Our third enjoyable visit here in recent years and good value. The hotel is in a great location just outside San Jose in the country. Used as a location for some old Spaghetti westerns, it is great to sit in the bar area by the fire and play back a fight scene on YouTube from Clint Eastwoods "A Few Dollars More". It has changed a bit since then but seeing Clint fighting the bad guys where you are actually sitting is amazing. The hotel is spread out over a large area and San Jose is not that far to walk too, a nice chilled out little town with a great beach and marina. The staff at this quiet time of year seem to do many jobs but are very friendly as always. The rooms are big and clean and there is a good sized sheltered pool. There are lots of places to sit and read, chat or enjoy a drink inside the hotel in huge lounges with lots of interesting things in them. A great base for exploring the fantastic rugged coast and beaches, or less than half an hour to Mini Hollywood, one of 3 western film sets. We look forward to our next visit.

Leaving for home.

the location is spectacular in the middle of the desert of Cabo de Gata just few minute walking from San Josè . We were where Sergio Leone made the clou scenes of "A Fistful of Dollars" with Clint Eastwood ((in the nice hall you can hear something of a western film).Close to the structure you can also ride horses. Our rooms, with spacious terraces, were completely sorrounded by nature with nothing in front but grasslands and mountain.

If we want find something : the structure level is closer to 3 1/2  then 4 stars hotel as it needs some (very  secondary) maintenance. The half Board was good, not expensive only a bit monotonous .unfortunately we didn't find any family room for 5 persons so we had to book 2 rooms(much more expensive)

The location is perfect. It’s only a 4 minute drive or it’s a 20 minute walk to San Jose. We stayed in a room which had a massive bed and a nice terrace. Facilities were great. The swimming pool was open in october and they have a pool table and tennis courts (needs renovating a little but was fine) which are both free. The restaurant opens in the evening and the food is fantastic. They even let us take our special bottle of wine without a corkage fee. The staff were incredibly nice and we were allowed late check out as nobody was coming that day with no extra charge.

Incredible hotel in a perfect location for nearby exploration. Great pool overlooking the desert/mountains. Huge spacious clean room, massive shower & lovely classic Cortijo doors & windows. The food/restuarant was an unexpected treat! Being Vegetarian/Vegan is not always easy in rural Spain but the food I had was well thought & presented. Excellent service, the barman/waiter was really sweet & made me a great Negroni! I've visited the hotel many times as it was used in 2 of my favourite Spaghetti Westerns, but this was the first time I stayed & I really loved it :)

I would like a menu del dia or some kind of offer for hotel guests as it would be very expensive to eat there more than once. Worth it for a special treat, though!

Comfort and simplicity! The ideal place to stay if you are travelling by car, as it is located at the edge of San Jose. It features a car park within the premises. Originally a farm that starred in Spaghetti Westerns this 4-stat hotel has loads of personality. Its swimming pool is simple and cool, the reception staff is kind and helpful, breakfast is fine, you feel at home!

It was in the most beautiful spot, mountains, but a short drive to a beautiful beach. The room was out of this world! Huge comfortable bed and great spacious bathroom. There was even a separate room with a sofabed. Breakfast was generous and tasty. I adored the pool area. Furnishings and lounge area were traditional Spanish, with antiques relevant to the history of the Cortijo, but airy and spacious, not at all oppressive. We stayed only 2 nights, but I would have loved to have stayed longer It was so peaceful and relaxing, not in any way noisy, as rooms are almost like large cottages, so you aren't aware of your neighbors. I would love to return! And ride the horses next time!

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Location was excellent - it had the feel of being out of it all but was right next to the entrance to the town and beach. The hotel itself is gorgeous and well maintained, great light in the evening and lots of nice places to sit and relax.

The breakfast wasn’t great and dinner was a bit expensive

Loved our stay! Rustic but comfortable. Walk to town and its many restaurants, and beach. Relax after a long day of hiking in the large pool or the many rooms equipped with comfortable sofas. The king size bed was comfortable, the terrace private and overlooking a pine grove. We recommend it heartily.

Fantastic value, classy property, large rooms with terraces. Pool open in April (most aren’t)! Didn’t mind water being fresh as weather was hot. The amount of lounge space separated into sections was incredible, beautifully presented and full of character. one of the best places we’ve stayed in 5 weeks of touring.

Nothing, we liked the short walk into town and to the beach.

Great hosts, beautifully renovated Cortijo. Room huge, pool great. Food good, Difficult to fault.

The hotel is located a 10-15 minute walk into town but upside it's nice and quiet. Fly's are annoying rather than a problem particularly inside the hotel, I think there might be some way of reducing them indoors. Otherwise a great hotel.