Large impressive country villa, stunning views from 2100€

11 bedroom(s), sleeps 22 max.

There are 11 bedrooms sleeping 22 with a further bedroom which can sleep 4 further people. Please enquire if there are over 22 people.

The accommodation comprises of:

*Villa Romana: A house with three double bedrooms and a small sitting room (This can be converted into a bedroom with a double bed or two single beds. please enquire)

*Goya and Dali Suites: 2 double ensuite bedrooms.

*Miro Suite: One double bedroom with interconnecting doors to a twin bedded room. Ideal for parents with children.

*Picasso Suite: A double ensuite bedroom.

*Gaudi Suite: A small double bedroom with large shower room.

7 bathroom(s)

There are:
*4 bathrooms with baths.
*3 bathrooms with showers
*3 separate toilets including a toilet/changing room adjacent to the swimming pool.

There are kitchens. There is one in the Grand Salon, which is for cooking, food preparation, eating, entertaining or just relaxing and watching tv, The kitchen is fully equipped with two sinks, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, oven, combination microwave oven and five ring gas hob with wok burner, grill, and a large granite island for food preparation and breakfast bar area. There is a kitchen in Villa Romana, which is fully equipped in traditional style. The outside kitchen is in the Caseta is fully equipped and benefits from a wood burning pizza oven, barbecue and burners, large oak tables and chairs to seat 16 or more.

Advance booking required

The large dining room is in the Grand Salon. This is a large unique room, where there is a Baronial dining table that can seat up to 16 or more people, large comfortable sofa area facing a traditional marble log fireplace and a large plasma TV with Sky.

External Dining

*There are several terraces and balconies with fabulous views over the olive groves.
*Every room has tables and chairs immediately outside for private eating, drinking or relaxing.
* Meals can be taken by the pool under the bamboo sun shade.
* Eating in the Caseta with views over the olive groves. On a beautiful day this is an incomparable experience.
*There is table and chairs for 14 or more set in the traditional courtyard next to the marble fountain.

The grand salon is a large unique room and has a Baronial dining table that can seat up to 16 or more people. Two large comfortable sofas face a traditional marble log fireplace. It is ideal for, entertaining, games or just relaxing. The lounge area is separated from the kitchen with a large island unit. The room has the additional benefit of an internal balcony which is ideal for business and corporate presentations or as a forum for family fun and games.

The grand salon is available to all guests staying at Cortijo Las Salinas and is ideal for large groups of family and friends to spend time together. It is equally enjoyable for small intimate gatherings or couples.

There are docking stations for Ipod and MP3, DVD, CD, and full music system


The room opens out through large doors onto a covered terrace with wonderful views of the Sierra Sur. There are also doors which open onto the courtyard with fountain and covered terraces for eating and relaxing. There is also access into the Art Studio which can be used by arrangement.

Caseta and Outside Eating Area

Our traditional clay oven is perfect for cooking pizzas and is also ideal for roasting of meats, whole suckling pig, roasted local lamb and all baking including bread. Fun for everyone and a meal at the end of it.

The Art Studio

Whilst staying at Cortijo Las Salinas, you could enjoy spending a day in the art studio with Steffi. The large well equipped art studio provides the perfect place to pick up a paint brush for the first time or to develop your existing skills. The high ceilings and white walls create an exciting and stimulating area opening out through huge glass doors, and the landscape will take your breath away.
From here the views across the valley of olive trees to the small tranquil village stimulate the imagination and provide endless subject matter, along with dramatic skies and lovely sunsets. The Cortijo itself has numerous arches, bell towers, fountains and other areas to sit and sketch or paint and to stimulate your creativity.
For more information about painting holidays, please go to www.steffisartwork.com where you will find details of prices and dates for 2011 for painting holidays only. Non painting partners welcome.

External Dining

There are several terraces and balconies with fabulous views over the olive groves . You can sit in the sun or in the shade of vines and arches. Every room has tables and chairs immediately outside for private eating, drinking or relaxing. Meals can be taken by the pools and in the Caseta. On a beautiful day this is an incomparable experience.

