravilla para los sentidos.

Nada

Es muy buena base para visitiar el parque natural de Grazalema y los pueblos blancos. El desayuno es excelente y se puede cenar en el hotel reservando con antelación. También hay un restaurante en la misma propiedad donde se puede comer todos los días. La habitación es muy cómoda y espaciosa, con todo lo necesario para la estancia. La finca es una maravilla, con un palacio espectacular donde se desayuna y con una piscina (abierta en temporada) preciosa y con unas vistas increibles. El persona muy amable y atento en todo momento. Dispone de cargador para vehículos eléctricos. Recomendable al 100%

Un sitio maravilloso, tranquilidad asegurada. Todos sus rincones están súper cuidados, además del plus de historia del lugar. Muy recomendable.