Laundry

There is a conveniently located on site laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer available 24 hours.

Moroccan Chillout Area

A covered arched area with large cushions to chill out, relax and enjoy a drink in the shade from the sun or during the warm evenings.

Bar

An honesty bar is situated in the Caseta and in the patio, where wines, beers, spirits and ice creams are available at reasonable prices.

Star Gazing

Skies without light pollution mean you can see star formations including the dazzling August display of shooting stars as the Perseid meteor shower reaches peak activity, brighter, clearer and sharper than you have probably ever seen. Explore the moon and stars with the on-site professional and powerful Cyclops Bioscope.

There two mountain bicycles available for your use. See below - Mountain Biking.

Car parking

*Large Groups

Las Salinas provides the rare opportunity for friends or family to stay in the same Cortijo for their holiday. The Cortijo is also ideal for a variety of like minded groups from extended families, groups of friends to members of organisations interested in performing arts, music, art, cooking, painting, reading, making music or just relax in the spacious tranquility in the heart of rural Andalucia.

*We have many board games, guitar, bongos, and several MP3 docking stations are available.

*There is a strong mobile phone signal at the Cortijo.

*There are many walks directly from the Cortijo, up to wonderful panoramic views and down to the rio that runs close by. A five minute walk from the Cortijo will take you to the San Juan River which is perfect for an hour or two river walking. During the summer months the depth and current allows for a challenging but manageable river walk for children and all other age groups.

During these walks, many different creatures have been spotted, in particular little water turtles, black dragonflies and various fish , during some months it is possible to collect figs or quince which grow along the riverside.

There are also other river walks further away. A 10 minute car journey will take you to one in particular which is a little more strenuous and finishes with a waterfall which is safe to dive into and swim around and round off with a picnic.

*Local Fiestas

Commencing 1st May and all through the summer there are continual fiestas in local villages and towns. Any excuse, cherry harvesting, last day of school, every Saints day, every village day, a fiesta for everything! The traditions often date back many hundreds of years. Some are quaint with music, dancing and sociability, they are all very lively and noisy, often starting at 10 in the evening and carrying on to 4 or 5 in the morning with some lasting several days.

Not to be missed is the annual Etno Sur music Fiesta which is held 2nd weekend July and attracts thousands from all over the world.

*Mountain Biking

This part of Andalucia is remote and natural. The area offers superb biking, including tough climbs and long descents, miles of tracks through the olive groves, as well as more gentle trails.
It’s pretty much mountainous everywhere here, so the scope is huge. What makes it even more appealing is the hundreds of kilometres of carrils or rough tracks that lead through olive groves and criss-cross shortcuts everywhere. As long as you don’t cause damage to the sacred olives, you are allowed just about anywhere. Just check out Google earth - it’s incredible. We can drive 20km on tarmac roads around the hills or walk/bike it on a rough track in just 5km.

*Tapas

Tapa is the Spanish word for lid and originated in Andalucia. Bars put saucers covering the top of a wine or beer glass. In doing so, the wine was protected from the air and the flies and a few slices of ham or cheese on top made a tasty appetizer.
The area around Cortijo Las Salinas is the last remaining area in Spain where bars give free food with a drink. This area is renowned throughout Spain for the quality of its Tapas.
Tapas is not only a casual way of eating but also a way of having a good time, the opportunity to meet other people, and at the same time indulge yourself with food and wine. A way of life common to all Andalucians.
It is quite possible to spend the whole evening drinking and eating the tapas without needing to buy dinner at all. Each alcoholic drink is served with a small but varying Tapas, Russian salad, chicken wings, olives, jamon (ham) tortilla, meat balls, cheese or just crisps. Larger Tapas, called raciones are paid for. A visit to several bars in Alcala la Real or Alcaudete will allow you to experience the tapas culture.



We can collect basic shopping for you and have it ready on your arrival. Remember most shops are closed Saturday afternoon and nothing is open on Sunday

Large car park area available.

NB. Cortijo Las Salinas is not suitable for wheelchairs or children's pushchairs due to different levels of access and steps.

Computer available, Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided